Who needs a rhinestone jumpsuit when you have the Opening Ceremony x Elvis collection? In tribute to the life and times of the King, Opening Ceremony has released a 22-piece Fall/Winter 2013 capsule licensed under Elvis Presley Enterprises. The collection includes a range of sweatshirts and T-shirts decked out with song titles, archival images, and other goodies which celebrate the music icon.
The editorial lookbook was shot by UK-based photographer Jamie Hawkesworth, whose work has appeared in Man About Town. He’s also collaborated with J.W. Anderson and Sunspel, and you may remember him as the photographer who gave us a glimpse into the life and studio of dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei early this year.
For the Elvis collection, Hawkesworth turns his eye to the locals of Graceland. Recalling his contemporary portraiture, Hawkesworth shoots Memphis natives modeling the collection to great effect. Check out our favorite shots below.
View the full editorial and shop the collection at Opening Ceremony.
Folk Clothing shows us that the later months of the year don’t have to be so drab. The London label's Fall/Winter 2013 collection brings the quirky to casual ready-to-wear. Folk's way with colors, juxtaposing bright shades against neutrals, is a breath of fresh air for those who need cheer long after the sun tan fades.
There are surprises, too. Multi-colored tweed-like knits meet stitches on ribbed hems, sweatshirts reveal peculiar side gusset colorblocking, and play with texture abounds. You really have to look close to notice the minutiae of each garment. As usual, Folk takes subtle detail work the extra yard with classic pieces tweaked in thoughtful, crafty, and unexpected ways.
Take a peek at the lookbook below and shop the collection at Folk.
Nothing sets the mood quite like slow motion shots of mil-spec gear in action. The camera sling strap specialists at DSPATCH know this. The San Francisco-based brand has rounded up its 2013 collection of goods with a new video, which you can watch below.
This year DSPATCH adds to its line of utilitarian camera straps with more essential travel accessories for the minimalist who prefers function over fashion. SS13 saw the release of the brand’s MacBook and iPad accessories, and now the brand is rounding out the year with a bag collection. The two new styles—the Ruckpack and Slingpack—are handsome, no-frills offerings, and speak to the brand’s tactical military roots. That’s to say, the collection is well designed and really well thought out.
Both bags are made in the U.S.A. and constructed from ballistic nylon with Duraflex hardware and mil-spec webbing. The bags each have a flurry of compartments, designed in a way for the wearer to easily access them.
Check out the video and visit DSPTCH to shop the collection.
DSPTCH 2013 Collection from DSPTCH on Vimeo.
Herschel Supply Co. and New Balance follow up their Spring 2013 series with a new fall collection. The small line features New Balance’s 420 and H710 silhouettes in ripstop nylon and suede. The collaborative kicks are available in grey, burgundy, and fatigue green and lined with Herschel’s signature paisley print.
In addition, the two companies are introducing the Heritage Backpack—a sizable pack that includes a built-in side shoe pocket to store your footwear. A perfect bag for city life or a weekend hike in the woods. Take a look at a few choice shots from the Herschel Supply Co. and New Balance fall lookbook below.
View the complete lookbook and shop the collection now at Herschel Supply Co.