Fresh Footwear: STRIIPE.

STRIIPE > FALL WINTER 2009.

With plenty of history behind, the Danish sneaker brand, Striipe has set a
new agenda with dualism as the compass. In recent years they have man-
aged to break down borders and are now stronger than ever. Now focus
is on a sharp and contrast filled design with both a raw and feminine look.
They have set themselves on the world map, by once again illustrating how
they master the link between underground and utilize street couture.
Drive, dedication and passion are the driving forces in Striipe, which today
has become a dynamic fashion brand with its own profile in the market.
The Fall Winter 2009 collection is classy, crazy and schizophrenic. Striipe
playfully experiments with cuts, colours and wild fusions. Boundaries are
crossed with strong colours and new material mix which makes the design
perky and eye catching. High and low sneakers are updated in an innovative
futuristic collection, supported by classic cut with unconventional materials
and clean details. Different coatings as corduroy, suede and mesh mixed
with details as pipings, laces and back straps in contrasting colours.
Striipe’s line extension, Shoe Shoe introduces their redesigned Gong Fu
Shoe. It originates from traditional Chinese Gong Fu Shoe, with its unique fit
and timeless design. The sole is sculpted with canvas shoe, a processing
based on an age-old Gong Fu production method.
Further information: Henriette Høyrup > +45 39 16 17 40 > hsh@vernon.dk

Web site: http://www.striipe.dk/

Fresh Fashion: JUNK de LUXE.

Junk de Luxe Men´s Collection, Spring/Summer 2009: Casual Couture.

CASUAL COUTURE.

The leitmotif of the collection is stylistic references to a young self conscious and ironic Woody Allen, neurotic casual tailoring, cool couture sportswear and groovy optimistic seventies.

The designs are untraditional and edgy where each garment can stand on its own, rather than being dictated by commercial fashion clichés or trends. J.D.L.´s signature is classic menswear, low key, clean, but colourful, humorous and sexy. Anti fashion vintage favourites and Woody Allen´s wardrobe are redesigned to show a masculine palette of classics from the sixties and seventies.

The whole collection shares a love of details that make the big difference: slightly shorter jackets, baggy couture chinos in fine Italian twills, washed and crumpled. Contrasting slipovers and sweat cardigans over shirts with printed tie is the new layered look. Distinctive colourful linings and neo tech details – zips, bottons, contrast stichings, huge pockets, shiny trims, padding and layering – are giving a fresh optimistic vibe to the vintage classics.

The sweater acts as protagonist and cult item in every form and shape, from outsize Nordic, folk designs to sleek Italian playboy cardigans. Trousers are still slim, but ample forms make an appearance – loose, high-waisted, short casual pants and slim tailored waistcoats and jackets is another progressive proposal. Intriguing military trenches are shown in discordant clones with chunky playboy cardigans with big lapels – a combination that can be summed up as the new anarchistic classic/casual look.

The English gentleman archetype and Woody Allen´s nerdy appearance are predominant inspirations, but alternated with futuristic  neo-tech designs and opulent playboy designs. The JUNK MAN of today is exploring the lights and shadows of his personality – with a twinkle from Woody Allen.