Today, instead of featuring another artist, I have decided to show you the hard work that a dozen of my illustrator friends have created based on the SS12 collection. So, this week, the boys are up and I’ve got them interpreting some of this season’s best looks and answering a couple of questions...

Adrian Valencia:

What do you think of this collection? Which are your favourite pieces?

I really like that this collection is almost minimalist.  I love the jumpsuits  and I feel the need to own the the big green leather bag. 

Why did you choose this outfit to be in your artwork? What kind of inspiration did you have when creating this artwork?

I chose this look because it looked modern. I was inspired by young Italians, summertime...

Dan May:

What do you think of this collection? Which are your favourite pieces?

Upon first look I noticed an overall 'net' theme that remained strong throughout the entire collection. The style seemed to blur the line between clean business man and rugged working man. The collection also featured a multitude of textures against a somewhat subdued colour palette. I enjoyed the way these styles were brought together, and thought it definitely felt fresh while remaining classic. 

Why did you choose this outfit to be in your artwork? What kind of inspiration did you have when creating this artwork?

I stayed somewhat literal in bringing the clothing into my world. I chose the piece that stood out the most to me from the entire collection. It was one of the few that featured colour, and it definitely lent itself to the palette that I'm currently working in. At first, I felt it might have been too far away from the work I am currently creating. In the end, however, I think it was a nice challenge for me that resulted in an interesting image. 

Gary Fernándz:

What do you think of this collection? Which are your favourite pieces?

I like the white suits and white shirts, as well as the 'net' shoes

Why did you choose this outfit to be in your artwork? What kind of inspiration did you have when creating this artwork?

'The net' was the main inspiration for this artwork. When I looked at the collection, a butterfly net jumped to my mind instantly, with butterflies flying and escaping from the net. Having this in mind, I randomly selected a piece and completed my vision.

John Woo:

What do you think of this collection? Which are your favourite pieces?

I love the colour tone of this season's collection, and also the details, such as the shape of the shirt collar, the net pattern and the silhouette of the blazer. Jumpsuit is my favourite piece, but I also love the black suit and white shirt look.

What did you choose this outfit to be in your artwork? What kind of inspiration did you have (other than the clothes) when creating this artwork?

The reason I chose this outfit and the character was that I like the jumpsuit and the character portrayed by Johnny Depp in the movie "Sweeney Todd". Moreover, I like Johnny Depp as I used to draw him a lot. His romantic and sexy look just matched the feel of the S/S 2012 Dolce & Gabbana collection.

Michael Sanderson:

What do you think of this collection? Which are your favourite pieces?

Not so much colour, totally relied on texture I thought.  Which is what guys usually like when it gets down to it-- neutral colours with interesting materials.  I thought the cuts were kind of "loose" for my linking personally. I'd prefer a slimmer silhouette, but I could see it working for a taller gentleman.  The black bags were great, very versatile and most unlike anything available today.  

What did you choose this outfit to be in your artwork? What kind of inspiration did you have (other than the clothes) when creating this artwork?

I chose this tank and the tailored suit pants (but cut-offed, and frayed ) as I'm really interested in "commuter fashion" right now, the look everyday people put together when traveling to work or wherever. Mostly bikers, or more recently, those Tommy Ton photos of male models just commuting to and from shows, wearing jeans, a simple t-shirt, Wayfarers, a Patagonia backpack and a kick-ass bike to tie it all together-- I like how they mix basics with functional pieces and usually a statement piece here and there. It's all very masculine and utilitarian, and I dig it.

Spiros Halaris:

What do you think of this collection? Which are your favourite pieces?

I love the way the collection was presented on the catwalk and the story it told. The palette is subtle but very elegant and masculine. My favourite pieces are the oversized bags and the net overalls.

Why did you choose this outfit to be in your artwork? What kind of inspiration did you have when creating this artwork?

I think the net tops and bottoms are the key element of this collection. Hence I decided to showcase this top along with the masculine palette of the shorts. My inspiration was of a romantic cruise in the 20's.

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Credits: Adrian Valencia, Dan May, Gary Fernández, Michael Sanderson, Spiros Halaris.