Although some industry insiders have raised concerns for the future of men's fashion week, thanks to the change of tide which sees more and more fashion houses showing men's and women's together, it has done little to stem a growing group of women's wear designers from testing the waters. British designer Stella McCartney previously announced...
29 Jun 2016
The annual International Woolmark Prize has announced the European nominees for its 2016/2017 cycle. Stemming from 11 countries, the nominees count ten candidates for the women's wear award, which are as followed: Roshi Porker from Austria; Kimstumpf from Belgium; Cockerel from the Czech Republic; Nicholas Nybro from Denmark; Etienne Deroeux...
5 Apr 2016
British fashion e-tailer Boohoo has launched its standalone men's wear ahead of the opening of its Los Angeles pop-up store opening. The website, found at boohooman.com, is aimed at young, male shoppers and offers the retailer's full men's wear range with weekly product drops occurring across different collections. Boohoo.com has offered men's...
31 Mar 2016
Pure London, the contemporary women’s wear trade show has revealed part of its upcoming men’s wear line up for its debut men’s section launching in February, 2016. Among the first brands to sign up for the dedicated section are established UK brands White Stuff, Blow Ties, and Peter Gribby. Approximately 30 brands, including international labels...
6 Oct 2015
High street fashion chain New Look is not satisfied with being one of the largest women's wear retailers and aims to take a larger slice of the men's wear pie/market as well. Following the appointment of Christopher Englinder as global director of men's wear from rival fashion chain H&M, New Look is planning big push into men's wear this year....
3 Jun 2015
New York - Men's suiting has been a staple in a man's wardrobe for virtually centuries. At some point, the men's suit did become a symbol of something rigid, formal, and boring, yet classy. Of course, the world would be a far better place if people moved forward from such strict and boring black tie, with literally a black tie affair being a man...
29 May 2015
New York - What has long been a symbol of class and luxury, suede is making a comeback, and this time in men's wear, which is having its moment in the spotlight this year. For proof that suede is one of the it materials of the moment look at the men's wear collections of Saint Laurent, Tom Ford, and Michael Bastian who all had suede coats for...
27 May 2015
With a growing emphasis on personal appearance and an average disposable income that is still 50 percent higher than women's globally, men are spending more on apparel and footwear than ever before. By 2019, menswear is expected to contribute close to 40 billion US dollars in sales to the global apparel market.
18 May 2015
Online fashion retailer Boohoo.com is set to launch a capsule men's wear tailoring range later this year. The collection, which will be introduced in time for fall 15, will feature four different jackets, trousers and waistcoats, all produced from fabrics sourced in Italy, with a three-piece suit costing under 100 pounds. The British etailer...
24 Apr 2015
Canadian yoga-inspired athletic wear firm Lululemon has turned its focus to its menswear, as the retailer aims to open its first men's-only store in Manhattan on Black Friday, November 28. The athletic wear retailer has also been setting up more dual gender “flagships,” according to WWD as its men's wear growth continues to surpass Lululemon's...
13 Nov 2014
With the menswear industry suddenly in boom and the launch of the sole menswear fashion week, London Collections, a resounding success, retailers have seized on the new breed of style savvy men taking an interest in modern, designer clothing. Firstly Selfridges have just unveiled a 10,000 square feet space dedicated solely to men’s designer...
9 Nov 2012
