New York Menswear for Spring 2017 comes to a close with a strong focus on providing men with easy work-to-play options. Sportswear and ath-leisure looks are dressed up and tailored jackets are softened or deconstructed for a more casual look. Commercial appeal seemed to be at the forefront and throughout the collections men will find […]
As the marquee names hit the schedule for New York Menswear RTW Spring 2017 things get a little more exciting. These collections show more versatility with a greater range of wearable looks to take the guys from work to play. A strong, discernible American aesthetic sets these collections apart from what we’ve seen in the […]
As we came into the 1970’s concepts of beauty changed. The elegant, glamorous and exotic iconic fashion models that dominated the previous era gave way to fresh, fit and accessible beauties that epitomized the all-American look. This reflected what was happening in fashion as the unique perspective of American sportswear began to come into its own […]
With the Fall shows behind us the Designer Shuffle has begun. Fashion labels seek to refresh their brands with new vision and designers pursue new avenues to flex their creative muscles. Who is moving where and when and what does it all mean? AT LANVIN: ALBER EBAZ OUT; BOUCHRA JARRAR IN Last October Alber Ebaz, […]
With another Arctic cold blast hitting across the country it’s time to break out the warmest and most fashionable of winter outerwear, the fluffy fur coat. Once upon a time, imposing volumes of fur were de rigueur to beat the rash winter months, creating iconic silhouettes in the process. Every few decades, the wheels of […]
As you grudgingly unwrap your last gift, the pressure of how to celebrate New Year’s Eve with style quickly sets in. Whereas some choose to embrace a more formal template with their evening festivities, others do their own thing and even create themes to welcome the upcoming year. Why worry? Personal style is key. […]
It’s raining men in fur editorials in magazines across the globe this season. Photographers and editors are delivering highly creative layouts that are more reflective of women’s fashion editorial standards and the results are opening a new dialogue about men’s fur fashion. Jake Love & Hideki Asahina for FHM Collection China, fall-winter 2014 edition […]
We are reaching the last shows of this very successful week of Spring-Summer 2015 collections and Paris is presenting a great blend of cutting-edge creativity and polite sophistication. There is a great, positive buzz here as buyers and editors alike show their appreciation for the mix of experimental looks and “safer” looks sure to fuel […]
We are now midway through the New York Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2015 collections and any directional clues are as confusing as they are optimistic. On a high note, there is an overall formality affecting and influencing the collections. DKNY – Spring-Summer 2015 Brandon Sun – Spring-Summer 2015 Tracy Reese – Spring-Summer 2015 Edun – Spring-Summer 2015 Yet, there is also […]
Well, we can call Day 3 a mash-up! This Spring-Summer 2015 cycle is starting to take form with a distinct group of evolving trends, yet a few details are coming out of left field that are changing the game. For one, Spring-Summer is channeling Fall-Winter in mood, luxury factor and color palette. Men can be pretty […]
Welcome to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York Spring-Summer 2015! The collections are currently being presented with great enthusiasm and professionalism to awe editors and buyers alike. Which looks will make it to the stores early next spring? Who knows at this point, but let’s get a good look at what trends are starting to unveil themselves. Honor – Spring-Summer 2015 […]
Welcome to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2015. New York is hyped to show its stuff with more than a few designers showing before the official Fashion Week Launch. Hey! Don’t kill the messenger; there are so many days to show, so why do it earlier? Keep in mind that within the “Pre” opening day, some designers […]