menswear

Mr. Porter’s first decade in men’s style marked with limited edition IWC Pilot Chronograph

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This anniversary collector’s item is the first of a wider exclusive multi-brand 10th Anniversary collection, that will debut on Mr. Porter later this year. A Very Special IWC Watch For MR PORTER’s 10th Birthday Mr. Porter celebrates its 10th anniversary and launches exclusive limited edition Pilot’s Chronograph with IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN. Mr. Porter’s 10th anniversary year … Read more

New luxury rental creates an edit of the most desirable items to fit our ever-evolving lifestyle

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  For Selfridges Rental, the goal is to create an edit of the most desirable items to fit today’s ever-evolving lifestyle. Last year, as part of Project Earth, Selfridges invited you to join the rental revolution. On May 7th the British department store launched Selfridges Rental on Selfridges.com. Curated by Selfridges buying team from the … Read more

Redefining the modern wardrobe, Luxury Leisurewear is designed for how men live now

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Inspired by changing lifestyles and reconsidered priorities, Italian luxury fashion house Zegna continues to transform the very idea of luxury to envision an effortlessly wearable category of clothing.

While Zegna has been pushing boundaries of man’s tailoring for more than 110 years, in 2021 the fashion menswear
brand is reconstructing his clothing for greater comfort, while holding the high-end position at the forefront of sartorial precision.

“At Zegna we call it Luxury Leisurewear. This collection represents a paradigm shift in the way we think of style and sophistication, as we weave a new versatile wardrobe into the fabric of our DNA, to become a fundamental part of our design philosophy moving forward.” – Zegna

Tailored with comfort and versatility in mind, the collection is crafted from elevated fabrics enhanced with technical details that respond to the evolving way we live and work.

Find modern utility in Zena’s elevated field jacket crafted from a water repellent cotton blend fabric with luxurious nubuck leather trim. Made for remarkable versatility, the lightweight layer is equipped with a multitude of pockets and a zip-out hood ideal for diverse locations and weather conditions.

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@Zegna Luxury Leisurewear Collection ;

Utilitarian pockets, zippers and hoods bring functionality to the Luxury Leisurewear collection that defies categorization and adapts to diverse locations and weather conditions. Never unprepared, these unique garments are specifically engineered to be versatile and easy to wear.

Zegna’s iconic Triple Stitch Sneaker reaches new heights of luxury this season with a bold new spectrum of
sophisticated suede colours. The sneaker takes a step up in comfort with its flexible and lightweight construction.

Wearing sunglasses from Zegna’s new season, Gabriel Kane reframes modern masculinity via his own unique
perspective.

“Our ongoing exploration of the male psyche continues in SS21 with a fresh focus on the self. We encourage the wider Zegna family to look inward and ask themselves: What makes me?” – Zegna

“With #MyZegna, the Made to Measure experience, you can create a unique wardrobe for your every mood and every moment, from tailored to casual, and weekend to formal events. Extending beyond classic suiting, now you can customise a complete wardrobe, including Luxury Leisurewear. “

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@Zegna Luxury Leisurewear Collection
@Zegna Luxury Leisurewear Collection
@Zegna Luxury Leisurewear Collection
@Zegna Luxury Leisurewear Collection

Escapes: The Burberry Autumn/Winter 2021 Menswear is Longing for the Great Outdoors

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    The Burberry Autumn/Winter 2021 menswear honours a deep connection to the outdoors. The new Riccardo Tisci collection offers a fresh perspective to the classics – the trench coat, tailoring and Burberry beige. Tied intrinsically to founder Thomas Burberry’s creations, the idea of optimism and adventure underscores the Burberry Autumn/Winter 2021 menswear collection presented … Read more

A one-way trip to Planet Dior with contemporary artist Kenny Scharf

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Fall 2021 Dior Men’s Collection; @Dio

Dior translated fantastical Kenny Scharf cartoon characters into glowing playful prints.

For Fall 2021, Kim Jones, Artistic Director of Dior Men’s collection, shares a wave of optimism, drawing inspiration from the pop universe of American contemporary artist Kenny Scharf. Featuring bright day-glow colors, the resolutely playful collection is an invitation to a one-way trip to Planet Dior. Thomas Vanz’s colorful ink and glitter videos created a magical galaxy as the backdrop for Kim Jones’ silhouettes for Dior Menswear.

Fall 2021 Dior Men’s Collection; @Christian Dior

Welcome to a virtual world where everything becomes possible.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Csl9RePLxKc

At the crossroads of pop culture and science fiction

Dior Men’s collaboration with artist Kenny Scharf punctuates the collection in the form of hyper colorful prints that light up everything from outerwear to iconic ‘Saddle’ bags, with a focus on Chinese culture and artistry – an original inspiration for Christian Dior himself – expressed in zodiac animal motifs and elaborate embroideries. Simultaneously a springboard for the dynamic evolution of the luxury House’s traditional tailoring expertise, the collection was presented in a surreal scenography that pulsed with fantastical astrological imagery by Thomas Vanz.

A huge fan of science-fiction and street art who is famous for characters that seem to have jumped straight out of cartoons, Kenny Scharf infuses his work with humor.

“When we started the collection we were coming out of the first lockdown and I wanted to spread some joy, happiness and hope,” says Kim Jones, Artistic Director of Dior Men’s collections in an exclusive video presenting the expertise that went into his Fall 2021 collection.

Kenny Scharf loves the clash of colors – yellow and purple, orange and blue, red and green. “When you take the happy and sad opposites and put them together, it creates the tension and excitement that I love,” the artist said in a statement.

Scharf’s bright-hued mélanges appear in the dyed hair of models as well as the scenography by French director Thomas Vanz, who avows a fascination with astrophysics.

In an homage to the iconic Dior Bar, jackets are belted at the waist over pants cropped above the ankle. The New Look for outer space is embellished with chrysanthemum blooms as boutonnieres, created specially by Maison Lemarié.

Dior Ateliers translated Kenny Scharf’s works into prints, fusing them with the famous Dior Oblique motif and appropriating them for embroidery executed using traditional Chinese techniques. China also inspired new drawings by the artist denoting Chinese zodiac animal characters printed on sweaters, as well as stunning jade jewelry by Yoon Ahn. Tamborin-style berets – a favorite of Christian Dior – were designed by Stephen Jones and embroidered in China. Thousands of tiny pearls and stitches were embroidered using a centuries-old Chinese technique to meticulously reproduce the fantastical Kenny Scharf cartoon characters curated by Kim Jones.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCW0NHoVtI4

Fall 2021 Dior Men’s Collection; @Christian Dior
Fall 2021 Dior Men’s Collection; @Christian Dior
Fall 2021 Dior Men’s Collection; @Christian Dior

 

Kim Jones joins Fendi as Artistic Director of haute couture and ready-to-wear

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  Silvia Venturini Fendi is ready to take the FENDI universe to the next level with fashion designer Kim Jones. LVMH-owned Italian luxury house FENDI announced the appointment of Kim Jones as Artistic Director of haute couture, ready-to-wear and fur collections for women. Kim Jones will join Silvia Venturini Fendi, third generation of the Fendi … Read more