The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2021 - Issue 30

Les Hommes Click here to watch Les Hommes Cat- walk Show bitemen T he general philosophy driving the brand is a unification of opposites. Les Hommes believes that these opposites or contradictions start to work as one, that were once brought together. The silhouette of the brand’s clothes was an architectural silhouette that innovatively brought about the synthesis of dichotomous lines and forms. On one hand, the sil- houette was razor-sharp, yet on the other hand, it was elegant, nonchalant and poetic. This year, designers Tom Notte and Bart Vandebosch created a Fall-Winter collection with 23 new looks that reflected, in every way, the pure DNA of the brand and focused on their unique brand positioning ‘Contem- porary Elegance’. The collection consisted of unique pieces that were built through a fusion of classic tailor- ing and sportswear, with hybrid pieces created in a way that brings two seemingly opposite worlds together. This fusion of traditional tailoring with sportswear and signature leather, nylon and knitwear inserts resulted in an elegant, yet strong, silhouette. A big emphasis was laid on the structure and unique hand-knitted knitwear, one of the categories in the Les Hommes world. The colour palette was black with hints of bold cobalt and camel. The new essential pieces of the Les Hommes man are elegant, creative and bold with a high energy level. The collection showcased a dominant black hue that interlaced with a variety of materials like velvet, pail- lettes, leather and patent leather giving the collection an enriched, elegant and glamorous appeal. Zippers, leather, and more updated sharply tailored suits made an appearance while referencing classic sportswear. Meanwhile, oversized knitwear joined a wardrobe that included woollen coats, cargo pants, leather jackets, dress shirts, and parkas. A generally black colour palette allowed the collection’s details to shine through whilst also providing a practical approach to mixing pieces for easy everyday wear. www.leshommes.com