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Clay Bead DIY Projects: Let’s Make the Most of the Polymer Clay Variety
DIYers want supplies that are easy to handle and offer excellent creative scope. Beads are everyone's favorite for these specific reasons. Whether complex or simple crafts, they stand out for their uniqueness and elegance.
Buyer’s Tips Plus Reasons to Invest in a Leather Skirt
Leather skirts are coming back in trend. Fashion enthusiasts have never lost their interest in this piece of clothing. Invest in high-quality leather skirts. This is a statement piece that you need for your wardrobe. Here are the reasons why you need to start looking at trusted Leather Skirt Women sellers online.
Mastering Creative Techniques: Explore Art and Design with Online Courses
What makes Art Deco and Art Nouveau so captivating? How do these distinct styles continue to influence design and culture? Let's explore the rich history behind these movements and more through the lens of online courses.
How to Spare Memories When You Are Moving
Moving can be a giant hassle. In the chaos of packing and transporting your possessions, it can be easy to lose treasured possessions. Not only this, but you might believe that you have to give them up if you are downsizing.
Stylish Alternatives to Leather Bags
Leather bags have long been a staple, but there are now countless trendy alternatives that can elevate your style in unexpected ways. See more...
The Ultimate Guide to Elevating Your Leather Bag Game
Full-grain leather is like the godfather of the leather world: tough, rugged, and seemingly immortal. This type of leather is made from the topmost layer of the animal hide and retains all its natural grains and imperfections, making each piece unique. It ages like fine wine, developing a desirable patina over time.
A Deep Dive into the Benefits of Mesh vs. Leather Office Chairs
Choosing the right office chair is pivotal for comfort, productivity, and overall well-being. Among the myriad options available, mesh and leather office chairs stand out as popular choices, each offering unique advantages. In this deep dive, we will explore the benefits of mesh...
How to Invest in a Leather Jacket: Tips for Choosing One That Lasts
Some clothes are more than just threads; they're investments. Imagine pieces that become your trusted companions, lasting for years and reflecting your style journey. Leather jackets are exactly that.
Searching Alternatives To Leather: The Rise Of Vegan Leather
Vegan leather production offers stylish, sustainable alternatives to leather derived from animal hide. Learn more about this material and its rise in fashion.
The Ultimate Collection of Leather Wallets for Women: A Style Guide
Regarding accessories, a stylish and functional wallet is an essential item for women. With a wide array of wallet options in the market, finding the perfect one can seem daunting. In this comprehensive style guide, we will explore the world of leather wallets for women and showcase an ultimate collection that combines style and utility.
The ultimate guide to leather processing
Leather engraving is an art form with an ancient history that spans across societies and centuries. Beginning as a social status symbol in early societies to today's boutique goods markets where leather has become an industry, taking raw animal hide and turning it into luxurious fabric has evolved through science, craft, and industry.
Why Colorful Skirts are Stylish and How to Create Your Own designs
Sometimes it can be hard to find a skirt that fits your size, taste, and budget in the stores. That's why creating a skirt with your own pattern, drawing or photo can be a great solution. Nixita Dress to impress will help you create your own skirts, dresses, blouses, shirts, tote bags, leather bags and many other products with your unique print. Check their online shop for custom clothes with photos and drawings.
Benefits of Being a Creative Person
Creativity is the ability to generate new and original ideas, solutions, products, or expressions. Creativity can be applied to various domains, such as art, science, technology, business, education, and more. Creativity can also be expressed in different ways, such as writing, drawing, singing, dancing, coding, inventing, and more.
Organizing a Creative Date: 10 Ideas Beyond Dinner and a Movie
Embarking on a journey beyond the usual dinner and a movie date night can inject new vigor and excitement into your romantic life.
What Makes Investing in a Premium-Quality Leather Travel Bag an Intelligent Choice
We all need to travel occasionally. Some of us do it for business purposes. And here, our appearance during meetings with professional partners will be essential for professional success. In contrast, others travel mainly for tourism purposes. Whatever your reason for national and international trips, one thing is sure: you will need a high-quality leather travel bag. Why leather? Simply put, because it is one of the most versatile materials nature has to offer, and in the hands of a skilled craftsman, it could be the building block of a fine work of art.
Vegan shoes, belts and knitwear from ALLTRUEIST
ALLTRUEIST, Montreal's luxury e-commerce store shipping globally alltrueist.com, is proud to unveil a groundbreaking collection that marks an unprecedented step in the fashion industry. This innovative launch emphasizes slow fashion, responsible manufacturing, personalized style, and a commitment to animal-free products – a first in the industry by integrating such quality and diversity in one place.
EIT Culture & Creativity releases its first open calls for proposals to address global challenges
EIT Culture & Creativity releases its first open Calls for Proposals. These proposals are designed to address global challenges Europe faces in higher education, innovation, business creation, and society, with up to €10.45 million in funding available for 2024. The deadline for submissions is the 31 May 2023.
Jean Paul Gaultier's Fashion Freak Show was presented in Tokyo
A presentation of Jean Paul Gaultier Fashion Freak Show was made during Tokyo Creative Salon 2023 on 19 th March 2023. The show is coming to Tokyo's Orb Theater in from 19th May to 4th June 2023.
10 Staple Items Every Woman Should Have In Her Closet
Creating a wardrobe with easy-to-put-together outfits is the dream for most, if not all, women. The easiest way to achieve this is to create a closet full of staple items that you can pair to create the perfect outfits for every occasion, from casual to black-tie.
Seizing growth opportunities in Bulgarian TCLF industries
The textile, clothing, leather and footwear (TCLF) industries employ 80,000 workers in Bulgaria. However, employment has gone down by 20% in the past four years which is a concern. Social partners discussed the challenges and opportunities of the new EU Sustainable Textiles Strategy and focused on both environmental and social sustainability.
Professional's Guide To Buying A Men's Leather Wallet
Are you looking for a new wallet? This post will give you tips on selecting the perfect wallet that is right for you.
Boost Your Self-Confidence With Facial Aesthetic Treatments
Fine lines and wrinkles appear on the face due to aging. You can’t prevent these creases from appearing on your face. However, stressful lifestyles and environments can hasten their appearance. They can show up in individuals who aren’t yet middle-aged. Sadly, you can’t get rid of the creases with any home remedy once they appear.
TEXTAILOR EXPO 2022 - International exhibition for textile and fashion
Within three days, 27-29 October 2022 TexTailor Expo 2022 will be held. Bulgarian and international companies will exhibit their products and services in Plovdiv, Bulgaria in the following categories:
Sustainability and long life from the first benefit tannery Conceria Nuvolari
The Nature-L® and Graphene Leather® tanning systems designed by Conceria Nuvolari evolve in the name of environment respect, enhancing the quality of the leather. New governance actions have been adopted by the company. Sustainability and long life are the keywords on which the success of Nature-L® and Graphene Leather® is based. These two revolutionary projects are developed by Conceria Nuvolari, based in Monte Urano (Fermo province), specialized in the production of sheep and goatskins and other top-quality hides, used mainly in the footwear, leatherware and apparel sectors.
5 Cosmetic Treatments That Deserve Your Attention
When you’re new to the beauty industry and don’t know enough about all the cosmetic treatments that are available, it can be a little hard when choosing what treatment you would like to go through. Blindly picking something based on general information that you know can work with other products or services. But in the world of cosmetic treatments, where some changes can last up to years blind picks are highly inadvisable.
The 2nd call of ELIIT Project opens 25 January 2021
The ELIIT project will provide direct financial support for 25 partnerships between SMEs and technology providers/owners to enhance competitiveness, integrate technologies in SMEs, foster new, innovative or high-added value products, processes or services developed in collaboration. Deadline for application: 14 April 2021, 17.00 CET.
Why Skin and Cosmetic Laser Treatment is Worth a Try
Do you often skip looking yourself in the mirror while dressing or even randomly? Is your skin letting you down and appear all wrinkly, unevenly toned, or with acne? Don't be too harsh on yourself! Did you know that achieving beautiful skin can be your dream come true now? All it takes is a leap of faith to invest in a proven procedure and let the skincare professionals handle your case.
ELIIT Project - the first 15 selected partnerships are announced
The ELIIT Project announced its first 15 selected partnerships between textile, clothing, leather and footwear sectors (TCLF) and technology owners/providers. The selected partnerships have received an outstanding evaluation from the 93 proposals submitted to the first ELIIT call for proposals, which closed on 31 March 2020.
Tips for Wearing Men's Casual Belts
The modern guy is now aware that his outfit needs something that will catch everyone’s attention. He needs to look elegant yet comfortable at the same time. Both your top and bottoms have to look good together. But sometimes, there are times that your pants may need an extra layer of security. Using men’s casual belts are a great way to show off your fashionable style while ensuring that your bottom wear does not fall off, literally.
Roger Vivier presents: Sensorama featuring the Fall/Winter 2020 Collection
An exploration of the senses, Sensorama is what guests will experience for the Fall/Winter 2020 presentation of Roger Vivier. In a new world imagined by Creative Director Gherardo Felloni, Hotel Vivier transitions from the conceptual to the sensorial. From sight, sound and smell, to taste and touch, Sensorama will give guests a multi-sensory experience while discovering the new collection. “For me, Sensorama is the idea that sensation can make something click in your brain,” says Felloni. “Sensorama is all about the senses and how these are what connect imagination to the mind.”
Tagliatore Spring/Summer 2020 collection
Tagliatore introduces ‘Extralight’ concept for or the Spring Summer 2020 season, creating super light garments and redefining the concept of elegance.
WUERRETEX by Filo d'Oro launches at Premiere Vision a preview of the first cutting-edge treatment
Filo d’Oro (name inspired by the small silk cocoons that, kissed by the sun, look like “nuggets of light”), the business network and micro-‐chain of Made in Italy silk, returns to Première Vision in the Smart Creation Area, the exhibition corner dedicated to realities that have shown a concrete commitment to responsible innovation and looking for sustainable new generation solutions, to present WUERRETEX, a smart waterproofing process that takes place directly on the wire.
C.L.A.S.S. proudly announces new exclusive partners joining its Material Hub and Smart Materials Bank: innovation and sustainability have never been so near and easy to access
2020 couldn’t start more sustainable. C.L.A.S.S., the influential platform and agency promoting and supporting responsible innovation for the textile and fashion business, after the inspiring experience in Davos with Fashion 4 Development, lands at Smart Creation Premiere Vision with its own booth, announcing new partnerships and expanding its Material Hub and Smart Materials Bank, the cutting-edge platforms and inspirational sources for innovators committed to give ‘fashion’ a smarter future.
Men's Fashion Over the Years: Interesting Facts and Stories
Men who dress up show their character and image that symbolize self-respect and pleasure. Women may have put various intricacies in the field, but men also make efforts into putting themselves together. Throughout the years, fashion has become a part of everyday life. They may not know it by then, but even the earliest men expressed and carried themselves through self-adornments.
Brioni Spring/Summer 2020 collection
Slowness and speed, confidence and ease. A fast ride on the car, at sunset. Enjoying sunrise walking quietly along the river Tiber. Brioni keeps evolving its sartorial code while keeping true to the roots. Roman roots: an attitude towards dressing that’s nonchalant, probably a bit absent minded, and masculinely so.
Brad Pitt won the best supporting actor Oscar
Brad Pitt won the best supporting actor Oscar for his role as Cliff Booth in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. His competition in the category was from Al Pacino and Joe Pesci for The Irishman, Tom Hanks for A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood and Anthony Hopkins for The Two Popes.
Make Your E-Commerce Brand Stand Out
Do you have a brand but not so sure how to get it out there to the online market? We’ve collected some vital tips to help you carve out your spot in the e-commerce world and have your brand become a sensation for consumers. Take out the notepad and be sure to remember the advice that really sticks to you (as they could be the idea you were looking for this whole time). You won’t be quizzed on this material, but I’ve heard somewhere that writing down information drastically improves retention rate. Let’s begin!
Maledetti Toscani - made in Italy leather accessories
Maledetti Toscani carries a history of successful know-how, convinced they have “hell in the mouth and the sky in the hands” they say what they think and they create only what we do best: strictly true Made in Italy, the one made by hours of work and sacrifices, no one told on television by people who speak well and then produces abroad.
The best winter travel boots for men
The ultimate wardrobe staple for the winter season, a pair of men's boots will add some suave to any look. From off-duty styles such as panelled boots and easy-to-wear Chelsea styles to sophisticated suede lace-ups and simple leather designs, there are plenty of styles to choose from.
VDMA Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies: European Industry meeting with election of new board of directors
This year's VDMA TFL industry meeting took place on 14 and 15 November in Berlin. For many years, the trade association has been committed to Europeanisation and this year, too, further European members have joined the ranks. "Only together as a European industry can we form an antithesis to the current global framework conditions and remain competitive," said Elgar Straub, Managing Director of the TFL trade association. The consequences of the trade dispute between the USA and China and the unclear Brexit situation are causing great uncertainty and unrest in the markets. The industry is also feeling this, and strong European cohesion is the necessary response to the current political and economic situation.
8th Annual Breakthrough prize - "The Oscars of science"
The Breakthrough Prize celebrated recipients of its 2020 Breakthrough Prize at a glittering awards ceremony at the NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, broadcast live on National Geographic. Renowned as the “Oscars of Science,” the awards brought together luminaries in the science and tech communities alongside celebrities, athletes, musicians and dozens of current and prior Breakthrough Prize laureates for a festive celebration of science.
5 Delicious and Protein Rich Meals for the Aspiring Male Model
If you’ve ever researched how to build up muscle muss, then you’ve certainly come across the following piece of advice:
adidas has created a video game and partnered with Snapchat
adidas has partnered with Snapchat to launch its new 8-BIT cleats and for the first -time consumers can purchase the cleats within Snapchat. The launch of a baseball cleat within a video game is also a premiere. Debuting on MLB: The Show, the video game-inspired 8-BIT collection is designed for the MLB Playoffs.
How to Pick the Right Doctor for Your Botox Injections
Thousands of patients receive Botox treatments every single year. This cosmetic treatment is still one of the most popular because the results are effective, long-lasting and the treatment doesn’t require any incisions. Botox works by relaxing the muscles that are responsible for wrinkles and expression lines.
Find your ideal Skmei watches with our buying guide
Do you have a whole collection of watches of different brands and ranges? Then don’t forget to include Skmei watches. This Chinese brand comes in different variety like digital sport watches, functions watches, kid watches, diving and heart rate watches and more. Moreover, the watches are affordable and appealing. So, if your collection is missing it then you must buy a Skmei watch now. However, you will get a bewildering experience while choosing from so many timepieces available. You will find watches that cost you a few dollars to the watches that are too expensive to buy. Which one to buy?
How to Wear Knee-High Boots
Knee-high boots are the perfect accessory to many different outfits, but it can be hard to know exactly how to pair them. They are a tricky shoe to get right, but they can make you feel empowered when you do wear them properly. Here are some of the ways we would style knee-high boots.
The 11th Premiere Vision Awards for 2019
Premiere Vision Paris, Tuesday 17 September 2019, 5.30 pm: the whole fashion industry -weavers, tanners, designers, buyers… as well as international journalists got together at the Forum PV Perspectives (Hall 5). They were all eager to discover the winners of the 8 prizes of the 11th PV Awards, and to celebrate textile and leather excellence.
Premiere Vision Paris show close in line with market changes to better support the industry
Two times a year, for three days, the 6 major industries supplying materials and services to the global fashion industry (yarns, fabrics, leathers, designs, accessories and manufacturing) meet the world's creative brands at Premiere Vision Paris to help them prepare their collections.
Berluti Fall/Winter 2019-2020 collection
The Fall/Winter 2019 collection serves as a meta take on Berluti itself: patina, the signature colouration of the maison’s classic leather shoes is illuminated in new light. Captivated by the old marble tables at which craftsmen hand-dye the patina of shoes in Berluti's manifattura in Ferrara, Kris Van Assche paints his collection in the multi-hued stains of their surfaces. A wealth of reds, yellows, blues and greens saturates garments in rich colour, no two the same. The dye-splattered marble is further interpreted in print on silk shirts and nylon bags structured in exotic leather.
What Makes HydraFacial Worth Your Time and Money?
You may be getting regular spa facials and but HydraFacial is the facial treatment that will address almost all major skin issues like acne, dark spots, blackheads, sun damage, dullness, and uneven skin tone. It is becoming popular and its cost is just a little higher than spa facials. The spa facials only clean your skin at surface level but HydraFacial involves deep cleansing. The products used in spa facials may not be suitable for certain skin types and cause irritation, but HydraFacial has specialized serums for your skin problems. Here I have explained why this treatment is worth your time and money.
What Is a Travel Suit & What to Look for When Choosing One?
Have you heard? The new breed of formal menswear is here. Yes, it’s the Travel Suit, and this blog is all about it. What it is, why it is worth getting much more is to follow below. If you want to travel in style, this article is for you. Business or pleasure? Have you ever been asked that by an airline employee or a friend before heading to your vacation? Probably. But, why not both?
VDMA Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies
The manufacturers of sewing and garment technology as well as machines for processing technical textiles look back on a turbulent year in 2018: While the sector reported a substantial increase of 120 percent in cumulative terms between 2009 and 2017, exports in 2018 fell by 16.7 percent from 603 million Euros in 2017 to 502 million Euros in 2018. "The industry is experiencing strong uncertainty among its customers, which has a negative impact on investment behaviour," said Elgar Straub, Managing Director of VDMA Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies (TFL), at the opening press conference of the Texprocess in Frankfurt. "The overbureaucratisation in Germany, such as the Posting of Workers Directive or the DSGVO, the threat of Brexit and the national tendencies in many European countries, but also the situation in Turkey, the trade dispute between the USA and China and the ever more severe trade sanctions set up by the USA - all this is bringing considerable unrest to the markets.
Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2019 collection
The spirit and emotion of the mid-Twentieth Century British artist. Francis Bacon. John Deakin. Soho. The artist vulnerable yet powerful. Hybrids: classic clothing taken apart at the seams, turned on its head. The maverick male in heritage McQueen. Cut, pieced and patched trench coats, hunting jackets, pinstripes, knits, shirting and military clothing realised with the power and immediacy of a broad-brush stroke. Strength of character, individuality and creativity.
Advantages Of Getting Hair Transplant In Turkey
Hair loss for men and women is a widely known problem, and an issue that negatively affects anyone suffering from it. With this, the demand for hair loss treatments keeps on growing.
Christian Louboutin Fall-Winter 2019/2020 shoes collection
Whether terrestrial or phantasmagorical, no destination seems beyond the reach of Christian Louboutin’s imagination. Embark on inspirational journeys, from sunny Portugal to the snow-kissed beauty of the Himalayan steppes, with a collection of whimsical pieces for Fall-Winter 2019/20 that showcase the Maison’s trademark savoir-faire and creativity.
Billionaire Spring/Summer 2019 collection
What a diversity - the atmosphere of the fashion show was really formal, the theme was the hotel. So, imagine you are a guest of a hotel and you just arrived.
Men’s Fashion Week Key Takeaways
2019 kicked off with a multitude of men’s fashion shows, providing the industry with the must-have styles and trends for the autumn 2019 buying season. Held in London, Milan and Paris, the 3 fashion weeks were particularly exciting given the recent predictions in menswear market growth. Men’s fashion is undergoing a transformation, becoming more confident and striking with each catwalk show.
5 Ideal Food to Eat During A Live Game
A Sports event without a proper snack is an injustice. Snacks in stands tug on memories for years to come. Following, we are going to mention the best snacks you could consume while watching a baseball game. You need to read the following option and reconsider your menu for the live game the next time.
How to judge the quality of leather belts for men
A leather belt can make or break a man’s outfit. Once you’ve identified the style, width, pattern and grain you’re after for your leather belt, it is important to assess the quality of your product. But how to judge the quality of leather belts for men? There are several criteria: the maison that produces them, of course, but also the quality of the leather itself, the quality of the buckle and the stitching work. Duret Paris offer a wide variety of leather belts for men which pass those tests with flying colours.
Vegan Clothing Substitutes for Animal Products
Going vegan is becoming more popular, and what starts as a commitment to simply avoiding animal products in your food can expand into a commitment to avoid exploiting animals in any way: including in the production of your clothing.
Tiger of Sweden Spring/Summer 2019 collection
The Tiger of Sweden Spring/Summer 2019 collection is a tribute to the spirit of being on the move. Touching upon journeys of the mind as well as conventional travel, it is about freedom and the power of dreams. What happens to imagination in an age when information is never more than a click away? Have we lost the time and inclination to daydream?
VDMA Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies with high expectations for Texprocess 2019
The industry looks forward to Texprocess, the leading trade fair for processing textile and flexible materials, taking place in Frankfurt from 14 to 17 May 2019. "Sales in the entire German Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies sector rose by 5.7 percent in real terms yearon-year in the months from January to October 2018," explained Elgar Straub, Managing Director of VDMA Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies, at Texprocess's international press conference in Frankfurt.
Tom Ford Fall/Winter 2018-2019 collection
The designer Tom Ford took to the iconic Park Avenue Armory to kick off New York Fashion Week: Men’s with his Fall/Winter 2018 collection. In addition to showing off his latest designs, the Texas-born designer-turned-director also used his runway to debut a new undergarment and timepiece line.
Which is the Best Leather Jacket for You?
Winter is upon us and the colder weather is moving in for a while. As the chilly temperatures make their appearance, it’s time to start thinking of outerwear to offer protection from the elements while still ensuring you look slick.
How to Choose a Leather Bag that’s great Value
It can be confusing and frustrating shopping for a leather bag. There are many low-quality and fake leather bags on the market. Furthermore, many leather bags' hardware breaks within a season or two. To help you learn how to know the difference between a high-quality leather bag and an overpriced piece of garbage, we have gathered information from expert leather craftsmen to help you understand what goes into making a leather bag.
How to find a good tailor
Suits can be styled and cut in quite a number of ways. However, most suits can be classified into one of the following groups: British, American, and European.
Premium leathers with eco-friendly metal-free tanning by La Patrie
La Patrie was founded in 2015 and is one of the first tanneries in the world to have industrialized the metal free tanning of precious alligator and crocodile skins.
Fashion from the Future Presents "TexTailorExpo" in Plovdiv
The fashion highlights for the autumn-winter season 2019/2020 will be featured on the TexTailorExpo by Sara Allwood, Creative Director of The Trend Bunker online platform. She will also reveal one of the most important secrets of the fashion industry - how to predict and create new trends. Seminars are free for exhibitors and visitors to the first edition of TexTailorExpo, which will take place from 8 to 10 November this year at the Plovdiv International Fair.
John Varvatos Fall/Winter 2018-2019 collection
Exploring the notion of looking back to move forward, the Fall/Winter 2018 collection picks up the John Varvatos ethos - and take it to the streets. Injected with the vitality of downtown New York, the line up reveals an emotive concept with effortlessly cool execution. Juxtaposing the strength of a well-built foundation with an unrestricted movements of an on-the-pulse underground, the 2.0 man underscores his subversive virtues with a laidback confidence.
Bonaudo Spa - a leader in tanning kangaroo leathers
Bonaudo was founded in 1923, when the brothers Gioacchino, Giovanni and Marco Bonaudo starder Theri tannery in Chivasso, outside of Turin.
Salvatore Ferragamo Fall/Winter 2018-2019 collection
Menswear is an elevated take on the utilitarian: authentic pieces have been restudied and revised with innovative construction. Shirting in silk twill, wool, leather and shearling - featuring hand-stitched finishing by master tailors - forms the anchor of the collection, echoing the womenswear pieces.
Dorlet developed environmentally friendly ECO plating
Dorlet has been devising, designing, developing, manufacturing, creating and selling metal fashion, clothing and leather goods accessories since 1928.
Top 4 Men’s Handbags
Many people think it would be unfathomable for a man to carry a bag. This couldn’t be further from the truth. There are tons of men who carry a bag each and every day. Doing so makes their life so much easier. After all, they have to carry a lot of documents and other items to work. How would they be able to lug these items around, if it weren’t for their hand bag? Just remember that some men’s hand bags are better than others. Within this guide, you’re going to learn about the best of the best.
All the benefits of breathability in a water repellent fabric
Bugis has developed a new knit fabric 100% cotton super water repellent, which dries faster and preserves all the natural confort of the cotton, while keeping all the benefits of breathability of untreated natural fibers.
VDMA Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies: The industry is recording very good revenues
"Sales in the Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies sector rose by 11.4 percent in real terms in the months from January to August 2018 compared with the previous year," explained Elgar Straub, Managing Director of VDMA Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies, at the industry meeting and general meeting of the trade association in Munich. Similarly, exports by the sector, which brings together manufacturers of sewing and garment technology, shoe and leather technology as well as laundry and dry-cleaning technology, increased by 6.2 percent in 2017 from 1.049 billion euros (2016) to 1.114 billion euros (2017). "Although times are still economically successful, many external components, such as Brexit or the trade policy of the US President, are nevertheless bringing considerable unrest to the markets," said G?nter Veit, Chairman of the VDMA Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies.
Top Menswear Fashion Trends Spring/Summer 2019
A colour explosion...prints, accessories and so much style...that we spotted on Pitti Uomo 94 edition. We present you the fashion trends we liked most for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2019 in menswear.
And the 10th Premiere Vision Awards prizes for 2018 go to...
The whole fashion industry -weavers, tanners, designers, buyers…, as well as international journalists, got together at the Forum PV Perspectives (Hall 5). They were all eager to discover the winners of the 8 prizes of the 10th PV Awards, and to celebrate textile and leather excellence.
Premiere Vision Paris strengthens its commitments to responsible creation
Nowadays ethical and sustainable fashion are main themes in fashion industry. Most of the brands include strategies for make better their nature responsibility. In the heart of Hall 3 at Premiere Vision Paris, on a widen area of 1,000 square meters, 33 new smart players will introduce a new generation of responsible innovations and alternative materials, all readily available in the marketplace, while experts will discuss ways of conducting business that speaks to today’s contemporary conscious consumers.
Etro Fall/Winter 2018 collection
Etro for the presentation of its 50th anniversary men’s collection — presented at the cavernous Palazzo del Ghiaccio, the ice-skating rink in Milan — recruited the help of local auction houses to re-create the home of a dandy without the walls, with all of the items up for sale.
Jacquemus with collection for men for Spring/Summer 2019
On a secluded beach near his beloved Marseille, French designer Simon Porte Jacquemus unveiled his highly anticipated debut menswear collection. Awash with blues, yellows, creams and orange, the Spring/Summer 2019 offering conjures up images of long summery days in the south of France – where Jacquemus spent his childhood.
Wooyoungmi show at Paris Men's Fashion Week
What made the Wooyoungmi show unlike any of the others was the cool and interesting tie between retro elements combined with country inspired feels with a modern twist. The striking colour palette that had soothing hues drawn from nature such as buttercup yellow, dusky blue, earth tones, maroon and pale grey. The prints added further interest and authenticity to the looks that included stripes, plaid, checks and textures. Modern twists were reflected in the accessorizing, the bags, boots and hair.
Raf Simons and the Shift of the Style Pendulum at Paris Men's Fashion Week
Ever rebellious – Raf Simons waged a full-fledged war against the current cloud of street-wear styles hovering over the fashion world. In the time where some of the biggest names in luxury fashion are ditching luxury for street and sportswear, none more evident than Louis Vuitton's selection of Virgil Abloh as artistic director earlier this year, Raf vowed to focus on traditional menswear garments, even for new generation.
MOMAD Metropolis in September 2018
MOMAD Metropolis - the International Fashion Trade Show is moving ahead swiftly as regards content for its 6th edition, which takes place from 7 to 9 September at IFEMA - Feria de Madrid, concurrently with MOMAD Shoes, the International Footwear Trade Show.
How to engage with ethical fashion?
Take a look at three videos, that are the best illustration of the problems and solutions for the fashion industry, presented by Dean Manev, Business Development Director of 303 Tuscans Ethical Fashion, at the conference "Build Your Strong Fashion Brand Through Ethical Values" in Florence last week. The authors of the videos were awarded with the 303 Tuscans Ethical Fashion Award at the ceremony that took place on 13 June at St. Regis Hotel, Florence.
Stefano Chiassai presented Ritmoemotivo
Stefano Chiassai, fashion designer and creative director for international fashion brands, is an untiring collector of clothes and fashion-related materials, a passion that in almost forty years of career has allowed him to put together an archive made up of 15,000 pieces that include garments, accessories and fabrics, turning it into a place for experimentation and contamination of the past, present and future.
Harry Styles - the face in Gucci Tailoring Campaign
Harry Styles is one of the best-dressed celebrities with so many amazing looks that it’s hard to count. And the ones responsible for the majority of those are the iconic Alessandro Michele and Gucci. As the brand’s ambassador, Styles is the perfect person to represent the vibrant, unconventional creations that the designer creates. The world-popular signer is now the face of the label’s latest men’s ads.
Hulu surges past 20 million US subscribers
During the Hulu 18 Presentation at the newly-named Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, executives took the stage to reveal the company’s rapid growth, announce multiple original programming and exclusive acquisition deals that expand Hulu’s content offering, and unveil new product and measurement innovations that will bring the future of television to the advertising business.
The Mission Workshop Hayes Button-Up Shirt
The Hayes high-performance button up by Mission Workshop is a beautifully-tailored oxford button-up designed to look great dressed up or dressed down. Utilizing an innovative textile called 37.5® the Hayes has the ability to help keep the body from creating liquid sweat while isolating odor molecules without using chemical finishes. Incorporating this ingenious material with the Mission Workshop design aesthetic creates a technical, stylish button up that is truly built to endure.
H&M and Moschino - the next huge collaboration
The big news is finally out. H&M has selected Jeremy Scott and Moschino to create its upcoming haute couture collaboration. Meet the man who can’t wait to dress the world.
Burberry appoints Riccardo Tisci as Chief Creative Officer
Riccardo, who is a graduate of Central Saint Martins in London, will direct all Burberry collections and present his first for the brand in September. He will be based at Burberry’s headquarters in London.
The new artistic director of Berluti is Kris Van Assche
Berluti has announced Kris Van Assche as its new artistic director, succeeding Haider Ackermann, who announced that he is leaving the French fashion house on March 30.
Smythson - bespoke leather accessories
They endeavour to make the ordinary extraordinary and the everyday timeless. Rooted in deep heritage, they represent over 130 years of British luxury leather goods at their most refined, with an enduring dedication to unrivalled craftsmanship. Smythson has long catered to the highly discerning, from European Royalty and the Indian Maharajas to the likes of Grace Kelly, Katharine Hepburn, Claudette Colbert and Vivien Leigh. Influential figures, leading extraordinary lives, from Sigmund Freud to Sir Winston Churchill, recognised the timeless purity of tr heicreations.
Kim Jones is the new Dior Homme's creative director
Kim Jones is officially Dior Homme’s new artistic director. The British designer who stepped down from his coveted role at Louis Vuitton earlier this year will become the successor to Kris Van Assche who had previously held the position for eleven years.
20 international scholarships for the international Masters of Raffles Milano - Istituto di Moda e Design
Raffles Milano, one of the most exclusive fashion and design schools in the world, located in the center of Milan, is offering 20 scholarships for its international Masters that stars in the 2018/2019 academic year.
Incredible Leather Lounges Sofa
These are the typically particular type of sofa which is well designed from animal hides they are placed in places of public interest like hotels, clubs and homes where you can relax. Leather lounges sofa is what makes a living room it does not only enable a look fashionable but also provide a comfortable place to relax after a long day of work. In reality, they are attractive and good looking which makes them outstanding in the market. Also, they provide a comfort zone when a person is relaxing. The leather lounges sofa is excellent in the market.
Quick Draw Minimalist Wallet: Stylish, Functional, Exquisite
Carry the things you need & access them easily with their patent pending "Quick Draw" Wallet. Easily remove any card with a single touch.
Custom men's shoes by Saint Vacant
They say shoes reveal all there is to know about a man. Take a step to a simpler, bolder shoe wardrobe. Every event in a man's life fits into five soles.
Casa Fagliano - Devoted to the pursuit of excellence since 1892
The Boots that fit, from personalities and famous actors to the best professional polo players. Boots that are the result of more than 120 years of experience and love for the trade, transferred from generation to generation, from parent to child. A unique heritage and distinctive character that is unmistakably Fagliano.
Paul Rudd - Man of the Year
The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, welcomed actor and screenwriter, PAUL RUDD, to Harvard University where he received his Man of the Year award. The Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ Man and Woman of the Year Awards are presented annually to performers who have made lasting and impressive contributions to the world of entertainment. The Man of the Year award was established in 1963. Its past recipients include, among others, Robert Downey Jr., Tom Hanks, Chris Pratt, Robert De Niro, Harrison Ford, Justin Timberlake, and most recently, Ryan Reynolds.
Kim Jones is leaving Louis Vuitton
The artistic director of Louis Vuitton menswear is set to leave the LVMH-owned mega-brand after seven years.
How To Stay Fit While on a Business Trip
When you travel for business, you want to stay fit. If you travel full time, then you know staying fit is almost impossible. Humans are creatures of habit and love routines. We tend to wake up at the same time each day, work out at the same time, and eat planned meals.
Tranzend Launches High-Tech, Adaptable, Waterproof Suit on Kickstarter
Sartorial aesthetics, sophisticated technology and environmental sustainability combined into a single two-piece suit for all occasions.
112 Quotes about advertising, marketing, creativity and motivation
Many great people have given us incredible insight on marketing, advertising, creativity and motivation. Their thoughts are so relevant today in the world of severe competition and so many channels people use, which make marketing very hard. For your inspiration, here are 112 great quotes from people that are well-known names on the subject. If you are too bored to read it, just think: Where do some of the most brilliant marketing minds get their inspiration? From other brilliant minds, of course.
Christian Louboutin Unveils One-of-a-Kind Collaboration with Disney Studios and Lucasfilm for Star Wars: The Last Jedi
It was a meeting of the minds when Christian Louboutin met with Doug Chiang, Executive Creative Director for the Star Wars franchise, at Industrial Light & Magic, the innovative studio leading animation and special effects for the saga. From their magical time together in both San Francisco and Paris, a galatic collection of Star Wars: The Last Jedi-inspired styles were born to celebrate the release of the new film.
Always look stellar – Tips for looking and feeling great
Your looking and feeling great doesn’t have to rely on cosmic randomness or a special event taking place, which you were invited to. In order to look your best, all you need to do is follow a couple of guidelines. These are simple tips that will help you push the envelope and always look as good as you possibly can, and feeling the part as well. People have always been attracted to beauty and looking beautiful, otherwise there wouldn’t be things like Dore Aesthetics. But even so, many overlook simple things like these:
Blossom Premiere Vision unveils the latest developments, innovative materials and colour trends for Spring/Summer 2019
This 12 and 13 December, the Palais Brongniart in Paris will welcome the 4th edition of the PREMIERE VISION Group’s latest exhibition: BLOSSOM PREMIERE VISION.
British quality men's shoes by Joseph Cheaney and Sons
Joseph Cheaney founded the company and moved to the present site in 1896. In 1903 Joseph's sons Arthur and Harold joined the company. In 1930 "Dick" Cheaney, grandson of the founder, joined the company.In 1966 Cheaney won the Queen's Award to industry and was sold to Church and Company. In 2009 Jonathan and William Church bought the company. Their family has been making fine shoes for five generations and they are fully committed to producing the finest footwear entirely made in England.
Simon Spurr is the new Creative Director of Eidos
Simon Spurr is back. The acclaimed British designer, credited with modernising menswear tailoring, has been appointed as creative director of Italian menswear brand Eidos — a more modern and affordable sub-label of heritage menswear brand Isaia that was launched in 2013. His first Autumn/Winter 2018 collection for the Neapolitan brand will debut in January.
Church's shoes - English hand made shoes
With 58 days of detailed hand-craftsmanship dedicated to each single pair, the Crown Collection embodies Church's renowned hand-crafted virtuosity like no other.
Japanese bespoke shoes by TYE Shoemaker
Tsuyoshi Ohno is a bespoke only shoemaker based in Tokyo. He first trained with Chihiro Yamaguchi at Guild of Crafts, where he mastered the craft of last-making.
Italian tailor made suits by Messori
Messori’s philosophy has always considered quality as high-priority. Care and attention are strategic elements of every creation. The inner style centre presents every season a wide selection of new models inspired by the trends international monitoring. The finicky selection of the fabrics, the tailoring care and the precious details put Messori’s brand at the top of its niche.
Italian bespoke shoes by Antonio Meccariello
My family has a small history of shoemaking. In the 1950’s the small towns near Benevento were very involved in the shoemaking industy. Many households were involved in various stages of shoemaking. It was an outworker based system where various parts of shoes were made by different groups of people, and mostly in their homes. Unfortunately in the past 10 years, most of these small workshops have closed due to consolidation of the shoe industry, and the main industrial shoemaking area in Italy is now concentrated in the Marche region.
Sansoni - bespoke Italian shoes
Bearing in mind the desire of the most exigent ones – connoisseurs, experts, style fanatics – Santoni introduces the Fatto a Mano su Misura. A service, not a collection. Santoni’s unique savoir faire, craftsmanship and tradition are at the client’s complete disposal.
Coloro - the most logical, intuitive, universal color system
Coloro decodes color as the human eye sees it. By combining 20 years of scientific research with a 100-years color methodology, they created a truly intuitive color system.
J.M. Weston - French shoemaker
J.M. Weston, traditional shoemaker for more than 120 years, enhances and reinterprets classic codes with audacity through the impetus of its Artistic Director Michel Perry. Building on the excellent craftsmanship of its Limoges factory, the brand continues to evolve, reinventing itself without ever compromising its search for timelessness. Each new style, new leather, new detail of manufacturing is conceived in its workshops to enhance the feet of men and women. More than just a shoe, the loafer, derby or oxford shoe become a walking companion, a reflection of an easy-going lifestyle and of resolute elegance.
English shoes by George Cleverley
George Cleverley is a unique shoe company with an impressive history. Headed by Mr. George Glasgow Snr (Co-owner & Chairman) & Mr. George Glasgow Jr (Co-owner & CEO), it has become world-renowned for handmade shoes & leather goods. Between George Snr & George Jr they attend every trunk show around the world to ensure they meet with clients and keep a personal relationship with their customers.
And the 9th Premiere Vision awards prizes for 2017 go to
Premiere Vision Paris, Tuesday 19 September 2017, 5:30 pm: the whole fashion industry - weavers, tanners, designers, buyers…, as well as international journalists, got together at the Premiere Vision Fabrics Forum (Hall 6). They were all eager to discover the winners of the 8 prizes of the 9th PV Awards, and to celebrate textile and leather excellence.
Premiere Vision announces the launch of its new marketplace in 2018
The world leader in trade fairs for the upstream side of the creative fashion industry, Premiere Vision continues to further its development, and announces the launch of its marketplace in 2018. In an ever more connected and technological world, Premiere Vision is already positioning itself to meet future market developments.
Tom Ford Autumn/Winter 2017-2018 collection
Fall/Winter 2017-2018 is presented by the eye of Tom Ford, recognising the sharp tailoring and perfectly combined floral jacket with pants.
Panasonic Introduces the Deodorizing Hanger
Panasonic Corporation will begin selling the deodorizing hanger, MS-DH100, equipped with "nanoeTM X," which generates 10 times (*3) more hydroxyl (OH) radicals than the "nanoe" and thereby inhibits odor and pollen, on September 1, 2017 (in Japan only).
Christian Louboutin's newest men's bag - Cabado
Master multi-taskers have met their match with Christian Louboutin’s newest men’s bag, Cabado. A FW17 introduction, Cabado is a shape-shifting tote with a twist, converting easily to be worn as a backback with a simple glide downward of the straps.
On a diet – the dos and don’ts of dieting
Oh, what a complicated task it is, to diet. It’s necessary, you can’t argue with that, but damn is it hard not to cheat. Even so, when you compel yourself to stay faithful to your task, you might still find it extremely hard to get the job done. That’s because dieting means more than just eating this and that instead of something else. It’s about how you eat when you eat, and other such details. Respecting these details is how you differentiate losing weight in a year from being able to lose weight in a month. Before you start your diet or if you’re trying to jumpstart a failed one, keep these things in mind:
Eleventy Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection
Stepping back from stiff uniforms, Eleventy opts to present a body of work that has a sense of comfort. This is the preferred styles for Autumn/Winter 2017-2018.
"Migration" NABA Fashion Show 2017
The traditional final event of the academic year took place on July 5th at 9.30 pm at the NABA campus in Milan. Almost 200 students from the BA in Fashion Design (60 of which attended the course in Fashion Styling & Communication) and 45 students of the MA in Fashion and Textile Design were able to celebrate their hard work with a catwalk attended by press, fashion institutions, companies and influencers, besides their teachers and families.
Automatic heat sealing machine prevents buttons from falling off the garments
Interview with Mark Gill from MMS U.K. - a company specialised in button attachment and security.
Italian made shoes by Hall Madden
After a year and a half search across Italy to visit directly with factories in Italy, they've launched HALL MADDEN shoe collection. All three series of shoes are made in Italy in selection of the best factories to represent a variety of pricing to bring the best quality at the best value. From the staple leather dress shoes to fun casual loafers, they're proud to offer our first collection.
Berwich Pants Spring/Summer 2018 Collection
This passion was born in 1975, in a small garage, thank to Michele and Anna, two young people that had the first idea and now still are the company's owners. The farm is included in the Martina Franca textile district, one of the most important producing Italian area about clothing sector. In the new company generation there are Graziana, Antonella, Angelo and Massimo, that actively take part in the business processes. There are specific skills combining a special mix between scholastic and corporate trainings.
Nina-Maria Nitsche as Brioni's New Creative Director
Nina-Maria Nitsche previously worked at Maison Martin Margiela. She joined the brand in 1989 and, for the following 23 years, worked closely with the designer. After the designer’s resignation, in 2009, Nitsche took over the creative direction of Maison Martin Margiela.
MANGO launches Mango Committed: a sustainable fashion collection
MANGO is making a commitment towards sustainability.Last year the firm launched Take Action, a project which includes actions aimed at creating a business model based on sustainability criteria and more environmentally-friendly processes.The firm is currently developing a plan which will include future initiatives in this sphere. One of them is MANGO Committed, a women and men’s collection made up of garments manufactured with sustainable materials, reflecting MANGO’s commitment to continue working in an environmentally-friendly manner and adopting sustainable development criteria.
A guide to bespoke trousers by Scabal's tailors
Aside from the mainstays of cut, style and cloth, men’s suits today can be customised in every way. From pleats and pockets to collars and cuffs, these are the details that can set an item apart.
A very special president, John Malkovich a new prize, the fashion smart creation prize an exclusive DJ Set by the Synapson Duo
A special ceremony followed this year by a new DJ set performed by French electropop duo SYNAPSON! Each year this exciting event, eagerly awaited by fashion industry professionals, singles out the most inventive and innovative creations from weavers and tanners exhibiting at the Premiere Vision Fabrics and Premiere Vision Leather shows.
Best dressed men at CFDA Awards 2017
Each June, the international fashion community honors the best and brightest in American design at the CFDA Fashion Awards. Founded in 1981, they are the highest honor in fashion and recognize the outstanding contributions made to American fashion in womenswear, menswear, and accessories as well as journalism, creative vision, personal style, and lifetime achievement.
Kufner had a highly successful exhibition at Techtextil 2017 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Kufner is a fully integrated company with a 150year old tradition located in Munich, Germany. Its 520 staff in four production sites on two continents produce about 150 million meters each year. The vertical integration includes production stages weaving, knitting, finishing and coating as well as production of thermo-bonded nonwovens and warp production.
BLOSSOM PREMIERE VISION: a growing, selective and ultra high-quality offer
A year ago, the PREMIERE VISION group inaugurated BLOSSOM PREMI?RE VISION , a biannual trade show dedicated to first collections and designed for creative, luxury and high-end fashion brands. Last December, the success of the show's second edition confirmed the coherency and effectiveness of its underlying concept.
Important design tips for any room in the house
Interior design is seen by many as a fine art, as it takes creativity to be able to have everything within a household co-exist in harmony. The case is even more so if you add the fact that it has too look very pleasing to the eye, as it is responsible for whether or not the home owners will feel like at home after a couple of years still. There are certain tips that you can follow while designing the interior of your house. These guidelines can help you tremendously as they point out some things that many overlook. That being said, here are some of the top tips to take into account when moving into a new place or just decorating your interior.
Northskull - a men's jewellery and accessories brand based in London
Founded in 2009, Northskull is a men’s jewellery and accessories brand based in London with a focus on creating contemporary pieces that add a stylish element to the attire of the modern man.
Christian Louboutin Slip on shoes
Expanding on well-loved slip-on styles in his men’s collection, including the Dandelion loafer, SS17 sees Christian Louboutin introduce a new range to join his beautiful classics – an expanded collection of more casual, timehonored loafers. For the season, a new last was developed; with a curved vamp and higher toe spring, it offers a relaxed, easy, elegant look for the Louboutin ‘homme.’
Italian men's suits by Eleventy
Eleventy dress every person in the world who aspires to self-improvement with tailored and responsible Italian elegance.
The Autumn Winter 2017 Fenty Puma by Rihanna celebrated with top honors in Paris
FENTY Creative Director Rihanna and global sports brand PUMA presented the third installment of the beloved FENTY PUMA by RIHANNA collection. For the rebellious and daring, this season takes inspiration from the halls of FENTY University, paying homage to the kids gone rogue, who hit honor roll and serve detention in style.
Christian Louboutin Spring/Summer 2017 collection
For Spring/Summer 2017, Christian Louboutin’s Men’s collection sees two worlds collide in a fusion of shoemaking past and present. Celebrating this convergence of traditional, centuries-old Italian leather manufacturing and innovative, boundary-pushing design, Christian Louboutin demonstrates the beauty to be found when skill meets unabandoned creativity.
Cifonelli Spring/Summer 2017 collection
The Cifonelli Regal Prince is spending the summer months in La Habana, very much at his ease in the warm Cuban sun. The subtle smell of sea salt and jasmine mingle in the air. The warm earth tones of faded brown and caramel, sun bleached sand and dusty grey provide the color palate for the spring/summer collection.
5 Reasons Why You Need To Book Yourself A Facial ASAP
We all know the importance of looking after our skin, and we hear it everyday in magazines and advice columns; never sleep with your make up on, drink lots of water, have a good skincare routine. However sometimes, it can be easy for our skin to be put on the back burner as life takes hold, and before you know it, your skin looks dull and lifeless, and you’re beginning to break out like a teenager during puberty.
C.L.A.S.S. Spring/Summer 2018 is becoming Smarter
C.L.A.S.S., the leading eco-material hub based in Milan and specialized in the integration of a new generation of smart values within fashion and home d?cor, presents the new SS 2018 collection through its partners, highlighting the new generation of values as innovation, research, creativity, traceability, transparency and sustainability. A very new business model and a real supporting tool for companies (not only the “fashion” ones) for lower environmental impact productions. A new concept that contributes to improve the quality of life, properly answering to cultural changes and to consumer’s new mind-set that links excellence to smarter products.
Caruso Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection
The brand Caruso presented its Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection in details. Every outfit is described so you can choose your favourite suit.
Men's shoes by Hydson Shoes
Hudson was founded in East London in 1990 and is still based in Hoxton, where all of their shoes and boots are designed.
Valentino Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection
Subtle disruption. Gentle distortion. Defining a man through what he wears and how he wears it. Gentleman. Or rather: gentle, man.
Paul Smith Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection
Autumn/Winter '17 marks a significant moment for Paul Smith as he presents his men’s and women’s collections on one catwalk for the first time in his career.
How To Match Shoes With A Suit
The suits (and the business climate) become more relaxed, you get the option of wearing different colors of leather with them. That’s a stumbling block for a lot of men — and the wrong color of shoes and belt can ruin even a fine suit.
Prada Fall/Winter 2017-2018 collection at Milano Moda Uomo
The brand Prada presented their Fall/Winter 2017-2018 show at Milano Moda Uomo. The fashion show was womens and mens - the models walked together on the stage.
Milano Unica: Spring/Summer 2018 trends - Queen of Egypt
That was precisely the objective in studying Milano Unica’s spring-summer 2018 trends: to think differently by combining historical periods, places and people apparently on opposite poles but which in reality share a common meaningful and enlightened contemporary view.
The bionic lab of Louboutin - Spring/Summer 2017 collection
Christian Louboutin’s Spring/Summer 2017 men’s Hybrids capsule collection declares that the future is now! Fashioned from an innovative use of technical textiles and unconventional material mash-ups, the collection offers a glimpse into a brave new world where sport and luxe synthesize into chromatic, bold entities. An astral clan of sneakers, city shoes and sandals—the Hybrids offer a style for every dimension.
PETA Menswear Fashion Awards 2016
Thanks to growing demand from consumers and pressure from animal rights groups, the fashion industry is starting to recognise the need to move away from using fur, leather, wool, down, and exotic skins.
Blossom PREMIERE VISION expands with a wider offer and welcomes the leather industry
Last July, the PREMI?RE VISION group inaugurated BLOSSOM PREMI?RE VISION, a new biannual trade show dedicated to first collections and designed for creative, luxury and high-end fashion brands. The first edition was a resounding success, winning praise from fashion houses for the relevance and effectiveness of a concept organized to be consistent with the fashion calendar for first collections, and complementary to the PREMI?RE VISION PARIS* calendar, which targets main collections.
Milano Unica: Spring/Summer 2018 trends
The pleasure of travel, the dream to bring together different cultures, the game of connecting past and present and the desire to rediscover historical figures of aesthetic and cultural importance: these are the cornerstones on which MILANO UNICA’s new trends for next Spring-Summer 2018 have been based.
Etro Spring/Summer 2017 collection
The brand showed off its Spring/Summer 2017 wares on “real” people. Italy’s finest – an architect, a gypsy poet, actor, classical dancer, and tattoo artist among them. But the point was that the clothes work beyond the catwalk, which is often the ongoing issue: does it work in real life?
Berluti appoints Haider Ackermann as Creative Director
Berluti is pleased to announce the appointment of Haider Ackermann as Creative Director. The appointment is effective immediately and the designer will present his first collection during Paris Men’s Fashion Week in January 2017.
Brett Johnson Fall/Winter 2016 collection
This season, American designer Brett Johnson, founder and creative director of his eponymous brand, BRETT JOHNSON, explores the off-duty sartorial preferences of the world’s most iconic men in design and business. Professionally, these men are internationally renowned fixtures on the global, economic stage. Privately, these are modest individuals who prefer the seclusion of an isolated hideaway often lost in the wilds of the American West and always far away from the cacophony of their professional lives.
Daniel Fletcher Spring/Summer 2017 collection
Originally from Chester in the North West of England, Daniel W. Fletcher moved to London to study and has also undertaken a number or roles and internships with brands in the capital including Victoria Beckham, Burberry, James Long and Hussein Chalayan. Daniel also spent a year in Paris learning his trade at the houses of Lanvin and Louis Vuitton, the latter of which he is currently designing leathergoods for and therefor splitting his time between London and Paris.
Berluti Spring/Summer 2017 collection - an easy wearing collection
Pristine whites, sunny yellows, midnight blues. Relaxed, yet refined; easy-wearing, yet elegant - the Spring/Summer 2017 Collection inspires a desire to swim, stretch out in the sun, play. And, at day's end, hold a cocktail party, poolside. Or anywhere else you might prefer. For that summer breeze ruffling your hair...is the wind of freedom.
Made-to-order shoes by Bally
In March 2015 the Zagliani atelier became a part of the Bally brand. In this union that shares a commitment to luxurious design and the highest quality craftsmanship the Zagliani legacy, renowned for its expertise in handcrafted bags made from the softest, most luxurious leathers and exotic skins, lives on through Bally.
Philipp Plein Spring/Summer 2017 collection - the basketball theme
A basket-ball court, cheerleaders, popcorn vendors, breakdancing mascots, the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team and infamous rapper Busta Rhymes all packed into a 3-D mapping experience set the pace for Philipp Plein’s sports-driven, unconventional and high-geared Spring/Summer 2017 men’s collection.
Zachary Prell Fall/Winter 2016 collection
ZACHARY PRELL launched at wholesale in Spring 2009, amidst the most daunting economic climate in decades. Unfazed, Zachary traveled extensively across the U.S. for the past two years, working alongside sales teams at partner stores to train, motivate and share knowledge. In what has become a tradition, shirt styles were named in honor of family, friends, advisors and colleagues to thank them for their show of support. Zachary loved personalizing the collection and the surprise that came along with celebrating these recipients. The IRVING, named after Zachary's grandfather, was the brand's very first shirt and sold out during the inaugural season.
Elegant Erkel Spring/Summer 2017 collection
We are a new generation! A generation filled with somebodys: Innovators, Out of the box thinkers, People not afraid to say what they mean, and mean what they say. Why should your tie be any different? We strive to provide hand crafted pieces that express your personal style just as much as your professionalism. Partnering up with local designers and suppliers allows us to keep things interesting!
Versace Fall/Winter 2016-2017 - the pastel collection
It’s written in the stars – this is the universe of Versace. Astronomy, astrology, man in space: a wardrobe from the heavens for the Versace man today.
The Smart Création Square at Première Vision Paris 2016
The Smart Création Square is a place for information, communication and exchanges. It is a visionary and informative space, where exhibitors, designers, buyers and fashion brands can experience and really visualize responsible values and innovations in the creative fashion industry.
David Beckham and Kevin Hart reunite for a road trip in new H&M campaign
Bringing together one of the world’s biggest icons with the global comedy star, David Beckham has reunited with Kevin Hart for the new Modern Essentials selected by David Beckham campaign for H&M. The commercial is set on a road trip, picking the story up from their first commercial where Kevin prepared to play the role of David in a biopic film. This new campaign, with David and Kevin wearing identical looks from the autumn/winter 16 collection, follows Kevin’s plans to star in “I, Beckham: The Musical”. The full commercial launches on hm.com September 26.
The Archive Collection - Celebrating 150 Years of Shoemaking at Grenson
To celebrate 150 years of continuous shoemaking at Grenson, they decided to look back through their archives and recreate a collection of their past shoes that span the decades of the 20th Century.
Personal tailoring by Massimo Dutti
There are two adjectives that describe the new aesthetic code that is taking over amongst urban gentlemen. Thus it has been dictated by the catwalks and thus it has been reinterpreted by firms such as Massimo Dutti, which in its new Personal Tailoring Collection has found inspiration in a vanguard and more light-hearted casual version of the classic executive look. A new post-modern Dandy, capable of beautifully and rigorously combining concepts such as casual and vanguard with savoir faire and the clear-cut elegance that the strictest codes of the sartorial world dictate.
The six Premiere Vision Awards for 2016 go to...
September 13th, 12.30 pm, the whole fashion industry - weavers, tanners, designers, buyers…, as well as international journalists, got together at the Première Vision Fabrics Forum (Hall 6). They were all eager to discover the winners of the 6 prizes of the 8th PV Awards, and to celebrate textile and leather excellence.
Happy Birthday Celebrities: Karl Lagerfeld
Karl Otto Lagerfeld is born on 10th of September 1933. He is a German fashion designer, artist, and photographer based in Paris. He is the head designer and creative director of the fashion house Chanel as well as the Italian house Fendi and his own fashion label. Over the decades, he has collaborated on a variety of fashion and art-related projects. He is well recognized around the world for his trademark white hair, black glasses, and high starched collars.
Miroglio Textile Collection: Autumn/Winter 2017-2018
Sustainability is an increasingly distinctive and unavoidable value for the fashion industry as a whole. Miroglio Textile gave concrete form to their ethical commitment by implementing cutting-edge printing technologies that reduce the use of water from a minimum of 50% on natural fibers (from an LCA study validated by ICEA) up to 100% in sublimation printing.
Happy Birthday Celebrities: Michael Keaton
Michael Keaton is an American actor, comedian, producer, and director. He was born September 5, 1951 and today he celebrated his 65-th birthday. On this occasion I want to wish him all the best and show you his impeccable style on the red carpet and other formal events where the actor is always appropriately dressed.
TOM*BEATLEMANIA for Spring-Summer 2017 at Toronto Men's Fashion Week
TOM* (Toronto Men's Fashion Week) has partnered with Toronto's Historic Sites (operated by the City of Toronto) for "Beatles 50 T.O" - a celebration of the 50th anniversary since the iconic band last performed in Toronto, Canada.
Première Vision Leather reveals Fall-Winter 2017/2018 fashion trends
Creative materials, technically innovative components, bespoke services - the offer is designed to respond to the needs of all the leather and fur business sectors: apparel, accessories, leather goods, shoes, furnishings and decoration.
Berluti Fall/Winter 2016 collection - a minimalistic, casual collection
When Alessandro Sartori returned from a trip to Marfa, that incredible open-air museum in the Texan desert, he brought with him the inspiration for a minimalistic, casual collection. Wide, roomy cuts, flowing jerseys, colours scorched by the blazing sun. A winter collection that proves there are no seasons.
Christian Louboutin at the Rio Olympics
In celebration of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Christian Louboutin has teamed up with the French E-concept store SportyHenri.com to support the Cuban National delegation as Official Supplier of the Celebratory Outfit. For the project, chic non-performance footwear was created to be worn by the athletes at formal occasions, in particular the Closing Ceremony. The shoe designs take visual cues not only from Cuban heritage but from the athletes themselves. Serving as a strong source of inspiration and guidance, the Cuban athletes as well as several former athletes had an active part in shaping the final collection.
Michael Keaton with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and timeless elegance
His acting skills, impeccable taste and timeless elegance are the reasons Michael Keaton to be among the nominees in BGFN's Most Stylish Men 2016 contest.
Raf Simons is the new creative director of Calvin Klein
After months of rumors swirling, Calvin Klein has officially confirmed the hire of Raf Simons as its new chief creative officer. The brand announced the news in a statement shared on Facebook, detailing Simons new role at the American fashion brand.
Trussardi Spring/Summer 2017 collection - a protagonist of a dandyism
The point of departure is the art of Ligabue and Vincent Van Gogh, especially the agitated lines and bold strokes they used to portray the clothes of the male figures in their paintings.
More about the Barbour jacket - Details and Variations
The Barbour jacket exists in three different fabric qualities - extra fine, fine and Thornproof (heavy waterproof material). For the production of this special and extremely strong material is used straticulate Egyptian cotton, woven with varying degrees of strength and finally impregnated with wax in a special way.
Missoni Spring/Summer 2017 - the Bohemian suit
It soars above the rugged Cuchumatanes mountains, skirts the burning mouth of Volcán de Fuego, brushes the turquoise waters of Semuc Champey, glides through the lush Selva Lacandona rainforests and guards the golden Mayan Ruins of Tik’al. In ascent, a visually graphic abstraction of an unfurled terrain.
Canali Spring/Summer 2017 collection
A new story begins, a page turns. Single threads meet and intertwine, weaving a narrative that grows, building upon itself. A protagonist materializes; a plot unfolds. Motifs appear and recur as markers on a path, leading to an end that is in itself another beginning.
Première Vision Paris: 1,898 exhibitors at the heart of international fashion creation
Strategic developments, structural changes, a reorganised offer... next 13-15 September, Première Vision Paris will seek to further promote and coordinate the complementary offer of its 6 shows within one homogenous, coherent and efficient event. This reflects a continuity with prior editions, which saw synergies and transversality strengthened between the show's many activity sectors and know-hows.
The duo of the men's suit and shoes
To choose shoes in unobtrusive harmony with the rest of your look - and mainly with the suit - might be very easy or very difficult depending on criteria - are they formal or aesthetic.
How to be elegant in hot weather?
Hot weather and Elegance? Two mutually exclusive concepts, but not entirely... Being elegant in the heat is absolutely possible if you are creative.
Mohair bunch 605 is Dormeuil's Cloth of the Month July 2016
This Mohair bunch, composed of renowned Dormeuil mohair fabrics, continues to set a new trend for cloth that is produced from the 'diamond fiber' of the angora goat.
More about the cut of men's trousers
Most men tend to consider that the cut of trousers depends on fashion whims and fancies. In reality, the details in the cut of trousers change season after season and the whole basis of the cut is changed every 10 years.
Christian Louboutin Spring/Summer 2016 collection
Spring/Summer 2016 also sees the addition of several new styles of bags to the men’s leather goods collection. Fresh styles include backpacks Apoloubi, perfect for the adventurer, and Explorafunk, suited to an urban explorer. Handheld Trictrac is an elegant and edgy update to the classic portfolio; the Benech Messenger, whether carried cross-body, on the shoulder, around the waist or by hand, is versatile enough for work or travel.
Justin O’Shea presented his first collection for the Brioni brand
Justin O’Shea, unmissable man about fashion with his nipped-to-the-ripped-torso three-piece suits is the new creative director of Brioni. He’s already changed the Brioni logo to a gothic font and hired Metallica to be in the ad campaign and a series of spoof videos in which O’Shea stars.
Savile Row tailors: Gaziano & Girling
The best of the best. In terms of craft, fit and freedom of expression, the bespoke service at Gaziano & Girling creates simply some of the finest shoes available.
Philipp Plein Autumn/Winter 2016-2017 collection men's suits and coats
A signature black palette glimmers with touches of red, gold and silver while heads are topped with cool wide brim hats. Leather jackets are often air-sprayed byhand like graffiti murals and blazers are covered with shining superhero crystal pins.
Helen Anthony Autumn/Winter 2016 collection
Helen Anthony is the new premium British marque. British in style and design and unrivalled in quality. They tailor the highest quality garments, produced from the finest leathers, yarns and wools, with unparalleled style and haute couture. The designs are contemporary, sharp and daring, yet retain the essential classic elements that make them appeal to the more discerning gentleman.
INDOCHINO with new Creative Director
A seasoned expert in branding and creative leadership, Michael Mayes will be responsible for shaping the creative vision, brand voice and content strategy for INDOCHINO as it continues its mission to become a world-renowned fashion brand.
Bulgarian magic - the asymmetric meters of Bulgarian horo
Bulgarian folk dances are based on asymmetrical meter, built up around various combinations of 'quick' and 'slow' music. The music, in Western musical notation, is often described using compound meter notation, where the notational meter accents can be of different lengths, usually 1, 2, 3, or 4. Many Bulgarian dances are line dances, in which the dancers dance in a straight or curved line, holding hands.
Versace Spring-Summer 2016 menswear collection
'I love drama. You know I'm a drama queen' - that's what Donatella Versace said backstage before the presentation of her Spring-Summer 2016 men's collection.
Japanese-inspired menswear for Fall-Winter 2016/2017 by Kenzo
'Our collection is an ode to the fans of idols past and present. To the plethora of positivity that permeates a crowd at a maxed out concert. To the joyful obsession and energetic adulation that abounds amongst the masses. It is after all, music that brings us together'.
Karen Woo for Peter Jackson menswear label
Fashion photographer Karen Woo shot the latest collection of the Peter Jackson label. In the campaign the main characters are SAM WITHERS and DAN HARRIS.
Alexander & Laine - Fine Men's Clothier from Florida
Established October, 2005 with a desire to help discerning men show everyone who meets them that they care about the image they portray. Alexander & Laine garments are created from hand picked fabric mills from around the world and made by craftsman, not machines.
Studying Fashion Design in Westminster University - an unique opportunity to become a designer
The Fashion Design course has an outstanding reputation for developing highly talented and original fashion graduates. Westminster University specialises in enabling you to become an individual and creative designer, capable of working at the highest levels of the international fashion industry.
The life of a Homme shoe at Christian Louboutin's factory in Naples
From shaping the last to polishing the shoe and each step in between, the journey of a Christian Louboutin shoe is a tale of craftsmanship worth telling again and again. We follow the life of a shoe at the factory in Naples, Italy, where many of our Homme styles are born.
