Philipp Plein MFW MEN's Fall Winter 13-14

'Regret Nothing. Mess with the best, die like the rest!'

'It all starts with a spectacular landing of a military helicopter on the catwalk transformed into an airport runway. A masterly simulation obtained through special effects of lighting, sound and music. Flowing out of the helicopter, surrounded by sensual pin up Bombers, a troop of hot, strong, brave young men. Champions of a true ideal, fight only for real love, and “Regret nothing”, which is also the groove of a new style battle.'

ONLY KILL FOR REAL LOVE 

JEANS AND T-SHIRTS IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS . LEATHER BIKER PANTS . OVER IMPECCABLY TAILORED SUITS . BOMBER JACKETS . PEA COATS . FIELD JACKETS . WINTER COATS . DOUBLE BREASTED HEAVY JACKETS . SOFT NAPPA LINING . WIDE PYTHON LAPELS . MARTINGALES EMBELLISHED WITH SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS . HOODS IN SOFT RIB KNIT MERINO WOOL . BUTTONS THAT SHINE LIKE MEDALS . STUD COVERED SHAWL COLLARS . PYTHON UNDER COLLAR . HELMETS . FACEMASKS . AVIATION GOGGLES . 100% CASHMERE . CASHMERE/SILK MIX . MOHAIR . MERINO WOOL . CAMOUFLAGE SNEAKERS . SHEEPSKIN . STUDS . SOFT SLIPPERS IN STUDDED NAPPA

what a show! we believe that everyone in the room got goosebumps - we did! Everything was a perfection, from the song choice [Run this town - Rihanna, Jay Z, Kayne West] to the after show party. No need for more words! Just have a look at the video below and enjoy the show! v&f xx

Philipp Plein official video

Philipp Plein Intro [not the best quality]

. GetToKnow . [bart van maanen]

NEW YORK MODELS . NEXT MODELS LONDON . NEW MADISON PARIS

I LOVE MODELS MILAN . TOUCHE MODELS AMSTERDAM

 When did you start modelling and how?

After finishing my university, almost two years ago I started modelling. I was discovered and recruited by a model scout.

 Favorite Designer?

I really love the suits of Ermenegildo Zegna! 

 Describe yourself in one word

Fun!

 Guilty Pleasure?

I eat healthy but I make an exception for some good cocktails or sweets, a lot of times I make an exception ;)

 Favorite song at the moment?

At the moment, Alex Clare - Treading Water. But it changes every week :)

such a fun guy and a great model! Like him? v&f xx

Milan Fashion Week F/W 2013 MEN pt.2

[the boys are back in town]

the second part is HERE. boys from all over the world in just one city - Milan. 

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD . JOHN VARVATOS . PRADA . MISSONI . ETRO . DSQUARED . ROCCOBAROCCO . CANALI . BOTTEGA VENETA . DIESEL . PHILIPP PLEIN .

we captured their beautiful faces and now we give them to you! v&f xx

amazing personalities . not just pretty faces

John Varvatos MFW MEN's Fall Winter 13-14

"The world of today is all about contrasts that come together"

"I created a bridge crossing an ocean and mixing seemingly opposite universes and different eras: English dandy and New York edge. Rooted in the character of old world English dandy, the great textures, deep autumnal colours and elegance are blended with a strong dose of New York edginess to create a sophisticated contemporary look for today's man.''

'The new tailored silhouette has a subtle hourglass shape and a stronger shoulder while layers have been stripped back to let the fabrics, leathers, yarns and new proportions speak for themselves. Brushed tweeds, artisan finished leathers, hand knit sweaters and washed velvet shoes blend to create a timeless yet unexpected mix that is a step forward in the constant evolution of the John Varvatos signature handwriting."

 – John Varvatos –

SOPHISTICATEDLY ROUGH . RICHLY TACTILE QUALITY . PRECISE CUTS . IMMACULATE TAILORING . STRONG SHOULDERS . SLIM FLARED TROUSERS . SOLEMN CAPES ON TOP OF SUITS . LONG COATS . SPORT WASHED LEATHER SLEEVES . TRADITIONAL PATTERNS . TONES OF GREY . DEEP WINES . SHADES OF BLUE . TOUCHES OF BLACK . WOOL . CASHMERE . ALPACA . MOHAIR . LEATHER . AGED GENTLEMAN'S HATS . VELVET LACE-UPS AND BOOTS . SLIM VELVET SCARVES . SILVER CHAINS

‘A vision of elegance that is imperfectly perfect and authentic: a forward-looking mix of tradition and innovation.’

In our opinion, the show was incredibly interesting because of all the contrasts. Influenced by an old era and today’s trends John Varvatos created one of the best men’s collections of this season. It is really hard to manage to combine these two eras in such an amazing way, but he did it! It gives of a kind of ‘Sherlock Holmes and old England’, don’t you think?  v&f xx

special thanks to Olivier Langhendries