New York Fashion Week: Fall 2010
Designer: Mik Cire by Eric Kim
I haven't been to any of the men's shows at New York fashion week, but that doesn't mean I didn't want to. I stumbled upon this one in my inbox and I'm glad I did.
Eric Kim is the former designer of the brand Monarchy, a contemporary men's and women's clothing line with a cult following. In his new men's label, he takes his eye for the rock casual style men a step further.
Colors
Black, slate gray, olive, taupe
Looks Loved
Remember when I did this post about Clint Eastwood's clothing line? Scarves that cover the face, leather belts to whip your ass with? Well, Mik Cire comes pretty close to my vision of what Clint's design aesthetic would be. I loved the leather holsters on the guys legs (I think they are called spats?) There's something always sexy about suspenders, that is if they are leather and/or thin. The super high lace up boots and long wool jackets paired with scarves had a wild west vibe mixed with a slight rock star twist. Even the coats had minor details which made them interesting, like off center buttons.
Photos courtesy of Mao PR and via coutortue. Click to see the full collection
Unloved Looks
There were two ginormous man bags that went down the runway. I thought to myself, that bag needs wheels. If you're going to carry a bag that large it's gonna be heavy. Also, the way Eric Kim mixed the letters in his name to form "MIK CIRE" bothered me. I like simply "Eric Kim." It has a nice ring.
Music:
A mash up of Nu Disco and other dance beats including Pheonix, Kid Cuddi, Empire of the Sun, Madcon and even Common.
People and Scene
If you like to see the an old fashioned eccentric fashion flock, then this was the place to be. Phillipe Blond was dressed in a body suit and wore a black leather croc majorette style hat. A girl across the tents rolled in with a massive feather sticking off the top of her head. These are the people you wish you had the guts to dress like.
Eric Kim ended the show by walking down the runway with his baby. The crowd roared, partly because of the excellent show and mostly because who can resist this kind of cuteness?
Photo courtesy of Mao PR/Eric Kim
To Gift or Not to Gift
There was a copy of the Daily on the seat which doesn't count as swag. Especially since I already had three of the same in my bag because I feel bad for the girls handing the copies out.
A Note from the Designer
On his card that listed the credits and sponsors, Eric Kim printed this note: "Every season, I will be connecting a charity to my brand. This season, I would like all of you to please visit: www.takepart.com/thecove Please help me raise awareness about the savage and brutal slaying of dolphins in Taiji, Japan!!! - Eric Kim"
