Gant by Michael Bastian, Fall/Winter2012

Even if it does rip off Ralph Lauren, this collection is a fine example of how you can take otherwise ordinary preppy and sporty clothes and render them rather fashion forward. The two secret ingredients: layering and a tailored fit (note how every piece nicely hugs the body).

Full show.

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Carlos Campos, Fall 2012

This collection is a perfect demonstration of the recent trend in in unconventional two-tone pieces, such as in coats and pants (those aren't belts!).

Full show.

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Michael Bastian Fall/winter 2012

I've been an admirer of Michael Bastian ever since his menswear collection debuted in 2006. He effortlessly seams together elegant prep (think Ralph Lauren) with the ethos of contemporary American brands (like  Rag & Bone). The result is not unlike DSquared, though less contrived.

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Simon Spurr, Fall/Winter 2012

Simon Spurr is my favourite young American designer.

While this show didn't blow me away, I did enjoy his more modern interpretation of classic menswear items such as pea coats and cable-knit sweaters.

Spurr also seems to have incorporated trends such as two-tone coats and suits that further incorporate various fabrics. I'm not sure where I stand on this trend.

BTW, what's up with all the designers wrapping wool scarves around the neck like a giant bloated kaffiyeh?

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Worst of Milan & Paris Men's Fall/Winter 2012

1.Commes Des Garcons

 That fat drunken fan at the game with the foam hat: style icon.

Here are some other masculine  beauties:

2. Givenchy

A man-skirt isn't really manly unless you wear a bull nose ring.

3. Versace

If you like your tuxedo printed on a t-shirt, you'll love this silk outfit.

And in case you thought thermal underwear wasn't cool:

  
 To be fair, I actually thought the full show was interesting.


4. Anne Demeulemeester


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Oh, and here's a guy wearing a wool Snuggie:

5.  Walter Van Beirendonck

This guy really masters the art of subtlety and understatement.

Full show. 

6. Maison Martin Margiela

A newcomer to this list; Hey, are those garbage bag handles on the coat? They may come in handy when you toss this baby into the trash.

7. Damir Doma

Sonny Bono lives (sorta)!

8. Agnes B


Fashion ninjas or fashion scuba? Time to deep-six this look.

9. Rick Owens

R.O. was a lot more down-to-earth this year, but he still provided a couple of gems.


This guy is missing his astronaut helmet.

This guy looks like he's jumping around in a leather garbage bag.

10.Andre Pompilio

Is that a banana peel in his hand?

11. Phillip Lim and Jean Paul Gaultier

Just what the world needs: more man-skirts.

Here's the JPG version:

Gotta love JPG for once again trotting out his Conan O'Brien lookalike in this awful brick-pattern print:

12. Thom Browne

If you  liked his collection for Moncler Gamme Bleu, you'll love his eponymous collection, previously posted.



Moncler Gamme Bleu

Thom Browne

Is that merkin really necessary?

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