Embroidery is a historic mainstay of traditional clothing in Asia or the Middle East, as well as Western Haute Couture, but it is increasingly present in Paris, Milan or New York on modern men's shirts, bomber jackets or blazers. Designers at Dior, Dolce Gabbana, Kenzo or Gucci have adopted it in recent runway shows, while Louis Vuitton's celebrity rapper-designer Pharell Williams dedicated his entire June collection to India after visiting the country.
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The New York Times reported on the shrinkage of men's tops, with New York fashion week featuring models in tees and sweaters shrunken nearly to the navel and a button-up shirt that stopped well above the waistline. Meanwhile, in the real world, retailers are selling loads of shorter men's shirts. So is this shrinkflation, but for menswear? With cynical fashion companies cutting costs and calling it a trend?
You can still build a streamlined packing list even if you're not shy of color and texture-just ask California-based men's fashion buyer Emily Kitts. As Kitts explains, "My style definitely doesn't lean minimal and I don't subscribe to the idea of a capsule wardrobe. However, I love saving space in my suitcase for goodies and souvenirs so I try to be strategic with my packing but still show my personality through my clothes."
I was planning on talking to you guys today about how my recent trip out to Colorado, along with the fast-approaching fall, has me uncharacteristically drawn to a more outdoorsy way of dressing. I bought a pair of Hoka trail shoes despite living nowhere near anything that could rightfully be called a trail. I bought a new fleece. I agreed to test a $650 Arc'teryx jacket for some reason?
Tech clients often seek to look presentable without drawing attention. They prefer upgrades to classic attire, like knit tees and raw denim, to achieve a polished yet understated appearance.