More New York-based fashion designers are opting to show off calendar, Willy Chavarria being one of them. The designer presented his spring/summer 2020 menswear collection on Wednesday, July 24 to a full-house of spectators. Chavarria continues to promote his politically influenced, minimalist designs that are literal statement makers....
Jul 26, 2019
When the word prep comes to mind the uniforms of the country club crowd and the Princeton boys is one of the first things that comes to mind. Those preppy kids of the young socialite scene and Upper East Side type crowd often don't want to follow in the footsteps of their posh parents, and would prefer the artsy and rebellious route. What does...
Jun 7, 2019
Private Policy has become well known for their street style sensibilities, but for spring/summer 2020 the brand decided to get political. Let us note that it's June, meaning it's Pride Month, celebrating LGBT equality and the activists who fought and continue to fight for LGBT rights. Private Policy was inspired by The Stonewall Riots, which...
While most designer's approach to minimalism includes a cornucopia of black and white, designer Wan Hung's spring/summer 2020 collection included this, but also a rainbow of colors. The designer's latest collection was inspired by the story of Green Snake, a Chinese folk legend about snakes who transform into humans. Metamorphosis was a key...
If one were to list the endless list of Robert Geller's accomplishments they might find themselves short of breath. Between the start of his career at Marc Jacobs to being a Vogue/CFDA Fashion Fund finalist, the man has been able to grow a cult following of fans of his eponymous label and weather the turbulent waters of American retail. While...
Feb 7, 2019
The idea that gender is over sounds like a Ph.D thesis for a gender studies major at some liberal university in a coastal city. However, Palomo Spain, who made a triumphant return to New York Fashion Week: Men's this season, continuously works this thesis into their very brand DNA. The gender neutral clothing line from Spain and the artistic...
Feb 5, 2019
It's an interesting thing to watch a menswear designer scale back on their aesthetic, especially when maximalism has been the dominant theme of the fashion industry for a considerable number of years now. However, like our European counterparts displayed during London, Milan, and Paris, menswear is making a return to the traditional, the...
That’s a wrap for the three-day, New York Fashion Week: Men’s which presented 20 runway shows at this year’s two locations; Industria Studios and Cadillac House. The designer’s spring/summer 2019 collections presented the full spectrum of menswear today from historical inspiration and streetwear to men’s skirts and technology. The most notable...
Jul 19, 2018
Grungy Gentleman has one of the most easily recognizable brand aesthetics at NYFW: Men's. The brand is known for their neutral color palette and signature six stripe motif created by founder and designer Jace Lipstein. This season, the brand kept it classic with their usual use of neutrals, but decided to get playful with a few new things. Their...
Jul 16, 2018
Men's style hasn't always been so restrictive, and designer Kenneth Nicholson wants to go back to that. For his spring/summer 2019 collection, the designer presented a collection that took us through three chapters: The Bath, Reminiscence, and The Funeral. Inspired by 18th century dress with some seventies thrown in, the collection was a...
Brooklyn is slowly becoming more relevant to the New York fashion scene. It is one of the boroughs where streetwear style originated, so that comes as no surprise in a growing streetwear market. This season for his spring 2019 collection designer Romeo Hunte was inspired by Brooklyn streetwear style, with luxe streetwear meeting swimwear for men...
Jul 14, 2018
