WTF is going on with Men's S/S 2012?

So, I'm not an avid follower of men's fashion, but a dear friend of mine has recently opened my eyes to the tragedy that has befallen men's fashion week. After watching a few runway shows I was overcome with confusion and couldn't help but laugh. These designs are freaking bizarre! I'm all  for pushing the envelope,  but for the most part I feel like these collections were pushed off the deep end. Honestly, I just want to know what the hell they were all tripping on. Prada, Versace, Burberry Prorsum and Alexander McQueen, I'm talking to you.


Alexander McQueen S/S 2012

 

Burberry Prorsum S/S 2012




















Some of the major trends that I'm forecasting for menswear spring/summer 2012 include drop-crotch pants, wild prints, strange hats and an updated loafer. All of which I find utterly cringe-inducing and would classify as a deal breaker. Take the outfits over at Prada; if I saw a guy dressed like that walking towards me I would assume he was out of his damn mind. And I would laugh my ass off if any man tried to pick me up rocking the looks shown on Versace's runway.


Versace S/S 2012



Prada S/S 2012



















What I don't understand is, what was wrong with the classics? Menswear has been fairly consistent for over half a century. A suit from the early 60s would look just as sexy today as it did then. Give me a cleaned up boy in a well tailored suit, and I'm a happy camper.
 

Marcello Mastroianni = OG pimp




See what I mean?













Which leads me to my next question; who are the consumers trying to attract when they wear shit like that? I'd imagine women's fashion is almost as much for the men who want to tear the clothes off as it is for the women who actually buy the clothes (although I'm sure The Man Repeller would beg to differ); does that somehow not apply to men's fashion? In case I had not already made myself abundantly clear, I find these looks heinous and can't wait to see how these trends pan out next year!

These sexy beasts know what's up. In spite of their question-raising facial hair (Can they eat soup? Does it smell? Can I braid it?), ZZ Top knows that sharp dressed men get laid. I forgot where I was going with this. Whatever, thanks for reading!


It's Career Day at SLFT!

The bitch is back! After an all too brief and stressful summer break, I'm ready to provide some enlightened political commentary on our current economic turmoil... JK, I think I'll stick to the mindless slop I'm used to writing for the five people who actually read this. Anywho, over my hiatus I took some time to learn more about a few fashion industry insiders, specifically fashion magazine icons. Using an article from my fave-rave website, whowhatwear.com, as inspiration, I did some research. The following are a small sample of the bad-ass bitches whose jobs/lives I would sell my less than pure soul for.

Lanphear in Paris



BAMF.



 
















Kate Lanphear- Renown for her tough and edgy personal style, Kate Lanphear is a woman after my black leather and studded heart. Lanphear started her fashion career in Australia, working for Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. She returned to the US to work for American Harper's Bazaar and is currently the Senior Style Director for Elle magazine. Lanphear has a seriously strong fan base, which includes the rather fabulous blog Fear Lanphear which posts photos of, and related to, the fashion mag rockstar.


Hill on yet another streetstyle blog

 

Must resist desire to dye my hair red...

Taylor Tomasi Hill- Taylor Tomasi Hill has one of the most unique perspectives on styling in my opinion. Routinely featured on street-style blogs for her innovative style and striking looks, Hill has a knack for mixing different pieces for maximum impact.  Hill is the Style and Accessories Director at Marie Claire magazine, and previously worked as the Accessories Director for Teen Vogue magazine. Recently, Hill was chosen as the new creative consultant for the Sigerson Morrison line and is expected to not only develop trends and dictate the future direction of the line, but to also oversee marketing and advertising.

Hillman rocking business casual



I adore how simple, yet sophisticated, this look is

Joanna Hillman- Joanna Hillman is officially my favorite Canadian. (Suck it Bieber!) To me, Hillman's style reads polished, pared down and perfect. I feel like a total creeper saying this, but I think I want to be her. After working as stylist Lori Goldstein's assistant, Hillman landed the position of Senior Fashion Market Director at Teen Vogue. Hillman is now the Senior Fashion Market Editor for Harper's Bazaar.

Writing this post has reignited the fire under my ass, and reminded me why I decided to move back to LA. I feel the same way I did the first time I saw The Devil Wears Prada; anxious to break into the fashion industry and giddy with excitement for my future. Now enough about me, here's some Madonna! I know this song is technically about dancing, but whatever. Thanks for reading and don't forget to strike a pose!