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25Nov, 2023

Dinner Is Served, Sort of: Meet Fashion Food

According to Bennett, pasta is indeed the chicest food to serve at fashion dinners. “Please no more salty steak,” she said. “Gala food doesn’t add to the experience or have a point of view.” At Highsnobiety, she works with buzzy restaurants like Ella Funt and sought-after chefs like Pierce Abernathy to make menus that feel new and expansive, rather than distilled and bland. “We as an industry need to keep mixing it up, finding new places, new parts of Manhattan, new chefs in the mix,” she said. “Nobody wants to go to the same place three nights in a row for three different brands,” which she noted happened to her one week at a hot downtown hotel.

According to my very informal survey, the best fashion food is not a specific type of cuisine at all. Instead, the most important thing is that it lends itself to the ideal dinner

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24Nov, 2023

More Than Minimal: A Shoppable Timeline of Scandi Influence in Fashion

In this age of personality, digital influence is increasingly being translated into contemporary labels that fill the gap between luxury and fast fashion. In the decade since the first Scandinavian influencer brands born of blogs (Anine Bing in 2011 and Toteme in 2014), fashion has entered a period of minimalist mania, favoring some of these labels. Yet the stereotype of the region’s style as being almost exclusively clean-lined and tonal belies the evolution of Scandi cool. Think about it: Dressed in a colorful print dress, the Ganni Girl started going global in 2012; and Rotate, the label launched by street-style faves Jeanette Madsen and Thora Valdimars, is celebrating five years of glam party looks.

Today the Scandi Girl wields as much sway as the French Girl in terms of fashion pull. Why? The consensus from the women I surveyed for this story—who came to design through blogging, social

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1Nov, 2023

2023’s Top Trends in Men’s Fashion

Each year brings a fresh look at fashion. Gone are the rigid rules and static styles. There’s a captivating blend of familiarity with a hint of flamboyance in the air. Will you be ahead or behind the fashion curve? In this article, we delve into 2023’s top men’s fashion trends.

Understanding the Evolution of Men’s Fashion

Nothing in fashion is born in a vacuum. Understanding the evolution of men’s clothes is essential to appreciate and adopt new trends. The keen observer will know that trends are cyclical—what was old is new again.

A glance at the last decade reveals a revolution. From slim suits reminiscent of the Mad Men era to the athleisure craze, every trend tells its own story. Undeniably, the boundaries of mens clothing continue to expand and blur.

Notably, we’ve seen an increased appreciation for craftsmanship and authenticity. There’s been a resurgence of interest in vintage

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17Oct, 2023

The Best Denim Shirts for Men and Women for Fall 2023: Levi’s, Amazon, Abercrombie, Ralph Lauren and More

Denim is without a doubt one of the most popular fabrics available, and with good reason: It’s durable, breathable and easy to style with just about anything. Our closets are already stocked with plenty of well-fitting jeans and a classic denim jacket or two, but the versatile fabric can be used for many more fashion must-haves — including shirts.

The unsung heroes of fall fashion for men and women, denim shirts pair with everything from polished slacks and skirts to casual streetwear. Denim-on-denim is also maintaining its status as one of 2023’s most popular fashion trends, so don’t be afraid to style a denim shirt with your favorite pair of jeans for a head-to-toe denim moment.

Not all denim shirts are made equal, and there are so many different varieties to suit your personal style. Oversized, distressed and light wash styles read as casual, while structured silhouettes and dark

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19Sep, 2023

Tough Times for Men’s Wear? Designers Find a Workaround

You’ve maxed out your credit cards, asked your family for loans, begged vendors for favors, cajoled friends into sacrificing salaries to model for a day, and then suddenly it is New York Fashion Week and, with it, New York Men’s Day, the only chance some men’s wear designers will have to be seen.

Then, on the morning of your show, the impossible happens.

Without prior warning, the city sends in crews to jackhammer up the sidewalk outside the loft building where you’ve been allotted two hours, total, to give fashion your best — and possibly your only — shot.

“What else could we do?” said Erin Hawker, the indefatigable publicist who first envisioned New York Men’s Day a decade ago. “We staged a peaceful protest on the sidewalk.”

It’s Sinatra 101. You need scrappiness and moxie in this city. What you also require, as it turns out, is Gandhian tactics

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26Aug, 2023

Redefining Fashion and Lifestyle with Sustainable Values

Consumer behavior has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, driven by a profound shift in attitudes toward consumption. Growing consumer awareness of the environmental and social consequences of purchasing decisions has paved the way for a more conscious and sustainable approach to spending across the board. This newfound awareness has led to a demand for transparency and ethical sourcing, forcing businesses to reevaluate their supply chains and adopt sustainable practices.

As a result, people are increasingly seeking out brands that align with their values and support responsible and sustainable manufacturing.

This is particularly effecting the fashion industry where popular fast fashion brands churn out cheap goods utilizing toxic dyes and finishes, synthetic fabrics shed microplastics, negatively contributing to the environment overall as well as the dire ocean pollution crisis. This culture has led to mountains of textile waste while chemicals like azo dyes, formaldehyde, and “forever chemicals” such as

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22Jul, 2023

ICON. AMSTERDAM’s Meteoric Rise in the Industry

The realm of fashion is a thrilling kaleidoscope of innovation, dynamism, and boundless creativity. In this ever-changing landscape, ICON. AMSTERDAM stands out as a radiant beacon of high-growth and refined quality. Visionary entrepreneur Samuel Onuha, who launched the brand in 2018, has charted a path that’s not just about trends but about transformation. The brand’s mission transcends selling trousers; they want to redefine the very concept of men’s fashion. Through a potent blend of vision, tenacity, and an unyielding commitment to excellence, ICON. AMSTERDAM is creating an indelible mark on the global fashion stage.

ICON. AMSTERDAM
ICON. AMSTERDAM

Rising from humble beginnings in his mother’s bedroom, Onuha’s drive for excellence propelled ICON. AMSTERDAM to the forefront of the industry in just a few short years. Today, the brand proudly reports an impressive sale of over half a million pairs of

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20Jun, 2023

3.Paradis Will Stage Its First Runway Show During Paris Fashion Week Men’s

10 years into business, French-Canadian contemporary ready-to-wear label 3.Paradis will stage its first-ever runway show during Paris Fashion Week Men’s later this month, according to paradis-emeric-tchatchoua-first-ever-runway-show-paris-mens-week-1235680155/”WWD.

The brand, led by creative director Emeric Tchatchoua, will take over Square des Périchaux, a public garden in Paris’ 15th arrondissement, on June 23. There, the designer will present a Spring 2024 collection, titled “Journey of Dreams,” built on celebrating “the process of living our dreams,” per the outlet.

Born in 1988, Tchatchoua grew up in the aforementioned working-class neighborhood, so it was “deeply important” for him to showcase his upcoming dream-inspired line in the same location that he first began to envision his life as a designer. While growing up in Paris in the early 2000s, he became infatuated with Japanese fashion through online research. That, coupled with his French roots, his love for pop art

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15Jun, 2023

The Best Looks From Men’s Fashion Week Spring 2024

This year’s spring/summer 2024 men’s fashion week is set to be one for the history books. Seven years ago—when the men’s arm of women’s ready-to-wear shows were still steeped in relative obscurity—we might not be making that kind of statement. But in 2023, it’s far from an exaggeration. This season, Pharrell Williams will make his big debut as the new creative director for Louis Vuitton menswear; Fendi, meanwhile, is headlining at the Pitti Uomo trade show in Florence. Ludovic de Saint Sernin will close out Paris Men’s Fashion Week just a month shy of it being announced that he was leaving Ann Demeulemeester following a single short season at the helm of the house. Presentations from Loewe, Hermès, Wales Bonner, and Valentino will take place across London, Florence, Milan, and Paris this month—and on June 12, Saint Laurent kicked things off with a special show in Berlin. Titled “Each

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10Jun, 2023

22Ahead relaunches men’s fashion label

Dubai, UAE – 22Ahead, a men’s fashion brand based in the UAE, today announces the relaunch of its men’s fashion label with a renewed commitment to producing 100% sustainable and eco-friendly products. With a strong emphasis on environmental responsibility, the brand is setting new standards for ethical fashion practices and inspiring consumers to make conscious choices.

Saad Tariq, Founder and CEO at 22Ahead said: “Originally established in October 2022 as a high-end online fashion brand, we have undergone a remarkable transformation in response to market trends and the urgent need for positive change in our society and the environment. Embracing the vision set by the UAE’s leaders for 2023, as the year of sustainability, we have embraced a complete shift towards sustainable practices and are incredibly proud of our new approach to market.”

At the heart of 22Ahead’s ethos is the use of 100% organic fabrics. Every garment in

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