If I were a designer, I’d want to be remembered for leather pants that lace up the front a la football players and for sending naked men down the runway.

The dashingly handsome Harvard sociology major turned London School of Economics student often plays with the strict, traditional styles of men’s fashion. Although he received some bad press shortly after Y2K, John Bartlett has slowly been climbing the ropes for a while now.

Expect a spring 2008 collection that is made entirely by foot-powered sewing machines. After spending a year in Asia studying Buddhism in the early part of the decade, one can only assume the designer is exploring more eco-friendly manufacturing practices as well. Well done John! Stay tuned for more info. -L.D.

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