Tag: John Bartlett

John Bartlett – Spring 2011 – New York

Bartlett himself explains the collection: “I looked to the late 1970’s for this collection, really with my favorite models from that era like Rick Edwards and Jeff Aquilon. We have the whole khaki story going on with a hint of safari. It’s a true throwback collection with a nod to today”.

story by Michael Fragoso
portrait by Sandy Ramirez
lookbook photos provided by the designer

The John Bartlett presentation was held in a chic West Village townhouse filled with various tail wagging dogs to greet the masses at the door.  The collection revealed a presentation of bright colors for his Spring 2011 collection. Looks ranged from extreme beach wear, tight speedos in khaki and olive green, to shirts and shorts  of bright orange and pinks that screamed tropical. After the pool looks, Mr. Bartlett’s collection took a dressy yet casual turn with light blazers of denim and cotton with cargo shorts that looked simple, elegant, and ready for the Hamptons. The standouts from the collection were the shirts and pants printed with a camouflage pattern that upon closer inspection was revealed to be shapes of Bartlett’s own dog, Tiny Tim. Continue reading “John Bartlett – Spring 2011 – New York”

John Bartlett – Fall 2010 Collection – New York

John Bartlett is from Ohio, but his body and mind tend to spend a lot of time in New England, as evidenced by his Spring 2010 Claiborne by John Bartlett line and his new Fall 2010 John Bartlet line. While not a new designer, the West Village man about town has gotten a fair amount of attention lately for his fresh directions in menswear.

story by Charles Beckwith and Sandy Ramirez
photos by Martin Bielecki and Sandy Ramirez
photo editing by Tatyana Bevs

John Bartlett is from Ohio, but his body and mind tend to spend a lot of time in New England, as evidenced by his current Spring 2010 Claiborne by John Bartlett line and his new Fall 2010 John Bartlet line. While not a new designer, the West Village man about town has gotten a fair amount of attention lately for his fresh directions in menswear. Continue reading “John Bartlett – Fall 2010 Collection – New York”