After studying fashion in Los Angeles and working with Jeremy Scott on 4 collections, California-born designer Shaun Samson continued onto Central Saint Martins, where he earned a BA and MA degree in Fashion Menswear. The talented designer showcased his first collection, F/W 2011-12, sponsored by Woolrich as part of London Fashion Week in February 2011. In this collection he mixed Latino street culture and American workwear, introducing oversize Scottish tartan and plaid flannel shirt seamlessly joined with wool fabrics, Read the full story

The latest ‘More or Less’ knitwear collection by Nanna van Blaaderen is inspired by organic forms, animal and nature. The designer used thick woolen yarns in off-white colors and experimented in combining knitting techniques with braiding techniques. Soft textures and raw expressive structures of these knitted sculptural pieces are applied in fashion, interiors and autonomous fields.

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After flipping through  too many menswear collection with zero impact for S/S 2012, I got to Missoni, which I can always count on for an emotional lift. The colors and patterns add to this knitwear remixed look that I have always associated with Missoni. I especially loved the knitwear suits, looked like a jogging de luxe!

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Lithuanian-born London-based knitwear designer Laura Theiss blown us away with her resent SS11 collection. The designs combine traditional hand-knitting and crochet techniques inspired by Far East costumes with metallic embellishment, unusual color combinations  and futuristic, feminine vision in the forms. The inspiration behind collection was Chinese ancient legend about Dropa Discs and their owners “visitors from the sky” whom originates from 10.000 B.C.  We really love this balance between amazing showpieces and wearable, every-day clothes.

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We have been following Sibling since day one (see archive here) and the brand has come a really long way in the last few years. What started as a very avant-garde knitwear line shifted into a somewhat edgy streetwear aesthetic and has since evolved into a leader in men’s knitwear trends for the sportswear de luxe style.

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Inspired by science fiction and old Hollywood movies, the young Danish designer Julie Eilenberger introduces her latest work. A knitted sweater, a crochet bathing suit and an oversize jacket, make up her gorgeous latest collection. Currently completing her thesis in Berlin, Julie has already shown in 3 Berlin Fashion Weeks and completed a collection for Adidas. While Read the full story