Number (N)ine
So conceptual, it hurts. But it hurts so good. Takahiro Miyashita showed Paris (and the rest of the world) that men can wear lace, skirts and tights and not be considered a tranny. His collection, as I interpreted it, was a fusion of a victorian scholar and a llama-herder from the himalayas. There was a lot going on, but far from over-thought. Everything made sense, the layering, the colors (I detest the color brown, but it works so well in this collection).
Yohji Yamamoto
This man can do no wrong. Yohji designs for the man who is anti-nipped waist and classical suiting. This collection came equipped with gaucho-esque wide-leg pants, pajamas, and boxers worn over pants, elements that should never be put together, but leave it to Yohji to make it work. There was a melange of blacks, muddy greys, polka-dots, stripes, graphic prints, pinks, that all worked cohesively. What really ties it all together is the layering and how the pieces are curated to produce an effortless look.
Dries Van Noten
Dries’ collection was sort of an homage to classic menswear. As much as I am more inspired by the yohjis of the world, I can always appreciate the classic tailoring in menswear (mainly because I love a man in a well-fitting suit). Dries’ collection was there to remind us that the art of tailoring is not dead and men should still care about making sure their dress pants are nicely creased.
