Emporio Armani Men Fall 2010: Reebok Freestyle
MILAN, Jan 17, 2010 / FW/ — “Today, sportswear and active wear have become part of our wardrobe and it is really important that I offer my clients the opportunity to wear clothing of comfort and style,” Giorgio Armani said in a statement when the EA7 Emporio Armani collaboration with Reebok was announced. And as expected, this new alliance opened the Emporio...
C.P. Company Men Fall 2010: The Urban Woodsman
MILAN, Jan 17, 2010 / FW/ — When Wallace Faulds was named Creative Director for C.P. Company, his directions were clear – “move towards the evolution of the brand and not focus on radical changes but strengthen the archetypes.” It’s a tall order to any designer simply because one cannot stop creativity; it just happens. But, from the looks of it all, Faulds...
Jil Sander Men Fall 2010: Moving Forward
MILAN, Jan 17, 2010 / FW/ — With sci-fi movies the crowd and the critics favorites last year, from the critically acclaimed Star Trek reboot to the high adrenaline rush of Transformers and G.I. Joe to the groundbreaking Avatar, it is not surprising to find futurism on the runway. It is also not surprising that we saw it at Jil Sander, known for its sleek minimalism,...
Burberry Prorsum Men Fall 2010: Handsome
MILAN, Jan 17, 2010 / FW/ — Taking inspiration from military uniforms from the past 150 years, Christopher Bailey inadvertently gave his audience a visual history of our civilization, i.e. we are a world at war, and whether we want to accept it or not, it is one thing that is constant since time in memoriam. That Bailey chose it as a theme is not surprising; Britain...
Costume National Menswear Fall 2010: Working Class Heroes
MILAN, Jan 17, 2010 / FW/ — Ennio Capasa always has a grasp of the current zeitgeist and for Fall 2010 he tackled the “working class” though it has expanded from its 20th century definition. Today’s working class consist of the usual suspects – from dock workers to organic farmer; yet creeping into the category since the 1990s are the high tech employees,...
Carlo Pignatelli Outside Menswear Fall 2010: Restrained Elegance
MILAN, Jan 16, 2010 / FW/ — With the earthquake in Haiti still fresh in the minds of most of the attendees, it was a sober Carlo Pignatelli show this morning here in Milan. But that somberness was short lived as the Italian designer sent out controlled luxe looks that in their restrained exuberance grasped the zeitgeist not just of the moment but also of the New...
Dirk Bikkembergs to Hold Not-for-Profit Fashion Show
MILAN, Jan 5, 2010 / FW/ — Holding a fashion show for charity is nothing new; but when it is held during the fashion season, when the fashion press and retail buyers are present, the stakes are higher and even with a minute miscalculation, it might backfire. And that is a risk that Belgian designer Dirk Bikkembergs, famous for his sports couture and a member of the...
Camera Moda Releases Tentative Milan Menswear Fall 2010 Schedule
MILAN, Dec 28, 2009 / FW/ — Almost everyone is still in a holiday mood, but it’s not too early to check into the fashion calendar. Camera Moda had released the tentative catwalk schedule for Milano Moda Uomo Fall 2010 (Milan Menswear). JANUARY 16, 2010 0930 Carlo Pignatelli Outside Museo della Permanente, via Turati, 34 1030 Ermenegildo Zegna Press via Savona,...
Milano Moda Uomo Fall 2010
Milan Menswear Fall 2010 / Winter 2011 Dates: Jan 16 – 19, 2010 The more it changes, the more it stays the same DALLAS, Dec 12, 2009 / FW/ — In April 2004, before the start of the Spring 2005 menswear season, FW asked, “Is Capitol Hill ready for Helmut Lang and Hedi Slimane?” The conclusion was Washington D.C. still remains the last bastion of conservative...
Camera Moda Releases Tentative Catwalk Schedule of Milan Menswear Spring 2010
Piazza Duomo (Milan) MILAN, Jun 2, 2009 / FW/ — Slated from Jun 20 – 23, 2009, the Milano Moda Uomo (Milan Menswear Show), kicks off the Spring 2010 fashion season that begins in June and ends in October in Paris with the Prêt-a-porter Spring 2010 season. Below is the tentative schedule for the Milano Moda Uomo Spring 2010 season. SATURDAY June 20 2009 1000 GAETANO...
Milan Menswear Fall 2009 Catwalk Schedule
Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy Crisis Core Milano Moda Uomo Fall 2009 Catwalk Schedule MILAN, Jan 16, 2009 / FW/ — Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, Italy’s fashion governing body has released the definite catwalk schedule for the Milan Menswear Fall 2009 / Winter 2010 season. Saturday 17 January 2009 1000 GAETANO NAVARRA Via Forcella 13 1100 C.P. COMPANY...
