Men’s Fashion Week: Fall 2010 (Part 2)

Here is the second half of the designers that showed during MFW.

Gianfranco Ferre was the big surprise, showing a new, edgier face with clean and sophisticated lines and throwing fur in the mix. Givenchy kept it effective, with separates that could easily be dubbed as timeless. Hermes’ color scheme blew my mind, with the turtlenecks and the use of velvet to perfection… Jean Paul Gaultier and John Galliano took the term ‘Fashion Show’ to the next level: JPG was all about boxing and Galliano went all out with Sherlock Holmes and Asian inspirations. I was a big fan of Lanvin’s fluidity in materials, with subtle drapery and mixed tailoring.

I was anxious to see what Maison Martin Margiela would bring to the table, since Margiela finally stepped down from the designer throne. What can I say… big disappointment. Too simple for the brand’s image and reputation. On the plus side, Neil Barrett made my ‘downtown boy’ dreams come true with the black and white ensembles. Rick Owens dazzled me, again, by designing irregular capes, dropped crotch pants, and an exceptional use of leather. Finally, Viktor & Rolf get my vote in the “Who can make the nerd look his best” competition.

And I leave you all with my final saying: PLEASE, no more snowboarding/skiing gear on the runways. I beg you, designers.

John Galliano