Eleven Paris |
Eleven Paris |
Ellesse Heritage |
Ellesse Heritage |
Energie |
Nickelson |
Nickelson |
Volcom |
Quick little streetwear round up for the guys here with select brands who are either established, new or simply worth a mention. A La Mále discovered Eleven Paris last year and have since been quite taken with their style, which is all about effortlessly cool pieces with a particular attention to detail. For S/S 12 it's all very laid back with relaxed fits, nods to nautical and jersey pieces. We love the midnight-blue biker jacket and pinstripe bottoms with contrasting hem.
More heritage influence now with Ellesse Heritage - but of course it's sportswear so a far cry from the elbow patches and tweed. This collection with its typical 90s style pieces paired with more classic jackets and tops makes for a great offering for S/S 12. The zip-up track tops a la Damon Albarn have rested enough to make a little comeback and A La Mále's loving it. If not for the day then you at least have some great pieces for the gym - which obviously you've been attending since making that New Year's resolution.
One of A La Mále's favourite brands now, Energie, have kept it pretty classic this year with their collection. It's all about relaxed fit tees and casual jackets with straight-leg bottoms for the guy on the go this Summer. We love the statement red as well as the shorts that merely tease the knee - so it's a little more comfortable and a little less "Call On Me". Casual tailoring doesn't smarten things up but it does add to that laid back yet hedonistic attitude that Energie always seems to exude.
Nickelson are essentially the one-stop brand for all your contrast-pocket tee needs. We're not really sure why nearly every t-shirt you see these days comes with a defined pocket and Nickelson dare to take it to the next level with their contrasting sleeves. What will we think of next? These are great tops for the Summer though again with a relaxed fit that touches on the nautical trend and keeps the top half interesting.
For the skaters now, Volcom has a slightly more colourful offering for Summer with splashes of green and blue as you can see from a polo, shirt and printed tee. The geometric polo is a great piece that can even be smartened up with a sharp black blazer - think outside the box. Fisherman style parkas are still popular for S/S 12 and Volcom's understated khaki offering certainly does the job and balances the other colourful pieces . . .
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