Salvatore Ferragamo's macramé sweater

I rarely use the word, but I think this piece from Salvatore Ferragamo's Spring 2009 collection, is simply delicious.

From 'Je t'aime moi non plus', Numéro Homme, Printemps-été 2009. Par Sofia Sanchez et Mauro Mongiello, Réalisation: Jean Michel Clerc



Although its appearance from the runway to a new editorial by Numéro Homme brings the sweater closer to reality, I still wonder exactly how one would style it for day-to-day use. I'm thinking it may be good to wear it over a sheer collarless shirt that is slightly longer.





Also amazing are Ferragamo's updates on the ruffled shirt. The first one looks like a native fruit with fabric sunbursts.



They look like bleached costumes for a fiesta.



The buttons on this next sweater look as big as the seeds of a large fruit. The beige jacket is architectural enough for a stylish weekend tent.

Numéro Homme: Outlaws

"Hors la loi" by Jean-Baptiste Mondino, Numéro Homme 16, Automne-hiver 2011-08. (click pictures for detail)



Popular culture imagines gypsies in bright and colorful clothes, usually in many layers, with the men wearing hats and the women in loose skirts. They are pictured traveling in wagons.



This editorial tries to capture that vibe with the location and the props. The result is cowboy meets country Englishman meets shaman.



Though rules are mostly followed and there are not that many particularly amazing pieces, the total impact is captivating. The motif is established by hats, fur, hair, jewelry, feathers, and ethnic tassles.



These embrodered cotton pants by Alexander McQueen look like something from a Bangkok market. On his silver ring, I think, is lapis lazuli.



Without rings, many of these outfits would fall flat. Such a small but vital accessory.



The floppy bowties add ease.



Besides the basic shirts and plain trousers, the striped and plaid pants keep the looks modern, not to mention commercial and attuned to the staples of the season.



What makes this outfit the editorial's piece de résistance? Besides the silver bowtie and skull, the jewelry, and the feathers, it is the way the ruffled collar matches the checkered wool trousers.

Superman and Calvin Klein

Jean, Pepe jeans; sneakers, Converse; bandana, Ralph Lauren
From 'Dignidad', Numéro Homme, Automne-hiver 2008
Par Matthias Vriens, Réalisation: Timothy Reukauf


Two jackets from Calvin Klein's Fall 2009 collection


Given the right jacket, each man gains the swagger of a cape.

Cowboy day

It begins with a messenger's shoulder strap, which turns into a belt.

Then skinny jeans and boots. The floral (not discernible) over plaid patterned shirt is a welcome deviation.

Shirt, cK Calvin Klein; vest, Dean & Trent; jeans, Bench; thrifted boots, Timberland; gold wristwatch, Omega Seamaster



Some coffee for inspiration, but in the end, I guess not enough dust, rocks, and gravel to roughen up the outfit.

Street photos by Kyle San Diego

Strangely, that's what bowler hats and animal print shirts accomplish in this editorial shot.

A gauche: manteau-cape en drap de laine, Fendi; pantalon en cuir, Dior Homme; boots, Boris Bidjan Saberi. Au centre: pull en laine imprimée, Rykiel Homme; gilet en coton, Neil Barrett; jean, Dior Homme; boots, Ann Demeulemeester. A droite: blouson en cuir metalassé, Dirk Bikkembergs; chemise en coton impremé, Rykiel Homme; jean, Kitsune; boots, Boris Bidjan Saberi; ceinture, Km*rii; chapeaux, Gaultier(2)

'Guet-apens' from Numéro Homme, Automne-hiver 2008

Par Horst Diekgerdes
Réalisation, Charles Varenne

Numéro Homme: Splash

Summer, it seems, is here - at least for bi-annual magazines. And even if all the outfits are tuxedos, the dominant color is still blue.


Veste et pantalon de smoking, chemise à plastron, ceinture, nœud papillon et pochette, Yves Saint Laurent; boots, Louis Vuitton

'Splash' from Numéro Homme, Printemps-été 2009

Veste de smoking et chemise du soir à col cassé, nœud papillon en soie et pochette, Giorgio Armani

Break free from tedious uniforms. Penguins, after all, enjoy a good swim.


Veste et pantalon des smoking, Prada; derbys, Louis Vuitton

Summer!


Veste et pantalon de smoking en soie, chemise, nœud papillon et pochette à pois, D&G

Come prepared for unexpected soaks.


Veste de smoking et chemise à col cassé, nœud papillon en soie et boutons de machette, Gianfranco Ferre; maillot de bain, Dolce & Gabbana

Though there should be a limit to chlorine.


Veste du soir, chemise à poignets mousquetaire et nœud papillon, Dolce & Gabbana; slip de bain, Speedo

Savor it while it's still here.


Veste de smoking, chemise, nœud papillon et pochette en soie, Carlo Pignatelli

Par Matthias Vriens
Réalisation, Timothy Reukauf

Numéro Homme: Nightclubbing

'Nightclubbing' from Numéro Homme 17 Printemps-été 2009
Par Miguel Reveriego, Réalisation: Serge Girardi

Foulard riveté en coton, Givenchy par Riccardo Tisci; lunettes, Dior Homme

Fantastic colors and combinations, but I can't help but imagine taking each separate piece from these outfits and incorporating them into everyday wear. Like this red jacket with jeans.

Veste en jersey technique fluo, Calvin Klein Collection; t-shirt imprimé, Lucien Pellat-Finet; leggings, American Apparel

Veste zippée en Néoprene, Thierry Mugler; t-shirt, Nike; pantalon en cuir, Dirk Bikkembergs Sport Couture

In this case, maybe just the shorts. This purple and aqua leather jacket looks sweet as candy.

Blouson en cuir tie and dye, Gucci; débardeur gansé en coton, Roberto Cavalli; short technique perforé, Nike; lunettes, Ray-Ban

On the other hand, these Ray-Ban and Dior Homme shades should only be worn with neons and fluorescents, or maybe even pastel, but the colorful palettes must be kept.

Blouson à capuche en vinyle, Emporio Armani; lunettes, Dior Homme

The Dior goggles go better with nylon, neoprene, and other technically enhanced fabrics.



Oh, and don't forget Damien Hirst. He can rock any fabric.

Veste en vinyle, Guiliano Fujiwara; débardeur en coton et lunettes, Dior Homme; jean imprimé, Levi's limited edition Damien Hirst

Blouson en cuir verni et lunettes, Dior Homme

Even though the Cyclops (the mythical creature) doesn't really see that far, this trend may be worth the narrow enjoyment.

Blouson et toile de Nylon, Moncler; t-shirt, Lucien Pellat-Finet; lunettes, Dior Homme

Numéro Homme: Performance

Leggings are for dancing, and so are skirts, as long as they are paired with them. What other way to say this than by the modern version of stop motion photography?

'Performance' from Numéro Homme 17 Printemps-été 2009
Par Victor Callens par Jean-Baptiste Mondino, Réalisation: Serge Girardi

I must say that, along with Hedi Slimane's photos of skaters wearing his Dior Homme creations, these are the most convincing images I have seen of men wearing skirts. Movement, it's all about movement.

Débardeur en maille jacquard, Gaultier2; kilt en toile laquée, John Galliano; jean imprimé, Roberto Cavalli; sneakers, Lanvin; ceinture en cuir, The Viridi-Anne

Short, Nike; pull en maille de coton, Gucci

And color, which this editorial so spiritedly splashes around with: like spring and summer after an overly oppressive winter. Who says man skirts have to be black and gothic?

Pull à emmanchures raglan en maille rigide, Calvin Klein Collection; bermuda plissé en coton; Comme de Garçons Homme Plus; jean, Dior Homme; sneakers, Martin Margiela

Something you can't do with bermuda shorts.

If summer has to deal with the color black, it will have to be in patterns. More than one, even more than two. Let the combinations be dizzying. Let them move!

T-shirt imprimé, Comme de Garçons Homme Plus; bermuda en acétate imprimé, Emporio Armani; leggings, Nike; sneakers, Dior Homme

T-shirts imprimé, Edition limitee Stephen Sprouse pour Louis Vuitton

Let colors and patterns scintillate together.

T-shirt à ceinture élastiquée en jersey de coton, Dior Homme; sarouel en jersey de coton imprimé, John Galliano; leggings en velours éponge, Vivienne Westwood Man; sneakers, Nike

Stars that glow in the dark.

Let your step be light.

T-shirt en jersey de coton imprimé, Jean Paul Gaultier; short vintage customisé, Z Zegna; leggings, American Apparel; sneakers, Edition limite Stephen Sprouse pour Louis Vuitton

Take the disco with you in your every stride.

(Don't you think only dancers can give justice to these mirror leggings?)

T-shirt oversize en jersey de lin imprimé, John Galliano; leggings miroir, Maison Martin Margiela; sneakers, Dior Homme