Andrew Buckler returned to the great outdoors this season, setting up his runway in the Meatpacking District. A womenswear show could never fly here (see: cobblestones, face-plant), so it was nice to see Buckler s coiffed guys looking so comfortable out in the elements. Real clothes, street-tested? Check.
Before the show, Buckler said he d eased up the slim fit he s known for. Pants came loosely rolled, and several shorts drooped to the knee like perfectly hemmed sweatpants with deep pockets. Stand-alone hoods that could double as scarves would be great for confused-forecast days. Stash one in any of Buckler s substantial leather bags and you d be ready for pretty much any weather. Another essential layer was a navy blue crew-neck sweater with an asymmetrical zip. Cooler than a cardigan and more versatile than a pullover, it was a perfect example of the kind of thoughtfully tweaked basics that have become Buckler s signature.
