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Highlights from the menswear shows

  • Dries Van Noten Menswear A/W12

    Menswear First Look | Menswear A/W12 Highlights

    This autumn/winter 2012 has been a particularly strong season for menswear: not only has it seen designers challenge the conventions of traditional men’s dress, exploring themes and materials in particularly intriguing ways, but there has...

  • Louis Vuitton A/W12

    Menswear First Look | Behind the Scenes at Louis Vuitton A/W12

    Here we take a look behind the scenes of the Louis Vuitton autumn/winter 2012 show and speak to stylist Alister Mackie, his assistant Ellie Cummings, casting director Shelley Durkan and official photographer Brett Lloyd – who also provides...

  • Alexander McQueen A/W12

    Menswear First Look | Milan A/W12: Modern Elegance

    There couldn't be a wider gulf between the last round of women's shows – packed with fanciful aquatic inspirations and references to vintage Americana – and the latest men's shows in Milan. After four days of shows in the Italian capital,...

  • Prada A/W12

    Menswear First Look | Milan A/W12: Settings & Environments

    Giving a fresh perspective on the latest round of menswear shows, photographer Alice Rosati's images give a valuable insight into the settings and environments at designers' shows, from a luxurious carpet at Prada, graphic sets at Fendi...

  • London Fashion Week - J. W. Anderson S/S12

    Menswear First Look | London S/S12: Craftsmanship at JW Anderson & Lou Dalton

    A return to craftsmanship was a theme explored during the menswear day at London Fashion Week. It was there in JW Anderson’s 9am show, which testament to his highly acclaimed womenswear showing earlier in the week...

  • Louis Vuitton S/S12

    Menswear First Look | Paris Menswear S/S12 Highlights

    At the end of the Paris menswear spring/summer 2012, we present our highlights including Louis Vuitton courtesy of Kim Jones and Alister Mackie, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy and more...

  • Andrej Pejic in Raf Simons' spring/summer 2011 show

    Menswear First Look | A Piece of Raf Simons History

    Raf Simons' spring/summer 2011 collection, currently on sale, marked 15 years since the designer debuted in Milan. For this landmark collection, Raf decided to play homage to the collection that inspired him to work in fashion. If you...

  • Martine Rose A/W11

    Menswear First Look | London Menswear Round-up

    Showing under the MAN umbrella, Martine Rose showed a striking selection of gold brocade looks worn over crisp, classic shirting, and cleverly added much-needed 'edge' with bomber jackets, cargo pants and heavy multi-coloured Timberland...