Although the term Doughboy dates back to the 19th century, the obsolete slang term refers to the infantrymen of the U.S. Army during World War I.From this powerful historic image, Eric Kim drew inspiration for his new menswear line, MIK CIRE, which was recently launched at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.
After finishing my exciting interview with Eric Kim last Thursday, I proceeded to the front entrance of the Promenade—the pavilion in which MIK CIRE was to debut.
As I took my seat, the lights dimmed and the music sounded. Then, out stepped the first of many stylish 21st-century Doughboys.
The outerwear of the collection was elegantly rugged in all its fine asymmetry, consisting of pea coats, motorcycle jackets, trench coats, ¾ length coasts, and vests.
Pants also starred in a slim but viril combination of herringbone trousers, cropped trousers, drop-crotch denims, and thermals.The footwear undergirded the Doughboy look with ankle boots, tall lace-up boots, and spats that covered ankle and instep.
Hoodies, satchels, briefcases, and large duffles completed the collection, while suspenders dangling from the hip and/or a scarf from a pant pocket heightened the emotional effect!
The color palette brilliantly intertwined multiple shades of black, grey, charcoal, taupe, and olive.
The materials provided richness in texture as they abounded in lambskin, cashmere, twill, poplin, flannel, terry, and quilted wool.
MIK CIRE—the collection that Eric Kim would wear!
Photo right & slideshow 2010 autumn/winter MIK CIRE collection, Copyright Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.
Photo top left WWI Doughboy by David Ball, Public Domain at Wikipedia.
