Oliver Sweeney x Sartorial 7: “What Does Sartorial Mean to You?”

The Southernmost Gentleman is more than pleased to present to our readers style visionaries that we find appealing, revolutionary and executed with precision. Today, we showcase a fantastic visual brought to you by Oliver Sweeney x Sartorial 7. These style visionaries prose the always thought provoking question, “What does Sartorial mean to you?” Showcasing founder of the Sartorial 7, Terry Donovan; Topman personal shopping assistant, Phil Green; Individualism‘s Nigel Ruwende; Topman stylist, Alfie-Lee Marcus; award winning street fashion photographer, Jonathan Daniel Pryce; Treads Tv, Jay London; menswear influencer and stylist Chris Benns; and footwear, outerwear and accessory creative, Oliver Sweeney. The menswear visionaries also delineate in detail how the Oliver Sweeney AW13 formal Italian range complements their individual looks. Please enjoy the fantastic visual, detailed below.

Influencers: Nickelson Wooster

Here at The Southernmost Gentleman, we are fabricating a new segment entitled “Influencers.” This is where we will showcase impeccable gentlemen in fashion from creative innovators, designers, photographers, and a plethora more. Today, we are to showcase the immaculate creative mind of Nickelson Wooster.

If you are the man that enjoys subtly searching or browsing the wonderful world of the internet, odds are you have stubbled upon this man’s photo; maybe once, or maybe forty-two times. This creative influencer is an anchor in men’s style. If you have seen a photo of Wooster, you can see why. Having worked in positions such as design director at Polo Ralph Lauren, director retail merchandising at Calvin Klein, buyer designer sportswear at Bergdorf Goodman, buyer international clothing at Barneys New York, consultant at Thom Browne, Inc., and men’s fashion director at Neiman Marcus, just to name a few. This sartorial mastermind showcases prime style in tailoring, adds masculine ruggedness, and an overall cohesive look. We have fantastic images of Wooster, detailed below. Giving you in accurate detail as to why Nickelson Wooster is an “Influencer.”

Mr. Porter: The Photographer’s Favorite Shot

When one processes the thought of proper execution when it comes to visual style, the first thing that should come to mind is the creative minds at Mr. Porter; your ultimate destination for men’s style. Mr. Porter hits the street to ask noteworthy creatives in men’s style what their most memorable menswear shot was. From Messrs Scott Schuman (The Sartorialist), Tommy Ton (Jak & Jil), Jonathan Daniel Pryce (Garcon Jon), and other ingenious minds.

During the interview, Scott Schuman begins to delineate on his noteworthy shot, “I think one that happened very early that kind of set the tone was actually outside Gucci. There was a guy with the name of George Cortina. This was very early; this was one of the first shots that really spoke to people.” He continues to describe what Cortina was wearing, “He was just wearing a blue shirt, but it was the way the sleeves were rolled. He’s wearing khakis, but it’s the way he folded the top of the waist over.”

The minds at Mr. Porter are always articulate with their visuals, and this visual seems to really showcase that. Please enjoy what more Scott Schuman has to say, as well as the others Mr. Porter captured.

Apollo Novo: “Timeless Man”

Photographed immaculately by Roch Armando, Parisian model François Verkerk was showcased in an editorial for the third issue of Apollo Novo magazine. “Timeless Man” is the title of this editorial, was groomed by Sonia Duchaussoy; fitted in designs by Sofia Sanz y Prast, were ensembles of texture, plaid, a printed vest, and a jewel embroidered jacket. Delivering an elemental tone of a dashing gentleman stature for the modernistic man, is an editorial that speaks all in itself. The tailoring in these pieces undoubtedly surpassed excellency, while exhibiting essential styling and gentlemanly attire. Whilst observing the editorial, you cannot help but notice the retro source, but it gives the present-day gentleman something to adhere to. Please enjoy the editorial below, and for more information regarding the publication, please refer to Apollo Novo.

Mr. Porter: The Look – Mr. Elijah Wood

Photographed and filmed by Blair Getz Mezibov, Mr. Porter presents an exclusive look to their impeccable campaign with Elijah Wood. Glorifying their 100th issue, Elijah Wood showcases the menswear retail destination in pure refinement and sophistication. Styled by Gaelle Paul, Wood displays pieces from Alexander McQueen, Burberry, Thom Browne, Lanvin, Junghans x Max Bill, and many more! Mike Hodgkinson of Mr. Porter sat down with the Lord of the Rings actor for an interview, in which he discussed current projects, Simian Records, fashion and shopping.

On How Fashion Fits In to His Life

“Yeah, I suppose fashion is a part of my life. Not in any kind of major way. I think everybody has a costume – I’m pretty simple. I just like things that are relatively classic and timeless.,” Wood tells Mr. Porter.

Simian Records

“I spend more time digging back than I do looking into what’s happening currently. I find it more gratifying – I think it’s harder now to find really great records that you fall in love with. It’s far easier to find something from the past that blows your mind,” Wood continues in discussion of his music label.

Please enjoy images from the shoot, detailed below. Also, for the interview with Mike Hodgkinson, in full, refer to Mr. Porter. You may enjoy a visual from the campaign, in which Wood portrays a discontent employee who decides he is going to go out in style.

Tom Ford Fall/Winter ’13

Representing the classic man in menswear and in stature, fashion designer Tom Ford has always impressed and stayed true to that aesthetic. Tom Ford did not disappoint when it comes to execution and sophistication with his Fall/Winter ’13 Collection. It displayed pure elegance and gentlemanly construction in all aspects of the term. From tailored suits of velvet, fur, bold prints to plaid coats, this collection denotes pure refinement.

What I have always enjoyed about Mr. Ford is his execution with fur coats. He showcases that any man of gentlemanly class can produce masculine dynamism with proper confidence. Please enjoy images from Tom Ford’s Fall/Winter ’13 Collection, detailed below. For more information regarding the brand, and the man behind the brand, please refer to Tom Ford.

Ready Set Go: A film by Marco Adamo Graziosi

Filmed by the amazing, Marco Adamo Graziosi, comes a film entitled, “Ready Set Go.” Featuring fashion editor of L’officiel Homme Italia, Marco Manni, and fashion editor of Style and Max at RCS, Andrea Porro. The vibrant and striking film showcases the “making of” Fashion Week Fall/Winter ’13; featuring pieces from Margiela, Galliano, McQueen, and many more. The film is prismatic and delivers a somewhat competitive tone among Manni and Porro, which adds to the enticing element to the ambience of the film.  Other credits include: art direction by Maria Host-Ivessich.  Please enjoy the exhilarating film, detailed below. For more information on the filmmaker, please refer to Marco Adamo Graziosi. 

Daily Details: Street Style from Paris Fashion Week ’13

Photographed for The Daily Details Blog of Details Magazine, Melodie Jeng, the mastermind behind The NYC Streets, presents desirable looks of the gentlemen on the streets of Paris Fashion Week during the Fall 2013 menswear shows. Accentuating the constituents: outerwear, gloves, shoes, hats, and other articles of clothing. The looks represent a plethora of aesthetics, but collectively, the looks were cohesive and compelling. Please enjoy a selection of the images shot (comprising four days), detailed below. Be sure to refer to The Daily Details Blog for more looks from Paris Fashion Week.

Paris Fashion Week: Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2013

Style Director, Kim Jones, continues to direct the french fashion house that is Louis Vuitton, to excellency. Grasping onto the inspiration from a trip to Bhutan and Nepal, the fall/winter 2013 collection showcases impeccable outerwear, lustrous shoes, gentleman bags, and trendy eyewear. The collection introduced classic fundamentals, but really exhilarated to the highest of levels. The whole show was really quite remarkable. It was much more than a collection, it was a journey; a mountaineering journey to the highest of highs.

One trend that I have been noticing for fall/winter 2013 is the subtle use of animal prints, and Louis Vuitton is keeping with that trend: From the subtle print of leopard, to the animalistic fur accented parka hoods, to the factual “moggy” sweater graphic print, that animal theme ran strong among the collection, but with subtlety. All in all, Louis Vuitton delivered without fault, with elegance and prominent refinement. Please enjoy a selection of images from the collection, detailed below. Also, for more information regarding the brand, please refer to Louis Vuitton.

 

Prada Spring/Summer 2013 Campaign

Feast your eyes on the exclusive Prada Spring/Summer 2013 campaign. Photographed by by David Sims, and featuring Aaron Johnson, Benicio del Toro, Dane DeHaan and Harvey Keitel. The campaign was shot in classic black and white imagery, and showcasing a true Prada aesthetic, elegant and polished. Please enjoy an immense amount of pictorial images detailed below.