Some of the pieces were on display during coverage of the brand’s recent (capsule) New York showing.  Many, however, have been unseen on the internet up til now.While the above Abercrombie/Hollister nightmare is regrettable (as are many of the tees), the knitwear, outerwear, blazers, and chinos–just about everything else, really–make up for it.

LINK LOVE: Selectism

In the tradition of past pieces, there’s an abundance of contrasted pipings, linings, and lapels.  Check the seemingly denim lapels on the blazers.  Also note the brilliant colors, eye-catching without being overbearing.  It’s all in the details, homey.

Also, simple but elegant oxford shirts, again with gorgeous color choices.  Nothing overly garish a la some of the stuff in Ervell’s most recent collection.  On top of that, it looks like they’ve once again collaborated with shoemaker Pierre Hardy on a pair of shoes: two-tone suede derbies.  So hot right now.  More in the gallery.

LINK LOVE: Por Homme

While you need to be credentialed to get in, expect a ton of blog coverage across the web.  Designer highlights include CREEP by Hiroshi Awai, Folk, Henrik Vibskov, Kitsuné, Our Legacy, S.N.S. Herning, Timo Weiland, Velour, Wood Wood, and Yuketen.  Take a look at the complete list below.

And for your Fashion Indie enjoyment, here’s a look at some pieces from the aforementioned brands.  Get your bibs on.  There’s gonna be a lot of drool starting next week.

CREEP by Hiroshi Awai

Folk

Kitsuné

Timo Weiland

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Kitsuné Macintosh

Olympia Le-Tan purses

Jean Paul Gaultier ensemble

Bleu de Paname Chemise Travail Gabardine

Alexis Mabille dresses

Get super-psyched.  And start selling plasma for money.

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The reason that Akira is such a killer nominee for this Friday feature is that it’s probably the most detailed animated film ever made.  It literally puts anything Disney has ever done to shame.  Factor in that the movie takes place on such a massive scale (a re-imagining of post-World War III Tokyo) that there’s a helluva lot of detail.

Based on Ôtomo’s as of then yet-unfinished manga (it just gets nerdier and nerdier, doesn’t it?) the film starts off extremely strong focusing on a group of teenage reprobates and secret military experiments but soon loses its way.  Fortunately for those of us who like looking at beautiful things, however, it never loses its style.  So, with that, on to the outfits!

As stated above: super-macro.  The outfit that pops out most is the man in the yellow chinos.  It’s getting towards the end of pastel season (i.e. Spring is being burned to death) but it’s always a good/super-preppy look when someone gets all Nantucket on their own ass with a basic blue oxford and some colored slacks.  Then there’s Mr. Punk I and Mr. Punk II to the left with looks reminiscent of the most recent Balmain men’s collection.  Leather jackets with a little bit of prep mixed in (a button down and olive green slouch neck sweater).  Who knew cartoons could dress so damn well?

But Ôtomo can go super-micro too.  If you want to look like a teenage derelict/leader of a futuristic bike gang, here’s how you do it, from head to toe.  Check the fit on all the items: slightly oversized polo to let the cool breeze in, cropped just-slim-enough chinos, killer mid-top white sneaks.

Second from the left, and the guy all the way towards the right.  Neither of these characters plays a major role in the film.  In fact, the rightmost character might not even have a line.  Nevertheless, both of these guys have got it going on.  Hello Joe Strummer, and hello sweet shearling collar overcoat.  We’ll refrain from commenting on the cutoff graphic tee on the left.

The girls get in on the action too, of course.  From left to right, some real-world finds.  Honestly, this movie’s like a schizophrenic sketchbook come to life mixed with a lot of Mad Max, Max’s Kansas City, and, uh…Max Fischer.  It’s totally max, basically.

Check the gallery and see if you can match the following with their pictures.  It’s like one of those quizzes on children’s placemats at roadside diners.  Or, you know, don’t.  Whatever you do, pick up Akira (or watch it on YouTube).  Enjoy all the pretty pictures, pretend to soak up the philosophy and the Kubrick-ian 2001-style ending.  When else can you say you’re-a-learnin’ while watchin’ car-toons?

A. Burberry Prorsum Felted Military Coat

B. J. Crew Aldridge Suit

C. Marc Jacobs Gladiator Sandals

D. Mr. Hare Fitzgerald Shoe

E. Kitsuné Espadrille

F. Patrik Ervell Collegiate Jacket

Answers (pics numbered L-R): A-12, B-11, C-8, D-9, E-9, F-15

40%-70% Off Selected items through out the store.

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Starting
Saturday, December 5th

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Aloha Rag is hosting a massive 40% – 70% off sale on all Fall/Winter merchandise in their store.

3.1 Phillip Lim, 5+1_Annapurna, Alexander Wang, Alexander Yamaguchi, Arne & Carlos, Balmain, Beautiful People, Black Pupil, Cassaves, Charles Anastase, Common Projects, Commuun, Elizabeth & James, Eugenia Kim, Florian, Golden Goose, Giuseppe Zanotti, Harnold Brook, Henrik Vibskov, Insideout, Jasmine Di Milo, Kitsune, Kris Van Asshe, KZO, Lanvin, Lovemilla, Lyle & Scott, M/Marani, Martin Margiela, MM6, Neil Barrett, Nike, R13
Shipley & Halmos, Silvain Sylvian, Thomas Wylde, WJK, Ylang Ylang

Friday, November 27th

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Alexander Wang

High-end, classic looks are the reciepe for success for Kitsune, as they produce another Fall/Winter collection that screams quality.

Gallery: Kitsune: Spring 2010 Collection

via Men’s Rag

When it comes to a very classic, trendy, laid back look, the lastest collection from Kitsune Therese is exactly what comes to mind! The collection is fairly simple, but the looks are incredible. I think this is the first collection that has me warming up to the idea of a light pink look coming back into the scene, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. For more from Kitsune be sure to visit their website.

Gallery: Kitsune: Spring 2009 Collection

Need I say anymore? These shoes are absolutely amazing, and you could bet that if I owned these one shoe would have red laces and the other white. Consider me obsessed. Want to get a pair for yourself, and make me extremely jealous? Head over to Colette and pick up a pair now!