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Past Imperfect
with *Jakob Jokerst
written Chidozie Obasi
If there was one major surprise on the Spring runways, it was the dominance of past references which, when paired well, can possess a thoroughly modern appeal. There is, however, one huge caveat: the “past” no longer refers to a retro-laden connotation, but rather a spectrum of contemporary denotations — from timeless classics to avant-garde offerings. Silvia Venturini led the charge at Fendi, presenting men in this style’s endless variations, but the past was equally abundant elsewhere.
Adrian Appiolaza presented an archival vision of menswear at Moschino; Paul Smith offered painstakingly pristine suiting; Alexander McQueen’s Sean McGirr dipped into its trove to renew the founder’s codes. Despite these many incarnations, one sentiment united this trend; no half measures, because the best way to decode the past is by enriching the present, twists (and turns) notwithstanding. As sported ever brilliantly by July’s digital cover star Jakob Jokerst, no longer do points of the past stand for lacklustre aestheticism; now, they point to grown-up, elevated elegance. Pay attention to its ever-growing versatility, and head below to peruse LE MILE’s 9-step guide of the best numbers to freshen your rail just in time for Fall.
total look FENDI
credits
seen NICOLA PAGANO
fashion direction and styling CHIDOZIE OBASI
fashion coordination DENNIS CAPPABIANCA
hair DAVIDE NUCARA
make up ROSSELLA PASTORE
head of production JESSICA LOVATO
set design ALINA TOTARO
model JAKOB JOKERST via GUYS MGMT
production assistant FABIO CARRUSCI
fashion assistants VERA CROPELLI + ARIANNA COGO + FRANCESCA MEELIS
set design assitant GIULIA CERAOLO
polo CELINE HOMME
shirt NEIL BARRETT
skirt QL2
socks PAUL SMITH
shoes DOLCE&GABBANA
necklace LAG WORLD
coat CANAKU
shirt LABO.ART
sweater BALLANTYNE
trousers ZEGNA
socks PAUL SMITH
shoes SEBAGO
coat MORDECAI
white shirt MOSCHINO
military shirt ISABEL MARANT
trousers FERRAGAMO
shorts DIESEL
necklaces VOODOO JEWELS
socks PAUL SMITH
shoes DR.MARTENS
total look McQueen by Seán McGirr
sweater DOLCE&GABBANA
trousers DIOR MEN
total look LORO PIANA
total look PAUL SMITH
sweaters CALVIN KLEIN
trousers TOD’S