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In Paris, A World of Fashion Characters

The men’s fashion week that closed in Paris on Sunday served up an array of masculine personas. At times, it worked; at times, it looked like cosplay, reports Angelo Flacavento.

In Paris, A World of Fashion Characters

The men’s fashion week that closed in Paris on Sunday served up an array of masculine personas. At times, it worked; at times, it looked like cosplay, reports Angelo Flacavento.


Lanvin’s Return to Form

New designer Peter Copping steered the storied Paris couture house toward solid ground with a polished and self-assured, if somewhat safe, debut. Can the brand’s ‘ultimate chic’ stand up to deep-pocketed rivals?

Lanvin’s Return to Form

New designer Peter Copping steered the storied Paris couture house toward solid ground with a polished and self-assured, if somewhat safe, debut. Can the brand’s ‘ultimate chic’ stand up to deep-pocketed rivals?


First Look at Issey Miyake’s IM Men Paris Debut

‘In IM Men, folding, lightness and ease are tools meant to meet the needs of contemporary wanderers and nomads,’ Sen Kawahara, one-third of the designer trio behind the line, tells Angelo Flaccavento on the eve of its runway debut.

First Look at Issey Miyake’s IM Men Paris Debut

‘In IM Men, folding, lightness and ease are tools meant to meet the needs of contemporary wanderers and nomads,’ Sen Kawahara, one-third of the designer trio behind the line, tells Angelo Flaccavento on the eve of its runway debut.


So Long Quiet Luxury

At Milan men’s fashion week, the clothes were on the safe side, but the classics, when seen with free and inventive eyes, can rank amongst the most contemporary expressions of men’s fashion, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

So Long Quiet Luxury

At Milan men’s fashion week, the clothes were on the safe side, but the classics, when seen with free and inventive eyes, can rank amongst the most contemporary expressions of men’s fashion, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


What’s Working in a Tough Menswear Market

Italian menswear has been comparatively resilient during luxury’s slowdown. At Pitti Uomo and Milan men’s week, executives hoped top-end, targeted propositions, technical brands and twisted classics would sustain the category.

What’s Working in a Tough Menswear Market

Italian menswear has been comparatively resilient during luxury’s slowdown. At Pitti Uomo and Milan men’s week, executives hoped top-end, targeted propositions, technical brands and twisted classics would sustain the category.


At Pitti, Breaking Free From Fashion Stasis

Satoshi Kuwata’s Setchu delivered the spark of invention that the Pitti Uomo fair and the wider fashion system both need, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

At Pitti, Breaking Free From Fashion Stasis

Satoshi Kuwata’s Setchu delivered the spark of invention that the Pitti Uomo fair and the wider fashion system both need, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


In Paris, a Season of Big and Small

A sense of monumental scale dominated the Paris men’s shows, but bigger wasn’t always better, writes Angelo Flaccavento.

In Paris, a Season of Big and Small

A sense of monumental scale dominated the Paris men’s shows, but bigger wasn’t always better, writes Angelo Flaccavento.


In Milan, Conservatism and Youth

Milan men’s fashion week pitted a macho late-50s charm against the messiness of youth, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

In Milan, Conservatism and Youth

Milan men’s fashion week pitted a macho late-50s charm against the messiness of youth, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


What Future for Gucci?

One year into designer Sabato De Sarno’s tenure, the brand has yet to tell a compelling fashion story. Monday’s sophomore menswear collection was no exception.

What Future for Gucci?

One year into designer Sabato De Sarno’s tenure, the brand has yet to tell a compelling fashion story. Monday’s sophomore menswear collection was no exception.


At Pitti, Fashion Leaned on the Past

Reverence for times past dominated the Florentine trade show that ended on Thursday, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

At Pitti, Fashion Leaned on the Past

Reverence for times past dominated the Florentine trade show that ended on Thursday, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Craig Green and Charles Jeffrey: Let’s Call Them Saviours

There was nothing normal about London Fashion Weekend… except for the supreme talent on show.

Craig Green and Charles Jeffrey: Let’s Call Them Saviours

There was nothing normal about London Fashion Weekend… except for the supreme talent on show.


Plan C’s Menswear Push: Quiet, Not Boring

Creative director Carolina Castiglioni speaks to Angelo Flaccavento ahead of the label’s menswear debut at Pitti Uomo next Tuesday.

Plan C’s Menswear Push: Quiet, Not Boring

Creative director Carolina Castiglioni speaks to Angelo Flaccavento ahead of the label’s menswear debut at Pitti Uomo next Tuesday.