During MFW SS23 presentations, Plein Sport unveiled their collection of men’s and women’s pieces that take you from studio to street. In addition, they dropped a digital presentation as well.
Enjoy the Hermes Men’s Summer 2023 show.
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We can’t say enough how much we enjoyed Thom Browne’s SS23 Menswear show that took place in Paris! From seeing his classic pieces, twists on his classics having some of the models “arriving late” to watch the show and more - it was a fun whimsical way to showcase the latest collection!
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PHOTO COURTESY | Louis Vuitton
If you have yet to check out Louis Vuitton Men’s SS23 show, it’s worth watching as not only does it show a number of looks from the house but it is also another tribute to Virgil Abloh. The show kicks off with HBCU FAMU’s Marching 100 who walks and performs (Enlightment, If You Are Not a Myth, Mighty Rattlers, Rattler to the Bone, Get Up, S.O.S.) from a rooftop to a “yellow brick road” which brings an array of models highlighting the looks for next season.
This collection and show focuses on the belief that imagination can heal, regenerate and uplift us all. The show takes place at the Cour Carrée of the Louvre. Kendrick Lamar performed Savior, Rich Spirit, Count Me Out, N95 seated next to Naomi Campbell s the looks hit the runway.
The balance between Louis Vuitton and culture in its impact on design has been one that has always existed with this fashion house.
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If you have yet to check out Junya Watanabe’s X Jamiroquai Jay Kay Men’s FW22 Collection, we suggest watching the full presentation below! With the 25th anniversary of Jamiroquai’s Traveling Without Moving, it’s amazing to see this collaboration with the fashion house that plays on Jay Kay’s (Co-oOunder and lead vocalist) style of large hats, indigenous prints and one of the most innovative videos - Virtual Insanity - that we couldn’t stop watching. The collection and models really showcase this style and is one that you’ll watch a few times to be sure.
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Home means more then just a place where we live, it’s also the center of how we go about living our lives. In Inside Versace Home, the brand takes us into the lives of a family who works out, relaxes, takes on hobbies and communes with one another. We’re privy to a number of pieces from the apparel, accessory and home collection as well as the iconic print.
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Versace’s FW21 collection was presented in the house’s labyrinth which is inspired by the Iconic Greca motif. In addition, they also launched a new signature print. The new Versace La Greca code showcases the Greek Key along with the Versace logo in various sizes and color combinations. This pattern has sharp angles, clean lines and a bold palette that reflects power and self confidence.
| CREATIVE DIRECTOR Donatella Versace | DIRECTOR Gordon Von Steiner | SHOW CONCEPT + SET Villa Eugénie | ART DIRECTOR Charles Levai & Kevin Tekinel | MUSIC Frederic Sanchez | CHOREOGRAPHY Jordan Robson | STYLING Jacob K | HAIR Guido Palau | MAKEUP Pat McGrath | FASHION SERVICES KCD | VIDEO CAPTURE 4Friends |
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For Versace’s SS21 show, we are taken on a journey to Versacepolis where Medusa was at one time, one of the most beautiful women in Athens. Athena saw her beauty and in a rage, scolded and banished her to her current home of Versacepolis. This utopian space was created and is inhabited by stong and confident women and men who are known for their courage and strength. The show takes place underwater and explores the ocean floor and the fantasy of fun pieces that take you from day to night are presented. The show reflects nature, athleticism, seduction and fantasy against a backdrop of dreamy, positive, optimistic and vibrant hues.
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Looking forward, fashion is always ahead and today', we’re sharing #BALMAINFW21 #BALMAINABOVEANDBEYOND which is getting all of us into full-on wanderlust which includes planning trips to destinations unknown, boarding flights, packing and more. Balmain’s Designer and Creative Director Olivier Rousteing said, “I don’t know where we’re going, but I do know that we are going somewhere. The point is not the destination but the actual going; the journey, the leaving—and the escape.” We couldn’t agree more with this sentiment and have shared some of our favorite looks from this runway show above and having included the show in its entirety below.
| DESIGNER + CREATIVE DIRECTOR Olivier Rousteing | DIRECTED BY Valentin Petit Creative | DIRECTION Olivier Rousteing | STYLING Katie Lyall + Charlotte Stockdale | CASTING Giulia Massulo | PRODUCED Balmain Paris Division, La Mode en Images | POST-PRODUCTION Everest | MAKEUP Isamaya Ffrench | HAIR STYLING Sam McKnight | MUSIC SUPERVISION Michel Gaubert - "Knee 1" (From Opera Einstein On The Beach - 1976) By Philip Glass (Robert Wilson, Philip Glass) © Dunvagen Music Publishers admin by Chester Music Ltd (p)Orange Mountain Music (2009) “Lifetime”(Planningtorock 'Let It Happen' Remix) by Romy (Romy Madley Croft, Fred Gibson, Henri Counsell) Courtesy of Young Turks Recordings / Universal Music Publishing / Warner Chappell Music France | SPECIAL THANKS Air France and the whole team of the Air France Industries Hangars | WITH INVALUABLE SUPPORT Dyson, L’Oréal Paris + Swarovski |
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As warmer weather continues, we’re excited to add a number of looks into our wardrobe as it feels like the world is literally our runway after this past year. We loved Balmain’s SS21 show and had to share a number of our favorite looks as well as the entire show. What always makes us excited for this brand is the fact that it’s various elements of the athleisure lifestyle from looks that one would wear to run errands, have brunch, a night out, visiting galleries and more. This season, we’re loving the exaggerated shoulders, cutouts and slits that exist across menswear and womenswear.
Balmain Designer and Creative Director, Olivier Rousteing said, “I wanted the #BALMAINSS21 show to reflect the optimism and audacity built into Balmain’s DNA. When Monsieur Pierre Balmain founded the house after France’s liberation in 1945, he was young, daring and convinced that better days were ahead. Today we’ve all experienced the awesome power of 2020’s solidarity, compassion and tenacity—which assures us that we can and will move through this moment and emerge stronger.”
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PHOTO COURTESY | Roberto Cavalli
It’s always exciting to see what direction fashion houses go. Roberto Cavalli is known for its vibrant and bold patterns and the ability to bring this across gender. Check out their Zero Collection below.
| VIDEO DIRECTOR Max Vadukul | HAIR Pier Paolo Lai/Anna Pia Lorenzi | MAKEUP Anna Maria Negri/Julian Watson Agency | NAILS Isabella Franchi/Julian Watson Agency | STYLING + ART DIRECTION Fausto Puglisi | PRODUCTION Hotel Production | CASTING DIRECTOR Vanessa Contini | MODELS (in order of appearance) Daniela Santiago, Victor Berlo, Roberta de Titta Grazziano, Ludmilla Voronkina Bozzetti, Jonas Barros, Cheikh Dia, Elisabetta Dessy, Jhona Burjack, Jia Kueen, Leila Nda, Naomi Chin Wing, Atte Lehtinen, Jacob Gutierrez, Mark Vanderloo |
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Barba Men's Grooming Boutique Quarancuts' Virtual Hair School emerged as a way to challenge the issue of grooming that have been caused by COVID-19 due to NYC salons being closed to the public. With many being selected as amateur barbers, the need to teach them to do a proper cut was clear to Barba's Owner and Master Stylist, Xavier Cruz. He guides interested "stylists" through the techniques of men's haircuts online via Zoom. Simply DM Barba on Instagram and Quarancuts sessions air simultaneously on IGTV so that all those that are interested can learn how to maintain their hair.
The first amateur stylist to attend Quarancuts was Grammy-winning singer, Tony-winning actor and renowned style icon Billy Porter, who was enlisted to cut his husband Adam Smith's hair.
With 30 years in the industry, Xavier's work has appeared in an array of magazines, styled Broadway shows including Hairspray, The Boy from Oz, The Vagina Monologues and Metamorphosis. He is known for designing the "Coop", a hairstyle that was popularized by CNN's Anderson Cooper and created the army of Eminem lookalikes for the MTV Video Music Awards.
In opening his salon, he continued to evolve the industry by being the first in the nation to offer scalp micropigmentation (SMP), the fastest growing and least invasive answer to baldness.
It's not surprising that as we stay at home to flatten the curve that Barba found a way to maintain grooming needs. "Without a doubt, these are hard times, but not all is lost. Quarancuts puts us closer together. We created this program to not only make us feel great over our appearance, but to also have fun. We will certainly have some good laughs during our sessions." Graduates of this program, will receive a virtual diploma from the Quarancuts Virtual Hair School.
Digital and social content for the Quarancuts Virtual Hair School will be broadcast across social media on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram, as well as on Barba’s website.
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A few seasons ago we were invited to a show that showcased how the guy who is always in transition can enjoy a line of clothing that will take him from hanging out, heading to brunch, a business meeting and beyond. From the first Grungy Gentleman show, we were hooked. This season for their FW20 show, we were invited as guests of one of the brand’s sponsor - Truly Hard Seltzer. Athleisure Mag has partnered with Truly Hard Seltzer since 2016 when they launched and we could definitely see the synergy between these brands.
The Grungy Gentleman show, designed by Jace Lipstein (who like our co-founder is an alumni from Indiana University), kicked off its first look with the NFL New Orleans Saints star Marcus Williams to open the 12th runway show which took place at M1-5 Bar and Lounge in Tribeca.
The show included 28 looks representing Grungy Gentleman’s FW20 collection. In addition to the core portion of the line, attendees were introduced to a number of collabs that included: BTC and two of their MMA fighters which included a 6-piece capsule collection for the GGX line. Another collaboration utilized the classic geometric patterns woven by Pendelton fabric which are created on the jacquard looms in a 107 year old mill. Throughout the show, footwear was provided by PUMA and OOFOS.
Throughout the show and during the afterparty, attendees enjoyed music by DJ Zeke Thomas, son of NBA Hall of Fame player, Isiah Thomas.
You can see the entire runway show through the video below:
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