Duckie Brown F/W 12 “Super Duckie” collection

Shown at Industria studios.

Hair: Martin Cullen

Makeup: Lottie

Stylist: Grand Woolhead

Casting: Clare Rhodes/Casting By Us

Designers: Steven Cox, Daniel Silver

I will ID the models soon — and also need to reconfirm information above.

Enjoy the weekend! Also if you are in Great Britain, Happy Jubilee! Hope that’s the correct way to say it!

xx

Richard Chai Love F/W 12

Liu Wen Opened

Tim Hamilton Redux FW 12

First night of NYFW/MADE at Milk Studios on February 9

This was such a fun night at Milk Studios. There were several presentations going on simultaneously - Tim Hamilton Redux, Erickson Beamon, M. Patmos, John Bartlett, Libertine, etc. There was great energy on the 8th floor of Milk Studios - the models weren’t afraid to jump around, dance, and have fun with the presentation. There was music, drinks, and the presentation felt more like a fun party with beautiful and colorful people and clothes than a presentation which was a nice way to end the first night of fashion week (before the real parties …) There were also women in the presentation but I didn’t capture them as much. There wasn’t a huge difference in the menswear and womensear, they were the same idea just suited for each gender. I would love to wear everything at this presentation and now associate it with a lot of good feelings and fun! As far as I know, Tim usually shows his mainline and inserts some pieces from Redux (his lower-priced line) but this year, he showed only Redux.

See the lookbook and review by Maya Singer here at style.com

I’m going to slowly try to ID all the models and add them into the post. 

I recently visited the LINCS DC & CO show room in a beautiful townhouse on East 22nd Street.

Lincs was founded by David Chu, also known as the founder and designer of Nautica.

Chu founded Lincs after retiring from Nautica and found himself itching to work, design, and travel. Lincs is made for the modern man who is always on the go and needs clothing that he can hop off the plane straight to the golf course or go sailing without sacrificing quality and comfort.

The Spring/Summer 2012 collection is based on Ho Hum Beach in Bellport, Long Island. I got to see bits of the Fall 2012 collection and the location its based on which I’m very excited about as well! The S/S 2012 collection features classic pieces like polos, shirts, khakis and layered sweaters and jackets. What is unique to me is the use of traveller’s twill and a slight 2% stretch material in the clothing which helps each piece retain its shape and emphasizes the adaptable aspect of the brand and lifestyle. In addition, Lincs continues to utilizes its signature cool cotton ice tee finishing in their polos.

I really liked the use of florals in the shirts. Florals are the trend everywhere in womensear but it is hard to translate into menswear without being flamboyant. The floral pattern reminded me of the preppy aspect of Lincs and made me think of a Lincs man as confident and masculine but unafraid to add a little flair to his wardrobe. I was also really interested in the light gray cotton (jersey?) jacket in the fourth image - this piece takes the comfort of a sweatshirt and transforms it into a more formal, silhouetted, yet still comfortable piece of outwear. Also, I was intrigued by the buttons and button tabs in image 5 - I’m not sure if they are actually used, I think they reference back in time when shirts needed multiple layers and collars for warmth while enjoying the outdoors.

The service at the show room was excellent and I learned a lot about the details of a collection and process from an idea to material sourcing to testing to samples to sales to the stores, etc. 

The current Linc’s campaign was shot by Daniel King, styled by Bruce Pask, and features model Chris Brown. 

To see where Lincs is sold and for more information, visit:

Linc’s: Website, Facebook, Tumblr

Lincs will be launching e-commerce site soon! : ) I have some gifts for my dad and brother!

Here are some photos from designer Bumsuk Choi’s General Idea Fall/Winter 2012 “After Games” collection shown back at New York Fashion Week in February. 

I definitely felt a sense of “cool” with this collection. It’s probably because I heard the soundtrack, “Container Park” by The Chemical Brothers a million times during the rehearsal before the show (the woman who was teaching the boys was hilarious!)

The collection was very strong and you could hear it from the heavy beat of the music. I liked the way the show opened with the first model appearing from the dark in a triangle - the strong logo shape of General Idea. I really like how Bumsuk focuses on bright colors and shapes. His collection reminded me of childhood a bit. He utilized the classical sporty masculine silhouette and subtly made it different by adding various colors and small panels. As I look back, I see some greater details in the cuffs and different sections of the clothing. I really felt a sense of playful balance in this collection. I’m going try and incorporate some of his coloring and layering into my wardrobe this fall. I really want some of his pants, especially the ones with knee patches - I think they would look good on anyone! I know “cool” isn’t a very good adjective but Bumsuk successfully made me want to buy and wear the clothes and walk with the swagger like the boys. He seems to have a different direction every season and is very good at being consistent. I definitely felt as if I could walk of the show and go snowboarding with the boys.

You can see a video of the show on General Idea’s website here.

More photos on their site here.

Like them on Facebook.

Follow them on Twitter.

SHOP HERE! Hope they ship to the US.

Lastly, see the backstage/pre-show photos I assisted Kristiina Wilson with here.

Boy versus girl

PS - My Calumet Photo show “Backstage / Poses” is up! The show opens this Thursday 6-8 p at 20 West 22nd Street. It’ll be up through the 26th. I’ll make a post and page about it soon!

Kevin on Broadway - Student, Photographer, Dancer

Hat - From Brother

Letterman/Hoodie Jacket - From Dad

Shirt - Thrifted from Cure

Pants - Levi’s

Shoes - Steve Madden