Highest on his wish list are a couple of his own Steven Alan designs. After all, he did create them out of wanting them in the first place.

The Neville Jacket is a definite go. His handpicked Italian wool is made durable and super soft by weaving it with nylon Herringbone. The suede elbow patches add strength and a rugged sophistication. And FYI, the cool contrasting buttons are vintage leather.

As are a pair of sturdy workman’s Lace Up Boot for which he collaborated with Thorogood. These chukkas have the Steven Alan touch, which means careful attention to detail – padded insoles, speed laces, and Vibram soles. And that bright contrast at the top of the sole gives the shoe, well, soul.

Naturally we’d imagine he’d already have these prized items in his possession, but he laughed and pondered, “I don’t know what’ll be left after the holiday shopping madness!”

So, if you spot him around in either of these, you’ll know Steven Alan got his wish. But if you happen to get the very last boot or Neville jacket for the man in your life, Steven will likely be just as happy.

1. American Flag Tee (Topman $44)

This is a pretty basic staple & perfect for the most casual of affairs.

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LOOK THREE: Abstract Python Warrior

The Shoulder Piece: Fannie Schiavoni, $825

This look began with my love of the chain mail shoulder piece. The metal mesh moves like water in my hand and makes me feel invincible when strapped around my body. Its creator Fannie Schiavoni hand makes each piece in her studion in London, and keeps the color of her materials muted so that she can focus purely on the shape and clean lines. She has named this collection “Lucy in the Sky”, evoking a psychedelic yet other worldly feeling.

The (non) Body Suit: Calla Paris, Leggings, $174, Tank, $98

My first instinct to match the brilliance of the shoulder scene-stealer was an abstract printed dress by Calla Paris. Calla Haynes is a Canadian-born, Paris based designer with a five-year training history with Olivier Theyskens and a serious knack for tight prints. Début had the pattern in a fierce little itty bitty dress (which I spotted first). That mini thing, which being one of the only pieces left over from Fall 2010, did not come in my size, and thus did not even contain half of one of my boob. But I needed an outfit to form the foundation of that glorious shoulder piece. So it occurred to me to try the olive printed stirrup tights with the matching tank. Alone and together I was in love. The leggings have a nearly 3-inch sturdy black elastic waistband that hugs and sucks in as the tank tucks in to form a bodysuit.

The Skirt: Whit, $225

A bodysuit is so right for so many reasons. However, it didn’t feel 100% right at the moment; there had to be another layer, if not to cover more stunning items in Début, then to cover some of my winter weight… With that came this military green scoop pocket skirt by Whit, a line launched by Phoenix native Whitney Pozgay. With a studio Brooklyn and experience with Kate Spade, Three Asfour and Steven Alan, she has created a line founded in imagery as diverse as Keith Haring and ice pops.

How do you feel about the bodysuit? Would you wear this look?

Come back tomorrow for Look 4.

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LOOK ONE: Swim Slung Salsa

The Skirt: Heikki Salonen, $585

Look closely. This is not just a dress. In fact, it’s no dress at all, unless you were to pull that skirt up above the bosom and belt it, á la yesteryear’s silhouette. This swingy, deep pocketed, ruffled and raw chiffon hemmed skirt is by Finish-born, London-shown designer Heikki Salonen. Though the skirt looked familiarly pleasing at the waist, I’ve slung it fresh at my very low hip, stretching the length to ankle height.

The Top: Lisa Marie Fernandez, $385

The top is also, in fact, no top at all. It is a bathing suit by Lisa Marie Fernandez. Made of neoprene. The shape recalls forties swimwear while the material calls more for a surf instructor and/or scuba gear. Wear it to swim, wear it to dinner. If you were Gaga, you’d wear it alone to both.

The Necklace: Orly Genger by Jaclyn Mayer, $325

The black and white speckled neon rope tied necklace topped the texture twist. This innovative jewelry from Orly Genger by Jaclyn Mayer is made of entirely hand woven climbing ropes; the knotting techniques are stemmed from those used in artist Orly Genger’s sculptures. The jewelry is a collaborative effort of the two.

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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

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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.

LINKAGE: Steven Alan Does Uniqlo.