I am normally a big Steven Alan supporter, but I don’t know how I feel about this latest Fall collection. I love Steven for the colors that are usually used. The collections always seemed to be bright and unique no matter what the season was, but this Fall gets a bit dark and practical. The dullled down earthy palette has me thinking J Crew not Steven Alan.

Gallery: Steven Alan: Fall 2009 Collection

via Men’s Rag

The Who: Save Fashion – Men’s Week

New York based fashion labels Opening Ceremony and Gilded Age are next in line to design menswear for Uniqlo. Under the design invitation project they have been commissioned to produce a spring summer capsule collection, and in addition womenswear is to be fronted by Shipley & Halmos and Steven Alan.

Opening Ceremony will offer ‘neat collar and fit given to balanced plaid shirting in blue, green and pink and shorter (just above the ankle) cargo pants which feature a more wider shape – mirroring the changing fashion silhouette – finished with a lightweight shawl collar jacket. Compulsory knitwear comes in complimentary tones of beige and blue, along with slim cut trousers and matching fitted jacket.’

Gilded Age offers up a more ‘relaxed fit and shorts are prevalent in a variety of checks and come cropped at the knee. Scarves are worn over muted jackets, check shirts and soft cotton Henley neck t-shirts (in red, greys and blue), paired with chinos.’

Opening Ceremony for Uniqlo collection going into UK stores on 19th March.

LINKAGE: Dazed Digital

I hate to say it but something about the new series of designer looks hitting Uniqlo doesn’t give me a rise.

It looks like the same basic things that have been shipped out for the past couple months at Target. I really love the designers they selected, but come on I need some excitement, some vavavoom in my collabos, especially after I J’d in my P’s after seeing the new Target/McQueen collection.

Uniqlo has good about selecting designers but seems to drop the ball when it comes to producing the collections. Anyone who regretfully headed to the store to grab the Alexander Wang pieces they threw together last year would know what I’m talking about.

Hopefully, there is more to see as the launch nears.

Till then unexitedly yours,

Daniel Saynt

Steven Alan is quickly becoming the NYC Collabo king. After a successful line with Urban Outfitters, he’s already set to make waves at Uniqlo.