Dear Shaded Viewers,
I've been following Olivier Borde's work for a while now and appreciate the precision of his cuts, combined with a relaxed attitude. His last collection felt masculine and confident, offering great outerwear pieces and a nice play on graphic effects. I loved the way he mixed plaids with plain fabrics. A dark, belted wool coat with contrasting buttons was an instant classic.
It's nice to see a menswear line that has a clear focus, without being complicated. There is no fuss in Olivier's clothes and each detail serves a purpose. I was keen on the handsome, rugged charm of his knitwear and grandad shirts.
Best,
Philippe
http://www.olivier-borde.com/
Philippe Pourhashemi
A freelance fashion writer, consultant and stylist, Philippe Pourhashemi was born in Tehran in 1976. He grew up in Paris, before moving to Scotland to study Foreign Languages. His passions are fashion and culture, as well as music and film. He writes and styles features for Metal in Barcelona, Behind the Blinds in Brussels, Contributor in Stockholm, Veoir in New York and SKP in Beijing. He was named Fucking Young's Editor-at-Large in 2016 and has contributed to ASVOF since 2008, acting as Correspondent-at-Large since 2012. An avid traveler, he likes to explore exotic fashion weeks and unexpected destinations whenever he can.
