Bruno Pieters Mens FW07-08 - Paris

[Faust]

I eagerly anticipated this, and I must say that although I don't like the styling, I think there are some very promising individual pieces. And I always love his black, it's the blackest black I've ever seen. I really don't understand how NOONE carries his womenswear in NYC, I think it's outstanding. I hope this turns heads somewhat.

[Faust]

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[mass]

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i actually really liked this one. not a big fan of the hats (or the styling in general i guess) but i also think there are a lot of interesting individual pieces. the last guy on the first post does not look like a real person.

[dontbecruel]

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Along with Stephan I think this is probably the best of the Paris season so far. Lots of really desirable looking pieces with interesting cuts. The first coat in particular.

[macuser3of5]

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I quite like it... Josef Beuys meetsMr Handfrom Dark City, a sort of dark, utilitarian noir feel to it:

[Faust]

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/\ that was a cool movie. I think the quality will be outstanding, based on his womenswear.

[laika]

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I like it, although I really wish the models weren't so skinny--they look like labor camp survivors to me.

He really has a unique approach to detail. I've never seen his stuff in person though, and when I look at the womenswear pics, I always feel like the construction doesn't quite support the ornament. [*-)]

It think VBS should carry it....seems right up their alley.

[Faust]

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[quote user="laika"]

I like it, although I really wish the models weren't so skinny--they look like labor camp survivors to me.

He really has a unique approach to detail. I've never seen his stuff in person though, and when I look at the womenswear pics, I always feel like the construction doesn't quite support the ornament. [*-)]

It think VBS should carry it....seems right up their alley.

[/quote]

Good call. I think you might like it - it's very modern and at the same time a little Victorian (I'm talking womenswear).

[sbw4224]

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I quite like this collection, although I don't know why designers think it's a good idea to style winter collections with men wearing shorts [:^)]. Laika, could you clarify what you mean about the construction not supporting the ornament? I don't quite understand what you mean.

[laika]

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sbw, I was actually referring more to the womenswear. It's things like this piece--I love the idea of the pleats and they are exquisitely made, which I certainly appreciate. But the jacket lacks the tailoring that Yohji or Rei (or even Veronique Branquinho) would bring to it. He's trying to make the ornament part of the structure (as it should be in clothes like these) and not succeeding. It winds up looking like both awkwardly embellished and badly structured. It's such a shame, because I can imagine the painstaking care he puts into making these details.

I know LVR's pics are notoriously bad, but this looks very much the way it did in editorial.

[Servo2000]

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Going to have to buck the trend here and say that for whatever reason I actually kind of like the styling. I don't know, it just makes sense to me with the clothes, which I do rather like. I'll have to look up the menswear if I ever get to New York this year.

[Faust]

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So, apparently Seven bought the menswear! I'll definitely be checking it out.

[Faust]

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[quote user="Faust"]So, apparently Seven bought the menswear! I'll definitely be checking it out.
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Maybe a bit late, but here it is from Seven. Click on Desginers > Bruno Pieters. All are on 35% off sale.

GREY HAND-KNIT WOOL SWEATER

BLACK HAND-KNIT WOOL SWEATER

GREY HAND-KNIT WRAP CARDIGAN

BLACK FITTED ZIP-UP BLOUSON

GREY WOOL "SAILOR" SHORT

BLACK HAND KNIT WOOL SCARF

[ddohnggo]

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very cool pieces. the two knits remind me of last year's raf simons knits.

[CHRIS]

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ive been trying to justify that wrap sweater for some time now... too bad its still almost a grand. =(