Showing posts with label Dior Homme. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dior Homme. Show all posts
Paolo Roversi snaps Dior Homme's FW18 campaign, which is former designer Kris Van Assche's final collection for the Parisian label. Arnaud Lemaire, James Rousseau, Kohei Takabatake, Mark Vanderloo, and Sasha Komissarov all appear in the ads that are styled by Jacob K.
CAMPAIGN: Dior Homme FW18
There is so much to unpack with Kim Jones' debut at Dior, one of three designer debuts during this season at Paris Fashion Week and all three from LVMH. First was Virgil Abloh's debut at Louis Vuitton, then this debut from Jones for Dior Men - more on that later and before PFW is over, Dior Homme's former director, Kris Van Assche, will debut at Berluti.
Name changes in fashion are often met with huge blowback, remember the Saint Laurent change under Hedi Slimane? Here, Jones chose to subtly change Dior Homme to Dior Men. It was barely a recognizable change, one that many will simply ignore since it wasn't a directive change. But it's a big one nonetheless.
Then there was the clothing itself: surprisingly light and airy with floral notes and touches of Monsieur Dior's archives, which Jones did a deep dive on upon arriving at HQ and willfully ignoring Hedi Slimane's Dior Homme archives. The opening look, worn by Prince Nikolai of Denmark, set the tone via a blue and white suit, sporty in its cut but offering enough sartorial elegance to pique the appeal of wealthy men, maybe those with royal blood. Elsewhere, the collection's collaboration with KAWS manifested itself in accessories sure to cause Dior's parent, LVMH, to see plenty of dollar signs. There were also sexy layers of florals under transparent outerwear, something we've seen plenty of this season from Prada to Louis Vuitton. In all, the collection was a huge success and its front row of well wishers, friends and industry titans, including the ever-present Dior (Homme) client Karl Lagerfeld, seems to indicate that Kim Jones is likely the most beloved menswear designer.
Name changes in fashion are often met with huge blowback, remember the Saint Laurent change under Hedi Slimane? Here, Jones chose to subtly change Dior Homme to Dior Men. It was barely a recognizable change, one that many will simply ignore since it wasn't a directive change. But it's a big one nonetheless.
Then there was the clothing itself: surprisingly light and airy with floral notes and touches of Monsieur Dior's archives, which Jones did a deep dive on upon arriving at HQ and willfully ignoring Hedi Slimane's Dior Homme archives. The opening look, worn by Prince Nikolai of Denmark, set the tone via a blue and white suit, sporty in its cut but offering enough sartorial elegance to pique the appeal of wealthy men, maybe those with royal blood. Elsewhere, the collection's collaboration with KAWS manifested itself in accessories sure to cause Dior's parent, LVMH, to see plenty of dollar signs. There were also sexy layers of florals under transparent outerwear, something we've seen plenty of this season from Prada to Louis Vuitton. In all, the collection was a huge success and its front row of well wishers, friends and industry titans, including the ever-present Dior (Homme) client Karl Lagerfeld, seems to indicate that Kim Jones is likely the most beloved menswear designer.
RUNWAY: Dior Men SS19
David Sims captures Henry Rausch, Andreas Wolf and Anton Jaeger alongside The Pet Shop Boys and Charlie Plummer for Dior Homme's Spring/Summer 2018 campaign, titled #DiorLateNight, styled by Mauricio Nardi.
CAMPAIGN: Dior Homme SS18
There were two main opposing themes at Dior Homme's FW18 collection today. On one side, there was the slim tailored suits that the house has been known for for over a decade (though this time influenced from Monsieur Dior's Bar jacket rather than Kris Van Assche's predecessor) and on the other side, there was a rebellious, teenage side that wore baggy denim and untied trainers. There was no Star Wars-like final battle for supremacy; instead, the two sides complemented one another, like yin and yang. To delve deeper into the two sides, there was a simple white top stitch at the waist of the Bar-like jackets, drawing one's eye to the waist while green fur accentuated a bomber jacket, bringing a punk-y edge to counteract the strong tailoring viewpoint.
RUNWAY: Dior Homme FW18
Heritage tailoring, complete with the original Christian Dior logo, was on display at Dior Homme. The label's men's designer Kris Van Assche marks 10 years at Dior Homme this year and this collection felt like a look back on his tenure as well as on Dior's tailoring history. However, Van Assche's specialty is sportswear and that's where this collection shined brightest. Shorts paired with jackets, knits with the collection's title "Late Night Summer" on them and the collegiate-inspired looks felt fresh and youthful while the myriad of sneaker options are sure to sell well.
RUNWAY: Dior Homme SS18
Willy Vanderperre and Olivier Rizzo capture and style Ernest Klimko for Dior Homme's SS17 campaign. Also tapped for the campaign are celebrities A$AP Rocky, Rami Malek and Boy George.
CAMPAIGN: Dior Homme SS17
What is "HarDior"? Dior Homme's Kris Van Assche said it's the marriage of sport, street and tailoring. You can see this clearly in the mountaineering accessories seen on suits, which were roomier, allowing for more arm movement. One cannot look climb a mountain in a Dior Homme suit if one's arms do not have full range of motion. Elsewhere, the label, like virtually every label showing this coming season, tried to reconcile tailoring with what they hope or expect men want to wear, either at their corporate jobs, such as the ones at LVMH, or what similar men who work for the Facebook's of the world would wear should they need or want to dress up. The result here was hit or miss. The supercool sneakers did not work with the looser fit suits, some having reflective bands on the side like trackpants, while the more glam and super-luxe looks like a leather trench or sleeveless fur coat got it right for its celebration of excess.
RUNWAY: Dior Homme FW17
Dior Homme crafts a special Black Carpet line, highlighting the French maison's youthful tailoring, under the eye of Kris Van Assche, featuring Dan Stewart, Filip Blazevic, Dylan Roques, Rasmus Holm, Mateo, and Clement, all shot by Ian Kenneth Bird and styled by Mauricio Nardi.
CAMPAIGN: Dior Homme Black Carpet
Kris Van Assche's latest collection for Dior Homme was punk-infused with strong sexual and subversive undertones. Rivets on a suit, chain necklaces and harnesses across the body brought the idea home while bottom-heavy tailoring saw a slim bodice and voluminous bottoms, often paired with sneakers or combat boots. This is one of the Belgian designer's most overtly sexy collections and set against the festive light installation that made up a large chunk of the show space, the resulting feast for the eyes was quite a juxtaposition.
RUNWAY: Dior Homme SS17
Willy Vanderperre snaps Victor Nylander and artists and musicians like Oliver Sim, Alain-Fabien Delon, and Rinus Van de Velde for Dior Homme's SS16 campaign.
CAMPAIGN: Dior Homme SS16
Dior Homme's designer Kris Van Assche is not unlike his former colleague Raf Simons. Simons departed Dior last year and his first collection after his departure was a triumph. Last year, Kris Van Assche shuttered his eponymous label and his first Dior Homme collection after, this one, was equally a triumph. With more time and energy to invest into Dior Homme, the label's FW16 collection was strong with sport and athletic touches, something the designer's namesake label was known for. Tightly tailored suits with fey elements like a rose, a nod to Christian Dior, or a skinny bow tie completed the wide array of outerwear: from a longer puffer to a subversive leather trench in blood red, glistening against the runway lights.
RUNWAY: Dior Homme FW16
Cole Farr is snapped by Karl Lagerfeld in a stark and monochromatic story for Dior Homme's sartorial SS15 collection.
CAMPAIGN: Dior Homme SS15
Now that Belgian designer Kris Van Assche has shuttered his eponymous label, all his attention can be turned to Dior Homme. For SS16, KVA tore down the barrier of sharp suiting and formal dressing that's been Dior Homme's bread and butter since its inception, nearly two decades ago. His eponymous label's sporty take on design seems to have bled through here, with plenty of denim, camouflage, and boots and sneakers. It was refreshing to see, alongside the more traditional tailoring that's expected at Dior Homme. It was also interesting to see how one of the most venerated menswear labels adapts and changes with the tastes of today's man, who choose not to wear ties and prefer hoodies, joggers and jeans as their Monday to Friday work looks than prim and proper suits.
RUNWAY: Dior Homme SS16
Dior Homme's Kris Van Assche was inspired by a letter he found from the house's founder Christian Dior and that was the basis for the label's SS15 men's collection. For the accompanying campaign, Willy Vanderperre and Olivier Rizzo capture and style Thibaud Charon, Ben Allen, Louis Bauvir, and Sven de Vries in the sporty collection.
CAMPAIGN: Dior Homme SS15 "The Letter"
With a live orchestra, Dior Homme's sartorial Fall/Winter 2015 collection went right for supreme luxury with tuxedos kicking off the show. Strict silhouettes and elegant tailoring were the complements to the symphony playing in the background while tiny waisted models strutted down the runway. The collection wasn't all tuxes though, there was plenty of sportswear, from an oversize burgundy coat to leather pants to great trainers with a dash or two of neon on the sole or complementary pops of color on an elongated cardigan worn under a suit jacket. The collection was rich with luxury, overflowing really, and that's what one expects from one of the bastions of men's fashion.
RUNWAY: Dior Homme FW15
First there was Dior Homme's Notes of a Day, now comes Karl Lagerfeld's graphic take on Kris Van Assche's Fall/Winter 2014 collection for Dior Homme starring Aaron Gatward, Alexander Van Der Stichele and Jason Anthony.
CAMPAIGN: Dior Homme FW14
Dior Homme is one of the stalwarts of menswear and every season, the maison commissions a handful of photographers and stylists to create their own vision of the collection from Kris Van Assche. For its FW14 catalog, Karim Sadli is tapped to photograph Linus Wondemann, Kyle Mobus, Dominick Sadoch, Gustaaf Wassink and Timur Simakov wearing Van Assche's tailored offerings for Dior Homme from slick pants, freshly shined shoes and a host of luxe outerwear, all styled by Maurizio Nardi.
CATALOG: Dior Homme FW14
Every season, Dior Homme releases two sets of campaigns; one lensed by Karl Lagerfeld and one from Willy Vanderperre. For FW14, Vanderperre teamed up with Olivier Rizzo to snap Laurie Harding, Jake Lucas, and Thibaud Charon in a brooding and contemplative series of photographs that highlights the tailored designs of Kris Van Assche.
CAMPAIGN: Dior Homme FW14
For his latest collection for Dior Homme, Belgian designer Kris Van Assche took on a sporty ideal, like nautical themed suits. Crisp pinstripe suits were an excellent addition to any Dior Homme aficionado's wardrobe while scribbled patterns on knits, jackets and shirts added a child-like quality to the collection. Could the Dior Homme man be at an impasse in his life? Not yet ready to be an adult but no longer a child drawing on walls with crayons. Quite possibly; add to this the chicken-scratch typography on knits, bombers and denim could be his diary. Take out the existential elements and the designs were just cool, from velcro-strapped sneakers to oversized duffle coats, there was plenty to put on one's wishlist.
RUNWAY: Dior Homme SS15
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