New York Men’s Fashion Week
New York Men’s Fashion Week will mark the fourth event for Fashion Week of 2017. Commencing on 30th January, brands like Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and Vera Wang will be showcasing their latest menswear designs for 2017 and 2018. This year will be the 10th edition of the biannual event which is held in January and June. Fashion Weeks are held several months in advance of the season, allowing the press and buyers a chance to preview fashion designs for the upcoming season. The event has become a firm favorite amongst menswear enthusiasts with thousands of people attending each year.
The clothing trade show is also held in other locations across the world, New York is considered one of the ‘Big Four’, along with Milan, London and Paris, all of which receive the most press coverage. Men’s fashion Week was added to the calendar in the summer of 2012 to celebrate the creative and commercial importance of the men’s fashion industry. Every year the event presents some of the most loved Italian menswear labels showcasing their latest designs with catwalk shows, presentations and events organized throughout the week.
Last year’s show saw an array of menswear trends for the upcoming year including a revival of the 70s with flared trousers, loose fitting clothing and bold prints. Statement bomber jackets were seen with intricate embroidery and distinctive badges sewn on. Camel was a recurring colour on the catwalk and in terms of outerwear, duffle coats also made an appearance. Lots of designers also gave their outerwear a hooded top layer sewn in creating a more casual feel. Funnel necks added another dimension to the rollneck trend, giving them a contemporary twist. High shine fabrics such as silk, leather and nylon are also bang on trend for 2017. Perhaps a more daring option for this trend was the arrival of pyjama suits, although some designers went for the bold and obvious way of styling this trend, some designers such as Dolce & Gabana and Valentino teamed the two-piece up with a turtle neck slipped underneath making the trend more subtle and wearable.