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RUNWAY: Kris Van Assche Spring 2010

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor October 7 at 5:25 | Comments

Kris Van Assche’s Spring 2010 collection was nothing more than a few beautifully tailored blazers, oversized blouses, a-line dresses, trousers, band tops and high waisted skirts. Minimalism was the name of this designer’s game, but while garments remained simple, the leather shoes and belts made for enviable items. Totally loving the chocolate brown strap booties and it’s counterpart, skinny belt.

Kris Van Assche: Spring 2010 Footwear Collection

Corey Moran, Mens Editor July 16 at 12:31 | Comments

Kris Van Assche: Spring 2010 Footwear Collection fashion

Kris Van Assche may have produced one of the best footwear collections of the Spring 2010 season, and we have the gallery to prove it. How amazing are these lace covered hightops! Hello new obsession!

Gallery: Kris Van Assche: Spring 2010 Footwear Collection

via Highsnobiety

RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Kris Van Assche Spring 2010 Menswear

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor July 7 at 2:01 | Comments

GALLERY: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Kris Van Assche Spring 2010 Menswear

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RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Kris Van Assche Fall 2009

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor March 5 at 2:57 | Comments

RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Kris Van Assche Fall 2009 fashion Why, hello there nonchalant elegance. Of the dozens of simple masculine collections launched for Fall 2009, Kris Van Assche takes the gold medal, and boy, does he run with it! Focused on the Van Assche usual blacks and whites, the Fall collection is basically an edgy man’s wardrobe shrunken and tailored to the woman’s body. Gold and silver military ribbons added a feminine and geometric accessory to the predominantly slouchy masculine line. Favorite pieces included the sheer military inspired button-downs, apron-esque silk panels, baggy gaucho pants and the raw, buttonless coats, blazers and vests. I am really intrigued by the makeup and hair choice for this show. It appears to me that makeup artists smeared some sort of mud mask above the cheekbones and into a slicked back ponytail. Whatever the technique may be, I LOVE IT. Definitely one of my favorite collections this season.

GALLERY: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Kris Van Assche Fall 2009

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Is Gareth Pugh Dior Homme Bound?

Amanda Gabriele, Contributor February 24 at 9:00 | Comments

Is Gareth Pugh Dior Homme Bound? fashion
Gareth Pugh.

Grazia is hearing Gareth Pugh will replace Kris Van Assche as head designer of Dior Homme. LVMH hasn’t confirmed the report, but an announcement is expected any day, according to chatter at London Fashion Week. Speculation that Pugh might take the reins from Van Assche reached a fever pitch when LVMH chief Bernard Arnault’s daughter Delphine Arnault sat front-row at his very first menswear show at Paris Men’s Fashion week and called the collection “beautiful” and “amazing.” Critics, too, called it flawless. This is exciting news in the world of menswear. Van Assche never quite lived up to Hedi Slimane, who left Dior Homme almost two years ago. If anyone can reinvigorate a label, it’s Pugh, and we can’t wait to see more from him.

I am really curious to see if this new appointment develops. I completely agree that Dior Homme has not been spectacular since Slimane left. I really hope the designer who takes the reigns knows what’s up.

Gareth Pugh IS going to Dior Homme [Grazia]
Related: Will LVMH Scoop Up Gareth Pugh?

Kris Van Assche: Fall 2009 Footwear Collection

Corey Moran, Mens Editor January 28 at 4:43 | Comments

Kris Van Assche: Fall 2009 Footwear Collection fashion

He may not be with Dior much longer, but at least his line isn’t doing terrible. Here is what Kris Van Assche has to offer in terms of footwear for the Fall 2009 season. They are a bit on the moon boot side to me, but I think in general it is a unique and solid collection of footwear. I’d wear them!

Gallery: Kris Van Assche: Fall 2009 Footwear Collection

Courtesy of: Selectism

Dior Homme Makes A Push For Pugh?

Corey Moran, Mens Editor January 28 at 10:00 | Comments

Dior Homme Makes A Push For Pugh? fashion

RUMOR ALERT! RUMOR ALERT! AND I AIN’T TALKING ABOUT THAT UGLY CHIN WITH THE LAST NAME WILLIS EITHER! There are rumors swirling that Kris Van Assche is getting the boot from Dior Homme after his consistently poor performance over the course of the past couple seasons. Who is he rumored to be replaced by? Well if you’re that slow and haven’t realized that all the buzz is pointing to the Men’s “IT” designer of the year Gareth Pugh, then just stop reading this now and head towards the kitchen for a knife and begin cutting slowly.

Since the hype around Pugh is swirling without any signs of dissipation, Dior Homme is apparently bringing him in for some consulting work, thus resulting in the departure of Van Assche. Word has it that the rumors began when the daughter of LVMH owner Bernard Arnault was spotted front row at the Pugh show.

It was also said that Pugh’s show this season was his “audition” for the job. If this is the case Van Assche has the same chance of keeping his job as Amy Winehouse does at getting sober.

Could this be the resurrection of Dior Homme? Let’s hope so!

Image courtesy of: The Fashionisto

RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Kris Van Assche Fall 2009

Corey Moran, Mens Editor January 26 at 4:30 | Comments

RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Kris Van Assche Fall 2009 fashion

Kris Van Assche went from zero to hero all in a very short period of time, and his own collection was the tipping point for me. The collection is completely different from what he has been offering with Dior Homme, and I love it. I feel like working under a label name like Dior ha limited what he is able to design. The collection he produced was trendy, stylish and the textures were amazing. Kris Van Assche, consider me your new biggest fan (sort of).

Gallery: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Kris Van Assche Fall 2009 Collection

Courtesy of: Men’s Style

RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Dior Homme Fall 2009 Collection

Corey Moran, Mens Editor January 26 at 12:30 | Comments

RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Dior Homme Fall 2009 Collection fashion

Kris Van Assche has always gotten skeptical reviews from me in the past when concerning his work with Dior Homme, but I think he may have gained a few points back with this collection. Paris Fashion Week was the host for the latest from the French luxury brand, and the newest collection featured all black pieces with a few white accents. The pinstriped pieces looked great, and the necklines and unique collars were the real highlight for me. Solid collection.

Gallery: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Dior Homme Fall 2009 Collection

Courtesy of: Men’s Style

ADDICT: Dior Homme S/S 2009 by Karl Lagerfeld

Andy Wass January 14 at 3:00 | Comments

ADDICT: Dior Homme S/S 2009 by Karl Lagerfeld fashion

Karl Lagerfeld puts his own touch on these ads for Dior Homme S/S 2009, making them at once classic and modern.

Brazilian model Marlon Teixeira posed for the Kaiser in Dior Homme by Kris Van Assche.

Images from Fashiontography.

GALLERY: Dior Homme S/S 2009 by Karl Lagerfeld.

QUOTABLE: The Fashionisto

Corey Moran, Mens Editor January 8 at 1:17 | Comments

QUOTABLE: The Fashionisto fashion

Our friends over at The Fashionisto like to keep their pimp hand strong! Check out the warning shot they fired at Kris Van Assche after they’re dislike for the new DIor Homme collection! Don’t make a blogger slap a bitch!

FASHION PORN: Fashion. Photography. Porn Stars. The Perfect Combination!

Kirby Marzec, Managing Editor November 12 at 3:52 | Comments

For one reason or another, when I hear hear talk about “male porn stars,” I immediately think about the creepy, Super Mario-esque, Ron Jeremy. To be honest, when I heard that Dior Homme designer Kris Van Assche hired photographer Jeff Burton to shoot male porn stars for his personal collection’s campaign, I expected to see some flabby, Italian Stallion sprawled out with…well, it doesn’t matter.

Needless to say, I was relieved to see the hunks, rather than the chunks, appear in the campaign. Burton, who “reinterprets pornography for consumption in a contemporary, seductive way,” did just that. The campaign, shot in an LA laundromat, was interesting and tasteful. At least we know Assche is selling clothes and not dirty movies!

Thanks NY Mag!

Spring 2009 Rundown

Corey Moran, Mens Editor October 20 at 11:12 | Comments

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Here are the upcoming Spring collections from the big names in fashion.
Thanks to The Fashionisto for the images

Oliver Peoples x KVA Sunglasses

Corey Moran, Mens Editor October 10 at 11:31 | Comments

Oliver Peoples teamed up with Kris Van Assche to bring two amazing pairs of sunglasses. I prefer the cool turtle colored ones on the bottom, but regardless, if you own these you are all good in my book.

Thanks Selectism

Runway: Mens Runway Venues, 09

Rebecca Alexander, Editor July 21 at 12:07 | Comments

Another season, another installment of the most popular venues for runway shows. Show venues these days are every bit as important as the collections to the statement a designer makes, and a prime opportunity for fashion house to showcase their creativity.