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Unbounded Awe at Seoul Fashion Week

Cities | Seoul | 25.10.2013

The Unbounded Awe collection at Seoul Fashion Week was different than many I had seen. First off, it was very unique in that several of the looks had their own original branding on them, like tops with large letters AW for the ” Awe” in Unbounded Awe. I usually am not a fan of putting initials and brand names on clothes, but I actually really liked they way it was done here, in cool, large letters-very original.

The looks were fairly basic, trench coats, collared shirts, and shorts, but also had some interesting, geometric one-of-a-kind patterns as well. The shorts were very short for men, which I am not sure how wearable they might be, but they did look good on the runway. All the shoes were sandals and some of them also had the UA branding on them, which looked pretty neat. The whole collection was rather boxy, with square type looks and styling to it.

BDMOTP favorite: long white trench coat and navy trench coat with patterned sleeves

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D.Gnak at Seoul Fashion Week

Cities | Seoul | 24.10.2013

D.Gnak’s runway show wasn’t just a show, it was a full on party. Models danced down the runway with black sunglasses and fake guns to the “Men in Black” theme song, laughing, smiling, and even high fiving audience members. These types of shows are always a refreshing change to the typical runway show, and in my opinion definitely make the collection more memorable.

The D.Gnak collection, as you might have guessed, went right along with the Men in Black theme song, featuring: Men in Black! Leather was often used, in the form of jackets, pants, shorts and various detailing. Layering fabrics of different lengths made the clothes seem modern and new age. Zippers and extra patches and layers of fabric added detailing and volume to the clothes.

The D.Gnak gentleman is modern, urban, and filled with confidence, just as the models who walked the runway were!

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ZSaint at Seoul Fashion Week

Cities | Seoul | 23.10.2013

ZSaint showed a very concise, detailed collection at Seoul Fashion Week with an emphasis on clean lines and asymmetric cuts. The looks were mainly shirts and jackets, as each look was matched with a tailored pair of navy or white preppy shorts. The focus was clearly on tops. Some shirts had collars, some were t-shirts. Vests and jackets with asymmetric cuts or colorblocking for extra styling was a common theme. Buttons and zippers added more detailing.

The looks were basic and clean, and had a bit of a marine or sailor influence to them, noted by the constant use of navy and white together. Each ZSaint outfit was paired with basic white gym shoes.

This line is for a clean cut, casual gentleman. I could easily see these looks worn on the golf course, a yacht party in the Hamptons, or a Sunday morning brunch. The ZSaint customer could be 18 year old or an 80 year old, which was another nice point about this collection. The collection was basic in a sense that it wasn’t outlandish, but it had an expensive feel, and I think would be great for a preppy, warm weather look.

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Munsoo Kwon at Seoul Fashion Week

Cities | Seoul | 22.10.2013

The Munsoo Kwon collection walked a runway of green soccer field carpet. Although some of the looks were paired with cleats or soccer knee socks, the line itself wasn’t super sporty, more of a business casual look. The pants and shorts suits were fresh and crisp, and funky cuts of blazers were paired with striped shirts and plaid patterns. Leather pants and sleeves were also noted on the Munsoo Kwon catwalk.

Mixing patterns, including stripes mixed with plaids, was a common theme in the Munsoo Kwon collection. One interesting look that caught my eye was a pinstripe shorts suit over a prison striped t-shirt, paired with knee socks and soccer cleats. Certainly some unique styling points, but the mix and match potential was definitely there. Long cardigans and shirts were also present, and the man skirt also made an appearance, as it did many times during Seoul Fashion Week, both on the runway and in the street. Colors used were mainly grey, navy, black and white, but pops of patterns and bright colors like red broke up the basic color scheme.

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Beyond Closet Seoul Fashion Week

Cities | Seoul | 21.10.2013

I knew once the music started that Beyond Closet, at very least, would put on a fun and exciting runway show. The doors opened and the models were all sitting on weigh machines, crunching and lifting. ” Whoomp There Is Is” started playing and the show commenced.

Models strutted down the runway to a series of songs straight from the Jock Jams 4 CD. The clothes were sporty and collegiate, with a tinge of preppy. The line was very colorful and filled with patterns and colorblocking. These looks were definitely for a younger gentleman, and quite casual at that. The sporty and preppy looks were combined to create a sort of ” refined sporty gentleman”. For example, crisp khaki pants paired with a hooded shirt. Or a shorts suit with a gym bag and baseball hat, that type of look. The Beyond Closet collection brought me back to high school again, only with a modern twist!

I absolutely think that the Beyond Closet collection is wearable, especially specific pieces. These would make for great weekend casual looks for a twenty-something young man just hanging out.

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LEIGH at Seoul Fashion Week

Cities | Seoul | 20.10.2013

The LEIGH show was all about tailored, clean lines and basic yet cool looks. Black, beige, grey and navy were the main colors used, with silhouettes like the basic trench and of course, the ever popular shorts suit. The jackets were key in this collection, and came in many different styles like a leather bomber, the basic trench as I mentioned above, your single and double breasted suit jacket, the blazer, and more. The LEIGH collection was fresh and crisp, and I think a lot of their pieces would work for daily wear.

The line was wearable in the the fact that the separates could be mixed and matched well with each other. In fact, if you had this whole LEIGH collection in your closet, you could probably go most of your lifetime without shopping as you could endlessly combine different options.

BDMOTP favorite: the unexpected appearance of houndstooth, in the form of a jacket.

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Resurrection at Seoul Fashion Week

Cities | New York | Seoul | 19.10.2013

Resurrection showed a poised, trendy, and modern collection at Seoul Fashion Week. Mainly all black, the looks incorporated materials like leather, mesh, wool and more to give basic looks like suits and jackets a more current vibe. The Resurrection man is cool, stylish and confident, yet still has a classic air to him. Trends like the shorts suit, or suits with shorter, baggier pants (somewhat similar to looks seen at Tokyo and New York fashion week) were popular among this runway.

The Resurrection brand is based in Seoul but has a small following in NYC as well. This edgy brand has cult followers like Lenny Kravitz, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, WILL.I.AM and even Marilyn Manson.

One of the great things about the Resurrection collection is the mix and match variable. There are so many cool one of a kind pieces, like a leather shirt for example, that you could combine in a million different ways. The options are endless!

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ATO at MB Tokyo Fashion Week

Cities | Tokyo | 18.10.2013

The ATO collection was perfect for a Best Dressed Man. Featuring mainly suits and a small section of casual wear, this collection embodied the idea of a well dressed man, with a touch of Japanese style added in.

I’ve noticed that presented on the runways here in Tokyo is a very Japanese style pant that people are also wearing around the city. The pant is rather baggy, but slightly shorter and/or cuffed. The degree of bagginess is varied, but usually it’s not a super slim trouser. This pant is a more casual look, but later paired with a suit jacket or blazer can also be dressed. Several of these were featured. I have to say I am very intrigued by the look and I think it´s a style staple for the Japanese.

The detailing on the suits also impressed me. A line sewn down the side of a pant, or a different cut, a bright belt, these were all basic looks with an extra pop. Neon pink and yellow were also used to combat the basic grey, blue and black colors. Many of the shoes also had a neon yellow or red bottom, which was fun. I also saw that the shorts suit, or shorts with blazer look, is trending here as well as in Europe and the USA.

I think a man who wears a suit or dressy look daily, but has a little freedom to spice it up would love ATO´s fabulous collection.

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Né-Net at MB Tokyo Fashion Week

Cities | Tokyo | 17.10.2013

I knew that the Né-Net Collection was going to be unique when I got their invitation. It showed a boy and a girl, knitted out of yarn, with a bird on top and it was warm and inviting.

As I entered the runway area, it was not a typical catwalk. Set up instead was a small sofa, a coat stand, a desk with a radio, and a birdcage. Throughout the show, the models walked to birds chirping and uplifting, indie music while occasionally sitting on the sofa, hanging a hat or jacket on the coat rack, or sitting down at the desk. It was almost like a small theater performance instead of a fashion show!

Anyway, back to the fashion. The Né-Net looks were preppy, casual but sharp and spiffy. The collection had a little bit of a British feel, perhaps due to the appearance of khakis, sweaters and plaid. It featured a variety of styles, like shorts, sweaters, pants, jackets, hats etc. However no suits, the looks were primarily casual. A bit of Japanese influence is sneaked in with the appearance of a robe-like kimono. One look seemed distinctly like pajamas. In any case, the Né-Net looks were kitschy and fun.

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STOF at MB Fashion Week Tokyo

Cities | Tokyo | 16.10.2013

STOF at MB Fashion Week Toyko was simply put, a beautiful show. The runway was lined with beautiful hanging trees and flowers, and finally I began to feel a little bit of that Japanese Zen everyone always talks about! A graceful dancer started off the show by prancing around the plants and flowers hanging down from the ceiling.

The STOF show, entitled “Votanica” voiced a distinct nature theme, in fact the designer later explained to us that he was inspired by natural things and his travels to various beautiful destinations, like India and Thailand. Although there was a huge language barrier when we met the designer, once I felt his peaceful and calm energy, I understood why the line also seemed peaceful and zen-like.

The references to the plants were quite literal, in fact, there were leaves and plants on the shirts, and even in the hair. The whole STOF show had an “Asian Hawaiian Safari Zen” vibe to it.