Church’s: Stepping out at Church’s this season is an update of the brand’s classic ‘Shannon’ style, this time appearing as a monk shoe in ink blue leather with a bold silver buckle side fastening. Elsewhere, the cobbler revisited its ‘Shanghai’ shoe by adding canvas panels alongside introducing a boot style in two tone aged leather. The brand’s signature ’Pembrey’ penny loafer gets ready for the summer sun in super soft suede.
Church’s: Stepping out at Church’s this season is an update of the brand’s classic ‘Shannon’ style, this time appearing as a monk shoe in ink blue leather with a bold silver buckle side fastening. Elsewhere, the cobbler revisited its ‘Shanghai’ shoe by adding canvas panels alongside introducing a boot style in two tone aged leather. The brand’s signature ’Pembrey’ penny loafer gets ready for the summer sun in super soft suede.
Diesel Red Tag: Diesel Reg Tag recruited Y/Project designer Glenn Martens for its second season (its first was launched by Hood by Air’s Shayne Oliver). Martens presented a cool and confident collection of manipulated separates. Trousers came with ultra high waistbands and super slouchy leg lengths (a Y/Project staple), while jackets and blazers appeared warpped with draped panels and screw weft fastenings. Denim was key, but offset with more traditional tailoring fabrics for a ‘formal-meets-street’ feel. The accompanying collection lookbook was photographed by conceptual artist Hans Eijkelboom, featuring a diverse group of street cast individuals.
Diesel Red Tag: Diesel Reg Tag recruited Y/Project designer Glenn Martens for its second season (its first was launched by Hood by Air’s Shayne Oliver). Martens presented a cool and confident collection of manipulated separates. Trousers came with ultra high waistbands and super slouchy leg lengths (a Y/Project staple), while jackets and blazers appeared warpped with draped panels and screw weft fastenings. Denim was key, but offset with more traditional tailoring fabrics for a ‘formal-meets-street’ feel. The accompanying collection lookbook was photographed by conceptual artist Hans Eijkelboom, featuring a diverse group of street cast individuals.
Jimmy Choo: creative director Sandra Choi explored new technological advancements in materials and manufacturing in a collection of ultra-light styles for summer. Japanese inspired whipstitching, machine-knitted uppers and a resin-dipped effect were some of the techniques used to striking result. Standouts included the brand’s signature skater sneaker being given a luxury upgrade in crocodile, and deck shoes with fold-down back to be worn as a slider.
Jimmy Choo: creative director Sandra Choi explored new technological advancements in materials and manufacturing in a collection of ultra-light styles for summer. Japanese inspired whipstitching, machine-knitted uppers and a resin-dipped effect were some of the techniques used to striking result. Standouts included the brand’s signature skater sneaker being given a luxury upgrade in crocodile, and deck shoes with fold-down back to be worn as a slider.
Ralph Lauren Purple Label: The label took to the seas in a nautical inspired collection for S/S 2019. Seafaring tropes were updated in technical fabrications – a classic Harrington emblazoned with a graphic boating motif came in water resistant laminated cotton, while a lightweight windcheater was reimagined in gold metallic ripstop with tapped seams. This season also sees the introduction of the ‘The Ralph Suit’, inspired directly by the designer’s personal take on tailoring – a broad shouldered double-breasted jacket with neat waistline fastening at the bottom button.
Ralph Lauren Purple Label: The label took to the seas in a nautical inspired collection for S/S 2019. Seafaring tropes were updated in technical fabrications – a classic Harrington emblazoned with a graphic boating motif came in water resistant laminated cotton, while a lightweight windcheater was reimagined in gold metallic ripstop with tapped seams. This season also sees the introduction of the ‘The Ralph Suit’, inspired directly by the designer’s personal take on tailoring – a broad shouldered double-breasted jacket with neat waistline fastening at the bottom button.
Santoni: The Italian footwear label held its S/S 2019 presentation at a traditional Italian cafe in the heart of Milan. Guests were invited to enjoy ice cream as shoes from the collection were humourlessly presented within glass confectionary cabinets and served up on trays by waiters. The brands classic single and double strap monk shoes appeared in the softest leather, while their heels and soles were left untreated to keep in line with a more minimalist mood. Elsewhere, the pared-back direction continued with unstructured suede desert boots with eliminated seems, and elegant loafers in refined exotic skins.
Santoni: The Italian footwear label held its S/S 2019 presentation at a traditional Italian cafe in the heart of Milan. Guests were invited to enjoy ice cream as shoes from the collection were humourlessly presented within glass confectionary cabinets and served up on trays by waiters. The brands classic single and double strap monk shoes appeared in the softest leather, while their heels and soles were left untreated to keep in line with a more minimalist mood. Elsewhere, the pared-back direction continued with unstructured suede desert boots with eliminated seems, and elegant loafers in refined exotic skins.
