Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, NYC
words/images Judith Ecochard
Nautica chose a restaurant (Ed's Chowder House) near to Lincoln Center -for its nautically inspired ("...by the iconic watermen of the AMerican northeast coast: Sailmakers, Dockhands, Admirals, and Coastal Prepsters).... collection of terrific updated classics for an outdoors guy ready to set sail...or not.
Let's just say we were glad there wasn't a fire drill...leading to some stampede nightmare...AND we always prefer a presentation- but it was tough to linger and admire the apparel...let alone the models.
Inspiration though, for designer Chris Cox was wonderfully rendered however-it was obvious even in a NEW YORK minute---with autumnal/winter fabrics like corduroy, sturdy wools and knits...and tech fabrics that stand up to the weather-like waxed cotton and ripstop nylon...all tailored handsomely.
The models were grouped by task in a matter of speaking-begnning with the sailmakers...but of course, the versatile separates would work seamlessly with the all the basics any guy owns. Refreshingly, these are pieces we can see our guy actually wearing...All-American cuts, crisp tailoring...and well groomed.
Shawl collars, toggle coats, navy pea jackets, and sailing and "gear" jackets and corduroy 5 pocket pant...strong pieces.
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| Indigo suede toggle coat, grey heather shawl cardigan, cream cotton rugby polo, blue/white cotton striped button-down, kaki twill cargo pant |
words/images Judith Ecochard
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Nautica chose a restaurant (Ed's Chowder House) near to Lincoln Center -for its nautically inspired ("...by the iconic watermen of the AMerican northeast coast: Sailmakers, Dockhands, Admirals, and Coastal Prepsters).... collection of terrific updated classics for an outdoors guy ready to set sail...or not.
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| tan nubuck sailing vest, ormeal heather wool fairisle shawl collar sweater over white/navy cotton striped L/S shirt |
Let's just say we were glad there wasn't a fire drill...leading to some stampede nightmare...AND we always prefer a presentation- but it was tough to linger and admire the apparel...let alone the models.
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| Navy cotton wax hooded toggle jacket, classic navy cotton shawl collar button up sweater, summit blue cotton twill multi pocket button-down, stone cotton dock pant |
Inspiration though, for designer Chris Cox was wonderfully rendered however-it was obvious even in a NEW YORK minute---with autumnal/winter fabrics like corduroy, sturdy wools and knits...and tech fabrics that stand up to the weather-like waxed cotton and ripstop nylon...all tailored handsomely.
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| red marled wool shawl collar sweater, nautical re cotton traditional button tartan plaid buttondown |
The models were grouped by task in a matter of speaking-begnning with the sailmakers...but of course, the versatile separates would work seamlessly with the all the basics any guy owns. Refreshingly, these are pieces we can see our guy actually wearing...All-American cuts, crisp tailoring...and well groomed.
Shawl collars, toggle coats, navy pea jackets, and sailing and "gear" jackets and corduroy 5 pocket pant...strong pieces.
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| Black wool hooded Edgar toggle coat, nay/white cotton button up mock neck rugby polo, grey wool flat front pant |
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| Classicnavy wool engineered stripe zip sweater jacket |
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| Yellow technical sailing jacket with black cotton twill true khaki pant (l)...Sail white technical sailing jacket, sail white fleece full zip and vintage black cotton canvas cargo pant (r) |
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| Red technical long sailing jacket, nautical red cotton plaid bomber, black brushed cotton twill cargo (l), Sail white down parka, ail white cotton 1/4 zip sweatshirt, white cotton button-down, navy performance nylon short (r) |
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| Indigo denim utility jacket, heather grey wool button cardigan sweater, blue anchor printed button down, stone cotton dock pant (front) |
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