Former Monarchy designer Eric Kim makes his second round at the Tents at Lincoln Center for New York Fashion Week. This men's designer is one to watch. He has past successful lines under his leather spats and is his own line is taking off.
Colors: Black, white, gray with hint of red.
Materials: cotton, leather, denim
Loved Looks
© Ed Kavishe, Fashion Wire Press
© Ed Kavishe, Fashion Wire Press
© Ed Kavishe, Fashion Wire Press
Since I attended the show for the Fall season, I knew I could expect some sexy men in hot clothes. With a combination of Lower East Side toughness and California skater vibe, each look was simple, but had that something extra for men who aren't trying too hard. Like last season, Kim had black trenches and fitted black jackets that men need to add to their wardrobe. Now. If I could add one word of advice, my readers went crazy over last season's leather spats and maybe they can be worked into a look or two for spring. I loved the scarves and men's jewelry with the white tees.
Unloved Looks
As a strict proponent against flip flops of any sort on male or female, unless they are wearing them at the beach or in a locker room, even Kim's funky shaped black and white shower shoes made me wince. Though, if guys decide to wear them in either of these scenarios, then they were totally cool.
Music
I missed the chance to Shazam it!
People and Scene
© Ed Kavishe, Fashion Wire Press
It was the no fuss Lincoln Center white runway venue. While there wasn't much of a set design, which is typical of these shows, MIK CIRE doesn't need them. At his shows its all eyes on the clothes. That is, unless you're into down-to-earth hottie Shannon Elizabeth and The Perry Farrell, who sat front row. I was also overjoyed to see rising male model Shawn Sutton walking in the show. I had the pleasure of working with him on a shoot for Japan's WestEast magazine which will be out in October.
For an upclose of the dudes of the MIK CIRE show, check out Fashionisto's backstage coverage.
Read Fashion Funhouse Emporium's Fall 2010 coverage of MIK CIRE. Its fall, in case you forgot.
