This season Adam Kimmel opted for a studio photo shoot over a runway show. Why? He wanted to give the collection a personality by having his artist and writer friends replace the models. The result is a heavy and rich collection of playful and wearable looks. The collection is a toy between the 40’s worker and 50’s dapper gentleman who lives on a starving artist budget. The fabrics give the looks a modern look and feel. The first section of looks is a little more dressed up. The suits are not overly tailored simple in the design. One of the standout looks in this section is a black wool double-breasted suit. Not to mention the indigo blue wool jump suit or astronaut suit shown with the black suit. Silly I know but adorable.

The must have piece from the collection are the outerwear pieces. If you end finding them, jump at it. First is the black-brushed wool long overcoat worn over a brown version of the same overcoat. The other must have piece is the creamy white leather jacket worn with a straight tailored leg wool pant. The collection as a whole is really beautiful, even the few womens pieces he showed. Overall Kimmel kept to a well-tailored and well style look. The looks are not overworked or over-thought. The bottom line is the creative mind of Adam Kimmel is priceless. Bravo Monsieur Kimmel!

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