Timo Weiland, Alan Eckstein and Donna Kang put together a very relaxed but edgy collection with a monochromatic color scheme, stripes and checkerboard patterns.

Inspiration for the men’s collection derived from the art of Robert Frank; specifically the photographer’s work observed in The American’s. The post-war era photography, from the late 1950′s showcased, or rather drew attention to, the lives of the rich and the poor in their respective environments.

The models were all wearing Dr. Martens and a select few were wearing Cutler and Gross glasses and Stetson hats to complete their looks. Upon walking in the room the vibe was very live and felt like a party atmosphere, the music was playing loud and the models seemed to feel very comfortable and relaxed while posing, but also held conversation among themselves.

A few models were wearing forest green and a chestnut brown which looked great mixed in with the patterned designs.  I also really enjoyed the different hairstyles on the men and how they each matched the individual looks of the outfits they were wearing. Individuality was a major characteristic in this collection. The execution of every aspect of this presentation was on point: the music, the staging and most of all the styling. I liked the simple striped and checkerboard patterns a lot, and how the splash of green with the light brown came in for a distinct look.

The collection was presented as a part of New York Men’s Day (NYMD) sponsored by Cadillac at Industria Studios.

-Vachon Osby