Diesel Fall/Winter 2010 Preview

 

With Diesel there are some things I've come to expect, killer washes, original styles, awesome fits and an unconventional attitude. Case in point, Diesel's Fall/Winter 2010 collection is titled "Craft Rebel, Wire Revolt" where decorative handcraft is assimilated into the brand's signature styles. This, however, is not your typical appliques and needlepoint. Instead, for women, you get the "crazy needle" on skinny jeans. The needle spells out a message that I couldn't read but will be sure to have everyone on the New York City subway making an attempt to read your thighs instead of the Daily News. You also get neon shorts with visible garters built into them for Fall ---a fun detail for DIYers who are sure to be inspired to customize their tights and leggings. My favorite idiosyncrasy of this craft punk style is the unconventional use of wire and metal. Chains were the main element of choice in varied link styles and were found on seams, the logo patch, rips and wherever else the design team felt inspired. The most direct use was the chain pocket. Edgy and fun, it will definitely have all eyes trained on your ass-ets. Lately, that's a good thing. 

For men, the craft punk aesthetic isn't as evident as it is in womenswear, but you still get fly details like zippered back pockets and leather appliques. Ever seen a guy look bad in Diesel jeans? Me neither. They have mens' fits down to a beautiful science. Because of this, I wasn't as focused on that as I was on the washes. However, I did take notice of recently launched style, Shioner, the brand's skinniest fit for men. I'm looking forward to seeing Diesel's take on the skinny jean on an actual body. If the past is any indication, I have no doubt it will be a success. As for the washes, an eyecatcher was the 3-Dimensional effect that looked as if it was created by abrading the indigo-dye down tonally, creating depth. I was surprised by the ripped and torn jeans for men, thinking that this trend may be winding down, but seeing the gray wash with the lumberjack check lining behind the shreds made me think twice about it.

As per usual, Diesel is way ahead of the game and I wouldn't be surprised to find elements of "Craft Punk Wire Revolt" incorporated into other brands several seasons from now.