Israeli designer Lia Kes’ interest in fashion started when she was just a child. Growing up in Kibbutz Afikim, Kes was tired of wearing the same uniform as her childhood peers. At the age of six, Kes told her mother she wanted to be unique and by the age of twelve Kes harnessed her creativity and started sewing her own wardrobe. Creating beautiful clothing through adolescence, Lia Kes enrolled in the prestigious Shenkar College in Tel Aviv, where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design.

German mens fashion line SOPOPULAR recently unveiled their spring 2010 collection, along with premiering their line, they were also awarded Premium’s Young Designers Award in Menswear. The line was not revealed in its entirety, it is composed of twenty-six different garments but we were limited to the garments in their preview. The preview of their collection has been impressive to say the least, following their “Made in Germany” mantra, the line is constructed by using simplicity combined with unusual straps and cuts. Check out the rest of the images for more details.

Designer Maison Martin Margiela fused together elegance and minimalism with his Men’s Spring 2010 line. Fashion week has been full of refreshing patterns and abnormal use of fabrics, Margiela stuck to traditional design by letting the cuts and designer specifications speak for the line. Margiela didn’t use any loud colors or abnormal garment settings to set the tone for this collection. We can expect a very fashion forward 2010 from Maison Martin Margiela. Read the rest of the post for more pieces from the line.

Junya Watanabe unveiled his classic collection during Paris Fashion Week – the line is full of clean patterns and fitted trench coats. Watanabe did not top any of his previous collections, but kept up with the consistency developed behind the brand by using subtle patterns and mundane colorways. More styles following the post.

Issey Miyake’s Mens Spring 2010 was unveiled yesterday during Paris Fashion Week. Designed by Dai Fujiwara the newest collection is Turkish-inpired with a selection of pieces that range from mosaic tile pattern suits to colorful flower pattern shirts. The collection is full of some pieces that are a bit excessive and others that make the collection stand out. Read on for more images.

Raf Simmons delicately placed a minimalistic flare on the spring 2010 Jil Sander collection, each garment takes on a life of its own with expressionless features and a relaxed undertone. Jil Sanders maintains a simplistic concept that helps develop a futuristic identity for this collection. Read ahead for more photos.