Behind the scenes preview video of the new Spring/Summer 2010 Menswear Collection. This season’s theme is The Art of Dressing and the video was shot on location at The Saatchi Gallery in London, during the season’s photo shot with world renowned photographer Garda Tang. The Menswear Collection reinforces Hackett’s associations with major British sporting events. Battle of Blues is inspired by our sponsorship of The Boat Race. The Aston Martin Racing Collection features the iconic Le Mans Gulf colours, The Mayfair Collection is split between London Greys & Brown in Town, which supports the suggestion that brown can now indeed be worn in town. Island is a colourful collection evoking sand-swept terrains & seascapes. Finally, Into the Blue uses a palette of blues & whites, taking the collection from day to evening. Hackett London is THE classic British clothing and accessories strain, catering for the head-to-toe needs of men of all ages who wish to dress stylishly and to whom quality is more vital than the vagaries of fashion. Composition: ‘Night in Tunisia’ by Jan Johansson
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It’s no secret that history repeats itself in both politics and trend. For the last few years, fashion has been following suit reworking trends from all the last major decades from the 60′s onward. But this fall, many designers have combined various generational trends notably pulling thoughts from the 1930’s-1940’s interwar period styles.
Exiting the 1920′s period of secret night clubs and bootlegging, where tight, shapely silhouettes and small hemlines were a la mode , the following decade started to cover back up and change shape. Attention started to be focused on the shoulder with the introduction of butterfly sleeves, caplets and bolero jackets. The invention of synthetic fabrics, nylon and zippers during this period allowable for increased construction experimentation and became more common place in fashion development. These new synthetic fabrics gave designers new opportunities in shape and structure. Pleating and draping gave way to new looks and waistlines which were heightened and re-adjusted. Read more...(526 words, estimated 2:06 mins reading time)
Product Description The Practical Guide to Patternmaking for Fashion Designers: Menswear offers patternmaking techniques for a variety of garment styles and includes information on sizing, lining, and a variety of fabrics. Covering everything from casual to tailored designs, it can serve both as an introduction to the pattern-drafting skills necessary for menswear and as a more in-depth treatment of patternmaking techniques. The author covers the patternmaking process fo… More >>
Product Description Suitable for beginners and experienced patternmakers, this book’s breadth of topics and fussy coverage allows students to grow as their skills progress. This edition features a new fashion and technical illustration programme that was revamped to reflect a more contemporary and culturally diverse look. A new chapter on childrenswear has been added to this edition. Other features contain: fashion sketches and technical illustrations for every technique; menswear a… More >>
Paris designer coming to Macarthur Focal top
Paris-based designer Stephane Cremieux is scheduled to appear at Dillard’s MacArthur Focal top in Norfolk from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. Cremieux, president and head designer of Daniel Cremieux Menswear, will discuss his latest collection and the direction in men’s fashions. He will answer questions and offer wardrobe consulting for customers. A fashion show is set for 2 p.m.
DIOR Designer John Galliano is inspired by silver screen ledgends Greta Garbo and Marlene Deitrich. The Spring 2008 collection has it all, from menswear tailored suits to stunning bias cut evening dresses that Galliano is so well-known for.
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Designer clothing has matured over time, providing both stylishness and quality unrivaled by the everyday clothing seller. The appeal of such branded clothing is multifold, not only do they provide for a rewarding and fine-looking appearance amongst social groups but they provide a higher status in a professional environment too. Excuse the cliché but the saying “first impressions last” could not be overstated in what you derive out of and from within life. Looking excellent also adds to that all vital self-confidence, a critical aura in coming crosswise positively and with charisma which could make the difference between make or break.
This begs the question why is designer menswear so well loved? Why do we buy the authentic designer garment and not the cheaper one that aesthetically at least can look identical? The simple answer is designer brands are well loved because they mandate quality, stylishness, elegance and inspiration, higher than all they are manufactured using the finest of materials and production methods to provide them with durability that you would expect from such garments. They may be more expensive than standard clothing, but they set the standards where others stay on. Read more...(785 words, estimated 3:08 mins reading time)
Behind the scenes preview video of the new Autumn/Winter 2009 Hackett designer menswear collection. Rowing footage shot at London Rowing Club, Putney. Hackett are proud to sponsor the London Rowing Club. Taxi footage shot on Regent Street, London. Hackett London is THE classic British clothing and accessories strain, catering for the head-to-toe needs of men of all ages who wish to dress stylishly and to whom quality is more vital than the vagaries of fashion. With a worldwide reputation for producing high-quality designer menswear, bespoke tailoring, designer kids’ clothes and formal accessories, Hackett is the home of essential British kit. Video by Luca Sage. www.hackett.com
