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Milan MFWM Fall 21

Milan Fashion kicked off in the virtual mode this season. We the world under some form of lockdown, buyers and press are unable to travel. The Italian fashion capital put its best foot forward but going direct to the point. Filming closed runway shows instead of Calvin Klein Commercials. I want to say “Thank You”. 

It’s easy to spot the trend this season: staying home. All is casual. For Italian designers this could be a blessing in disguise. Comfort took center stage. Using quality fabrics and relaxed looks that could transition from home office to going out for a stroll worked on many levels. It felt a bit as if the designers are under less pressure with some reinvention in their minds. Is a new classic emerging?

ZEGNA

Fendi

Eleventy

David Catalan

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Boom, Pitti, Blooms

Pitti Uomo is around the corner, Black and Paper will attend this June, so stay tuned.  Until then here is a video preview of the world’s biggest menswear tradeshow.

Pitti Uomo starts June 13th from Florence, Italy.

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Roll or Fold

Do you fold or do you roll for a trip?  One of the main concerns for men packing for travel is how minimalize wrinkles.   Philips has solved this problem with a convenient device Steam&Go 2 in 1 Handheld Garment Steamer.  Compact, able to fit into a carry on or a 48 hour bag, the Steamer is the perfect device for quick touch ups of pants, shirts, ties, and suits.  Clothes are ready to go and wrinkle free.  The question of fold or roll has been answered.

For more information on Philips Steam&Go 2 in 1 Handheld Garment Care Device go to: Philips

A Black and Paper Production

Photographer:Dale Grant

Stylist:Hercules Terres

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Men’s Trends

Once overlooked, men have become an important part of the fashion world.  The world of menswear is now proliferating with designers offering complete looks to accessories.  Boundaries have expanded ranging Dandy, Sporty, and Classic to Anti-Fashion.   Men can convey a certain attitude by what he wears.

For more on the latest in Men’s Style trends check out these images from Pitti Uomo

 

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Milan Fashion Week Men Cifonelli

Cifonelli looks were based on military and the sophisticated dandy influences with tailored winter looks that hugged the body.  The aesthetic of the brand is based upon a man with privilege and fantastic taste.  The silhouettes are about strong masculinity.  The two looks that stood out to me were the Tiger print jacket and the trimmed outerwear long coat.  Both were splendid.  The collection is not for the office but more for night on the town.

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Canali from Milan Fashion Week Men

Milan Fashion Week Italian based brand Canali presented its new 2017 Falls Menswear collection.  Luxury materials were the main staples but the Outerwear epitomized sartorial excellence.

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Pitti Images by Canon G9X

Pitti Uomo Day 2 with fashion shows from Tim Coppens as a highlight.

Check tomorrow for more commentary.

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Pitti Images by Canon G9X

There is never a shortage of images from Pitti from looks to accessories to people.

Day 1. Pitti Uomo from Florence

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Pitti Uomo

WOW! I am covering my first Pitti in Milan.  It lives up to its reputation as a place to go menswear fashion on a global level.  On dDAy one we met designers, stylists, PR, and of course the famous Peacocks strolling around the trade fair in with all their colors.

Then of course, what is a tradeshow without the after work events, we were not disappointed.  The first show was a tribute to Ciro Paone, Mr. Kiton, the luxury suit maker,  The journey of the man behind the label was in 6 parts from starting with the Family to the Quality.

The setting for Kiton event was spectacular,  Palazzo Gerini, A Florence Palace in the center of the city.

NEXT, We jumped in a shuttle and went to the next  event for Golden Goose Sneakers.  The setting had the “WOW” effect, in an abandon train station with a skateboarding venue set in the center.  Slowly the lights went down, then, BOOM, Flashing Lights,  Skateboarders in Gold Jackets.  I am not familiar with the Golden Gooose brand but this event peaked my curiosity to learn more.  We will report more in the future.

Stay tuned for more features from Florence.

 

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Mensstyle Credits

For our Philips and Menswear Productions Black and Paper used the following brands:

Eduard Dressler

Happy Socks

C.P. Company

Lacoste

Antony Morato

Cifonelli

Falke Socks

Von Jungfeld

Jacob Cohen

Victorinox

Mey

Knomo