‘Shades of Gray’ Transforms Prints!

. ‘Shades of gray’ continues to be the most important base to the season, so it makes sense that prints are recolored to work back into this palette. Animal prints from cheetah, to leopard, to python look fabulous printed onto an array of surfaces for dresses, skirts, blouses and knit tops. To read more, pick [...]

Gray Flannel Is Both Tailored & Casual!

. Gray – flannel, double faced cashmere and wool meltons – makes an impact across the Men’s floor. Precision tailored in blazer shapes and trousers or casual in chinos, parkas and bomber jackets – gray flannel – works for many different ages and tastes! Chalk stripes and simple window pane plaids adds further interest. To [...]

The Limited – Returns To New York!

. For a New York minute – The Limited – returns – after a 10 year absence – with a ‘pop up’ store at 134 Spring Street in Soho – open 14th Oct thru 17th Oct. I’m old enough to remember their 80′s hey day – when we would all rush to the Limited to [...]

Leather Jackets Are A Volume Proposition!

. From Express Men’s and Uniqlo all the way up to designer brands like Gucci and Dior – the leather jacket is well represented. In sporty motorcoss and classic motorcycle designs – the leather jacket can be seen at all pricepoints – leading me to believe that volume sales will be achieved. This is an [...]

Leather Driving Gloves – Chic & Sporty!

. In supple leather qualities and glossy patent finishes – abbreviated driving gloves – will add a sophisticated and sporty finishing touch to any outfit this Fall/Winter season. Perforated detailing and ergonomic seaming in tissue thin leather qualities – where black is absolutely key – will ensure that flexibility will be maintained. To read more, [...]

Heavy Metal Adds A Tough Attitude To Leather!

. Biker babes and Rock’n’Roll chics will cruise the streets this Fall/Winter in a range of leathers designed to look aggressive and tough! Motorcycle jackets, sleeveless vests and mini skirts in supple black leather qualities are embellished and decorated with nail head rivets and pyramid shaped studs – more suited to the Hell’s Angels. To [...]

Imperfect Prints Lend An Individual Element!

. Blurred, stippled, imperfect and irregular prints lend an individual element to fashion – giving one the feeling of being hand rendered. Couple this trend with menswear inspiration and, all of a sudden, tweeds appear in print form. These prints add surface texture and dimension to smooth fabrics as wide ranging as liquid charmeuse, sheer [...]

Jude Law Taking Some Time Out – In Soho!

. When not performing in his current hit on Broadway – Hamlet – or dating a slew of girls – Jude Law can be seen  – walking the streets of Manhattan – just like any New Yorker. Yesterday, we spotted him in Soho – spending some leisure time with his son! To read more, pick [...]

This Fall/Winter – Men Will Be – Mad For Plaid!

. At all levels of the market – at all pricepoints – graphic plaids, traditional tartans and countrified checks are well represented. Whether a precision tailored blazer, a sleek pair of trousers or five pocket jeans – plaids look set to make an impact. It’s all about a plaid item worn back with casual chinos, [...]

Buckles Become the Newest Form of Decoration!

. Buckle boots are the latest and hottest in a continuing story of heavy metal hardware! In chunky hard wearing biker boot shapes, in high sexy versions, in booties, in mid calf boots or in tall boots – it’s all about multiple buckles that are either practical or merely decorative. Make a note: added detail [...]