Post Paris XVII

A false encyclopaedic guide to the menswear collections, presenting:
Rick Owens Fall/Winter 2012

1. Calvin Klein Spring/Summer 2010 campaign
2. Ann-Sofie Back Spring/Summer 2011
3. Justin Timberlake for Rolling Stone

After his signature muddiness and a re-orientation towards crisp minimalsim, Rick Owens celebrates wetlook. Shiny surfaces that either imply polymer fabrications or simple wetness. Both conclusions are highly satisfying.
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Licensed To Death

1. Calvin Klein Campaign, British Vogue, March 1998
2. Menswear Fall/Winter 2011
3. Vivien Solari for Calvin Klein Eyewear

1. Calvin Klein Campaign, Harper's Bazaar, March 1998
2. Lara Stone by Mert & Marcus for Fall/Winter 2010
3. Menswear Spring/Summer 2009

1. Calvin Klein Campaign, Vanity Fair, March 1998
2. Amy Wesson for Calvin Klein collection
3. Menswear Fall/Winter 2009

A philosophical question for the 1st of January 2012: Why is there such a depressing contradiction between the severely strong 'image' of Calvin Klein collection and the reality we are confronted with on shop floors?
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Paranormal Stroke Fight

Calvin Klein Spring/Summer 2008 vs. Trompe l'œil installation

Floating strokes creating 3D illusions of a high-gloss surface. A visual hybrid of stiff plastic and reflective metal. Floating strokes haphazardly taking over the space while the result feels impossible.
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Weight Watchers

Calvin Klein Spring/Summer 2011, 2009 & 2008

As a gym bunny myself, I tend to identify more and more with the Calvin Klein man. Square and hunky. While I'll most probably stay on the slender side, I'd like to watch you becoming him.
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Honest Proposal

Calvin Klein Spring/Summer 2011

In fact, nothing is nicer than the urgent impulse to write about something. The need to show and discuss it. Or to praise it. I always believed in the Calvin Klein man. And I never got disappointed. So, will you marry me?
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Image credits Catwalking

Sushi Suits

Calvin Klein Fall/Winter 2010

Matching jackets and trousers that fluorescent like nori sheets. This season, Italo Zucchelli adds a hint of tacky shine to the minimalist, classic and sartorial. And when it comes to the right dosage of risk-taking I am sold.
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Image credits Catwalking

Male Indulgence

A fine luxurious selection of memorable campaigns featuring undressing, half-naked and nude male protagonists.
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Testicular

Calvin Klein Spring/Summer 2010

Cycling shorts. Cycling shorts. One needs to repeat it to become fully aware of what this means. Besides that, the collection seems to be the more wearable adaption of Givenchy 2009.
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Image credits Catwalking

Der Mantel

A coat is always fashionable, also worn with nothing underneath when the temperatures rise.
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Vintage Denim

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9 Looks

Spring/Summer 2009 so far. Horst likes:


Light Washed Denim Calvin Klein


Sheer Shirts Costume National


Embarrassing Swimwear Alexander McQueen


Oversized Layering Prada


Short Jackets Prada


Bodybuilder Pants Vivienne Westwood


Belly & Gradients Prada


Shiny Shorts Nerd Dolce & Gabbana


Grandad Knitwear Missoni

I am so looking forward to STHLM Fashion Week.
Swedish sausages to come soon...
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