Band Of Outsiders Fall 2010

The Fall 2010 Band of Outsiders collection and presentation contained equal amounts of humour, wit and quirk - characteristics that make it look like it's from a Wes Anderson film.



As always, there is a nod to a bygone era with the overall styling. But at the same time, there is something that makes it look right at home in the 21st century.



Vintage cars and hanging out on top of a chandelier - just a normal day at Casa de Sternberg.



I haven't really been keeping an eye out on this season's latest collections, but Band of Outsiders is just too good to miss. It definitely gets an enthusiastic two thumbs up from me. Bravo!

Photos from Refinery 29

Band of Outsiders at Surrender

This is not good. Not good at all.

Earlier today, I found out that Band of Outsiders is available in Singapore. The brand, along with other labels such as Thom Browne, Neighborhood and Gitman, is carried exclusively by the boutique Surrender.

Well, so much for the shopping ban I. I can already tell my bank account won't be happy.


Photos from Surrender.

Band Of Outsiders Fall 2009

Double-breasted blazers, toggle coats, tweeds and sweatpants were all present in the Band Of Outsiders Fall 2009 collection. The combination of these pieces, as odd as it may seem, worked out together quite well and presented a cohesive collection that calls to mind, yet again, gentlemanly style of the 1960's. But even if we are sent back in time, Scott Sternberg does not forget the present, and of course, the future.

The mixture of formal pieces with slightly less formal ones present a notion of practicality, of toned down luxury, and ultimately, sensitivity. Quite appropriate for the current situation most consumers (and designers) are in right now. The collection, in my opinion, is a celebration of creativity and nostalgia and proves that the brand is constantly evolving while staying true to style that has been tried and tested over the decades.

Rules of Style: Scott Sternberg

#2
"Talking about what brand you're wearing is gay in the bad way. Just keep quiet and play dumb if someone asks. Talking about what a great deal you got on the aforementioned item is worse. If you must, tell your mom, because she has sale empathy and will take your victory as her own. It's sick."

I couldn't have said it better myself.

Read the rest here.

Band Of Outsiders / Shipley and Halmos, S/S 2009

Band Of Outsiders




Shipley & Halmos




Some key trends from Fall 08 (bowties, plaid) have been carried over to Spring 09 as seen in the collections of Band Of Outsiders and Shipley & Halmos. The past seasons have all been about gentlemanly style and a complete throwback to the 1950's and early 60's and this will definitely continue on.

Band Of Outsiders churns out more variations on the classic boat shoe while Shipley & Halmos creates amazing colors for their plaid patterns. I look forward to the upcoming shows with anticipation and eagerness.

All photos from Men.Style.Com