Amid transport chaos, Paris men’s fashion shows get underway

PARIS (AP) — Acrid exhaust fumes and the beeping of car horns contrast with perfumed interiors and the soft rustle of luxuriant fabrics, as Paris Fashion Week got underway in the public transport strike-hit French capital. The disruption — owing to a nationwide protest against pension reform — has already claimed its first catwalk victims, with at least one house canceling its show due to problems delivering materials. Here are some highlights of Wednesday’s menswear collections for fall-winter 2020-2021.

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In a bejeweled visor and diaphanous silk gown, the singer that warbled from the stage at the Valentino show presented

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How fast fashion and social media fuel a high consumption, low quality world

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Today, On Point: Clothes have gotten worse. And social media and ever-changing trends aren’t helping.

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It turns out that men spend more on clothes than women do

New research suggests that men invest more in fashion than women do.

According to a study conducted by American Express and Nectar, men spend 43 per cent more on clothes every month than women do – shelling out £115 compared to their female counterparts, who only spend a more modest £81.

Despite this, 64 per cent of men claim they “wouldn’t be bothered” if someone said their style was out of fashion, even though they spent more on their look. Conversely, more than a third of women said a compliment on their fashion sense would “make their day”.

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Arab Fashion Council Pioneers First Men’s Fashion Week In The Region

All over the world, men have been adopting more venturesome wardrobes. And the first men’s fashion week in the region is evidence that Arab attitudes towards trends are also clearly on the move. The Arab Fashion Council, which coordinates and endorses Arab Fashion Week, has announced it will also be organizing Arab Fashion Week-Men’s. The world’s largest non-profit fashion council, and an INGO for the Arab world, recognized the recent popularity of international streetwear brands entering the market has fueled a moment for menswear in the region. With more men expressing their style, personalities and preferences through fashion, it was

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Essence Fashion Team Dishes On Men’s PFW F/W 23

Essence Fashion Team Dishes On Men's PFW F/W 23

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It’s been a week of surprises, celeb front row appearances (Usher, Lucien Laviscount, aka the plot of Emily In Paris, Rosalía, etc.), and stellar menswear shows. Following Pitti Uomo and Milan Men’s Fashion Week, the fashion set ascended to Paris this week to continue taking in the F/W 23 collections. This season menswear pushed the boundaries of the binary and focused on sharp tailoring, and the Paris shows continued those themes. From Rains’ avant-garde puffer coats (and 3D printed puffer boots produced by Zellerfeld) to Ami’s sleek, neutral monochrome collection centered on the basics (and incredible coats), there

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Men, here’s your guide to summer trouser trends | FashionNews

The majority of us have spent most of our time at home in the last one and a half years. Virtual meetings and WFH (work from home) became the new normal. This even led to many of us overhauling our closets, with loungewear becoming a substantial part of it. But don’t be disheartened, the time to revamp your closet for workwear and party essentials will surely come.

Until then, keep yourself updated with the latest in trouser trends, courtesy of Dhruv Toshniwal, founder, The Pant Project.

Here are five megatrends for the season.

Stretch cotton summer chinos in pastel colors

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Sri Ram and Son Delhi store: Explore premium men’s fashion in Karol Bagh | FashionNews

Sri Ram and Son expands its legacy with the inauguration of its seventh store in Karol Bagh, Delhi. The grand opening celebration on Ajmal Khan Road unveils a vast collection of suits, tuxedos, and Indian ethnic wear.

Sri Ram and Son inaugurated its latest flagship store on Ajmal Khan Road in Karol Bagh, New Delhi. | Image: Sri Ram and Son

New Delhi: Sri Ram and Son, renowned for its men’s fashion and occasion wear since 1882, inaugurated its latest flagship store on Ajmal Khan Road in Karol Bagh market. This marks the brand’s seventh establishment in the

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The Best Men’s Fashion at the 2023 Met Gala

The 2023 Met Gala had no shortage of standout looks — especially among the men.

Monday night’s gala, which celebrated the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute’s new exhibit, “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” brought together many of today’s biggest male celebrities across music, film, TV and sports. Many of the stars used the red carpet as a way to let their own personal style shine, while others paid homage to the late Chanel designer.

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Actor Jeremy Pope was among the many attendees who gave a nod to Lagerfeld with his look. Pope worked

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