Thursday, May 8, 2025

Carhartt Work in Progress Opens in Williamsburg

The 4,000-square-foot Brooklyn store is its largest in North America.

source https://wwd.com/menswear-news/mens-retail-business/carhartt-work-in-progress-williamsburg-store-1237689634/

Japan to Take Center Stage at Pitti Uomo in June

The guest designer this time will be Homme Plissé Issey Miyake, which will hold a runway show and mount an exhibition.

source https://wwd.com/menswear-news/mens-retail-business/japan-pitti-uomo-june-issey-miyake-1237689898/

EXCLUSIVE: Homme Plissé Issey Miyake to Unveil Exhibit at Pitti Uomo

The Japanese label, a favorite among editors and fashionistas alike, is flanking its spring 2026 show with a retrospective on its use of pleats.

source https://wwd.com/menswear-news/mens-designer-luxury/homme-plisse-issey-miyake-exhibit-show-pitti-uomo-1237689034/

Monday, May 5, 2025

Post Archive Faction Named Guest Designer of July 2025 Pitti Uomo

The South Korean avant-garde sportswear and outerwear brand is to unveil its men’s spring 2025 collection as part of the Florentine trade fair.

source https://wwd.com/menswear-news/mens-fashion/post-archive-faction-show-2025-july-pitti-uomo-1237572961/

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Grace Wales Bonner on Her Debut Met Gala Experience

The London-based designer was on the committee and also has a number of works in this year's exhibition centered around Black dandies.

source https://wwd.com/menswear-news/mens-designer-luxury/grace-wales-bonner-met-gala-dandy-1237109147/

Met Gala 2025: A Celebration of Black Male Style

The 2025 Costume Institute exhibition “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” looks at the artistry and craft distinctive to tailoring.

source https://wwd.com/menswear-news/mens-fashion/met-gala-2025-costume-institute-black-male-style-1237143117/

Friday, May 2, 2025

What Exactly Is a Modern Dandy?

In advance of the opening of the Met's "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," 19 fashion designers and creatives weigh in on what defines a modern dandy.

source https://wwd.com/menswear-news/mens-lifestyle/met-superfine-modern-dandy-1237311162/