First Look: Sebastic Autumn and Winter 2009/2010

Say the words "men's" and "lingerie" in the same breath and one is likely to conjure up an image of cross-dressing. Until recently that would be the only conjuration with any basis in concrete reality. Sebastiaan Kramer and Sjaak Hullekes, who studied at the Academy of Arts and Design in Arnheim, Netherlands(the school has also produced Lucas Ossendrijver and Viktor&Rolf) joined creative forces to bridge the gap between luxury and men's underwear with Sebastic.



While not the first to treat the subject in satins and silks, with this collection entitled "Adonis" they may be the first to do so from a high fashion point of view. They are pioneers in creating current shapes, and editing out annoying embellishments like logo printed waistbands. The rich, grown up color story is welcome too.

Sebastic makes their debut at WHITE homme in Milan and RENDEZ VOUS homme in Paris later this month.

Raf Simons AW 08-09 Collection @ Seven

That's right. Raf Simons' badass A/W 08 collection is now available at Seven and everything is 25% off. The collection has a lot going for it: bold modern shapes, a Mark Rothko inspired color story, all for a stunning visual impact. The clothes are explosive.

Star Lapel Digital Tweed Jacket

Digital Tweed Turtleneck w/zippered pockets

Brown and Orange leather clothes w/ cashmere lining.

These might actually be my favorite items. The two tone effect works well. The orange contrasting with the brown reminds me of liquid fire.

Maroon funnel collar jacket.

Pheonix Jacket

Love the brushtroke flame print and the "funnel" collar. Covet.

Nehru collared burlap blazer

The trousers of this collection deserve a mention now that I've seen them outside the runway photos. They have large pouch pockets upfront that form a fresh silhouette like a modernized jodhpur or riding pant. The square shape compliments both the padded and unpadded jackets rather well.

The collection is militant, fresh, and very wearable. It reminds me why I first started watching Raf Simons to begin with.