Style | Harry Rosen Preview Fall 2010 FASHION|By SHIVANA MAHARAJ| June 21 2010
Photography by K&S Media
Layering is key to Fall and Winter's rich, golden look. CSL was impressed by the lightweight fabrics and jewel tones that appeared beside classic bowties and buttoned vests at Harry Rosen’s Fall 2010 preview room. Taking a decidedly modern if truncated turn are pants (this season ankle bearing pants are the rage) - all the better to reveal beauteous boots. Bowties made an appearance with puffer jackets; abbreviated wool ties with knit cardigan jackets; and bright patchwork bags with plush sweaters. One thing is certain – for menswear this season it is all in the details.
For fall 2010 the experts at Harry Rosen forecasted four major trends:
1. The Grey Suit
A foundation colour, grey was the star of menswear catwalks this season, most notably at Zegna. Flat front trousers,
and a clean aesthetic inspired by suit dressing of the 1950s and 1960s creates a uniquely modern look.
Get the Look: Eton white spread collar shirt, folded, pocket square, classic dress shoe, grey suit
Suit Brands: Ermenegildo Zegna
Chelsea Boot: Salvatore Ferragamo
2. Sport Jacket
“The sport jacket is the single most important item in a man's wardrobe for all occasions,” declares the experts at Harry Rosen. Layering merino cardigans, sweater vests, cashmere pullovers and scarves is key to this look inspired by an easy sophisticated European lifestyle.
Get the Look: Ankle bearing pants, chukka boot in leather or suede, scarf, jacket
Key Brands: BOSS Black, Z Zegna, Loro Piana
Chukka Boot: Salvatore Ferragamo, Cole Haan
3. Casual Sportswear (Urban Adventurer)
The Canadian backwoods and rugged coasts lend their plaid shirts, brushed flannel, knit sweaters, down vets and fur trimmed parkas to casual sportswear this season.
Get the Look: Carrier bag, work or army boot, denim or cargo pants, outerwar in wool Melton or cotton canvas
Key Brands: Canada Goose, Gant Rugger, Fred Perry
Work Boot: BOSS Orange
Army Boot: Donald J. Pliner
4. Ivy League
Sports such as rugby, polo and lacrosse from American and English prep school with their carigans, cashmere and wool influence this look.
Get the Look: Pea coat, checked button down shirt, cardigan sweater
Key Brands: BOSS Black, Fred Perry
High Top Sneaker: Converse by John Varvatos
New Brands at Harry Rosen include: Napapijri, Gant by Michael Bastian, Stone Island, Levi's Made and Crafted, Converse by John Varvatos.
The new Harry Rosen store in Calgary's Core is coming in the Fall of 2010. It will feature such brands as Tom Ford. There will also be a new store at Chinook Mall.
