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In Menswear Confidential, top designers share the visual references and making-of stories behind their latest collections

Perry in full flight, 1933

Menswear Confidential | Fred Perry

Since its conception, the ongoing evolution and diverse appeal of the Fred Perry brand has somewhat shrouded, not only its early heritage, but also the hat-trick-Wimbledon-winner behind the laurel wreath insignia. From his modest, working class roots, the dashing and talented Perry worked his way to the top of his game, all the...

Menswear Confidential | Gareth Pugh

Gareth Pugh has been challenging the conventions of the fashion system over the last couple of seasons. With his dark, gothic visions he has developed a...
Menswear Confidential | Nigo, Mr Bathing Ape

Nigo, the Japanese entrepreneur who founded the label A Bathing Ape 18 years ago and later partnered with Pharrell Williams to develop the BBC/Ice Cream...
Menswear Confidential | Adam Kimmel

Who would have thought that there would be a connection between American hip-hop and the old world, “Made in Italy” label? It is not the most obvious link...
Menswear Confidential | Kris Van Assche

For SS11, Kris Van Assche, the creative director at Dior Homme, has streamlined his collection with new volumes in a search for comfort, the ultimate hallmark...

Menswear Confidential | Dunhill A/W11

Dunhill's autumn/winter 2011 inspiration: "The collection’s ambition is quite simple – to put British menswear back at the forefront of men’s luxury, creating...
Menswear Confidential | Patrik Ervell A/W11

Patrik Ervell's inspiration for autumn/winter 2011: "The optimism of early aerospace engineering"
Menswear Confidential | Véronique Nichanian, Hermès

Véronique Nichanian takes her time, the time she needs to get it right. With a quiet and steady passion, she has been creating eternally elegant menswear looks...
Menswear Confidential | Thom Browne

With his casual, high-cut suits, Thom Browne has helped revolutionise men's fashion in recent years and his attention to detail even stretches to the locations...
Menswear Confidential | Richard Chai

There seems to be a fresh energy in the menswear coming out of New York, and Richard Chai is one of the protagonists defining the new Downtown spirit. His...
Menswear Confidential | Lucas Ossendrijver – Lanvin

He is at the helm of menswear design at Lanvin, but working alongside Alber Elbaz does not scare Lucas Ossendrijver. On the contrary, they seem to have an...
Menswear Confidential | Damir Doma S/S11

The rich orange hues from the robes of Buddhist monks have provided Damir Doma with inspiration for S/S11. Monks traditionally try to achieve a spiritually...
Menswear Confidential | JW Anderson S/S11

Both Lyon and Gedney are known for immersing themselves in the worlds they photograph. For Lyon it was American bike culture – he joined the Chicago Outlaw...

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