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What is Selvedge?
Selvedge, also referred to as selvage, is a type of denim.
The term refers to the “self-edge”, a finished edge created by the production process. Selvedge is produced on old-style shuttle looms.
Shuttle looms are antique tools that were outdated by newer technologies in the 1950’s. Jeans today are mostly made on projectile looms [...]
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After a collaboration with Paris based cashmere maker Lucien Pellat-Finet, Aaron Lacrate of Milkcrate has designed his own line of cashmere knits. The sweaters are being released under the sub-label ALA Crate.
This collection brings together street style with luxury. Bold prints have been mixed with fine cashmere to achieve this unique fusion. [...]
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Richard James has opened a bespoke shop across the street of his 29 Savile Row shop. The boutique which is located at 19 Clifford Street, will feature uber-lux items in addition to bespoke and made-to-measure clothing.
IN 1992 Richard James opened his first shop at 29 Savile Row, which sells the tailors ready-to-wear collection.
Later this year [...]
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Marc Jacobs has canceled plans to present their men’s wear collection in Milan this summer. The company cited difficulties in finding a suitable location.
As has been the case for years, the collection will be seen by appointment.
News of the cancellation is very disappointing to us. The ready-to-wear men’s line has not been presented [...]
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Premium denim designers Chip & Pepper have hopped on the guest designer bandwagon. They have become bedfellows with J.C. Penny in a collaboration to bring juniors and men’s jeans to the retailer.
The New York Post reports the line called C7P will be priced from $15 to $35 in contrast to Chip & Peppers signature [...]
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Premium denim company Earnest Sewn is launching an ultra-premium line of men’s wear called AEC&S. The acronym stands for, An Earnest Cut & Sew, and should hit shelves in early 2008. The line will allow the company to explore more creative and innovatice outlets without worrying about price.
AEC&S will use exclusive Japanese selvedge denim [...]
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IQONS has an interview with Franca Sozzani, editor-in-chief of Vogue Italia (the Italian edition of Vogue) L’Uomo Vogue (the Italian mens version).
Many subjects are discussed from young talent to new media’s influence to the current state of creativity in fashion.
The interview also touches on the concept of men dressing up and men’s style. [...]
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Second City Style has an interesting video interview between Julie Fredrickson of Coutorture Media and Cate Corcoran of WWD.
The interview discusses relationship in fashion, new media and technology. It’s interesting and great to see this dialogue of new media and fashion. It is changing peoples approach to style and dress through the [...]
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A current trend sweeping the world of fashion is the celebrity as guest designer. This usually results in celebrities teaming with designers or department stores to offer a collection of trendy, cheap chic clothing.
Ask any fashionable woman and they will be more than aware of the craze. These collaborations have been mostly aimed [...]
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The nascent men’s wear collection from Bottega Veneta for Spring/Summer 07 presents a fresh, clean, up-to-date look. The brand is heralding the introduction of something new.
The slim, tight, fitted silhouettes were in touch with the current trends while the wrinkled aspects of certain pieces give a care free look that expresses relaxed days of [...]
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