The Fashion Reporter - The Mens Reportby Kemol TaylorPhotos Courtesy of Wire Image Milan Spring 2009 Show Coverage See which designers are setting a new trend in fashion. Expect the unexpected as designers from Calvin Klein to Versace set the tone for what Spring 2009 has to offer. Alexander McQueen Alexander McQueen Belstaff Belstaff Belstaff Burberry Christian Audiger Calvin Klein Calvin Klein Calvin Klein DSquared Dolce and Gabanna Dolce and Gabanna Dries Van NotenDries Van Noten Evisu Fendi Gianfranco Ferre Givenchy Gucci John Richmond John Richmond Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton Marithe Francois Girbaud Marithe Francois Girbaud Missoni Missoni Prada Roberto Cavalli Roberto Cavalli Salvatore Ferragamo Versace NY FALL 2008 FASHION WEEK PREVIEW A very fresh fall 2008 arrived in New York City on February 1, 2008 beginning with Nautica as the opening act. It is safe to say that all designers presented very tasteful ready-to-wear fall collections covering the basics consisting of classic knits, double breasted suits, basic denim and 3/4 length coats. Z Zegna, Nautica, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Philip Lim, Calvin Klein, DKNY and Perry Ellis continue to make their mark with timeless pieces while others such as Sean John, Jayson Brundson and Duckie Brown showcased confident looks in unconventional textures and fabrics from latex, rubber, fur to sequin in a very unconventional way while Lacoste chose to take its attendees on a ski-trip with Aspen appropriate knits and skull caps fitting for a very romantic snow-filled weekend as his and hers looks paraded down the runway. We need not say much except, the following illustrates what men want! DKNY DUCKIE BROWN LACOSTE NAUTICA PERRY ELLIS SEAN JOHN Z. ZEGNA MILAN FALL 2008 MENS FASHION WEEK While the writers are still on strike here in the states, all the attention of the film and fashion world has been shifted to Milan Mens Fashion Week which includes prominent names in Italian fashion from Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci, Fendi, Ferragamo, and Giorgio Armani with more than 50 other luxurious labels presenting their best renditions of fall masculine couture in Italy’s fashion capital, Milan. Many designers offered tweeds, shearlings, leathers, cowl neck/cable knit sweaters, skinny neck ties and the oversized scarf, a must-have accessory for both men and women this coming fall. Of all designers, D&G presented a flawless collection offering more variety than your favorite 5 star restaurant. The show concluded with a parade of male models marching "Revenge of the Nerds" style down the catwalk in a variety of plaid blazers, bow ties and thick black Rick Moranis spectacles like icing on the cake. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN ALLESANDRO DELAQUA BURBERRY PRORSUM CALVIN KLEIN COSTUME NATIONAL D&G D&G D&G DOLCE AND GABBANA DOLCE AND GABBANA DSQUARED EMPORIO ARMANI "Fall into spring" can be a phrase used when wearing fall pieces in the springtime so why not throw on a nice button down underneath a cable knit sweater finished off with a nice butter soft leather jacket! The Men's Spring 2008 trend boasts an American gangster appeal tracing back to the 1920's. Fellas, gents, lads, and homeboys, we need you to pay close attention because we would hate to report you to the fashion police. Remember, like history, fashion always repeats itself so please become friends with your local storage facility or clean out your attic. Look for timeless pieces to mix and match with a trendy or logo piece. Make sure you are on your A-game and on top of your look. Image is everything and with that in mind, here’s a little preview of what’s on the agenda for months to come: ALLESANDRO DEL'AQUA CHANEL HERMES LACOSTE The Spring / Summer 2008 Blue Print :Pre-aged, Utility - Organic Fabrics- Earth tones- Travel (Air planes, cars, buses, trains)-Ethnic Prints-Camouflage Grafitti- Comic Strips- Scribble & Doodle- 80's- Color Clashes- Retro Varsity- Abstract Patterns- Bright Neons Architectural and Engineered Layouts- Seersuckers - Linen- Stripes- Island Florals- Nautical Design- Map Travel COSTUME NATIONAL YSL PHILLIP LIM HERMES (L) Red lake Cardigan $389.00 at Abercrombie (R) Cable Knit Sweater $69.50 at Gap These are the Spring Shoe Requirements

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The Mens Report

by Kemol Taylor

Photos Courtesy of Wire Image

Milan Spring 2009 Show Coverage

See which designers are setting a new trend in fashion. Expect the unexpected as designers from Calvin Klein to Versace set the tone for what Spring 2009 has to offer.

Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen Belstaff

Belstaff

Burberry Christian Audiger Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein

DSquared

Dolce and Gabanna

Dries Van Noten

Dries Van Noten Evisu

Fendi

Gianfranco Ferre Givenchy

Gucci

John Richmond

Louis Vuitton

Marithe Francois Girbaud

Missoni

Prada

Roberto Cavalli

Salvatore Ferragamo

Versace

NY FALL 2008 FASHION WEEK PREVIEW

A very fresh fall 2008 arrived in New York City on February 1, 2008 beginning with Nautica as the opening act. It is safe to say that all designers presented very tasteful ready-to-wear fall collections covering the basics consisting of classic knits, double breasted suits, basic denim and 3/4 length coats. Z Zegna, Nautica, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Philip Lim, Calvin Klein, DKNY and Perry Ellis continue to make their mark with timeless pieces while others such as Sean John, Jayson Brundson and Duckie Brown showcased confident looks in unconventional textures and fabrics from latex, rubber, fur to sequin in a very unconventional way while Lacoste chose to take its attendees on a ski-trip with Aspen appropriate knits and skull caps fitting for a very romantic snow-filled weekend as his and hers looks paraded down the runway. We need not say much except, the following illustrates what men want!

DKNY

DUCKIE BROWN

LACOSTE

NAUTICA

PERRY ELLIS

SEAN JOHN

Z. ZEGNA

MILAN FALL 2008 MENS FASHION WEEK

While the writers are still on strike here in the states, all the attention of the film and fashion world has been shifted to Milan Mens Fashion Week which includes prominent names in Italian fashion from Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci, Fendi, Ferragamo, and Giorgio Armani with more than 50 other luxurious labels presenting their best renditions of fall masculine couture in Italy’s fashion capital, Milan. Many designers offered tweeds, shearlings, leathers, cowl neck/cable knit sweaters, skinny neck ties and the oversized scarf, a must-have accessory for both men and women this coming fall. Of all designers, D&G presented a flawless collection offering more variety than your favorite 5 star restaurant. The show concluded with a parade of male models marching "Revenge of the Nerds" style down the catwalk in a variety of plaid blazers, bow ties and thick black Rick Moranis spectacles like icing on the cake.

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN ALLESANDRO DELAQUA

BURBERRY PRORSUM

CALVIN KLEIN

COSTUME NATIONAL D&G

D&G

D&G DOLCE AND GABBANA

DOLCE AND GABBANA DSQUARED

EMPORIO ARMANI

"Fall into spring" can be a phrase used when wearing fall pieces in the springtime so why not throw on a nice button down underneath a cable knit sweater finished off with a nice butter soft leather jacket! The Men's Spring 2008 trend boasts an American gangster appeal tracing back to the 1920's. Fellas, gents, lads, and homeboys, we need you to pay close attention because we would hate to report you to the fashion police. Remember, like history, fashion always repeats itself so please become friends with your local storage facility or clean out your attic. Look for timeless pieces to mix and match with a trendy or logo piece. Make sure you are on your A-game and on top of your look. Image is everything and with that in mind, here’s a little preview of what’s on the agenda for months to come:

ALLESANDRO DEL'AQUA CHANEL HERMES LACOSTE

The Spring / Summer 2008 Blue Print :

Pre-aged, Utility - Organic Fabrics- Earth tones- Travel (Air planes, cars, buses, trains)-Ethnic Prints-Camouflage Grafitti- Comic Strips- Scribble & Doodle- 80's- Color Clashes- Retro Varsity- Abstract Patterns- Bright Neons Architectural and Engineered Layouts- Seersuckers - Linen- Stripes- Island Florals- Nautical Design- Map Travel

COSTUME NATIONAL YSL PHILLIP LIM HERMES

(L) Red lake Cardigan $389.00 at Abercrombie (R) Cable Knit Sweater $69.50 at Gap

These are the Spring Shoe Requirements

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