PHILIPP PLEIN (Men) FALL/WINTER 2015-2016

January 23, 2015

By Marius Brianski

Photos Courtesy of Philipp Plein

Lodz, Poland – Monegasque designer Philipp Plein pull off another one-two punch this season in Milan. To drive home the notion of his power, he brought in famed badboy rapper, SNOOP DOG!!!

The idea of a futuristic warrior is the role model for Fall Winter 2015/16 men’s collection by Philipp Plein. Urban streetwear turns steam punk in this dark, apocalyptic vision.

From the beginning one can see the strong influence of fighters and athletes. All the elements are dynamic, sharp and full of testosterone. Sportswear istransformed into symbols of strength and luxury. The collection features voluminous tops: t-shirts, bomber jackets, coats, vests and suits. The main colors are black and white, army green, Bordeaux and grey. Fabrics used in the pieces are leather, python, crocodile, fur, wool and jersey.

The extravagantly styled 3D geometric elements and logo graphics give the collection a dark, gothic accent. The show also features rugged, substantial knitwear given. It creates a new dynamic when combined with the leather pieces.

The contrasting volumes play a huge importance here. The bottoms are reconstructed jogger pants and are worn modern sneakers with led-lighted soles.

The power and the dynamic make this collection aggressive, yet the usage of the over the top fabrics make it so refined. MAJOR SWAG !