MEN IN SKIRTS / DRESSES - MEN'S FASHION WEEK - SPRING SUMMER 2012

Yes ! Men in Skirts and Dresses ! That's what it's gonna be on the streets in coming years. A trend which is slowly building up strong from past a few year. John Galliano, Comme Des Garcons, Etro , Marc Jacobs have done it in the past and in this fashion week also (Men's SS2012) it was repeated by greats like Yohji Yamamoto , Rick Owens and few else. The androgynous look is getting stronger and is being accepted by the people as fashion steps in the 3G era. However, if you think that these looks are just meant to be on catwalk then you need to be updated ! Ask  Scott Schuman, the great cool hunter who has captured quite a few men in skirt through his lenses for his blog.
I would really like to know what women has to say about this ?

RICK OWENS

Rick Owens' signature style is Gothicism, Vampirish which is often cut into a structured silhouette and it sometimes dealt with volumes but this time it was little different as his men came in long dresses with  geometrical prints / patterns, short dresses beneath the blazer were worn over straight skirts but the coolest look was the one in which  short sleeveless top was worn and wrapped over a long dress in some short of monkish way ! Very interesting.  

YOHJI YAMAMOTO

Yohji Yamamoto, known for his ground breaking designs which usually takes the route of super fine and awesome fabrics cut into a silhouette that has a lot of volume, relaxed, baggie and not to forget that all of these comes mostly in "Black" - his signature style ! This time, he sent his men in skirts, loose fluid short-pants which came in various colors, prints and stripes. Though the collection  was very Asian  inspired but it spoke of  a character which doesn't care about caste, creed and age but only fashion !

COMME DES GARCONS / CANALI / CALVIN KLEIN - BEST OF MEN'S FASHION WEEK - Spring Summer 2012 Collection

COMME DES GARCONS 

It had to be different ! Rei Kawakubo at Comme Des Garcons has a reputation of doing something different, something creative by ground breaking designs and she always live up to her reputation. That's why this label is one of my favorites. This time she presented Men in Shirt Dresses and Skirts. The color pallet was largely dominated  by black and white in houndstooth fabric, prince of wales check and in pinstripes. It represented the dark side of Men who are ready for the violence - a collection which represented a mix of military and punk style - Double breasted jacket with shoulder flaps, outwear with diagonal zips and the hairstyle / crown added much charm to the look.

CALVIN KLEIN (CK)


Calvin Klein's theme for this (Spring 2012) collection was definitely "Sport". I guess because of the upcoming Olympic Games. Baggie lowers like pajama clubbed with vest in knits in myriad bright colors, indigo denims ruled the show. I bring to you a glimpse of the collection, carefully picked, which I reckon could be trendy as well as stylish.

CANALI

Canali Men this time took an Indian route ! This colorful , rich and sensual collection was greatly inspired from the Indian culture and was interpreted very well - The richness of Indian fabrics and bold colorful prints was blended nicely with the immaculate Italian tailoring and silhouettes.