When Yohji Yamamoto started his men’s collection in the Eighties, he was “against the standard business suit,” he explained backstage after his show.
Read moreSandro Spring/Summer 2017 Paris
Ilan Chetrite channeled a nautical vibe with his spring collection for Sandro, with wide ankle-length pants and striped short-sleeved sweaters that had a whiff of the Forties — think Gene Kelly in “Anchors Aweigh.”
Read moreMaison Kitsuné Spring/Summer 2017 Paris
One might argue that Maison Kitsuné was playing it safe for spring. Presenting Mens Collection Spring/Summer 2017.
Read moreIssey Miyake Spring/Summer 2017 Paris
Guests were handed ice packs to cope with the sweltering heat at the Issey Miyake Men’s show, held in the courtyard of the Université Pierre et Marie Curie. Though uncomfortable, the modern venue, with its multilevel stairs, provided the perfect backdrop for Yusuke Takahashi’s cool crinkled suits.
Read moreKolor Spring/Summer 2017 Paris
Junichi Abe is doing a good job at constructing a relevant wardrobe based on laid-back silhouettes and — with the exception of a pop of fuchsia for spring — subdued colors. Tailored, yes, but essentially very athletic.
Read moreRick Owens Spring/Summer 2017 Paris
Neil Young singing his poignant and pointed “After the Goldrush” accompanied a Rick Owens collection that had been smoothed of the usual hard edges — yet still had a strong message.
Read moreLouis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2017 Paris
It’s official. Fashion’s obsession for Spring is travel—synonyms, indeed, are fast running out to describe the nomadic, itinerant, roving eye of designers. There’s three out of action, right there. That idea of incessant movement isn’t just a source of inspiration to Kim Jones—it’s a way of life. He is a man gripped with wanderlust, a man who has traveled to Japan alone over 70 times in the past decade, and plenty of places besides.
Read moreWalter Van Beirendonck Spring/Summer 2017 Paris
Never shy of going against the grain, Walter Van Beirendonck veered away from sportswear — a prevalent category on men’s catwalks for spring 2017 — with a highly sartorial collection. That’s not to say the Belgian maverick abandoned his traditional riot of hues, patterns and textures, but it didn’t obscure his masterful skill for fine tailoring.
Read moreValentino Spring/Summer 2017 Paris
Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli decided they would throw in the towel whenever they felt each item in their spring collection was finished just enough to reveal the beauty of the craftsmanship at the heart of a couture house like Valentino.
Read moreY/Project Spring/Summer 2017 Paris
Homme et femme Collection titled Y/Project based in Paris presenting Spring/Summer 2017 at Paris Fashion Week.
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