Paris is the capitol of shopping so of course it would be home to the first department store, Le Bon Marche. Housed in a building from the 19th century that on the left bank near Blvd St. Germain, Le Bon Marche is the most boutique like Grand Magasin in the city showcasing established as well as new designers. For avid shoppers this place is inspiring with so much charm.
During Seek Fashion Trade Show in Berlin I met the always stylish T-Michael. I managed to get him to answer a question menswear and dressing.
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EMPORIO ARMANI went with loose pants and sportswear with exotic and futuristic details.
Classic Looks with subtle shades and cuts fitted to the figure. Of course the luxury fabrics were on display in the forms of sweaters and other outerwear pieces.
Menswear in Milan was about comfortable, breezy fabrics with touches of sex appeal.
Cifonelli decided if a man is going to be sophisticated, be sophisticated.
Trussardi defined the masculine shape in the forms of pieces representing leisure .
Larusmiani took inspiration from the Rat Pack with pastel colors and informal forms.
Ermanno Scervino decided on the informal with colors, stripes, and prints
Brunello Cucinelli looks were more manly man urban for taking a coffee at a chic sidewalk cafe.
Luca Larenza had a Mexican motif his collection of sweaters and t-shirts
Calvin Klein stayed true to its minimalistic DNA with understated coolness.
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Fashion Week Milan Men 2016
Menswear looks from Milan based fashion brands were on display throughout the city from Fashion Shows to Presentations in stunning settings. Being a Fashion Capital, Milan offers a myriad of designers producing clothing, shoes, bags, and other accessories for the well-dressed man of the season who desires relaxed tailoring. Menswear fashion taste is consistent; a definition of male elegant sex appeal and seduction combined with soft fabrics, some collections were muted while others were a mix of hues and patterns. A luxury accessory here and there can do wonders for a look, Milan lived up to its reputation for leather goods with shoes and bag in all shapes, colors, and sizes.
I was proactive in Milan from the time I landed to the time I left, racing around the city with a smartphone app (installed on my second day) or asking police and super friendly metro station workers for directions was a fun way to get around the city from one location to the next for an interview or conferences held by Camera Nazinale della Moda Italiana. Public transport in Milan is excellent, from the romantic vintage trams to the modern underground system. Walking around can took a bit of skill because of the city’s triangle planned streets, north and south seemed one but I managed.
Eat your heart out Downton Abbey! The surroundings of the presentations were impressive, and in some cases, stunning. Medieval palaces, 19th century villas in the heart of the city, fashion storytelling with an arc of fineness. Yes, I was awe inspired looking over a shoe collection with a 400 year old tapestry in the background. Moving forward to the modern locales, which were equally impressive included: garages, roof top cafes, and a shop with an 8 meter mannequin, there was not a single dull place to view next Spring’s looks.
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London Collections Men
The city on the Thames made strides with collections that showcase its fast lane style moving from gender free looks to oversized shapes. What makes London Fashion so electric is the quirkiness of its designers with their ability to throw any and everything at the wall. There is a refusal to allow one type of aesthetic to command the scene but rather it borrows or absorbs to in order to define its own sense of the masculine form.
The wardrobe of a fashion prince is not complete without a bespoke suit, elegance married with individuality. Huntsman on London’s Savile Row has been status symbol for 165 years. With par excellence skills of tailoring the sartorial team has been sort after by to royalty, aristocrats, captains of industry, and Hollywood Celebrities.
From heritage tweeds to collaborations with Alexander McQueen the famed store has stayed true its history while being modern, recently launching new wears. A Classic is always in style!
Spring Looks
Huntsman is located at 11 Savile London.
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Take a look behind the scenes of a recent fashion shoot with the Dale Grant for an upcoming spread they are doing for a magazine.
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