For Spring Eric Hart fantasized about a love between Ian Curtis and Jane Birkin on a cruise to Africa. In this collection he incorporated striking colors and African prints into his mostly grey-scale pallet. Bermuda shorts (which I think are quite stylish and neat for men and something Ian would have worn on a cruise) are kept casual and cool with kooky, creepy t-shirts (possessed Ziggy Stardust anyone?)
Even though I've only seen pictures of Ian Curtis wearing a button down and trousers I could see him wearing most of this collection. I think he would have been into the jackets and bermuda shorts combination. The accessories would have been great for him too. I love the Ray Bans and fedoras but I don't really dig the silver bag. I prefer men with a briefcase or messenger bag.
This season I love Lad Musician's line of Rolling Stones t-shirts with the quintessential tongue as well as the Stones in action. For the main collection "Sunshine and Shadow" they strayed from their usual rock n' roll feel and created something nostalgic like old photos of Bob Dylan. Some people see this collection as a disappointment. The simple suit looks are, well, simple and the preppy schoolboy ensembles are classic (think Dead Poet's Society) but I like the '50s feel of other looks collection. Denim shirts are light while jeans are mostly dark. A green sweater with navy trousers can be boring but the bandanna around the neck with a pair of trusty ray bans tucked into the collar brings forth a James Dean coolness. One of my favorite looks is the grey trouser shorts and dandy shoes thrown off by a screen printed t-shirt.
Hysteric Glamour
You know the kid who who takes refuge in the corner of a classroom using the head phones of their tape player as a shield from everyone? Or the kid who's always dressed like a black and white photograph with a camera forever around their neck, a book in their arms or haphazard Robert Smith makeup? Ever wonder where they get those awesome clothes? Look no further for Morphine Generation promises to clothe any hopeless romantic. Rocker Eric Hart of Suicide Club has managed to make me and every doomed lover who has a hankering for understated edge want every item he designs. Each collection has creepy victorian patterned dresses, tee shirts that look like they've been lived in and plenty hints of dandyism. There are many unique, minimalist details and quintessential peg jeans that come in white, grey and stormy blue with a carpenter strap. Overall, if Joy Division were downtown specialty shop instead of a band this would be it.
Eric calls the label Morphine Generation in reference to society because of "..people who are comfortably doped up on the superficiality and conventions of today's pop-culture."
