Louis Vuitton takes a dip in hot day 2 of menswearReported by MyNorthwest.com on Thursday, 28 June 2012 (on June 28, 2012)
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AP Fashion Writer PARIS (AP) - Day two of menswear spring-summer 2013 shows was all about the heat. Temperatures soared so high that one house, Issey Miyake, even decided to hand out designer ice packs to the clammy front row. The label thats known for its functionality shared with fashion insiders a special moment on Thursday. It was the return of its 74-year-old house founder, who retired from menswear in 1994. Japanese Miyake, who made a name for himself in technology driven clothes, allowed models to cool down by dressing them in paper. The other days shows included big-spender Louis Vuitton _ one of the worlds most lucrative brands. It was a slick affair for the menswear designer Kim Jones, who got his feet wet with cool, nautical designs. The London fashion graduate is quickly making a name for himself for luxurious, yet tasteful designs. Meanwhile, designers from the Low Countries, Dutch duo Viktor & Rolf and Belgian Dries Van Noten, injected the day with an edgy attitude. Fridays shows will include Atelier Gustavolins and Givenchy. LOUIS VUITTON Louis Vuittons Kim Jones presented a deft and confident catwalk homage to the active man. There was something for yachtsmen, athletes, fishermen _ and even safari explorers _ in an eminently wearable and wide-ranging collection of sporty elegance. Might it be that Jones, who is in only his third outing as the houses menswear designer, is trying to impress Louis Vuitton CEO Yves Carcelle, a yachting fanatic? "I guess so," Jones said backstage. Whatever the reason, it was a winning formula. Yellow fishermans macs twinned with relaxed navy pants and white leather deck shoes to give off one message: were nautical but nice. A laser cut blouson in gray was worn by a model sporting a cheeky anchor earring. Another piece, one of the collections best, would be sure to help any model stranded at sea: a padded leather life vest. The show was also kitted out for a safari and then the racetrack. A series of khaki ensembles merged into skintight scuba tops that could have seen the model break out into a sprint. Jones aim was to pull off a "relaxed and soft" collection. All too aware that too much exercise can be bad for health, he allowed his summer man some R&R in the Cote dAzur in the form of a series of beautiful check silk suits. The program notes cited the insouciance of Southern France. Its Jones who might deserve some time off. With a few strong collections under his belt, he can _ until next season _ afford to rest on his laurels. ISSEY MIYAKE MEN Issey Miyakes collection marked the return of the Japanese designer to the creative helm in a menswear show of clothes made, incredibly, almost exclusively of paper. Understatement is an art form in Japan and the behind-the-scenes artistry at work in Miyakes clothes paid tribute to that tradition. In the past few months, the Issey Miyake design team painstakingly learned the age-old technique of Washi paper bonding, knitting and canvas making.
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