Patrik Ervell Mens S/S 08 NYC

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I was actually able to make it to the show, I'll post my own review once I get my thoughts sorted out.

all images from men.style.com

 

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all images from men.style.com

 

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all images from men.style.com

 

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all images from men.style.com

 

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all images from men.style.com

 

[MulletProof]

I love the styling of his shows.. and he always has wonderful pieces, especially in outwear.
I must say the pants looks a little uncomfortable.. but maybe it was deliberate?.

 

[adorefaith]

i love those parkas...
they're great..

 

[new_dawn_fades]

some people find his stuff boring.. well that is justified..there is nothing groundbreaking about this guys clothes... BUT, I find his clothes quite accessible in a day to day sense.

. From what i can see, the stuctured pieces look good as usual..
look 4 in post #2 , that jacket and shirt is just perfection, i love that colour and the proportions seem great.

All the unstructured pieces look terrible..and there are a few looks here that dont belong to this collection... after post #3 the collection goes downhill.. I dont know why he even bothered to do those brown/taupe looks... Overall this collection lacks in consistency compared to his previous collections.

 

[Deleted member 7575]

There were a lot of details in the clothes that aren't seen in these photos. I wish I had taken photos. The overall sihloutte is a lot slimmer than it seems in person. Those anoraks/parkas were were cut in way that makes them seem like a tail coat. They are gathered in the back and give a similar shape. All of those nylon/synthetic pieces, despite being based from sportswear, had a very formal feeling, very tailored. The suit's jackets however drape rather nicely around the waist, alot of them are done in linen.

I wasn't a huge fan of those sweaters, even on the runway they seemed out of place. And the green jeans didn't seem so nice either. However it looks quite good in the photos.

The shirts had amazing details, if you notice they have loops for the scarves attached to the collars. I'd say it's the shirts and the outwear that really stuck out.

Here's the soundtrack:
Melon Yellow by Slowdive
Sacred Heart by OMD
40 Days by Wire
Sometimes by My Bloody Valentine
Maid of Orleans by OMD

It was a really beautiful and carefully done collection. I think Patrik has definitely got something to say.

 

[SomethingElse]

Overall, I like this collection, particularly the nubbly trousers and all the jackets. I particularly like the red jacket with the red/white sweater and chambray shirt. I wonder what the fabrics are, though. Some look stiff and kind of uncomfortable.

That chocolate color throughout is delicious!

 

[liashoes]

I really like the gauchoesque neck scarves with the long sleeves, especially the ones in post#1 and #5.

 

[BerlinRocks]

there are some pretty items....
i like the styling... it's good... NY is gonna make it on the Menswear schedule????

 

[Bidwell]

Very boy next door...just a regular guy...goody blue shoes.
Nice outerwear, nasty knits.

 

[cbdas]

Probably one of the best menswear collections in an otherwise dissapointing season. Some of those jackets I can see myself wearing come next year .

 

[skot4mc]

thank you for the images Mutterlein.

 

[kiddokiddo]

...Absolutely wonderful..the colot palette is divine and I love the effortless styling. His anoraks, graphic sweaters and scarf tied shirts are my favs...

 

[MulletProof]

oh my, that tracklist is amazing.. some of my all-time favorites in there.. and it fits the mood of the collection, too.
thanks for posting it, mutterlein!.

 

[markie]

DROOL I love him. This collection is gorgeous. I wouldn't change a thing.

 

[Diamond Star]

Love the white suit in post #1 and the 3rd and 4th jackets in post #4 look great.

 

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"The best clothes are the kind that can extend themselves into multiple meanings, the versatile and elastic. A reversible jacket, a skirt than can be worn as a dress, it's the ability to transform into something else. It can be very obvious like a reversible jacket or in fact subtle and far more significant. There was a black nylon anorak in Ervell's collection that shimmered when in motion and cut in a way that's reminiscent of antique men's formal wear. Its succinct tailoring and a gather in the back gave the illusion of a tailcoat. While connoting ideas of formality or luxury it kept it's appeal as a nylon anorak; easy, practical, and just a hint of the contemporary. Yet, it could be worn over a tuxedo at a smart occasion and its lesser status as sportswear would be unnoticed. The anorak operates between two worlds very effectively. This is the kind of sensibility found throughout Ervell's collection. His continued elevation of synthetics and sportswear gave way to refined tailoring and classic menswear icons, a binary with each sides giving way to qualities of each other."

an excerpt from my blog, check out www.faggoting.blogspot.com for the rest