Lines of Neoclassicism

The coveted Australian fashion designer label, Dion Lee, has released previews of their collaboration with collage artist, Mason Mulholland, for their diffusion line, Line II. The new collection is called "Neoclassical", and that theme is apparent throughout, especially in the skewed prints that are reminiscent of the exploration of the human form in the Classical period. Classicism is further appropriated in the design of the garments, featuring a more geometric take on the draping that was prevalent in Classical fashion and a colour palette reflective of the Grecian peninsula. Dion Lee has once again demonstrated his ability to creatively influence fashion's future, and this collection will most likely be a hit amongst loyalists and newbies to the label.

Images courtesy of Dion Lee

The Digital World of Christopher Kane

There seems to be a trend emerging from the menswear designers of the British Isles - Digital. The famed designer and former Versus Creative Director, Christopher Kane, has joined on the bandwagon, but again has made that trend his own. Ignore the grid and kaleidoscopic prints which so many designers have opted to trickle into their collections and go for the digital portraiture of Christopher Kane!

The abundance of underlaying black on the garments make the perfect canvas for triangular and curvaceous lines to form into eerie faces that stare at passersby. Portraiture may be the outstanding characteristic of the prints, but one must be set aback by the other motif - mist. These pieces within the collection encompass space-dream prints that are a combination of the technological and organic, further enhancing the biological aspects of the print, and may be a comment on the rapid fusion of man and machine, especially in this age.

Images courtesy of Fashionising

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ASOS Black x Puma Returns!

The low-key success of the first ASOS Black x Puma collaborative line was forced these two forces of contemporary men's fashion to come back for another round! The first collection featured styles that rivalled high fashion designers who had the same aesthetic, such as Rick Owens, Boris Bidjan Saberi and Alexander Wang, but this time around, the brands have merged to create much more aesthetically subtle pieces.

 Retrospective polka dot prints are distorted into the contemporary with gradients and blocking panels amongst many of the pieces. The complementary colours of canary and shades of blue blend well with the monochromatic blacks and whites throughout the collection. All these elements combined with the sportiness of both ASOS Black and Puma clothing make it functional and durable, but with an air of sombreness. 

With notable creatives on board such as Thristian BPM from Boiler TV, former pro BMX rider Caleb Kilby and photographer Michael Mayren, the influence of the collection will no doubt spread. As this line is fleeting, ensure you keep your eyes out for when the pieces are available online. 

ASOS BLACK x PUMA IS SET FOR RELEASE THIS MONTH

Images courtesy of GoLightly PR and ASOS 

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Ksubi's Structural Spring/Summer collection

Ksubi has taken an architectural spin on Spring/Summer fashion, and have furthered their fashion design prowess by incorporating elements of Ancient Egyptian and South American artworks to their upcoming collection. Since Ksubi did not show at the recent Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia, which may have been due to the launch of Ksubi designer, Dan Single's, independent line - DAAN, fans of the rebellious Australian label have awaited the release of the look book. The orderliness of quilted bombers, double collar leather jackets and tesselated sweaters mesh easily with the psychedelic tie-dye, odd plaid and symbolic patterns in shady hazes of blue - set to create a trend amongst the younger fashion-conscious market.

Images courtesy of RUSSH Magazine

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Dior leads the New Year of Fashion

There is no doubt the release of Raf Simons' debut ready-to-wear collection for Dior is one of the most anticipated for the Spring/Summer season. His collection led the way for other brands and designers, grasping a dictatorial hold on upcoming trends such as stilettos, neck scarves, capris pants and silk skirts. The runway show was a minimal spectacle, showing off Raf's distinguishable aesthetic, and the campaign, released today, only adds to the beauty of the collection and is essentially a look book reflecting the runway show.

The campaign perfectly presents the pieces from the collection by highlighting these pieces, rather than the models. Raf Simons has unleashed the new Dior woman, and she is unstoppable.

Images courtesy of Styleite

Harrolds SS13

As a loyal customer of Harrolds, I received a special invite from the company to preview their campaign for the Spring/Summer 2013 collections in stock. The latest collections from Rick Owens, Givenchy and Comme Des Garcons are all featured in the campaign lookbook and film, styled to exude the twisted perception of masculinity of contemporary men's fashion. The strong overlay of red on many of the campaign images and throughout the fashion film reflects on the abundance of red seen in many menswear collections in Spring/Summer 2012 and Fall/Winter 2012, particularly Givenchy. The campaign celebrates the man's form and how androgynous garments  fit onto the man's body as masculine, a perfect insight into the ever changing men's fashion industry.

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All images courtesy of Harrolds