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US designer Willy Chavarría debuts in Paris with a militant anti-Trump fashion show

Paris - American designer Willy Chavarria made his Paris debut on Friday with a colourful and politically charged show, incorporating an excerpt from a pro-LGBTQ+ speech by a bishop that angered President Donald Trump, as well as clips from the film "Emilia Pérez", nominated for 13 Oscars. Of Mexican and Irish descent, Chavarria was named...

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Galeries Lafayette's ambitious bet on the success of men's fashion

As the luxury sector experiences a post-pandemic slowdown, Galeries Lafayette in Paris is taking a decisive turn by focusing on men’s fashion as a lever for growth. This strategy responds to a growing global trend: the rise of men’s ready-to-wear. A strategic repositioning for men's fashion Galeries Lafayette was quick to see the growth...

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Milan Men's Fashion Week kicks off

Madrid – With more notable absences than the presence of new prominent names, this Friday marks the start of a new edition of Milan Men’s Fashion Week. A catwalk that, despite everything, will once again attract the attention of all professionals linked to the world of fashion, throughout the celebrations that will last from January 17 to 21,...

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In Pictures: Setchu takes on Florence with debut Pitti show

On the evening of Pitti Uomo’s final day under the Florentine sun, Japanese brand Setchu welcomed guests to its debut runway show. The presence of the contemporary label underlined the Italian menswear event’s efforts to strengthen its ties with creatives, and essentially buyers, from the region, as already reflected in its new partnership with...

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Pitti Uomo: Is individual, colorful street style dead?

Pitti Uomo is considered the starting pistol for the menswear season and a trailblazer for current trends. Away from the stands, the Fortezza da Basso exhibition grounds and the city of Florence itself reveal the industry's prevailing mood during the menswear trade show. After seasons brimming with trends, colours, and individuality, this...

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Lee launches new menswear range under Lee X

Denim brand Lee has launched a new product platform under the name Lee X, which is geared towards helping men find the best fit and modern designs. Encompassing a new capsule collection, the Lee X platform builds on Lee’s best-selling Extreme Motion line for men, which introduced stretch fabrics and flexible waistbands to men’s denim nine years...

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FW25 Menswear buyer’s guide: baggy denim, duffel coats, collared sweaters and more

Menswear has become an increasingly significant sector within the fashion and retail industries. With a return to the office, tailoring will continue to be a major player this forthcoming season. Look for suits with a slightly more relaxed silhouette, slim-fit shirtings, sometimes with contrasting collars and cuffs, and long wool coats. However,...

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Psycho Bunny continues tennis push with Alexei Popyrin

Montreal-based premium menswear brand Psycho Bunny has announced a multi-year global partnership deal with Australian-born rising tennis player Alexei Popyrin to mark the brand’s first on-court tennis ambassador. The move comes less than a year after Psycho Bunny became the official apparel sponsor of Tennis Canada, which featured high-profile...

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No time to rest: How fashion's calendar defies traditional business cycles

The fashion industry's notorious calendar, operating round the clock, shows no signs of deceleration even during traditional downtimes. While most sectors wind down for year-end reflection, fashion houses, particularly in menswear, find themselves caught in an unyielding cycle of preparation and presentation. According to Fashion Roundtable...

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20 years of Weekend Offender: ‘It’s been a crazy ride!’

Sam Jones and Rhydian Powell founded the British casualwear and lifestyle brand Weekend Offender in 2004. What began with a few T-shirts evolved into an internationally recognised brand, popular not only with football fans but also within other subcultures through a shared passion for music and film. It's no surprise, then, that the AW24...

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Athleisure brand Red Run expands into menswear

Red Run, a young athleisure label, has announced an expansion into menswear, a move that comes after “considerable” growth for the Liverpool-based brand since its launch in 2020. The first menswear collection, dubbed ‘Drop 1’, includes 10 essential pieces intending to make up the “fundamentals of any stylish wardrobe”, a press release stated....

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Wood Wood targeting its "next chapter" with new creative team

Scandinavian fashion and lifestyle brand Wood Wood, which was acquired by Danish conglomerate DK Company in April after the brand fell into insolvency in 2023, resulting in store closures in London and Berlin, is looking to expand its presence across international markets “in the coming years”. In a statement, the Copenhagen-based brand said it...