August 31, 2012 · style
Club Monaco F/W 2012: Straighten it out

Designer Aaron Levine's Fall/Winter look book for Club Monaco shows that there's a lot to like in the coming collection: wool flannels, herringbones, and other rich textures in suiting, jackets and knits. Possibly the most interesting part, though, is the across-the-board commitment to straight-leg trousers, bucking an industry trend towards super-skinny ankles that has long outstayed its welcome.
Unfortunately they're all hemmed to completely the wrong length, pooling awkwardly where a very slight break would look a lot better. But it's a start. And at least they aren't all rolled up to mid-shin.
Unfortunately they're all hemmed to completely the wrong length, pooling awkwardly where a very slight break would look a lot better. But it's a start. And at least they aren't all rolled up to mid-shin.