Dance of the Dior Man

Dutch-English men's fashion journal, Fantastic Man, and Kris Van Assche for Dior Homme have collaborated for a series of hip-hop and pop-jazz dance videos as part of their campaign for the fashion house's Autumn/Winer 2013 Menswear collection. The series, called "Rotation" is an obvious hit at the younger luxury fashion conscious market, especially with the use of energising EDM music produced by Simon Britton and Cliff Randall.

Another element that contributes to the series' appeal to the younger generation is the titles of each film. They all have one thing in common - they inspire. Titles including "100% Every Day", "Whatever It Takes" and the awe-inspiring "Work Hard, Change History" push the no doubt young gentlemen who watch to achieve their ambitions and dreams, a positive message amongst the negative impression fashion sometimes gives.

Follow this link to watch the films

Images and videos courtesy of the official Christian Dior Youtube Channel

The Best of Paris Men's Fashion Week S/S14

The Father of Men's Fashion Weeks brought about new waves of creativity and trends from some of the world's most renowned luxury labels. The scout boy look returned with Louis Vuitton, the comeback of the controversial colour, pink, from Paul Smith, an extravagant heavy metal show from Rick Owens brought about the unveiling of Adidas x Rick Owens collaborative shoe line and Riccardo Tisci produced a mechanically tribal collection for Givenchy. The notable collections included:

Raf Simons Spring/Summer 2014

Remnants of the outrageous prints from the 1980's consumerist regime of media were scattered throughout the latest offering from Raf Simons. Mismatching shapes, juxtaposed inanimate items on eye-catching patterns and Dali-inspired Surrealism on highly structural garments was what Raf wants men to wear for the coming season. Not to mention the shoes, showing Raf's ability to warp the much-loved sneaker into more of a masterpiece than they were already.

John Galliano Spring/Summer 2014

Bill Gaytten's collection for John Galliano is surprising change compared to the avant-garde aesthetic of John himself and to last year's lobster-clad collection. A boxy silhouette for men was opted for the coming Spring/Summer season, but with harmonious colours such as red, canary yellow and navy blue, the geometric silhouette is easier on the eye. Mosaic tiled trousers, sequin embellished blazers and shirting, kimono polo shirts and platform oxfords added a dynamic depth to the collection. 

Kenzo 

The in-your-face designs of Opening Ceremony duo, Carol Lim and Humberto Leon, have undoubtedly changed the face of Kenzo since their inception. After a streak of jungle-inspired pieces abundant in their collections, it seems the pair are transitioning into a more, dare I say, bearable aesthetic. Their Spring/Summer 2014 collection channels Seapunk in a manner of subtlety - the various shades of blue, prints depicting sea waves and sea foam as illustrated by the Ancient Japanese and the motif of the rip curl all point to this subculture. Blending these motifs into carefully constructed garments makes for an outstanding collection from the pair.

Dior Homme 

As I've mentioned many times, appropriating art into fashion takes a well-skilled and experienced designer to do so without damaging the repertoire of the designer and the artist. Kris Van Assche has brought the Mondrian print, as popularised by the late Yves Saint Laurent, into his latest menswear collection, but in a discreet colour palette of ox blood, greys and blues. The artwork appears silently throughout the minimal garments, creating a distinct geometric collection for the modern man who adores Dior.

Images courtesy of Fashionising

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The Dior Man

The Dior man is quintessentially an embodiment of the Dior woman - modern, sleek, and contemporary, with a shadowy rebelliousness both seen and unseen. Dior Homme's latest fashion film brings us an intense insight into the style, personality and world of this man.

Kris Van Assche has conveyed his message of what a Dior man truly is - casual and cool. Of course, "cool" changes according to context, but how can impeccably tailored and structural style not make one so? The Dior Homme Fall/Winter 2013/14 collection brings this man's style into your wardrobe, allowing to channel your alternatively cool side simply through well-made clothing. Don't hesitate, walk into the world of the Dior man...

To view the Dior Homme Fall/Winter 2013 fashion film, head to the official Dior Youtube channel HERE

Images courtesy of Esquire, GQ, Fandiz and Metatube

Scent of the Simple Man

The French Riviera is embodied and renewed from the Dior archives in the elegantly simple "Cologne" from Dior Homme. This classic scent from the Fashion House has now been redesigned to fit the contemporary, futuristic vision of Kris Van Assche, the Creative Director of Dior Homme, yet staying true to the "timeless freshness of the musk, citrus and cottony notes of the original scent" (Dior, 2013). To support the release of the new design, Dior has also created "Dior Mag" (link below), highlighting the origins and history of the scent and its stance in men's grooming today, and a bright, summery Fashion Film refining the chic simplicity of the scent (watch below). With the current reign over fashion that Dior has been given, this modern revival of Dior Homme Cologne will truly bring men's grooming a modern twist.

To read about the origins and history of Dior Homme Cologne, CLICK HERE

Video courtesy of the official Dior Youtube Channel

Images courtesy of the official Dior Facebook page

Paris Men's Fashion Week, Day 4

Once again, it's nearly the end of Paris Men's Fashion Week and the end of the menswear show season. Day 4 consisted of shows from Bill Tornade, Sacai, Songzio, Tillman Lauterbach, Sruli Recht, Smalto, Miharayasuhiro, and the stylishly alternatives Damir Doma and Boris Bidjan Saberi

My favourite collections from the day were from:

Wooyoungmi 

Autumn Winter 2013

Wooyoungmi has skillfully mixed both warm and cool colours and tones with textured neutral pieces in their latest collection. Silken grid patterns and carved in neoprene jackets are the centrepieces of the entire range, which go well wit the Sports Luxe inspired looks finished off with smart sneakers with eye popping coloured laces. Wooyoungmi has also highlighted another trend coming into the foray - suits, sneakers and backpacks, all in one look.

View the collection HERE

Hermes

Autumn Winter 2013

Classic men's tailoring meets future punk in Hermes' latest offering, creating a look that suits the diverse gentleman. Double breasted jackets and blazers in typical winter colours are lifted up with the brightly laced Dr. Martens-esque leather boots would definitely appeal to today's fashionable punk. The colour palette of bright canary, navy blue, the new trendy bright orange and chocolate browns blend together well and the pops of colour are in the right places throughout the collection.

View the collection HERE

Dior Homme

Autumn Winter 2013

Kris Van Assche has drawn inspiration from Sci-Fi and Aeronautics and combined it with his contemporary vision to show a collection that will most likely bring more changes to men's tailoring and minimalist fashion. Double breasted coats, trench jackets, straight trousers and smart leather derby shoes are the foundation of this collection, but muted purples and blues vivify the looks, as well as the aeronautic leather belts which were incorporated into most of the looks which added a truly futuristic feel.

View the collection HERE

All images courtesy of Fashionising