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Spring-Summer 2017 Fashion trends: Colors and Textiles
For Spring-Summer 2017 the focus of British mills is on boldness, invention and audacity, built on strong foundations of integrity, quality and respect for the production environment of textiles. UK mills continue to invest in advanced technologies for sustainable and transparent manufacture.
Evening wear by Richard James
Their crisp, singularly elegant Shantung silk evening suits are now online and in-store on Savile Row.
LCFMA16 Womenswear graduates - let's get to know them!
As I've previously reported, London College of Fashion's annual MA Womenswear catwalk show will be held on February 18, 2016. So, let's spend a few minutes to know better these ten talented young designers, who are going to show their works during the event...
2016 MA Womenswear catwalk show at London College of Fashion
The show, which is part of LCF's MA16 graduate season, will feature collections by ten graduates from the MA Fashion Design Technology Womenswear course - Pelin Isildak, Lauren Lake, Yiru Sui, Alexandru Tunsu, Zhixian Wang, Ning Xu, Ywaen Qian, Kirim Yun, Desiree Slabik and Ysabel Lee.
Valentino Autumn/Winter 2016 menswear collection
Adventure as a self examination. An on the road journey to discover and to share. Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli undertake an aesthetic exploration of empirical authenticity for the new Valentino Men’s Collection. Protagonists are individuals on a quest of self-discovery, that use books as a guide and stimulus to abandon dogmas and beliefs, combined in an eclectic nucleus, filled with nuance.
Joseph Abboud Autumn/Winter 2016 - the suit from tweed
Modern American menswear hasn’t been this exciting since the 1960s, when Savile Row, Carnaby Street, the British Invasion, and the peacock revolution took the United States by storm. This is why I decided to bring the Joseph Abboud collection back to the runway for the first time in 15 years.
London Collections Men Autumn/Winter 2016: Tiger of Sweden
Tiger of Sweden shows contemporary tailoring at its very best with inspiration of old Sweden craftsmanship and the moody winters of Dalarna, a region in northern Sweden. All to the sound of a crooner voice of old romantic melancholy.
London College of Fashion presents MA 2016 Exhibition
This year's MA season showcases the wealth and diversity of postgraduate student talent. The #LCFMA16 exhibition reveals visions and pieces from the next generation of fashion designers, artists, business professionals and media makers.
New York Fashion Week: Men's - Nautica Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection
'We looked within this city /New York City/ we love and found details, experiences and monuments that molded our collection. The Brooklyn bridge was one of those monuments. A bridge crosses and expanse of water and is ultimately about connection. The Fall collection is about bringing these experiences to life through a rich Nautical filter'.
Consumers make the fashion trends
The fashion business is slower in accepting of marketing techniques in comparison with other businesses. For long years fashion manufacturers were interested in what is economical and easy to be produced. Manufacturers showed too little interest in customers' demand, but it's no longer this way - the marketing process is fundamental in fashion business.
Krammer & Stoudt show the dandy style at New York Men's Fashion Week
Krammer & Stoudt once again proved our statement: The black suit is not in fashion and the dandy style makes men more attractive.
DAKS - brand with history from United Kingdom
It was in 1894 that Simeon Simpson set up a business as a bespoke tailor in Middlesex Street in London when he was only 16 years old. Being at the centre of the garment trade, Middlesex Street was better known by its nickname “Petticoat Lane”.
New York Men's Fashion Week: Perry Ellis Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection
'I've always kind of been inspired by the colors of ship containers. When you think about the process of shipping and receiving goods, and when you see that people now turn them into homes, it started making sense. We made the lining of jackets with a pulled back photo of containers, and that was the starting point for the color palette. I wanted it to be seasonless, a bit lighter and softer'.
Cerruti Fall/Winter 2016-2017 - the original codes of masculine elegance
The Cerruti man is sophisticated, a man of the times who appreciates style over trends: a complete men’s wardrobe in evolution. “Cerruti has always been a symbol of sophisticated male elegance. Both relaxed and self-confident, the House’s signature tailoring focuses on cut, fabrics and textures. The thrust of the new collection is discreet, yet effortless chic – an antidote to current fashion trends”, says Jason Basmajian, Cerruti 1881’s new creative director.
Brioni Spring/Summer 2016 - the geometry in the suit, out of the frame
The Italian fashion house Brioni presented its Spring/Summer 2016 collection - unique with the new concept of the men's suit. We all knew, that the black suit is no more the best outfit. Nowadays, it is more interesting and eye catching when a man is dressed in different suit - unusual colour, fit and fabrics.
Paul Smith Autumn/Winter 2016 - the colourful suit
For Autumn/Winter 2016 Paul Smith embraces his past, exploring some of his design signatures including stripe, print and tailoring.
FRANKLIN EUGENE METAL - Men's Fall/Winter 2016/2017– Milano Moda Uomo
FRANKLIN EUGENE METAL is a menswear collection inspired by the durability, fortitude, endurance, and lustrous allure of metal. The range commences with silhouettes influenced by pewter and transitions to installations motivated by copper, silver, gold, titanium, and platinum.
Alexander McQueen Autumn/Winter 2016 - The elegance of men
Charles Darwin in 1859 gave us a theory of evolution, the science of natural selection, an argument for the ‘survival of the fittest’, and a story of how man triumphs. He was an avid explorer in his youth, travelling the world for field study, discovering and collecting specimens, making a Victorian enquiry into who we are. For Autumn/Winter 2016, the collection embraces the spirit of travel and a world newly open to exploration and the gathering of collectibles, but in the way of the McQueen tradition of flora, fauna and memento mori. This is a collection obsessed with the elegance that ‘survives’ the struggle for life.
5 menswear trends from Pitti Uomo 89
PittimUomo with no doubt is one of the best stages for contemporary men's fashion in the world. You know about the Italian 'La dolce vita' lifestyle - well, the trade show is a place, where you could see it in action - elegant gentlemen who enjoy being interesting, stylish and eye-catching with their outfits. So, here are the five trends, that stood out during the event...
London Collections: Men - Richard James Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection
Richard James by Toby Lamp 'Chains + Cranes' Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection was presented in the UK earlier this month during the LC:M. The key inspiration for the Savile Row tailor's design and brand director were the London's docks in the 1930s.
Porsche Design Fall-Winter 2016/2017 Menswear collection
Porsche Design Plans to Become Leading Premium Brand for Casual Elegance and Functionality in Men's Fashion. Casual yet elegant designs for the global business traveller. With its new Fall-Winter Fashion Collection, Porsche Design is focusing on the needs of the modern man.
Fall-Winter 2016/2017 Fashion trends: Key menswear colors
'A warming palette comes through for Fall, rounded out with a play on edible colors and soothing, creamy skin tones. Ideal for textured surfaces and winter outerwear, the three Essential Colors add a dimension of comfort and richness to men's market products, from apparel to footwear and accessories'.
Ageless Elegance for Fall-Winter 2016/2017 by Brooksfield
In the next winter collection Brooksfield lines up generation-less garments, designed to create a concept of relaxed elegance to everyone who wears them: father and son can share them because each contributes their own personalities to their outfits.
Milan Men's Fashion Week: Vivienne Westwood Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection
'Our MAN Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection is titled 'Be Specific' drawing inspiration from Vivienne's goal to save the climate, save the world and her fight against the criminal politicians. This campaign symbolizes Vivienne's recent campaign about Bankers, Giants (business), and Criminals (Politicians)'.
Milan Men's Fashion Week: Versace Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection
'The new universe of Versace - Fibre optic tracksuits, space-age metallic trenches, sleek tailoring and astrological prints. The Versace Fall/Winter 2016 man is a pioneer and his ambition is as big as the universe', says brand's statement.
Milan Men's Fashion Week: Emporio Armani Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection
'Elegance is not about being noticed, it’s about being remembered' - In a line with this motto, Giorgio Armani has just presented in Milan Emporio Armani's sport elegant menswear collection with Alpine style references for the 2016/2017 cold season.
The World's first Menswear Master's Degree program is coming Fall 2016
The University of Westminster is going to start the world's first Menswear Master's Degree program the upcoming Fall season. It will offer a two-year studying dedicated entirely to the men's clothing. The program will be led by Ike Rust, who previously served as the Royal College of Arts head of menswear design.
Are men's suit brands, designers, tailors and retailers competitors or partners ?
Interview with Martin Yordanov - business consultant and owner of the most modern factory for men's suits in Europe - Richmart.
Milan Men's Fashion Week: Prada Fall-Winter 2016/2017 collection
Last night during the Milan Men's Fashion Week / Milano Moda Uomo, running January 15-19, 2016, Miuccia Prada mixed for her label's show the presentation of Men's fall and Women's Pre-Fall collections - 'Gender is a context and context is often gendered'.
2015 Who Is On Next? Uomo winner Vittorio Branchizio at Pitti Uomo 89
'At Who Is On Next? Uomo we were very impressed by Vittorio Branchizio's career and his innovative talent for knitwear that blends artisan skill and contemporary styling. We are happy to offer him our stage so that he can show his new collection to the Pitti Uomo audience', said Lapo Cianchi, Pitti Immagine Director of Communications and Events.
"Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue" by Burberry
Mercury prize winner Benjamin Clementine performs live as Burberry unveils its latest Menswear collection in London. Burberry revealed its latest Menswear collection, named “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue,” at its custom-built venue in London’s Kensington Gardens. The collection was a celebration of the unification of the brand’s different ready to wear labels and styles.
Juun.J Menswear collection at Pitti Uomo 89
As BGFN previously reported Juun.J is the Menswear Guest Designer at Pitti Immagine Uomo 89. The Korean designer presented his latest works on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the Stazione Leopolda.
British Fashion: Casely-Hayford
The Casely-Hayford House has been founded on two simple phrases: English Sartorialism and British Anarchy – phrases which embody key elements of the English character.
Quality Fashion design education with a strong focus on Industry engagement by Whitehouse Institute of Design Australia
Positioned as Australia's premium institute for design education across fashion, interiors and creative direction and styling, The Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia, offers atelier styled workshops with small class sizes, one-on-one engagements with students and the nurturing of each individual student's strengths to enable them to be employable and make a significant contribution to the future of the industry.
Korean Fashion: Songzio
SONGZIO is a Korean fashion brand founded in 1993 by Zio Song, the brand's chairman and creative director. The brand is based in Seoul and Paris, participating in both Paris Men's Fashion Week and Seoul Fashion Week.
Menswear and accessories for Fall-Winter 2015/2016 by Ermenegildo Zegna
Although we already dream about the long sunny Summer days, let us remind you that astronomically the Winter has just began, sooo the Fall-Winter 2015/2016 collections are still on focus. Let's see Ermenegildo Zegna's menswear and accessories offers for this cold season...
Italian Fashion: Pal Zileri
Inspired by timeless Italian heritage and echoing the designs of new Creative Director MAURO RAVIZZA KRIEGER, Pal Zileri sews together traditional craftsmanship with avant-garde style and advanced techniques—a vision we call AVANT-CRAFT.
German Fashion: Brachmann Spring/Summer 2016
The label BRACHMANN Menswear reworks the classical male wardrobe by playing with hybrids, silhouettes and details. With a strong signature educated by architecture, the label deconstructs classical menswear staples and recomposes them while looking for inspiration in the Bauhaus-Style, contemporary art and popular culture.
Larusmiani Men's collection for Spring-Summer 2016
This Summer for the Larusmiani man is hot and colourful. He takes on torrid city temperatures in a tasty palette of refreshing fruit colours. Brightening the wardrobe are lime, papaya, and also wild berries and figs. He is ready to leave for an adventurous, poetic journey, always in pursuit of versatile elegance that wonderfully combines bespoke tailoring and luxury sportswear.
Key Menswear Accessories Trends for Spring/Summer 2016
Men’s fashion trends for 2016 in the accessories are characterised with boyish looks and versatile styles. See the top 4 trends.
Top Designer Suits from Texas at the Most Affordable Prices
ISW Menswear makes shopping for men quick and easy. They offer package pricing on designer suits and tuxedos to fit any budget. Their style consultants are up to date on current trends and are always on-hand to assist and educate shoppers as they procure their men's wardrobe.
Cifonelli Spring-Summer 2016 collection
Cifonelli Spring-Summer 2016 collection offers a variety of ensembles: cream suits with white shirts; all black outfits; crisp linen suits; big dots paired with stripes; cobalt-black; printed or colorful jackets - and of course the Cifonelli shoulder - a natural one with only a hint of padding and a lightly formed sleeve-head pitched towards the chest.
Fall-Winter 2015/2016 Fashion trends: Menswear accessories
Roberto Cavalli, Hermès and other world famous fashion houses have presented the key trends in menswear accessories. Aesthetics in the details - this is the key characteristic of the season.
Italian Fashion: Stella Jean
Stella Jean was born and works in Rome, where she also lives with her two children. In July 2011 she was distinguished as one of the winners of the prestigious “Who Is On Next?” competition in Rome, organised by Altaroma in collaboration with Vogue Italy. In June 2013 she debuted her first menswear collection at Pitti Uomo, as part of the Pitti Italics project.
American Fashion: Perry Ellis
A funny thing’s happening in the land of opportunity. Fixed is fluid. Solid is shifting. And suddenly the future belongs to the guys that stay in the moment. Loose, flexible, and able to find the levity.
High quality wool suits and menswear accessories by J. Press
J. Press is a men's clothier in the USA, founded in 1902 by Jacobi Press in Yale University's campus. In 1974, the Press family sold the rights to license J. Press for the Japanese market, making it the first American brand to be licensed in Japan and later the brand was acquired by the Japanese apparel company Onward Kashiyama. But in its roots the company is almost the same as in the beginning...
Japanese Fashion: Rynshu
Founded in 1985 by Rynshu as Maji- Masatomo, the label debuted on the Tokyo catwalk in 1986 and continued to show there until 1992, which co-incidentally was also the year the Maji-Masatomo became Masatomo, Inc.
Korean Fashion: Wooyoungmi
oyoungmi is a high-end menswear brand that’s been serving up designer fashions in South Korea since 2002. It’s also the name of the woman who founded the company.
Italian fashion: Angelo Galasso
Angelo Galasso was born in Francavilla Fontana, Puglia region, Italy, in 1959. He become familiar with fabrics, colors, shapes, and proportions at an early age and his passion for workmanship and style grew in Angelo Galasso brand, launched in 2009. In 2014, GQ UK defined Angelo as one of the most elegant men and the 'Godfather of Italian Style', while British magazine called him 'one of the most important innovators of this generation'.
Italian Fashion: Les Hommes
Very charismatic designers with a strong personality, their menswear is sculpted, slender and sharp; a vision of fashion that brought LES HOMMES to be one of the most celebrated modern menswear brands.