WEEKEND RECAP: FASHION NEWS FOR GUYS

With collection launches left and right, matched with campaign spotlights and whatnot, we have rounded up the week has been for all ye’ fashion guys who love to learn a thing or two about what had happened this week.

H&M LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE NETFLIX: STRANGER THINGS COLLECTION

H&M is thrilled to announce a collaboration with Netflix and their smash-hit television series Stranger Things, which heads into their highly anticipated third season later this summer. The capsule collection centres around the Hawkins Community Pool and features a Stranger Things-
inspired range of clothing, swimwear and accessories for both women and men. It will be available in stores worldwide, as well as on hm.com, from 23 May.

With graphic t-shirts and tanks, shorts, playsuits, swimwear and a range of poolside accessories, the Stranger Things collection is both an homage to the iconic 1980s styles of the show and lazy summer days by the pool.
Accompanying the collection is a campaign starring Dacre Montgomery, lensed by Matt Jones.

MANGO LAUNCHES THEIR 90’S INSPIRED MISTRAL COLLABORATION COLLECTION

Spanish fashion retail giant, Mango makes a colorful statement with its latest collaboration with lifestyle brand Mistral for a 90s-inspired capsule collection. Hitting select stores and online June 3, 2019, the lineup includes everything from graphic tees and bucket hats to shorts. The models rock bum bags, windbreakers, and other articles, which feature bold colors and prints.

HARRY STYLES CONTINUES TO BE GUCCI’S FACE FOR THEIR LATEST CAMPAIGN

Harry Styles continues as the face of Gucci for its pre-fall 2019 tailoring campaign. The singer takes on an eclectic personality as he poses with farm animals. Front and center, he dons bold tailored looks, juxtaposed with eclectic standouts designed by Alessandro Michele.

ORLEBAR BROWN LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE 007 COLLECTION

 Orlebar Brown unveils its exclusive 007 collection. The lineup is a follow up to the brand’s popular 007 print swim shorts from last year. This time around, Orlebar Brown revisits iconic James Bond looks from fifty years of 007 films.

PENSHOPPE UNVEILS THEIR LATEST DENIMLAB COLLECTION WITH ZAYN MALIK AND NAM JU HYUK GOO

Penshoppe delivers casual style with its spring-summer 2019 Denimlab campaign. Zayn Malik reunites with the brand once more to showcase its denim looks.  The collection evokes an unfinished, under-construction aesthetic as it aims to break convention through deconstructed yet functional pieces. To create a clean, disheveled feel, apart from the un-sewn seams and revealed contrasting linings, pieces from the Penshoppe Denimlab 2019 collection are finished with uniform design labels, exposed “Prototype” labels, duet of graphic foliage and type faces and, off-placed details and bold text slogans.

All these details come together to create Penshoppe Denimlab 2019 Collection that breaks down conventions and normal boundaries that is deconstructed yet polished, relaxed yet smart and, sporty yet functional.


Ed Lorenzo

Edryan Lorenzo, a PR and Marketing practitioner with 13 years of solid experience in the industry of lifestyle, fashion, and e-commerce. I'm into visual arts which includes photography, painting, and sketching. During my free time, I'd prefer to travel to keep my self fueled by different cultures and information. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter at @edryanlorenzo.

About the Author

Edryan Lorenzo, a PR and Marketing practitioner with 13 years of solid experience in the industry of lifestyle, fashion, and e-commerce. I'm into visual arts which includes photography, painting, and sketching. During my free time, I'd prefer to travel to keep my self fueled by different cultures and information. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter at @edryanlorenzo.