How does a modernist, minimalist designer like Neil Barrett adapt to menswear’s swing to old-school and outdoorsy elements like tweeds, loden and Wellington-like footwear? Splendidly. His fall show was strong, cleverly incorporating small but evocative details from hunting and workwear into his sleek fashion universe. Elbow patches slipped down and slid forward, adding a graphic … Read more
Philipp Plein packed out the bar at the Principe di Savoia hotel for his fall Billionaire show, compelling some guests to sit on speakers or stand in front of the live, five-piece rock band, Alessandro Ristori & The Portofinos, whose mesmerizing frontman swings his hips like Elvis once did. The retro music and the swanky, formal … Read more
A quick straw poll after Dsquared2’s hoot of a fall show indicated that most people in the audience didn’t notice that the show was cast entirely with identical twins. “That’s so 2022,” sniffed one spectator, no doubt referring to Gucci’s “Twinsburg” spectacle for spring 2023. Point taken, but surely Dean and Dan Caten, identical Canadian … Read more
With 2023 coming to a close, it’s time to break out fantastic fashions to celebrate the year in feel-good style. As seen throughout the men’s and women’s fall and resort collections and across the latest accessory and jewelry lines, designers continue to propose festive, sparkling and bold looks for New Year’s Eve festivities. Looking for … Read more
MILAN — The upcoming edition of Milan Fashion Week is set to open with a bang, according to the preliminary schedule presented by the Italian fashion chamber on Wednesday. Running Jan. 12 to 16, the event will kick-start with Sabato De Sarno debuting his menswear vision for Gucci at 3 p.m. CET. Sandwiched between Billionaire and … Read more
MONSTER STYLE: Dior designer Kim Jones has teamed with rising Japanese artist Otani on a capsule menswear collection, marking his first new collaboration with a contemporary artist since 2021. Represented by the Perrotin gallery, Otani specializes in ceramic sculptures, with recurring themes including bulging heads, anthropomorphic vases, children and animals. The 24-piece Dior & Otani … Read more
