Interview with the eclectic Californian creative, guest designer of the 104th edition of Pitti Uomo with his brand ERL
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Everlasting
Cut-outs, leather, calibrated proportions and iconic accessories characterize the S/S 2023 men and women collections
Time & Tide
Navy aesthetic cornerstones and essential – but sought-after – accessories define the wardrobe for the warm season
This Week
Unfinished Sympathy
Coordinated movements, statuesque gestures, and plastic poses highlight key pieces for S/S 2023
Nothing but Flowers
Petals, corollas and floral patterns invade the surfaces of S/S 2023 menswear key pieces
New Fits Come In…
Revisited tailoring and bold accessories in the fashion editorial from issue 13 of MANINTOWN
Pretty Vacant
From issue 13 of MANINTOWN, the “hot” pieces of the new season (Gucci, Dolce&Gabbana, Moschino…) interpreted by model Francesco Testa
Models to follow: Jinwoo
The South Korean model stars in a shooting with a cinematic flavor, in which he wears the evegreens of menswear with a casual and refined manner
See Right Through You. Mirroring Identities & The Modern Narcissus
A style dialogue inspired by the Greek myth, where her and his clothes are mirrored
This Month
The new male wardrobe
The key pieces of men’s collections of the big brands and new names star in the editorial shot by Giovanni Gori and Andrea Aldrovandi
Think Print: the art of Pierre-Louis Mascia
Interview with the French illustrator and designer, who will present the Special Project ‘Philocalie’ at Pitti Uomo 103
The Social Fashion of Martine Rose – Guest Designer at the 103rd Edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo – and the Catwalk Debut of Designer Project Jan-Jan Van Essche
A focus on the guests of the fair, ones of the most authoritative interpreters of contemporary men’s fashion
Defait
In the images of photographer Roberto Autuori the best of A/W 2022 men’s fashion
Giberne
A fashion story in which the creations of the Giberne brand take centre stage
Daniil K
Russian model and stylist poses for Igor Vavilov’s lens, roaming the streets and houses of Istanbul
In the mood for Milan
An homage to the atmospheres and chromatic exquisiteness of Wong Kar-Wai’s auteur films, with a model that stands out on camera
Halite
Anthony Pomes and Sébastien Marchand, two highly expressive photographers, join forces for a shooting with great espressive power
Call me by your name – Editorial
Layering, wraparound coats and accessories with personality are the stylistic ingredients of this fashion editorial
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An otherworldly, yet carnal and shameless spirit poses for Manintown in the garden of Palazzo San Niccolò
In my intimacy – Editorial
Model and influencer Michael Terlizzi literally gets naked for Manintown, posing for intense black and white portraits that convey strength and delicacy
Picturesque – Editorial
The statuesque physique of model and artist Sager Kurusinkal stands out in a pictorial-style shoot
Nowhere to run – editorial
In Davide Musto’s black & white shots for Manintown Giacomo Affede and Nacho Penin play two super stylish skaters
The deep fashion hiking – Editorial
In this fashion editorial from ‘Youth Babilonia’ issue, an unspoiled nature is the perfect frame for the next Fall/Winter hot pieces
MANINTOWN editorial – One Man Show
Model Rocco Serio is the protagonist of the shooting published in the “Youth Babilonia” issue, where he interprets some key pieces from new men’s collections
Oh so pretty
In front of Davide Musto’s lens, Luigi Bruno plays with fashion pieces like micro tops, blouses, studded blazers and leather accessories
Napapijri x Moreno Ferrari
The collection combining design, art and sustainability
Matthew Zorpas, the first “digital” gentleman
Read our interview with the founder of ‘The Gentleman Blogger’, a platform that is a benchmark for men’s lifestyle
CDLP: male underwear made in Sweden
Created in 2016 by Christian Larson and Andreas Palm, CDLP is a Swedish male underwear brand. Its story begins after several trips of the founders, where the two designers discover how similar their taste in underwear was. Hence the idea of creating a new solution for men’s underwear, a combination of sustainable fabrics and sewing
“ETHICS MEET AESTHETICS” Gilberto Calzolari’s high-end sustainability meets Volvo’s full electric.
Gilberto Calzolari is a conscious visionary. We already loved him on the occasion of his deserved recognition at the Green Carpet Fashion Award 2018, when the model and influencer Federica Del Sale wore one of his dresses made of jute from Brazil, which had been found on the Navigli in Milan. After having carried kilos of
Milan Fashion Week – a recap on a journey through space and time
What the following fashion shows have in common is an abstract journey through space and time, between past and future, and between reality and utopia. With futuristic garments and classical-style scenography, you are transported into a parallel universe. Missoni depicts the new generations, ambitious and a bit rebel, as seen in their free time, involved in
Milan Fashion Week – a new statement of freedom
Woman Fashion Week 2021 starts with an unmissable tribute to Beppe Modenese, who left us on 21st November 2020, through the work of Beniamino Barrese, who relocates him immersed in a world very dear to him, with the same severity and concreteness with which his voice resounds: fashion. A hectic Milan, accompanied by the usual traffic
10 Stylish Staples That Are Eminently Covetable (And Seasonally Reasonable)
February has officially kicked-off and the spring moods—lockdown permitting—are high. Tier 3 folk, rejoice! Don’t let lockdown hamper your cheer; fashion can still be in order. Whether you’re racing for Zooms in full-force or gathering for a (socially distant) dinner, fuss-free wardrobe staples are your tickets to keep you in good spirits. There’s plenty on
Barbera’s Biella handmade shoes
“All our lives, we have heard our father called Maestro, and that has always made us proud of him, now that they call us Maestro, we know that it is our father who is very proud of us.” Barbera Sandro & Figli is an artisan company rooted in a long tradition of working with leather
#MitParade – New Collabs of December
Celebrations and experiments. From the Olympus of luxury, an exceptional Maison wears blue the most exclusive eco-bottle of the moment, while the number one denim in the world celebrates with a capsule the Disney family. High-end brands in the world of anti-theft garments celebrate a winning partnership of 10 years, it is a certainty when
12 Season-Approved Wardrobe Classics To See You Through Winter
If you find off-duty dressing a forced affair, allow a fair dose of chic practicality to come to your rescue. The new seasonal fashion lexicon takes the effort out of looking effortless. This year’s unavoidable WFH situationship (pardon my lingo) shouldn’t dissuade you from dressing up (or down from you Zoom-ready set up). Nod to
#MITPARADE: the fashion collabs championing the icons of pop music and art
We resume our journey with the fashion brands that tell their story through the values of music and art. Two forms of expression that know no borders, but are made of colours and frequencies, mark time and influence moods. They keep us together due to a rhythm that beats in unison or an image that
Triumph Lifestyle continues its utility reboot by messing with timeless conventions
Legendary and timeless label Triumph Lifestyle is back with a bold bang for Autumn Winter 2020: drawing inspiration from 100 years of history and a premium etiquette of sportswear- appropriate apparel, the brand provides clothing for craftsmanship aficionados with a penchant for iconic wardrobe classics. “The Autumn/Winter 2020 campaign is the second collection from this
Alined Network’s Entrepreneurs are re-writing the future of showroom experiences
The global fashion industry is undertaking a tumultuous ride in light of the Coronavirus pandemic which, for many enterprises, has been the catalyst of irrevocable financial disruptions. Major fashion capitals have had to adapt to a ‘new normal’, fledging to a new modus operandi in order to endure the crisis. Fashion weeks, in fact, have
Sustainable Fashion Production
The materials that are changing the rules of the game The fashion industry is famous for being innovative, thriving, a real avant-garde. Unfortunately it is also well known that the global fashion system is one of the main polluters in terms of exploitation of natural resources. During the last few years, following the massive changes
Cat Footwear ‘Engineered For Originality Campaign’ Voices Digital Artists Cross-Globally
Cat Footwear unveiled their new Autumn/Winter 2020 ‘Engineered For Originality’ campaign, created by several digital artists from across the globe. Hailing from seven markets, UK, Poland, Sweden, France, China, Chile and USA, the artists were recruited by Cat Footwear to unleash a campaign which follows on from SS20, taking cues from the initial concept. The concept
10 Pairs Of Feel-Good Summer Staples That Provide An Instant Wardrobe Boost
If there’s one way to ensure you keep up an optimum regime of wear-anywhere options, a selection of great versatile options might be the ultimate solution to solve your mid-season drama. Is it fitted, or slouchy? The right answer may have not yet come to fruition, but the best propositions are the ones comfortable enough
The Breeziest Summer Staples That Exude Timeless Comfort
Keeping a casual style currency has never been so imperative in the circumstances we’re currently living in. Of course, the #WFH mode will perhaps cease in the new year, however comfort calls for one to look smart even in the most laid-back occasions. The solution? Chucking on a wear-anywhere shirt could solve your seasonal wardrobe
Louis Vuitton opens new store in Las Vegas
Louis Vuitton has opened a new men’s store in Las Vegas. Located in the famous Bellagio luxury resort and casino, the new shop features a contemporary design reflective of the Paris brand’s luxury roots and uncompromising craftsmanship. The outpost overlooks the popular Bellagio fountains and designed with an eye-catching façade studded with twisted stainless-steel blades.
UNIQLO owner forecasts 50% profit shortfalls in light of the present crisis
Fast Retailing Co., owner of Japanese apparel retailer UNIQLO, has officially readjusted its financial forecasts for the rest of this year, lowering its profit outlook as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. More specifically, the company now expects an annual operating profit of ¥130 billion JPY, approximately comparable to $1.21 billion USD. This marks
The creative industry to receive £1.5bn in light of global crisis
Creative organisations are to get a £1.5bn lifeline to help stay in business while coronavirus forces dim all hopes. The rescue package is expected to help world-known institutions such as the Royal Albert Hall, the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Mary Rose Trust. Unveiling the plan, Boris Johnson said the money would help safeguard the
Kanye West revamps Chicago Gap store as result Of YEEZY’s collaboration
Kanye West knows exactly how to drop the jaws. Yes, you heard it right. Singer and entrepreneur, he announced a head-scrabbling partnership with chain retailer GAP, kicking off a ten-year-long collaboration. A mysterious shroud envelops the Gap Store at the corner of Michigan and Ohio in Chicago, apparently the exact store that West himself used
Explore the wild with NICCE’s LA-inspired SS20 collection
It wasn’t all a luxury affair when fashion chose to meet its modern forces. In reality, this meant simple, fairly traditional clothes, done well. Any collection American-related would be missing a trick if it wasn’t a little focused on athleisurewear. Fortunately, NICCE wouldn’t make such a mistake – the brand’s Spring/Summer 2020 collection pays homage to
Kanye West’s Yeezy taps Gap for a decade-long partnership
Kanye West’s YEEZY has signed a reported 10 year partnership with Gap entailing a co-branded line of apparel set to release sometime in 2021. The collaborative collection, designed by West and the YEEZY team (helmed by Design Director Mowalola Ogunlesi), will include womenswear, menswear and children’s clothes at accessible price points. The controversial rapper has long expressed desire to work
Jean Liu, Emma Watson And Tidjane Thiam Join Kering’s Board Of Directors
Luxury conglomerate Kering has just added three new members to its board of directors, announcing that actress Emma Watson, businessman Tidjane Thiam and entrepreneur Jean Liu have joined the French Company. “The collective intelligence that comes from diverse points of view and the richness of different experiences are crucial to the future of our organization. I
Adidas pledges $20 million to Black communities and vows “more inclusive” hiring
Sportswear giant Adidas has recently issued a statement following last week’s protest due to the organisation’s complacency on racism. Along with the message, the sportswear brand has vowed to immediately implement three steps of action, including a $20 million investment in Black communities, university scholarship for black employees, and focusing on a “more inclusive” hiring.
London Fashion Week Men’s virtual line-up has landed
Back in April, London Fashion Week announced it would become a virtual event in light of the global pandemic. The British Fashion Council has released more details about what to expect when it launches this weekend. From Friday, the London Fashion Week website will relaunch as a ‘digital platform’, aimed at both industry figures and consumers. The BFC
Streetwear giant Palace pledges $1 million to Black Lives Matter
Streetwear Giant Palace joins the burgeoning list of brands and institutions donating o the black community, announcing a $1 million pledge to Black Lives Matter and the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust. The streetwear brand made the announcement on June 8, while sharing an anti-racism video on its Instagram page. News of the pledge comes as fellow brands
Dickies’ Latest Collection Looks At The Colourful ‘90s For SS20
Referencing a time when freedom was in the air and everyone was there for a good time (how wistful), Dickies adopted 1990’S tailoring elements and styles to create their SS20 collection. The brand adopts those famous nineties styles into something more contemporary. Using modern, lightweight construction techniques and breathable premium cottons, the brand fused tailoring
Tie-Dye Is Spurring Hot Vibes Only For 2020 – (So You’re Welcome, DIY)
If your proclivity longs for a cool-meets-slick style renaissance, stop everything you’re doing: The tie-dye technique is a mainstay, so be prepared to embrace it. Tie-dye was once the stuff of elementary school arts and crafts–DIY gifts bestowed upon parents and grandparents on special occasions. Then, it became a cure for middle school boredom–a photogenic
Balenciaga Lands A New Flagship Store In London
Reports comment that luxury label Balenciaga has authorized a deal to open a new flagship store on London’s Bond Street. The Kering-owned label came in accord with British footwear and handbag retailer Russell & Bromley to take over its lease on for its store on New Bond Street. Kering liaised with the building’s landlord, the City
Man in Skirt | the skirt of “discord”
Long, short, tunic, habit, chiton or toga, the male skirt has been the favorite garment of people, civilizations, tribes, kings, and warriors. It has ruled in temples, courts, agora, and battlefields. But, in 1789, to the cry of “Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité”, trousers have become the flag of revolutionaries and skirt was put in the pillory.
Giorgio Armani’s open letter to fashion
Published this week on WWD an open letter by the pen of Maestro Giorgio Armani to the world of fashion. After being one of the very first one leaders to recognize the danger of the pandemic, showing his new collection behind closed doors during Milan Fashion Week, donating 2 ml euros to the local hospitals
Italian Luxury Label Gucci Donates €2 Million To Facilitate Support For Coronavirus Pandemic
After the entire fashion world has placed major shifts towards supporting and backing Covid-19 turmoil, Gucci is the latest fashion house to pledge a lump-sum donation to battle against spreading coronavirus. Based in Italy, where the epidemic has implemented huge havoc, the luxury label announced a 1 Million euros donation to the Italian Civil Protection
Philanthropic Fashion: Designers Support Scholars (And Beyond) Through Free-Of-Charge Lectures
As times of upheaval couldn’t get worse and all hopes seem to dim, the fashion industry knows how to get hold of the quickest solutions. On this occasion, the Alexander McQueen’s Sarabande foundation has consolidated in the making of free lectures on the subjects of art and fashion, as the world rolls in self-isolation. Titled
#Istayhome
In this moment in which we are far from anyone, our habits and our routines are very different. From smart working to the various solutions to meet every need, including those to keep fit and blow off steam. Also, the choice of our outfit is in this direction: comfort is the master, with a charge
#WHITEINSIEMESIAMOPIÙFORTI Focus on: MARCO MELIS EYEWEAR
Your name is synonym for eyewear made, built, designed and developed in Italy: the perfect combination of heritage and handicraft, with a future-forward vision. “Making spectacles is like making a dress; this is what I want to offer to my client – so Marco Melis – every little detail can be analysed and selected to
The Breezier The Better: 14 Of The Best Shirts To Invest In Right Now, That Vow Timeless Refinement
These duty-heavy heroes have been (and should be) the abiding testament to formal dressing. Take a seat, broaden your alternatives and don’t feel sorry: your style currency update starts from now. It’s time to rethink formalwear, which has found itself boosting with great remark since the early classroom days. The new grab-and-go shirt is gently
15 Chuck-On Pairs Of Essentials That Exude An Uplifting Cosy Template
The current world situation made it clear: as self-isolation reached upon us, we’re propelled to invest in staples worth of cosy belonging. Whether it’s a timeless classic from favourites Paul Smith or Burberry, or must-have hybrids that are pioneering and intriguingly tailored, from Chalayan to Ahluwalia, a first-rate staple is a lifetime essential. And for
Celebrating the Anniversary of Portugal Fashion Week
The 46th edition of the Portugal Fashion Week held in the suggestive Alfândega do Porto Congress Center location has closed after the first day due to the risk of Covid-19. Despite this event this edition marked the 25 years of the event dedicated to Portuguese fashion set up in 1995 and the 10 years of
Milan goes sustainable with WSM Fashionreboot
On occasion of the menswear fashion week, on 11th and 12th January 2020 at BASE Milano (partner of WSM Fashion Reboot), WHITE relies on sustainability with WSM Fashion Reboot, an event organized thanks to the support offered by MISE and ICE – Agenzia, the part- nership with Confartigianato Imprese, and the aegis of the Municipality of Milan. The first event dedicated to sustainable innovation and
This Buy-Now-Wear-Now Adidas Drop Has Just Landed, It’s Here To Stay, And We’re (So) Into It
Treat yourself Albeit leisurewear is the new on-the-go trend, in daunting times when we’re advised to break from the weight of the coronavirus threat, loungewear options come to be highly covetable. The ultimate huge-everything style recipe has carved the global lanes of relaxed practicality – see the AW20 runway scenarios for further reference – but there’s more. Iconic
Passion for sneakers
Sneakers are, without any doubt, the most popular shoes of the last decades. They know no limits in terms of style or generation and thanks to their charm they can be worn also in formal looks, tuxedo included. The first ones date back to the end of 1800, they had a rubber sole and canvas
The Cosiest Season-Defining Jumpers That Spell Instant Bliss
Newsflash: cosy jumpers have whipped their sleekest revival. Now, whether you buy them cropped, long and laid-back, they semaphore simple and classic polish. And you don’t need to stick to the conventional silhouettes – induce a hint of subtle hues teamed with brights to champion seamless comfort and practicality (both highly coveted on a shopper’s
The fabulous thought of Italian Fashion
The Italian fashion of the FW 2020-21 is more inspired than ever. It lets itself be carried away by new provocations and romantic celebrations of the dearest culture to us. It plays with nonsense and surreal scenarios marking the time and celebrating its myths. But it does not neglect the attention to “sustainability”, a process
Sustainable Fashion: Hand Picked
A collection inspired by nature and its colours, focusing on extreme high quality materials, sustainability and ‘Made in Italy’ production How was the Hand Picked project born? As a private label of Giada SpA, Hand Picked was born in SS19, presenting itself to the public with a capsule of 15 pieces and based on a green
Claudio Marenzi’s: innovation technology for the planet
Teamwork is the key to achieve the maximum for the company’s eco-sustainable projects inspired by the en- chantment of Lake Maggiore. President and CEO of Herno, one of the leading companies in the Italian fashion system, boasts a history of more than seventy years, and Claudio Marenzi is a reference point for what concerns innovation
The Ethical Revolution of Brunello Cucinelli
His humanistic capitalism has changed the way of doing business through the support of culture and free time. He is the king of cashmere produced in the ancient Umbrian village of Solomeo, whose revolutionary entrepreneurial system defends and promotes the values of culture, tradition and above all human dignity. A particular cultural focus is highlighted
The Best Streamlined Updates That Promise Duty-Chic
The news in tailoring? The wear-anywhere blazer is a man’s ultimate utility rival. Sometimes the best fashion solutions are staring you in the face. Extending a smart wardrobe while blending it with breezier updates becomes synonymous of relaxed sophistication. As the new season is looming, necessary investments roll in. Subtle hints of colour seamlessly blend
Larusmiani: a handmade Story born in the heart of Milan
The oldest sartorial brand in via Montenapoleone, now led by the third generation, has positioned itself as one point of reference for Made in Italy craftsmanship. A journey started in 1922…with Guglielmo Miani Senior, a tailor specialized in hand-sewn coveralls and raincoats – waterproof like the wings of a seagull; Larus in Latin. It seemed it
Ermenegildo Zegna XXX – Don’t worry guys, Eco-tailoring is coming back!
The vision of men’s fashion through the eye of women with attention to the environment that surrounds us outlines the perfect mindset of the Ermenegildo Zegna XXX autumn/winter 2020/2021 collection designed by Alessandro Sartori. If the goal is to make the new generations wear tailoring, the first step is certainly to integrate it with elements
Wish list: a new type of luxury
A new type of luxury. An almost emotional luxury, capable of representing not so much a social status, but our belonging to a tribe of style increasingly similar to an extended family, where everyone is registered in the same fanzine. And this word is not used by chance because these new objects of desire are
KINGS OF THE NIGHT
At home in Milan, but famous beyond the borders. We have chosen to turn them into models for one day. We are talking about two of the most popular and beloved DJs of the moment: Marvely Goma The Perseverance and Thomas Costantin. MARVELY GOMA in art “THE PERSEVERANCE” Marvely is a dancer and actor, DJ
A day with Your Gentleman
A day as a true gentleman with Marco Cartasegna Do gentlemen still exist today? Or are they a past thing? We asked Marco Cartasegna, founder of YourGentleman blog, that after a successful career as a model and having studied International Management, returns to his first passion: fashion. In 2015 he opened his blog, where he
The New Gentleman
The new masculine classic renews itself through a mix of prints that tells a journey over centuries of history into the textile field. From baroque jacquards silks to floral patchworks and psychedelic digital prints, passing through the finest made in Italy high-quality wools. On the cover: Gabriel on the left wearing jacket, vest, shirt, trousers
COCO CLUB CHANEL event SOHO NEW YORK
It is not a regular Friday night in New York City when Chanel transforms a women only co- working space (the Wing) in Soho into a fabulous all immersive Coco Club an exclusive “mademoiselles only” club inspired by the traditional men’s only social clubs. Following the notion that “what is good for a man is
BRAND TO WATCH: VICTOR LI DEBUTS NEW YORK
Born in United States and raised in China, Victor Li graduated Parson School of Design to then launch together with Claudia Li his own brand that had its debut recently during New York Fashion Week. It is a project that sees eastern and western influences come to harmonious fusion, inspired by the world of the
A GAME NIGHT FOR TITLE OF WORK /CFDA
In New York, for Men’s Fashion Week, CFDA, Cadillac House and Assouline came together to create a special Tribeca edition of a Las Vegas Casino Night in the heart of Soho to celebrate the launch of NYFW. Inspired by Assouline’s book “Poker, The Ultimate Guide”, Jonathan Meizler, from Title of Work, reinvents a casino night and ambiance bubbling with