Best of: New York Fashion Week: Men’s Spring/Summer 2017
Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared with you our favorite menswear collections, from conceptual London to dapper Milan, but there was still much to long for in New York. As the final destination in the biannual men’s fashion calendar, New York Fashion Week: Men’s offers the definitive take on the latest looks, from the sartorial to the sportswear-influenced. Now in its third season, NYFWM boasted a wide array of designers—both emerging and established—who all strived to bring something new to the runway. Some were, of course, more preferred than others, but as we take a look back at the final week of men’s Spring/Summer 2017 we found our true favorites in the works of Ovadia & Sons, Siki Im, General Idea, Brett Johnson and Kenneth Ning.
1. Ovadia & Sons
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From traditional tailored clothing to leisurewear, twin brothers Shimon and Ariel Ovadia’s Spring/Summer 2017 collection took a more tone-down approach this time around, with influences coming in from all walks of life—hippies, New York and the military. What resulted from this merging of inspirations was a leisure-heavy lineup of souvenir jackets, patchwork denim and leather biker jackets. Tie-dyed sweaters and leopard-print coats offered a noticeable sense of nostalgia.
2. Siki Im
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This season found designer Siki Im opting for a more intimate studio setting for his presentation during New York Fashion Week: Men’s, where his Spring 2017 collection explored an intelligent approach to proportions with the main source of inspiration coming from Zen monks. However, unlike his previous runway shows, this decision to host a presentation was a statement on the importance of showcasing the products, rather than the spectacle of a runway show. In his series of drop-crotch cotton jersey pants, blazers and deconstructed sweatshirts, Siki Im’s sophisticated casual aesthetic paid off here with several notable athletic options and running shoes.