men - Fall/Winter 2008
GHOST ARMY
In 1944 the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, or the Ghost Army, was created as a top-secret unit meant to deceive the German Military. With just over 1,000 men the troops were able to mislead the Germans regarding location and size of the American troops through deception, art and ingenuity. They relied on weapons such as inflatable tanks, jeeps and planes and sound effects, false radio transmissions and improv playacting.
They staged 20 battlefield deceptions impersonating other American battalions in order to deflect the Germans attention from the movement of the actual battalion. The soldiers were comprised of artists, set designers, sound technicians and other specialists (including Bill Blass, Elsworth Kelly and Art Kane). The military recruited heavily from art schools on the east coast as well as Hollywood. The unit was classified top secret until 1996.
SILHOUETTE
The Fall 2008 TSE Men's Collection is inspired by the ingenuity of the Ghost Army and explores the ideas of illusion, faux details and camouflage. The silhouette derives from teh shapes and details used in antique military garments, interspersed with elements of organic experimentation.
FABRICS
Fabrics focus on a rich range of textures and contrasts (chunky and superfine, hairy and smooth, shiny and matte). Hairy and boiled materials play a central role in the collection. The material is used in various forms both in knitwear and wovens. In addition, these are supported by cashmere, silk, and mixed yarns for new effects in texture and color. Experimenting with printed patterns, incorporating coating over sweaters and adding padded fill to layers creates an unconventional illusion of volume.
COLORS
The color palette is dignified and thoughtful while remaining rich and bold. Cool porous shades of gravel are sliced by strong spice-like hues. Brown is a core neutral tinted with deep purples. Blue leans toward indigo. Vanilla tones work with camel.
Collection Images
aluminum melange/black boiled wool double faced jacket MWHL2F8 white kidfur crewneck sweater MBGANF8 (available in black and anchor) spruce melange patterned wool flannel high waisted military pant MW432F8 black wool/cashmere ribbed hat ACWWKF8 spruce melange full cardigan cashmere turtleneck scarf ACWWFF8
black cashmere/silk "fur" vest MCWJYF8 black kidfur mohair/wool/cashmere shawl collar cardigan MBFJAF8 bluegrass melange cashmere boatneck sweater MCWB2F8 (available in spice, anchor, cayenne, aztec and spruce melange) hudson wool flannel high waisted military pant MM732F8
spruce melange nylon/merino patchwork stitch V-neck sweater MBAAAF8 (available in aztec) black vintage wool military pant MH834F8 grey melange kidfur (mohair/wool/cashmere) hat ABGW4F8 black wool/cashmere scarf AYCQ7F8
driftwood wool skinny blazer MM748F8 (available in hudson) hudson cashmere turtleneck with rib trim MCCZQF8 (available in spice, aztec, cayenne and hudson melange) white cotton shirt MU410F8 driftwood wool tapered pant MW436F8 (available in black/charcoal)
black/charcoal double face herringbone jacket MN349F8 earth cotton shirt MU410F8 black boiled wool sweatpants MWGP4F8
black silk parka with furlike hood MP261F8 spruce cashmere/wool cableknit shawl collar cardigan MYMKDF8 (available in earth melange) dark buff cotton shirt MU410F8 (available in black, white, earth, sky and hudson) black/charcoal herringbone slim pant MN331F8
buff mElange cashmere/mohair/wool popcorn stitch sweater MFKA9F8 white cotton patchwork shirt MU417F8 spruce mElange wool flannel high waisted military pant MM735F8 jersey milano glove ACWWCF8 (available in black, cayenne, spruce melange, aztec, and anchor)
net print wool flannel blazer MM748F8 (available in hudson) melange cashmere crewneck sweater MCWB2F8 desert mElange cashmere V-neck cardigan with separating shawl collar MCWJKF8 (available in spruce melange) black vintage wool tapered pant MW436F8 (available in black/charcoal) grey cashmere scarf ABGQ8F8
driftwood wool blazer MM748F8 (available in hudson) hudson cotton shirt MU410F8 spice cashmere/mohair tie AFKW7F8 spruce mElange wool flannel high waisted military pant MM735F8 black cashmere shawl scarf with buttons ACWJQF8
toast wool suit jacket MW440F8 (available in plaid) earth wool/cashmere cableknit crewneck sweater MYMA3F8 (available in hudson) toast wool tapered suit pant MW436F8 (available in black/charcoal)
hudson wool coat MV663F8 toast wool tapered suit pant MW431F8 black/anchor cashmere/mohair turtleneck scarf AFKW7F8 desert mélange full cardigan cashmere turtleneck scarf ACWWFF8 (avilable in black and spruce melange)
hudson cotton shirt MU410F8 driftwood mElange cashmere turtleneck MCCZQF8 (available in spice, aztec, cayenne and hudson melange) spruce melange wool flannel pant MM735F8 black/anchor cashmere/mohair turtleneck scarf ACWWFF8 (available in black and spruce melange)
hudson wool military coat MV663F8 cayenne cashmere/mohair crewneck sweater MFKA9F8 (available in spice and buff melange) spruce/black cashmere/mohair V-neck sweater MFKA8F8 (available in black/anchor) hudson vintage wool military folded waist pant MH834F8 (available in black) black cashmere/mohair hat ACWWKF8
spruce wool military coat MV660F8 (available in black) spruce black cashmere/mohair/wool cardigan MCWJ9F8 (available in hudson) earth cotton long sleeve tee MXAT3F8 driftwood vintage wool slim chino MW431F8 (available in toast, plaid and black/charcoal)
black/grey microstripe shirt MT710F8 earth mElange wool/cashmere cableknit shawl collar cardigan MYMKDF8 spruce mElange boiled wool sweatpants MWGP4F8 black wool/cashmere ribbed hat ACWWKF8
black leather parka ML470F8 spruce combo wool blazer MX148F8 spruce cashmere turtleneck MCCZQF8 (available in spice, aztec, cayenne and hudson melange) spruce mElange slim wool chino MM031F8 black wool/cashmere ribbed hat ACWWKF8
black alpaca coat with sweater insert MU962F8 black cashmere hoodie ACWW5F8 black/grey cotton even stripe shirt MT011F8 spruce mElange wool slim chino MN331F8 (available in black/charcoal)
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