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German menswear label Digel: We expect a pre-order increase of 10 percent

At Digel, things are now going well with orders in Düsseldorf. The Nagold-based menswear specialist already saw initial trends at the Italian menswear fair Pitti Uomo and in France, where the dates had to be brought forward because of the Olympic Games. Despite a difficult overall situation, Managing Director Jochen Digel and Philippe Célény,...

Business |Interview

Denmark-based Gabba eyes UK market for expansion

Gabba is aiming for growth after a dip in sales last year and is looking to reach new markets. The Danish denim specialist is making a big international push, as recently demonstrated with its “Kiosk” at Pitti Uomo. Germany is the strongest market for the brand, accounting for 30 percent of total sales. This is due to the brand’s focus on...

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Runway Models Who Walked The Most SS25 Menswear Shows

Creative directors, stylists, hair and make-up artists, lighting directors and design directors: to coin a phrase, ‘it takes a village’ to stage a fashion show. When it comes to which models walk the runway, it’s the casting directors who make the crucial decisions. Although these decision-makers are not household names, they wield great power...

Fashion |In Pictures

Pacsun unveils first dedicated men’s activewear line

US fashion retailer Pacsun has launched its first dedicated men’s activewear line tailored to the “dynamic lifestyles of Gen Z males”. Entitled ‘A.R.C.’ (Active. Recreation. Comfort.), the line aims to merge active, recreational, and comfort-focused elements to offer multifunctional, wearable pieces that seamlessly transition from the gym to...

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Dior names Lewis Hamilton as brand ambassador and guest designer

French fashion house Dior has named British Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton as a brand ambassador for men’s fashion and guest designer for a new lifestyle capsule collection launching in October. Hamilton has worked with Dior designer Kim Jones on a capsule collection centred around skiing and snowboarding to reflect “an alternate side to his...

Fashion |In Pictures

Camouflage ties: The menswear trend for SS25

For SS25, those looking to make their shirts stand out should consider pairing them with a matching tie. This isn't just about coordinating colours and patterns or playing with contrasts, but about using the same fabric for both shirt and tie. There were plenty of examples of this on the menswear catwalks from Florence to Paris to Berlin....

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Newcomers and golden oldies in men's fashion: These are the FW25 trends according to Edwin van den Hoek

The currently unpredictable weather may have been a blessing in disguise for trend forecaster Edwin Van den Hoek, who presented his FW25 trends predictions to hundreds of fashion professionals at an event in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Here, while the sun has intermittently shown its face, Van den Hoek showed that the winter of 2025 has a lot to...

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The sizeable gap in men's fashion week diversity

As the men's fashion weeks in Florence, Milan, and Paris conclude, a glaring absence on the catwalks has become apparent: the near-total absence of mid-size and XL male models. This oversight not only calls into question the industry's commitment to diversity but also underscores a significant disconnect between fashion's aspirational imagery...

Fashion |In Pictures

Paris Fashion Week Menswear SS25: The luxury streetwear trend, from Virgil Abloh to the Paris Olympics

From selling deadstock Ralph Lauren shirts with a ‘Pyrex Vision’ label in 2012, to designing the Louis Vuitton menswear collections from 2018 to 2021, Virgil Abloh’s impact on luxury streetwear fashion cannot be overstated. He was the master of creating a style that worked year-round and was gender fluid. Now, almost three years after his...

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Milan Menswear Week SS25: The Revamped Preppy Look

The ‘preppy’ prediction for the SS25 womenswear collections was fully realized for menswear during Milan’s Fashion Week. Several of the major designers were clearly influenced by the current obsession with #ralphcore and the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. The runways were teeming with soft linen shorts suits, knit polos and striped sweaters,...

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Video: Dries van Noten SS25

Watch Dries van Noten’s last runway show before retiring at Paris Fashion Week showcasing their SS25 collection. Promotion Read more about Dries van Noten on their brandpage

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Video: Loewe SS25

Watch Loewe’s runway show at Paris Fashion Week showcasing their SS25 collection. Promotion Read more about Loewe on their brandpage