Can a model speak? The answer is YES!They are more than just attractive faces attached to lean physiques. We interviewed one of these handsome men to prove there is more than eye candy to guys who make menswear clothing look good at Fashion Week. Stay tuned here.
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Hats are debonair for men, the ultimate charm or dramatic accessory for women. Borsalino has been making hats since 1857. The brand’s most famous is the one worn by Humphrey Bogart in the final scene of the film classic “Casablanca”.
Black and Paper viewed the latest collection of head pieces in Milan during Fashion Week in Feburary 2018.
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Black and Paper head to Florence for Pitti Uomo. The 93rd edition of the fashion fair is where all the latest menswear and trends are unveiled, newest styles in everything from shoes to luggage. The coverage starts tomorrow until the 12th. Of course we will have coverage of the dandy fashion show from the Wall.
London Fashion Week Men
A creative capital that is once again remaking itself in the Brexit Age is still a force in streetwear judging by the initial looks from Mensweek. London is a city where fashion designers are never afraid to take a risk, ripping up the script then doing it differently.
Oliver Spencer’s interpretation of accessibility combined with a fresh look of today. Mixing a few female looks, the designer seemed to have been in a state of past Chic London when he came up with this very masculine collection, the everyday dandy. I liked the jackets because they looked so elegantly casual.
I cannot put my finger on why I like Cottweiler’s 
collection. Utility, sportswear mingled in streetwear looks that were about strength using leathers along with blue dyed print trousers with shoulder bag my favorite. Ben and Matthew have a great eye for fashionable guy wear with street cred The compliant from Vogue, the run way show was too dark.
Playful, colorful, but all the wearable, Band of Outsiders used ski equipment to go along with images of the Fall 18 collection. Track pants and outerwear were the highlights of the collection with an eye on humor.
London Fashion Week Men takes place from Jan 5th to Jan 8th.
Black and Paper liked the Spring 2018 collection from Hermes. It was accessible, relaxed from a brand associated with absolute luxury. There are the classic touches of leather jackets; soft and light.
Black and Paper coverage from the world’s biggest menswear fashion fair. See it all here.
Lqd presents Grooming Care for men.
Deeply cleansing for lifting away excess oils while moisturizing the skin, Lqd Face Wash uses fragrance free, foamless ingredients to ensure healthy sooth skin after usage. Perfect for all skin types, Lqd is for the modern guy who cares about his daily skin care regimen.
Outfittery is a successful Berlin based start-up company founded launched in 2012 by Anna Alex and Julia Bosch. With 300 employees and over 500.000 customers it has become a model of merging fashion and technology with premium customer service.
Black and Paper sat down for an exclusive interview with Outfittery co-founder Anna Alex at her office in Berlin’s Kreuzberg district.
What inspired you to start Outfittery?
We were inspired by a trip to New York. A friend of ours, a successful business man, booked a personal shopper; it was common there but not in Germany. He was very happy with this experience. It took him a few hours. He was well-dressed and extremely satisfied.
We started to think how could we transfer this type of customer experience to the online world with the advantages of e-commerce.
Did you have a background in fashion?
No, we did not. We worked for Zalando. E-commerce was our background. The people with fashion knowledge are our stylists.
Why do people shop online?
In my opinion it is about convenience, easy, and fast. Our clients really appreciate the convenience. They do not have to shop or look over many blue shirts. We have the right shirt for them.
Who are your typical clients?
Busy business men who are between the ages of 30 to 50, many with families. They have one thing in common, they want to look good.
How do you compare shopping online to being in a brick and mortar store?
Outfittery is a creative shopping space. We do not see ourselves as an online world or a brick and mortar world. We combine the best of both words. We take the personal service and contact of the physical store and combine it with the convenience of the online world.
We do not overwhelm the clients like so many stores and sites. We provide what is relevant to the buyer.
Are there certain preferences your clients like?
Many of our customers are looking for an outfit for a particular occasion. We have a wide selection of looks from sporty to casual chic.
Have you had demanding clients?
All of our clients are demanding. (Small Laughter) They should be! They have high expectations. In a certain way a friendship develops between the stylists and the clients. For the first box sent to the client, the selections may not be perfect, but by the second or third box everything is usually 100% right.
What has surprised you the most since starting this company?
We did not think men liked talking about fashion so we gave the stylist guidelines; all initial client calls should be no longer than 5 minutes. Then we got feedback from our clients. They liked the conversations with the stylists and wanted more time to talk about their preferences. For example; some said they played football and wanted more leg room in their pants. Our stylists learned many details in longer conversations.
Is Outfittery a tech brand or a fashion brand?
That is a good question. It is neither. Outfittery combines fashion knowledge with the support of technology and data.
As a woman has it been hard setting up a startup business?
Setting up a start-up is difficult regardless if the founder is a man or a woman. It is true, there are too few women setting up companies and there are a lack of role models. In the German and Berlin start up scene there are some strong women running their own companies. I am very happy about this and extremely supportive.
Who is your favorite fashion Designer?
I like Scandinavian designers and styles but I am always changing styles. At Outfittery we like to take on young brands. It is exciting discovery new labels and fashion designers.
For more information go to: Outfittery
Giuseppe Zanotti’s Fall Men’s shoes are based on his interpretation of dandyism, Footwear designs that are formal, athletic, and night life. I saw rich subtle with touches of bling in Milan, loafers, sneakers, slip-ons were the core items of the collection. Essentially it’s just shoes for men who want look sharp. Silks, suedes, velvets, were mixed in the form of hi-tops, moccasins, and low-outs. Zanotti does not push the envelope instead he makes a turn with his imprints of tassels and embroidery.
Hats have made a comeback in fashion the past few seasons. They have become style statements. There is a heightened interest in the dapper look that goes along with this fashion accessory.