Bow (Down) Job

1. Alasdair McLellan Self Service No. 23, 2005
2. Dior Homme by Hedi Slimane Fall/Winter 2005

Reminiscing about Dior Homme by Hedi Slimane is always a solemn act, pre-ceremony-worthy, wrapping good moments in glittery lurex, decorating it off with a soft, big, blown-up bow. Happy Holidays!
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Shilver II, 2013

or 'I Do Not Own Silver Trousers, Yet'

Coat Maison Martin Margiela
Shirt Bruno Pieters
Shoes Maison Martin Margiela
Socks H&M

The complete works of an incomplete look. In this reissue of Shilver, the artist explores the possibilities of an idea repeatedly applied on top of itself - similar to the process of silver coating.
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A Short History Of The Bandeau Top In Popular Culture II

1. Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 1998
2. Raf Simons Fall/Winter 2010, David Elfin Spring/Summer 2010, Jil Sander Spring/Summer 2009
3. Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 2010
4. J.W. Anderson Spring/Summer 2014
5. Julius Spring/Summer 2012

The manly adaption is owned by Alexander McQueen, Jean Paul Gaultier and Raf Simons. Visually cutting away shoulder and arms from the rest of the body, the foremost muscular parts are put on display. A study of the fragmented male.
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The Moan Game

1. Wendelien Daan Dark Lights, Shine Loud, 2013
2. Flint-Fuyt The Belgian Beat, 2013
3. Collier Schorr Fantastic Man 2013

Walter van Beirendonck Fall/Winter 2013. A study in male glamour composed of lurex suits, python platforms and spandex turtlenecks. One of the strongest editorial collections that only rarely made it into stores. Why?
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Prince Charming

Comme des Garçons Fall/Winter 2013

The 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' chess check, 'Prinz Eisenherz' hair, a 'Ken Park' cast. Infantile as core value, historic nostalgia as ironic pastiche. This season's Homme Plus is a Boys' Plus coming-of-age toy story.
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