Brice Hardelin our man in Paris attended the Agnes B. Show. The designer decided on mixing the modern with the past styles ranging from post war to romantic period using solid colors and patterned stripes. She even found inspiration from past painting masters.
Thank you to our man in Paris Brice. www.bricehardeling.com
I kept it simple today so I went to only 2 locations in one day during Berlin Fashion Week. First stop, Premium and then to Karl Lagerfeld Store for a book signing by Stacey Caldwel and Ajiri A. Aki in the Mitte Store.
Berlin is a city struggling to make a mark as a fashion world. Is there a look? Is there a true definition of style in the German Capital. There are a few design gems but many challenges remain but our fingers are crossed.
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With expectations so high can Milan let the men’s men’s fashion down? No! This season there is a sense of restraint without the sacrificing the trademark flair.
Highlights:
Costume National was seductive with loose sexy suits
Roberto Cavalli had jippies and let the sunshine in collection with jeans and scarfs.
Ports1961 looks were based on solid colors from black, white, and brown with touches of embroidery.
Massimo Piombo had strong statements with colorful outerwear and shapes.
Dolce and Gabbana
Versace went to the cold future and came back with silver for a collection that was from the film Logan’s Run with a lot of style.
Missoni played to the brands strength combining knitwear and horizontal sweaters with web knit stripes.
No.21
Ferragamo
Etro
Fendi
Gucci
ZZegna
Trussardi
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The city famed for Savile Row is aggressively trying to establish itself as a hub for men’s fashion with a touch of the English Quirky charm of fabrics, patterns, and shapes.
Highlights for us:
Sibling’s Boxing Gloves looks that were sexy as well as hyper masculine
Hardy Amies stayed classic but in an appealing way with looks that will survive over time.
Matthew Miller decided to go in the cerebral direction with high wait belts and mono colors
Coach went with the urban cool looks, clean lines stripes, and outerwear.
Man had looks inspired the Black is Beautiful period of the 70’s. A hit!
Oliver Spencer’s flair for mixing colors and patterns without going over the top was refreshing.
Tautz I liked it but did not love it. The oversize coats and brilliant materials stood out.
Alexander McQueen Butterflies and more butterflies on tailored looks from suits to coats.
Burberry Once again the brand played to its British roots with outerwear some based on military looks with red jackets.
Kilgour Constructed clean lines and angled looks give this brand an edge.
Katie Eary Relaxed patterned pajama silk and almost famous looks.
Richard James Outerwear and over sized sweaters were key to a very functional masculine collection.
