The Emporio Armani and the Giorgio Armani man are the same person but at different stages of his life. The core of his being: self-assured, stylish, confident and sexy, stays the same but the life around him has changed as he matures. Armani communicates this in a variety of ways, from the casting of models…
The Fendi man is calm, elegant and confidently quiet; the perfect complement to the loud and proud Fendi woman. They’re the ideal power couple. At first glance the colour palette of this collection may trick you into yawning. Charcoals, blacks, beiges and muted purples don’t shout in your face. But with closer inspection you see…
Impeccable tailoring, simple styling and pops of colour are what we’ve come to expect from Prada. Some call this a signature, others call it boring but one thing’s for sure; Prada knows what they do well. Knits, blazers, and tailored trousers came down the runway. Sex appeal is the newest accessory in menswear so a…
The idea of a “celebrity creative director” emerged in the late 80s and early 90s when luxury fashion became big business. People such as Tom Ford, John Galliano and Marc Jacobs went from being behind the scenes to becoming household names. However, this came with a lot of pressure as directors were expected to outdo…
As one of the few luxury designer labels that are still independent, Emporio Armani immediately stands out from the crowd. With the industry getting more saturated with luxury conglomerates that can afford to mass produce, and brands creating to please the masses instead of to set new trends, fashion houses seem to produce more and…
Milan Men’s fashion week started on Monday, kicking off the busiest period in fashion. Trends are set, legacies are cemented and celebrities are created. Fashion month (which is now actually 2 months long) means back-to-back fashion shows, presentations, events and parties. Let’s run through everything you need to know about fashion week. What is fashion…
Milan Men’s AW23 fashion week has kicked off with Gucci’s first solo men’s show in three years. Expectations were high, most of us curious to see what a post Michele Gucci looked like, after his departure last year. Models walked down the circular runway around a live band as they played soft rock music. The…
Just four weeks after Gucci’s creative director Alessandro Michele’s abrupt exit, the Kering-owned brand announced their return to Milan men’s fashion week for the first time in three years. Michele’s signature of blurring the lines between menswear and womenswear, made the move to a single co-ed show a logical one. Thus, this retrograding towards antiquated…