NYFW Fall 2011

Let's talk about trends. First up:

These are Calvin Klein. Wide leg trousers are HUGE on the runways. Sort of an 80's throwback play with volume. Not a look that will work on every body but can be fun. 

Here we have Simon Spurr. I'm obsessed with these elbow length fingerless gloves. It's a playful take when combined with an ultra sleek tweed suit. 

Here Spurr is giving us his take on the modern windowpane suit. It looks GREAT paired with this simple black shirt. I'm also glad to see men's pant hemlines returning to the shoe. The trend over the past few seasons has been the "shrunken look" which I've never really been a fan of. It makes men look like boys. Bring back the MEN.

Nepal hiking boots have been popping up all over the runways. The above are Gant by Michael Bastian. I love the ruggedness they are giving this gray suit.

OK...last but certainly not least is my FAVORITE TREND: The Bowler Hat.

And no one is serving up this trend better than Rag and Bone. I love the mix of 50's retro (with the letterman jacket) and turn of the century classic (with the hat and ascot). The modern dandy. OBSESSED.

In general, Rag and Bone absolutely hit this season out of the ballpark. The looks are playful throwbacks to eras gone by. The best that menswear has to offer.

Til next time..