"Every Girl's Crazy 'Bout a Sharp Dressed Man'

Whew.......what a collection! Michael Bastian's spring 2010 offerings are "class personified." When I look at his pieces I instantly think David Beckham. Even though some of the items are a bit on the "preppy" side and that's o.k, because it's nice to see men sometimes depart from jeans and a tee shirt and mix things up a bit. The suits and casual looks are to die for. Enjoy the View!

Though he has always defined his label in terms of classic American men’s wear, this season Michael Bastian expanded his repertoire to embrace Latin America. Such a broad notion did little to bring direction to this extravaganza of product, but it’s just as well that Bastian didn’t take the theme too far. A posh wood-paneled set design and a witty polyglot soundtrack provided some narrative structure. Occasionally, a Latin American embroidery or traditional garment played a small part in the 53 looks, but the starring role went to the sheer breadth of Bastian’s offerings, which ranged from beachwear to formalwear, all for the international man of leisure. In addition to the fashionably cut Americana one expects, Bastian collaborated on jewelry with Giles & Brother by Philip Crangi, and on slip-ons with Stubbs & Wootton. Ever the merchant, he accessorized some looks with Borsalino hats and Piaget watches. Ultimately, Bastian’s first seated runway show represented a big leap in terms of brand marketing, and it was a commendable effort at that.