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MAN is arguably the best new tradeshow when it comes to seeing a ton of great menswear under one roof. Known for being small but expertly edited, founder Antoine Floch has somehow managed to express his on-point taste level in the form of a tradeshow. We stalked the floors of Industria Superstudio to scout the best outerwear, pants, sneakers, and tops coming out in Fall/Winter 2015. Here are the pieces we can't wait to cop once they become available in six grueling months. Check out The 10 Coolest Things We Saw at MAN New York Show.
Photos by Andy Hur.
The Aussies at P.A.M. (Perks and Mini) up the psychedelia for Fall/Winter 2015, inspired by (among other things) aliens, brainwaves, and getting active. Tall tees get the graphic treatment and bold blue button-downs are splashed with attention-grabbing screenprints. It's streetwear for the thinking man. — Jian DeLeon
This reversible waxed fishtail parka from Japanese label Sage De Cret features a rabbit fur lining and a mink-lined hood. With its mix of American military inspiration and luxurious materials, it's the kind of subtly flex-worthy jacket we could see Kanye West co-signing in a heartbeat. — Mitsu Tsuchiya
A combination of Ivy League-inspired styles and cold weather classics, Monsieur Lacenaire, a brand we wish was more widely available in the U.S., combines the varsity jacket with alpaca wool for a sweater that's half-cozy, half-luxe. — Gregory Babcock
Post Imperial is a high-end accessories line that takes the old rules of style and adds an African-inspired twist. Designer Niyi Okuboyejo's main inspiration stems from the notion of a collective society picking up the ashes in the wake of a crumbled empire (sup, Old World oppressors?), but when it comes to the clothing, he mixes soft silk and warm wool with a dyeing process picked up from the Yorubas of Southwest Nigeria. The result is a wabi-sabi pinstripe that's versatile enough to go with anything, but still unique on its own. — Jian DeLeon
Parisian label Homecore takes an oversized topcoat and gives it a grunge-inspired vibe by way of a thick wool fabric that feels practically impenetrable. If that isn't warm enough for you, there's even a down liner for extra insulation. — Mitsu Tsuchiya
Daniel DuGoff's label hasn't been around for long—his first season was Fall/Winter 2014—but his line shows evidence of a promising young designer. Having worked with Patrik Ervell in the past, DuGoff's line presents his own kind of upscale minimalism. This long bomber jacket is a good example of the clean lines and accessible fashion sense that quickly wins guys over. — Jian DeLeon
If a MAN Show happens and Our Legacy doesn't absolutely body the game, then did that tradeshow really happen? The Scandinavian label dropped its impressive Fall/Winter 2015 lookbook yesterday, and in-person the clothes are even more mind-blowing. Sure, there's plenty of outerwear many men would sell their left nut for, but the sleeper hits are the rethought basics like this turtleneck-sweatshirt hybrid. It's reminiscent of ACRONYM designer Errolson Hugh's urban ninja-inspired Nike ACG offering, minus the complicated technical fabric and overt branding. — Jian DeLeon
YMC takes the British toggle coat and does away with the toggles entirely. Keeping the long silhouette and the hood, it adds a double-zip and drawstrings at the hood and a blanket-stripe lining. The resulting pared-down coat hits that sweet spot between the familiar and the innovative. — Jian DeLeon
Cropped trousers are the wave for 2015. Perhaps it's a reaction to the rapid proliferation of Jogger pants? In any case, HOPE is a Swedish label that makes trousers that look every bit as dressed-up as a proper pair of pants should, but the cropped length means they hit just above your ankles, meaning you can still show off whatever pair of limited-edition sneakers you're rocking underneath. Friends don't let friends wear #NTDenim. — Jian DeLeon
French sneaker brand Zespa gives the white sneaker a not-so-white treatment. The resulting cream/eggshell color is a bit easier on the eyes when they're box-fresh, and they'll still look a lot better when they're nice and beaten up. — Mitsu Tsuchiya
