Trovata F/W 05 Menswear NYC

[AlexN]

 

[AlexN]

 

[AlexN]

Photos courtesy of http://men.style.com

 

[faust]

This is such an obvious rip off of early Dries van Noten, it's painful to look at.

 

[PrinceOfCats]

If I wanted to look like an English, upper-class parasite I could do it easier than this...

 

[AlexN]

Yeah, I hate it as well.

 

[panda]

i like these alot though...

 

[xcoldricex]

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

[birdofparadise]

It seems to lack a point of view...but then, sometimes, that works in menswear. Great basic pieces that won't provide you with anything but warmth.

 

[orlem]

There was an article about these 4 guys in my local newspaper today that said they are now the "darlings of the fashion world." I don't know... I agree with whoever said it looks like Dries, but I would add that there seems to be a dose of Abercrombie...

Trovata: So-Cal surfer boys don’t exactly seem like the types to throw a blue-blooded garden party for their first formal fashion presentation. But then again, the fact that the four behind this burgeoning line (John Whitledge, Sam Shipley, Josia Lamberto-Egan and Jeff Halmos) are designers at all is equally baffling. After viewing these comfy worn classics, however, you kind of get the beach-bum-goes-to-Harvard aesthetic. The collection included soft classic cashmere sweaters, chinos, fitted jackets, butter-soft Ts and corduroy from head to toe. Piece by piece, the lineup isn’t exactly earth-shattering, but taken as a whole, it successfully illustrated a lifestyle. Think Abercrombie & Fitch or American Eagle, only way cooler. Unfortunately, the mood lighting at the National Arts Club where they showed made it virtually impossible to truly see the clothing, a major misstep for young designers.

 

[DriversHigh]

Just got back from barney's and the things that they purchased this season are awesome. Time to bust open my piggy bank.

 

[Deleted member 7575]

I don't understand the appeal of Trovata. I know a kid who dresses just like this and he gets his clothes from thrift stores, the quality in the pieces are probably equal too. This crap is even more hyped than Zac Posens.

 

[dare-]

I didn't know the guy who did Saturday Night Fever was designing clothes now.

 

[DriversHigh]

hahahaha I sense some jealousy from the two of you.

 

[Johnny]

I'd heard of this stuff but never seen it till now. God it's sh*t!! To compare it with DVN is giving it way too much credit, although I can totally see it Faust - the acid colours in particular was a very Dries thing (ah, those were the days when Dries was on form.............) Anyway, who buys this gubbins?

 

[eugenius]

Actually, i have a corduroy coat from their spring collection that I absolutely love..There are 2 diff't sets of buttons on the front & cuff of the sleeve, both of which have an old antique look to them. The inside lining is done in a polka-dot print, and the inside pocket is done in harris-tweed fabric (which is why I prefer to wear it inside out)...It's rather plain-looking on the outside, but if you look at the small details, such as the color of the thread used to sew the buttons in, I think its actually quite fun...oh yeah, and it fits like a charm--big plus if you ask me..

But of course, I would NEVER wear it the way it's displayed in their shows..

 

[Deleted member 7575]

hahahaha I sense some jealousy from the two of you.

No, I'm usually jealous of good designers.

 

[kLm]

Jealousy? Not in this bunch, when it comes to designers like this. Good thrift store shopping and some Abercrombie pieces and you've got this look down pat.

 

[iyemstoopid]

does that guy have a "popped" collar?

 

[The Leviathan]

trovata is overrated. it's like abercrombie.