Category Archives: Men’s

Layering is big trend at NY Fashion Week (AP)

AP – Can’t decide what to wear? Pile it all on.

Berlin designers hit catwalk — and twitter (AP)

AP – Two unique German designers with a hip take on youth culture in the nation’s capital splashed the catwalk with wool caps, fire-engine red dresses and navy blues for men Friday evening at Berlin’s fashion week.

Rock attitude unifies diverse Paul Smith show (AP)

AP – Paul Smith won’t let the music die.

In London, Rocha shows sleek-looking men’s coats (AP)

AP – With autumn/winter fashion shows, it’s not a bad idea to toss in a few coats.

British fashion designer McQueen found dead at 40 (AP)

AP – His runway shows were often like performance pieces: One featured models with headwear made of trash. Another showed off 10-inch heels shaped like lobster claws.

Alexander McQueen found dead at home (AP)

AP – British fashion designer Alexander McQueen was found dead at his London home on Thursday, his spokeswoman said. He was 40 years old.

Pierre Cardin still empire-building at 87 (AFP)

AFP – Pierre Cardin likes to talk about selling his multi-billion fashion empire, but though aged almost 88, he seems to have too many irons in the fire to contemplate retiring any time soon.

Westwood condemns consumerism after London show (AP)

AP – One-of-a-kind designer Vivienne Westwood Sunday night presented a gorgeous collection of autumn and winter outfits at London Fashion Week, then went backstage and told reporters she hopes people stop buying her clothes.

British designers centre-stage at Fashion Week (AFP)

AFP – Sculptured dresses made of stiffened wool, bright prints and heavy jewelling returned to London Fashion Week on Sunday as Matthew Williamson led a day dominated by established British designers.

Plus-size models take to London catwalk (AFP)

AFP – Plus-size models took to the London catwalk on Saturday in the latest collection by British knitwear designer Mark Fast, just days after a fresh row erupted in New York over the weight of fashion models.