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The Black Dandy

The theme for MET GALA is Black Dandy. Superfine: Tapping into Black Style will be front and center on the Mega Red Carpet May 5th 2025 in New York City.

These Black Dandies came from our Pitti Uomo collection.

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Fashion Feature

Markdowns Here We Come

Global headlines have spooked consumers.  Shoppers are holding back on purchases, electing to save money instead of splurging on fun buys. Fashion brands and retailers struggle to lure buyers. Stores could are overstocked with unsold pieces. Now, as the holiday season approaches, companies are in early markdown stages trying to move merchandise. 

Relax and wait to get that special item you always wanted and a good price.  After all, “He/she that can have patience can have what he/she will.”

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Vintage Denim History

The history of denim was displayed in Berlin. While walking around a trade fair I came across a stall with vintage jean pieces. The Jeans Museum located in Zurich Switzerland contains over 14,000 pairs of jeans and jackets. Curator Ruedi Karrer is a walking encyclopedia on the textile subject.

The Jeans Museum is on Kochlistr 25. Zurich

contact-reudi@jeansmuseum.org

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Before Tacky Fashion podcast

A Before Tacky Brief

Fashion designer Brett Johnson talks about creativity in this Before Tacky Brief.

Check out the entire podcast here:

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Fashion Feature

In the HIGH VOLT

Black and Paper participated in the London editorial fashion production with designer Alan Scott featuring his eponymous label featured in “Cutting Edge” issue of High Volt Magazine. Actress, model Eugenia Kuzmina and photographer filmmaker Darren Vukasinovic captured the atmosphere of the dockside in the capital city.

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Got Back

Today, I got back my repaired Nudie Jeans. That was fast, the hole got repaired. Better than going out buying a new pair. Here is hoping these last a few more years with a lot of wear.

Nudie Jeans
The hole repaired.
NUDIE JEANS
With the torn hole.

To buy a pair of jeans or use the free repair service, the Nudie Jeans store is located at Memhardstrasse 7, Berlin.

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At Nudie Again

Another Nudie Jeans post, The denim brand is a staple of my wardrobe. I met the founders in Berlin at Bread and Butter in the early 2000’s. The label has always stood for sustainable. I got my first pair in 2012, I’ve been a fan ever since. The Repair Bar in the Hackersham Market Store shows the level of commitment from the Swedish fashion label. The crotch came apart, probably wear and tear from riding the bike. After my drop-off, I can expect the repaired jeans back in six weeks or perhaps I may trade them in for new jeans.

NUDIE JEANS
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Fashion

Color and More Color from Sugaboi

From Milan Fashion Week this past February with a color from the Caribbean, fashion brand Sugaboi hit the runway with a collection blending a hot palette with a figure hugging forms. Creative head Geoff Cooper made the most of his calendar debut.

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Before Tacky Fashion

On New Looks from Brett Johnson

Menswear Fashion Designer Brett Johnson returns as a guest to the Before Tacky Fashion podcast. The head of the Milan based brand will talk about his latest collection and the state of men’s style.

Brett Johnson coming soon to Before Tacky Fashion Podcast
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Fashion

Ouest Paris makes a Menswear STATEMENT

From Florence at Pitti Uomo, Arthur Roberts from menswear Ouest Paris talks about his brand’s combination of Hedonism and Space Age influences.

Click below for the Before Tacky Podcast interview.