modo di uomini part uno.

i didn't always have an avid interest in menswear, for the simple reason that, up until maybe two years ago, i was as closed minded to think that it was 'all suits & shit'. but of course, with my fascination for all things Rick Owens, i gradually opened myself up to browsing all the men's shows with the same voraciousness as the womanswear shows every new season, and i have yet to be disenchanted. with menswear comes a vast array of contrasting aesthetics to womanswear, bringing something a bit more unorthodox to the table. or mines, anyway. with rick owens spring '10 collection, i noticed the subtle introduction to harem pants like i spoke about in a previous post, except in short form. i loved the Rick Owens show, especially with the illusive flashes of denim, his signature leather jackets and those amazing neck pieces. i'm not sold on the man-skirt yet, so that's the only downfall.

i was quietly impressed with Yves Saint Laurent, especially the first image above. i feel that in the past a lot of the YSL menswear collections have been, dare i say, a little uptight, but this collection was all about flowing layers and experimenting with contrasting fabrics and textures. i felt that stefano pilati should have carried on in the same vein as the first ensemble, but i loved the whole collection no less for it.

i've never really been an adoring fan of anything Louis Vuitton for the name conjures up images of the infamous LV luggage counterfeited globally and worn on the shoulders of many undesirables. it's a pity really, because LV's collections have been and are some of the most beautifully tailored collections of all time and as with the situation with Burberry, their name has been marred because of the attachment to the aforementioned undesirables. nonetheless, their most recent menswear collectionwas not what i was expecting at all. i think more men should wear tailored short suits, and these LV suits look so effortlessly put together. i think i might even go as far to say that this was my favourite mens show this season. although i'll have to get over the flip flops first...