Sneak Peek at Civilian Pilot Training F/W 2012

It was on an uncharacteristically warm March morning in New York City, that the Cockpit USA team congregated in a sun drenched studio in midtown to shoot the Civilian Pilot Training Fall/Winter 2012 look book. Shot by the up and coming talents of photographer Benjamin Stelly with direction by our creative genius, Rudy Gonzales and his partner in crime, stylist extraordinaire Barret Wertz, the look book captures the contemporary yet heritage imbued elements of the next season's collection. Our suave models, Don Hood and Grey Barreda were made all the more striking by the magical hair and make up prowess of Kayle Williams while myself, Rosa Kaftan formed an ever lasting bond with Jiffy the steamer. Although among a team of stars, the limelight was firmly fixed on the collection, composed of modernized iconic flight jackets, hooded duffle parkas and an array of denim, plaid and checked shirting created according to influences from military tactical systems. All the jeans are by Agave Denim and footwear by Bed|Stü. Here's a sneak peek...