Leonardo DiCaprio covers Esquire’s May 2013 issue and with great style too. It comes in time for the premiere of the star’s highly anticipated film, ‘The Great Gatsby,’ which will screen at the upcoming Cannes Festival.
New year, new clothes. The AW13 collections are earlier than ever this season, as the second London Collections: Men kicks off today ahead of Pitti, Milan and Paris, following the success of the capital's AW12 standalone schedule. As designers put the finishing touches to their collections; carry out castings, fittings and hair tests, we go on a series of studio visits to get a feel of what to expect. Our final behind-the-scenes peek is Richard Nicoll, who makes immaculately balancedclassicist designs from his work-space on east London's Kingsland Road.
Dazed Digital: What was the biggest challenge in putting the collection together? Richard Nicoll:Christmas.
DD: Favourite advice you've had from someone? Richard Nicoll: When the going gets tough, the tough get going.
DD: Any tips for staying calm during fashion week? Richard Nicoll:Xanax.
DD: ...Or staying awake when there's so much work to do? Richard Nicoll:Strong Coffee.
DD: What were the first pieces in the collection you designed? Richard Nicoll:The parkas and the leather pieces.
DD: What are you most proud of? Richard Nicoll:I'm really proud of the collection as a whole and proud of my team for making it happen.
DD: What other shows are you looking forward to seeing? Richard Nicoll: I'm actually looking forward to seeing it all.
DD: Who embodies the spirit of your collection? Richard Nicoll:David Byrne. DD: Sum up AW13 in three words… Richard Nicoll:No-Wave, Industrial and Classical.
DD: What difference does fashion make? Richard Nicoll:It makes none in the grand scheme of things but being able to dream is important.
