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Ernest Alexander FW14 Menswear Fashion Presentation #MBFW @ernestalexander
The Ernest Alexander presentation kicked off Fashion Week in style at the Industria Studios.
For fall 2014, designer and founder Ernest Sabine took inspiration from board track racing, a type of motorsport that was popular in the United States during the 1910’s and 1920’s that first used wooden planks to race motorcycles on. Racers were impeccably dressed; a typical uniform included a woven shirt worn under a sweater usually paired with a classic chino tucked into riding boots. Ernest includes elements of this past uniform but with an updated, modern take.
Outerwear plays a major role for fall 2014 with a lambskin leather-racing jacket, Ernest’s take on a shearling collared flight jacket and a shawl collar wool coat. Medium to heavy weight wools make for a great set of blazers and trousers that are meant to work as mix-and-match separates within the collection. Wool trousers can also be paired with great knits, classic woven shirts and wool vests with hints of leather details that nod to the racing uniform of the time.
Colors are masculine and dark for fall. Shades of grey are a recurrent theme with pops of blue peppered in while statements of black, brown and olive are found in the leather details. Hounds tooth and plaid patterns popular of the decade are used through out. Wool ties match the collection smartly and cotton handkerchiefs add the perfect finishing to the overall look.
Classic bag styles are slightly updated and feature new front pockets and waxed glossy finishes which create a glistening sheen. The flight bag carryall is the newest shape to Ernest Alexander and comes in a dark, navy leather and waxed cotton canvas in British tan.
Photos by: Eric Ryan Anderson
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Ernest Alexander Spring/Summer 2014 Presentation for NYFW @ernestalexander @MBfashionweek
I’ve got a soft spot for a well-dressed man (who doesn’t?) and so I’m always interested to know what’s going on in the men’s fashion world. And since Fashion Week just kicked off, I’m treated to sneak peeks of some of the best designers out there.
Photo credit: Dan Lecca
The Ernest Alexander Spring/Summer 2014 Presentation was held this week in trendy Tribeca (side note: one of my fave NYC neighborhoods) where guests got to see this very exciting collection that takes inspiration from an “American gone abroad” and revisits founder and designer Ernest Sabine’s experience living in Venice and the midsummer nights he had in his youth.
Photo credit: Dan Lecca
Photo credit: Dan Lecca
Photo credit: Dan Lecca
What does the collection include? Pretty much everything you want to see your handsome honey dressed in! Tailored pieces like double-breasted blazers, suits, outerwear, plus oh-so fine linen shorts, cotton shirts and the ultimate accessory: handsomely designed briefcases that feature camouflage prints and bold colors.
Why I love this brand? Clean designs. Covetable colors. Out-of-the-box style.
Founded in 2009, Ernest Alexander is a New York City-based menswear brand known for American made accessories and men’s tailored clothing. Ernest Alexander is sold through its NYC flagship store in SoHo and online at www.ernestalexander.com.
Photo credit: Dan Lecca