Maharishi & Palladium Collaboration
Since 1947, Palladium has been putting their canvas and rubber expertise to use by making incredibly hardwearing boots. The timeless design of Palladium’s signature Pampa canvas boot is still as relevant now, over 60 years later, as it ever was.
Maharishi was founded in 1994, with a vision to create environmentally friendly, fair-trade, long-lasting and high-quality utilitarian clothing. Featuring hemp and natural fibers, organic cottons and recycled military clothing, promoting the natural roots and artistic influences of camouflage.
Maharishi’s Summer 2011 look book features a collaboration with the heritage boot brand Palladium. Palladium made boots in 1947 for the French Foreign Legion, who fought in the deserts of North Africa. Maharishi’s Summer 2011 collection entitled ‘Theatre of War’ takes its inspiration from 1940s North African desert military, making for a logical partnership between these two brands.
All the models in the Maharishi look book wear Palladium boots and there is also the addition of the unique ‘Palladium Compatible’ Fixed Custom Snopants, which are designed to be the perfect length and fit to complement Palladium’s signature ‘Baggy’ boot. The custom Snopants finish high on the ankle and can attach to the boot via Palladium popstuds on the inside ankle of the Snopants. There are also runours that the two brands may collaborate to create a co-branded boot for Summer 2011, so watch this space.
To find out more about Palladium, head over to the Palladium site. Palladium boots can also be purchased online at Schuh.
To see more from Maharishi, visit the Maharishi site or check out their London store on Great Pulteney Street, near Soho.
YMC (You Must Create) AW 2010 Collection
Stylenerds have had a sneak preview of the YMC AW 2010 Look Book and thought we’d give you a little taster of what’s to come…
The YMC (You Must Create) brand was formed in London in 1995 by Fraser Moss and Jimmy Collins, in response to the increasing demand for stylish, functional and modern clothing. The philosophy that inspires YMC’s unique clothing range is that “you must create your own design style” – a moto which Stylenerds wholeheartedly agrees with!
Unlike many other clothing designers, YMC are not overly influenced by seasonal trends, but instead their collections gradually develop from season to season, providing an intelligent solution of clothing that is both wearable and distinctive, with its modernist approach to style.
The YMC AW10 collection has a strong traditional European feel, with elements of the hunter, the fisher, the mariner, the artisan and the peasant. Strong shapes feature in the collection, with the shawl collared pea coat, Edwardian tailored jacket and pocketed fishing jacket.
The AW10 collection includes a spectrum of dark colours: black, navy and marl grey, which are lifted with red, pink and off-white highlights. The collection features modern takes on the classic Guernsey, Aaron and Fairisle knits, making use of heavy cords, coated and waxed wools, bonded cotton and herringbone canvas.
YMC make use of different textures and layering with chunky fairisle knits, shawl collared cardigans and textured patterned shirts. The ever-popular flannel striped shirt makes an appearance, in addition to the linen cotton ticking stripe shirt and pink chambray shirt. The jersey range includes the use of the feeder stripe, blanket striped fleece and indigo cotton.
To see more from YMC, head over to their website: www.youmustcreate.com
YMC Shawl Collared Chunky Knit Marl Grey Cardigan
The new look Topman website
Here at Stylenerds, we are loving the new look Topman website.
We thought we’d list a few of the reasons why:
- All men’s T-shirts and vests are 2 for £12, including raw edge tees, classic crews and V-neck tees.
- The new range of chinos are great for getting the nautical look, just add a striped tee and boat shoes. They are also available in some great colours for this season and start at just £26.
- Following on from the carrot fit trend, the new Arc leg jeans are worn on the waist, taper in at the ankle and hang low on the crotch. They look great turned up with your favourite trainers for a summer look and are reasonably priced at £44.
- Based in East London ourselves and after spending many a weekend in Brick Lane, we are of course fans of the Latest Trend collection, which takes its inspirations from the East London and Scandinavian Urban Folk music scene. It includes brushed flannel checks worn alongside fine vintage knits, fairisle jumpers and slim fit chinos. Prices range from £7 for a military button T-shirt, to £80 for a blue denim jersey jacket.
- Topman LTD Equestrian range has a real emphasis on design, detail, fabric and fashion. It’s definitely all about layering and textures, including quilted, cord, waffle, tweed and wool materials making an appearance. The look highlights the fashions of the equestrian world, with pleated chinos, grandad T-shirts, quilted cardigans, skinny tweed blazers and leather boots. Prices start at just £14 for a print vest and range up to £120 for the khaki skinny jacket.
- Topman have teamed up with iconic British designer Oliver Spencer to create an exclusive shoe collection. The 100% leather Chukka Boots feature the unique red EVA wedge sole design, are priced at just £85 and are available in brown and beige. They are selling out fast so grabs yours now while they last!
Navy Raw Scoop Stripe T-shirt
Stone Cotton Arc Leg Short
Red and White Stripe T-shirt
Mustard Carrot Fit Chinos
Indigo Denim Carrot Crop
Oliver Spencer Beige Chukka Boots
Horse Print Crew Neck T-Shirt
Navy Quilted Cardigan
Khaki Twin Pleat Chinos
Button Thru Sweat Jacket
Khaki Tweed Skinny Jacket
J.Lindeberg Spring/Summer 2011 Main Collection
We’ve been lucky enough to have a sneak preview of J.Lindeberg’s Spring/Summer 2011 Main Collection – The Modern North. Since their first collection in 1997, J.Lindeberg have successfully managed to combine fashion and sportswear, with this particular collection based on the urban cyclist. Sold in over 30 countries worldwide, J.Lindeberg continues to redefine modern classics, with a Scandinavian twist, whilst respecting old traditions and enhancing them with the technical advancements of today.
Their style personality claims to be bohemian but not carefree, elegant but not traditional, youthful but not young and active but not competitive. This certainly rings true in their latest collection, which focuses on not only the aesthetics, but also the purpose and functionality of a garment. Inspired by urban cyclists and city landscapes, the proportions are streamlined, shortened and tailored closer to the body. Japanese fabrics, aviator inspired hoods, military patchwork, contrasting patterns and pixilated army prints provide urban camouflage, while trousers are cropped or worn rolled up, a look we at Stylenerds have been sporting for a while now.
There are some truly functional pieces in the collection, including the “Dreyden” blazer, which is formed with technical mesh membrane to evaporate moisture, 4-way stretch for movement and a reflective collar. The colour palette has been inspired by the Scandinavian coastline, with soft and neutral tones of wet sand, fresh white surf and deep marine blues that provide a backdrop for the vibrant oranges and corals. Contrasted printed silk and cashmere scarves in vintage patterns and brushed suede shoes complete the J.Lindeberg Spring/Summer 2011 look.
If you like what you see, you can find J.Lindeberg stocked in Urban Outfitters, House of Fraser and online at asos.com.
Vans High Summer Collection
Following the relaunch of their flagship store in Carnaby Street, Vans have released their High Summer Collection. The Collection features the classics with nice summery colours such as: Orange, Green and Yellow. They’ve have also released a range of lovely sunnies which have a similar shape to that of the Ray Ban Wayfarer for that vintage beach look.
Other lesser known models such as the Zapato (Van’s take on the boat shoe) and the Rata make an appearance. The Rata is available in a natural/ Stone colour which would be a good look on the beach or just for a summer stroll. The final piece to Van’s Summer Collection is the apparel line, which includes a solid range of board shorts.
The whole collection is available from their store here
Gareth Pugh Fall/Winter 2010
Gareth Pugh has made a full impact in influencing the fashion world over the last couple of years, since graduating from Saint Martins in 2003. His collections have gained popularity over time and with each season, his designs have got stronger and more refined. I would describe his style as Edward Scissorhands gone on a sophisticated frenzy. The use of a monochrome palette and a gothic style have shaped his career as an avant-garde designer and you can see his influences filtering into other collections, which shows a mark of a talented designer.
Pugh’s Menswear Fall/Winter 2010 showcased a remarkable sense of style in his work this season using a lot of materials with sheen satins, leathers, metallic fabric and fur (but to name a few), all reflecting light to add glamour to a gothic style. Geometric triangles and metal spiked fabrics are also present adding a darker dimension to his work. The styling was sombre, seeing the models with whited out faces in black shredded ribbons and others in black feathered head pieces adding delicacy and elegance to the range. I think this is his strongest collection to date and has inspired me to adopt more blacks into my wardrobe this season.
Jimmy King
Gareth Pugh F/W 2010
Menswear, London Fashion Week Feb 2010.
Menswear day closes the end of fashion week and showing was Orschel-Read, as worn by Lady Ga Ga; even though he is a menswear designer, she still favoured his black winged trousers from last season. The show was held at The Vauxhall Fashion Scout and began with a model sporting a samurai ponytail, in a brown satin tailored suit with sharp shoulders. There were a few abstracted shaped tops with tribal and asymmetric prints, but his main theme throughout the collection was shoulder detail and clever paneling on his suits and jackets using leather, floral prints and tweeds then slotting them into the abstract shapes that he is well known for.
The next show was Omar Kashoura set in a 1940′s bistro near the Stand, put the romance back into menswear. There were a few high waisted flat fronted trousers overlaid with a thin cardigan or a soft floral satin collared shirt. The suits were tailored to look like they were from another period - but with a modern twist using modern and metallic materials – his collection is elegant and sophisticated. The show and the collection was very well thought out, in terms of how he wanted to present his collection and to set the mood.
A Child of the Jago was the last show to close the fashion week event and was in full attendance. It was held at a Shoreditch venue and a Miss Janet Jackson even managed make a swift appearance. The designer Joe Corre is the son of Vivienne Westwood, who was also there to support him. The show opened with an old man in a hat singing gypsy songs, as the show proceeded it had a eclectic and whimsical approach to menswear. There was an even percentage of casual and formal clothing in the collection; his style was very eccentric but also very wearable. The collection was strong on the whole and memorable, and the pieces that I remembered the most were the camel blazer with the white trim collar and a monkey printed t-shirt worn under a red and white trim waistcoat.
Jimmy King
