Fashion / ShowKrisvanassche Menswear S/S12Inspired by BMX kids on Santa Monica beach in L.A, the Belgian designer showed oversized polo shirts and pork pie hats and comfortable jersey tailoringShareLink copied ✔️June 24, 2011FashionShowPhotography Yang Wang Text David Hellqvist Krisvanassche Menswear S/S12 There are a few colours that Kris Van Assche tend to use and he rarely ventures outside of this 'circle of friends', whether it's for a Spring or Winter collection. This time around was no exception and we saw a show full of grey shades, bright white and a strong black. Slim tailoring with cropped trousers and narrow jackets - either in a light or dark grey - came out with surprisingly big polo shirts underneath. Few shirts appeared out and there were no ties in sight. The polo shirts were buttoned up and tucked in, rendering them a plausible option to shirts. The only few colour injections came on stripey shirts and tops, but this was quickly counterparted by dark jersey bombers and black pork pie hats. A long shirt coat impressed and a general feeling of youthful and sub cultural energy spread through the venue. A stellar KvA outing. Dazed Digital: What was the general idea behind the collection?Kris Van Assche: I came back from Los Angeles and this energy I felt at Santa Monica beach... all these cool guys riding their BMX bikes. They're in their 20s and they look cool but they want to be comfortable. They mix tailoring with sportswear and that to me is the new generation. DD: So that's where the oversized polo shirts come in?Kris Van Assche: Yeah, they're replacing the shirts underneath the suits... they stay cool and formal at the same time! DD: You used a lot of jersey fabrics for the suits?Kris Van Assche: Yes, the trenches and the white suits were jersey. I want my guys to be able to move. I see these guys being 35, wearing this and riding a BMX while still being comfortable! DD: Do you have a favourite piece in the show?Kris Van Assche: Look 1, the grey suit, a polo shirt and glasses. The bags are great as well, they're from our Eastpak collaboration. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingThe man building a nuclear bomb shelter for Kim and KanyeClyde Scott runs America’s biggest nuclear bomb bunker business – since Trump’s inauguration his orders have rocketed as ‘preppers’ get readyArts+Culture Nike FashionNike celebrates the culture of U.S. soccer PumaFashionSalehe Bembury’s Puma collection is a love letter to the football communityArt & PhotographyTender portraits of Vietnamese youth in BerlinArt & PhotographyDressing for a ball: Dazed serves football couture for summerFilm & TV7 sex worker-approved films about sex workMusicOlivia Rodrigo: ‘A breakup can be an opportunity to redirect your life’PoliticsThe meaning behind Extinction Rebellion’s red-robed protestersBeautyDecoding Uncanny Valley make-up, Tikok’s creepiest beauty trendEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy