-We're back so post frequency should be back up to a normal regularity in the coming weeks. I've got a new computer and some new software that will improve everything blog-related. Here are some shoes you may have missed over the holiday.
-Kistune x Pierre Hardy, the colorway is French inspired but you could pretend it was American. Then some high-tops from Kris Van Assche, we previewed these a long time ago and now they're available. Alife x Reebok women's Pro Legacy Lux Freestyle, looks comfy. Then some Nike hybrid boat shoe-like sneakers, the Mad Jibe.
-These are things I noted this week on the interweb:
-These are sweatpant trousers from a company called Silver Spoon Attire out of London. Great idea for spring weekends. Via Dejour.
-I like these Diadora sneaks because I was down with Diadora way back in my youth soccer days, and anyone who knows me knows I keep all my athletic apparel strictly red and white. Via Hypebeast.
- Ultimate Glory Oscar de la Hoya Dunks. Via Hypebeast.
-Oliver Peoples for Kris Van Assche sunglasses. Via Selectism.
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-Fittingly, right after our review of the KVA Spring 09 show, in which I mentioned his use of sneakers, Hypebeast informs us of the official KVA sneaker release. Like I said in my earlier post, the fact he's doing innovative sneakers really illustrates his age against the more storied designers. I'm surprised by how divergent the forms he's using are, most designer labels make a white sneaker and throw a logo on it and charge $300 for them .
-However, I don't know if I'd choose these over some Common Projects if I was planning on dropping $300 on designer sneaks.
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-I've already mentioned how KVA is one of my favorite designers, and how we pretty much predicted his miraculous ascent, but this show was a bit of a disappointment. Don't get me wrong, it is a solid and unmistakably KVA offering, I just expected a bit more in the way of progression. It's definitely interesting to note the contrasts between KVA's own line and his work for Dior Homme. The latter tending to be a much more Euro-centric, slim silhouetted, and dreary in it's aesthetics. Despite a bit of disappointment, I've selected a few things that kept me hopeful for future collections from KVA.
-As always, photos and analysis of our favorite looks after the jump.
-The sheen and the vest-trouser with no jacket combo is pretty stock KVA, but the rolled pants, belt, and the way the vest is buttoned are all nice accents. I also really like that KVA uses sneakers in his shows, it's a real sign of his youth among so many well-established designers.
-Again, a classic shirt/trouser combo amped up with a colored belt, rolled pant legs and sneakers.
-Unusual belting like I've mentioned in almost every review this year. I'm still undecided about it. I'd hate to see a repeat of the ties as belts trend.
-I really love the athletic pants cut as a trouser, these could be worked into so many interesting outfits, this one is a little lackluster but it lets us do the imagining.
Overall, I'm looking for more in the future and not losing faith in one of the best young designers around today, even though this and the Dior Homme show didn't excite me much.
All photos by Marcio Madeira via men.style.com
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<---There are a few rumors circling around today about where Hedi Slimane, the former Dior Homme creative director, might find his next job. The concerning part is where he's rumored to be heading. Some rumors have him heading back to Louis Vuitton, which would be fitting, however some reports have him collaborating with Italian denim label Diesel. This concerns me because I've never been a fan of Diesel, and the bro'd out destroyed denim (or most overpriced designer jeans in general) they produce.
-Adding to the intrigue of the story, is the aspect of Kris Van Assche, who came out of relative obscurity to take over Slimane's position at Dior. Van Assche's style is decidedly more masculine that Slimane's which may have been a conscious theme change by Dior.
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-Of course, Class Act predicted that KVA would blow up when we first heard of him nearly four years ago, and had the picture below on our myspace under the heading "name to remember." We're on our shit. Overall, if the Diesel rumors materialize, we say KVA is still on the way up (if not already at the top) and Hedi Slimane is on the way down.
