For their 2019 autumn/winter men's collection, the team at Alexander McQueen explore vibrant floral patterns and classic elegance. Included are a rose pin stripe suit and matching torn floral collage jackets and trousers. A sleek dogtooth overcoat is also accompanied with silk poplin shirts. Other highlights include leather biker trousers and a crystal rose embroidered sweater.
Chinese artist Cao Fei joins forces with Prada to create their new collaborative project 'Code Human'. This is where fashion, innovation, technology and art all come together to create an experience. The new work also coincides with Prada's latest F/W 2019 campaign which stars Cai Xu Kun. The Prada team have also unveiled a new fashion film highlighting their new collection. Set on a futuristic base in which data is extracted from humans and cloned, the video is brilliantly shot, with pieces ranging from smart to vibrant and fun.
Pop star Harry Styles is no stranger to the Gucci brand, having previously worked with the company. The singer and musician now makes his return as the face of the new Gucci Tailoring campaign. Shot by Harmony Korine and art directed by Christopher Simmonds, Styles finds himself lenses among ancient statues and animals, as the collection embodies a 70s glamour.
Actor Ashton Sanders is the new face of Louie Vuitton's new campaign. The LV team have also presented a short video highlighting pieces from the new 2019 men's pre-collection. Throughout the vid, Sanders talks about the impact of his father in his life as well as the important role of dads in general. Discussing everything from discipline to love, Ashton Sanders sports the LV bucket hat, overcoat and patched cargo trousers, just to name a few.
Punks, flower children, surfers and bodybuilders have all found a meeting point in Gucci's Pre-Fall 2019 campaign. Filmed at an Ancient Greek location in Sicily that was once a gathering site for various people to talk the topics of the day, this campaign video gives a modern take on the area, now highlighting various counter cultures that would normally be more fitting for Los Angeles or London. The video features Australian rocker Amyl of Amyl and the Sniffers, as well as New York punk band Surfbort. The campaign was shot by fashion photographer Glen Luchford.
Manchester-based brand Phix is a company that we have been following for the past year. Capturing a true spirit of rock & roll, their clothing is crafted with exquisite tailoring and a style that fuses classicism and modernism in one sitting.
New York fashion company Thom Browne unveil their Resort 2019 collection with a quirky campaign video to highlight a few of the pieces. The collection includes men's Prince of Wales hoodies, chambray shirts, printed cardigans and satin finish parkas. For the women, a few pieces include sleeveless Oxford shirts, cashmere cardigans, striped overcoats and satin flare dresses. A bulk of the new attire draw inspiration from classic collegiate wear with the back end fused with minimal elegance.
Since taking over as creative director for Celine, Hedi Slimane has ruffled a number of feathers from fans of the brand and critics alike. One of the biggest critiques is that Slimane has brought many of the same aesthetics from Saint Laurent over to Celine, eliminating some of the magic that Phoebe Philo created beforehand.
MR PORTER shines the spotlight on rapper and producer Travis Scott for their latest fashion editorial. Shot by Tom Craig and styled by Julie Ragolia, Scott is draped in striped jeans by Alexander McQueen, a TAKAHIROMIYASHITA TheSoloist. western shirt, Rick Owens high top sneakers and a printed tee by Dries Van Noten, just to name a few. Often quite animated in photo shoots, for the editorial Travis Scott displays a high level of cool as he sports the sleek pieces.
British brand Allsaints highlight their 2018 Summer collection with series of portraits of New York youths sporting the brand's biker jackets and other pieces in their own manner of styling. The collection includes men's Hawaiian shirts, printed tees and suede biker jackets while the women get treated to ankle cut skinny jeans, floral printed dresses, as well tassel hanging leather biker jackets. Visit the Allsaints website to view the entire collection.
