Surf Style Via New York Fashion Week

by The Editors on September 14, 2012

14Topfive-Pask-Slide-Qx64-JumboFor as often as fashion designers have stolen from surf culture to style their “resort wear” we are never surprised by the way New York’s old media relates to it.

For instance, here is New York Times men’s fashion writers Bruce Pask and Jason Rider on the latest round of surf inspiration. This time from designer Robert Geller.

While surf as a fashion reference is quickly becoming as exhausted as heritage is, Robert Geller explored a darker twist on the theme, finding inspiration in the photographer Sarah Moon’s ominous depictions of beaches to create his latest collection. Wet suits are reimagined as black neoprene moto jackets and leggings; abstract brushstrokes take the place of Hawaiian prints; and slouchy shorts and sleeveless tops are offered in black, charcoal and navy, instead of sunny, oceanside colors. Where this urbanized surf idea works best is in the silhouette of a sheer knit over a tank top, tucked into pleated trousers and punctuated with slip-ons by a collaboration between Geller and Common Projects.

And then we vomited our Alejandro’s burrito (mixed with horchata) directly onto our clean, white Apple keyboard. Yep, surf’s up, bros.

[Link: New York Times]

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