RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Paul Smith Fall 2009 Collection

Edited by Corey Moran

Holy shit Paul Smith is a f*cking legend! The man is absolutely incredible simply in the way he is able to stack pattern, on top of pattern, on top of pattern, and on top of all of it he throws in bright and vibrant colors too. He manages to blow my mind every time, and I have a strange feeling that a good handful of these pieces will find their way to a little someone called Chuck Bass. I can’t even say enough good things about this collection. Enjoy all you fashion mavens!

Gallery: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Paul Smith Fall 2009 Collection

Courtesy of: Men’s Style

Colab-Ho: Paul Smith x Lomography

Edited by Corey Moran

Paul Smith linked up with Lomography to produce the new Lomo Fisheye 2 camera with the trademark Paul Smith striped print on it. The camera is really cool and old school looking. The camera retails for a mere $150. I don’t know why there were so many cool cameras out today, but I feel the need to post them all! 

Thanks to Acquire for the image

Spring 2009 Rundown

Edited by Corey Moran

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

Paul Smith Opens Discount Shop

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Paul Smith is opening a discount shop in Williamsburg where prices on everything will be slashed by 30 percent year-round.

280 Grand St., nr. Havemayer St.,

Williamsburg, Brooklyn

(718-218-0020);

Sun.–Wed. (noon–7), Thurs.–Sat. (noon–8).

Men’s Style’s Sixteen Essentials For Fall That Aren’t So Essential

Edited by Corey Moran

Men's Style #10: Clear Sunglasses (Paul Smith $315)

Fashion Indie Recommends: Skip clear and definitely skip wayfarers. Go with something a bit cooler and more subtle for Fall. (Karen Walker $170 via Gargyle)

Men’s Style released their 16 essentials for Fall, well I have decided to put my two cents in and chose ten of their items that I think suck. Their options are too safe, too old man, and just plain old boring. Not only am I going to give you some damn good alternatives, I’ll tell you where to get them and save you some cash too. All the links to buy the items are at the bottom.

Men's Style #2: Hiking Boots (Rachel Comey $380)

Fashion Indie Recommends: Who goes hiking in New York City? Try these higher, yet comfortable boots for size. Tuck your pants into them, or wear your pants over top. It's called versatility people (H by Hudson $235 via Urban Outfitters)

Men's Style #12: Braided Belt (Bally $140)

Fashion Indie Recommends: Two is always better than one, so try this double buckled belt. I think I wore a braided belt in elementary school and hated it then. (All Saints $88 via All Saints)

Men's Style #1: Patch Pocket Suit (Steve Alan Cooper $800)

Fashion Indie Recommends: Lapels are all the rage when it comes to suits these days. Simple outline on a standard grey suit (CNC $829 via Revolve Clothing)

Men's Style #7: Knit Beanie (Meg Cohen $140)

Fashion Indie Recommends: Why spend so much on something so simple. Go cheap on an item like this, not only will know one know the difference, they won't care (American Apparel $16 via American Apparel)

Men's Style #8: The Cricket Sweater (Flippa K $225)

Fashion Indie Recommends: How old are you that you are wearing a sweater like that? Don't get old too fast go with this cool shawl collar sweater (Julian Red $210 via Oak)

Men's Style #15: Micro Print Shirts (Pringle of Scotland $550)

Fashion Indie Recommends: Go polka dots. They aren't micro, but they aren't a bold blatant pattern (Comme de Garcons x H&M $TBD via Nitrolicious)

Men's Style #4: The Camel Blazer (Brooks Brothers $2,100)

Fashion Indie Recommends: Double breasted jackets aren't doing it for me. Like a said, lapels people! Try a cool knot jacket! (Scotch and Soda $240 via Revolve Clothing)

Men's Style #16: The Long Pea Coat (Unis $795)

Fashion Indie Recommends: Go long and tie it off. Commit to the full trench coat and be sure to get one with a belt so it doesn't look too baggy (Filius $450 via Refinery 29).

Men's Style #13: The Bubble Vest (Gap $68)

Fashion Indie Recommends: So this may be a bit more expensive, but undoubtedly worth it. This cool drooping neck sweater allows wearers to rock a cool sweater, or pull it up and over your head into a hood (reference image below)(Unconditional $278 via Oak)

Pictures courtesy of:

Mens Style, Oak, Refinery 29, Revolve Clothing, American Apparel, All Saints, Nitrolicious, Urban Outfitters Garglye

Runway Rundown: Paul Smith

Edited by Kirby Marzec

Despite his strength existing mostly in the menswear department, Paul Smith’s Spring 2009 collection for women was probably one of his most coherent yet! Gathering inspiration from an exhibition of British Orientalist art, Smith experimented with voluminous cotton pants and dresses, floral silk chiffon prints and layered petticoats. As an experienced menswear designer, the tailoring of Smith’s coats, jackets and pants was impeccable. Maybe womenswear is your forte after all!

Thanks STYLE!

Today’s Sales

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Tracy Reese is taking an additional 10 percent off merchandise already marked 40 percent to 60 percent off. Through 8/24. 641 Hudson St., nr. Gansevoort St. (212-807-0505); Mon.–Wed. (11–7), Thurs. (11–8), Fri.–Sat. (11–7), Sun. (noon–6).

Flight 001 is taking 30 to 75 percent off carry-on bags, gadgets, and other travel accessories from Orla Kiely, Y-3, and Paul Smith. 96 Greenwich Ave., at Jane St. (212-989-0001), 132 Smith St., at Dean St., Boerum Hill, Brooklyn (718-243-0001), and 58 Fifth Ave., at Bergen St., Park Slope, Brooklyn (718-789-1001); call for store hours.

ShopRobertson.com has 30 to 70 percent off apparel and accessories from Mike & Chris, Geren Ford, and Vegas & Mia. The Madrid slingback wedges by Dolce Vita are down to $32 (originally $108).

Thanks NY Mag.

Runway: Mens Runway Venues, 09

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

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.

Raf Simons at Lycée Buffon

Paul Smith at the Carrousel du Louvre

Dior Homme at the Jardins de l’Observatoire

Prada

Fendi

Dries Van Noten’s vintage cars

LV at Palais de Tokyo

Hermes at Couvent des Cordeliers

Runway: Paul Smith, Spring/Summer 09

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

I am honestly disappointed at this current Paul Smith collection. It seems lacking, and the colors and patterns are very dull, unlike usual Paul Smith. Not to much originality either, although very wearable.

Image source: Dazed Digital

TrendSpark: Monochrome

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Great article in WWD about the newest (well heard about it for some time, but now it’s official) trendspark for fall: monochromatic looks from heard to toe.

“Come Fall, designers like Maurizio Pecoraro are advocating a monochrome vision that extends from head to stockinged toe. “My idea was to create a pure look,” explains Pecoraro, who conjured his eighties-era memories of singly hued looks from Claude Montana. The cherry on top of this ultra-matched look is tights, particularly in hard-to-find hues like persimmon at Bottega Veneta, ocher at Nina Ricci, and burgundy at Albino. (Stow the matte black Wolfords for next season.) Knee boots created a similar effect at Akris and Halston, but hosiery’s hegemony is undeniable. Even pattern-loving designers like Anna Sui and Paul Smith ordered up custom leg wear for complete coordination.”