Tags archives: Men’s Fashion
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8 years ago
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Finally! In the women's fashion realm, the Shacket has become a larger influential force this fall. Perfect for layering addicts who like to stylishly stay warm during the colder months, looks like the piece isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Here's what you need to know about this thick-and-chic versatile garment.
Stripe Shacket from ASOS
Photo Credit: ASOS
The insulated button-down known as the Shacket is the hybrid shirt + jacket that has been making the rounds in the men's fashion world for some time. "It's thick enough to act as a jacket, but equipped with the same layering capabilities as an open oxford," reports Refinery 29.
Yet, in terms of women's fashion, the Shacket has been slow to rise into prominence — that is until now.
Men's Shacket from Western Rise
Photo Credit: Jakob Schiller
And Here's An Example of a Women's Shacket from Gucci
Photo Credit: Net-A-Porter
Earlier this year, ASOS.com presented over 15 styles of Shackets, and British clothing emporium Topshop even created a customized hybrid button-down for model Karlie Kloss, per The Telegraph. Jacqui Markham, global designer director for Topshop told the newspaper that the popularity of the Shacket has grown to such an extent that they "now consider the piece as a key spring/summer staple.”
Authentic Washed Shacket from Top Shop
Photo Credit: Top Shop
However, during this autumnal season, we're seeing that this trend is stretching out into winter with more selections for women cropp[...]
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9 years ago
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Holy mandels, New York Fashion Week: Men’s edition premieres this week with designers like Thom Browne and Public School and Rag&Bone, Hickey Freeman presenting looks for Spring 2016! As you keep from sweating, waiting in anticipation for Women's fashion week to kick off September 10, check out some of the fresh, masculine looks hitting the runways this week!
What's interesting about this week's Men's Fashion Week in New York, which kicked off on July 13, and closes July 16 with a showcase by John Varvatos is that the biannual event might just get the attention that's it's been so eager to receive for a very long time, on account of the uptick in menswear sales.
Business of Fashion reports that, in the UK, "men have become so fashion-conscious that they are now outspending women on items like shoes." As Euromonitor International reports: "By 2019, menswear is expected to contribute close to US$40 billion in sales to the global apparel market."
So here are three things you need to know about Men's Fashion Week:
1) If You Want To Know What's Hot, You Need To Follow @StevenKolb
With respect to this year's fashion week, Steven Kolb, chief executive officer of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, or CFDA, the group that organizes New York’s fashion weeks, is the Grand Poobah of the week.
He's everywhere you'd want to be, hobnobbing with celebs, and capturing excellent looks from the front row, and immediately posting images and Vines on his Twitter pa[...]
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