Category Archives: Prints & Patterns
More Pattern Placement
In Europe we saw patterned suits dominate the tailored category for S12. New York brands take patterns to a new level with a casual selection of patterned shorts. Plaid and ethnic motifs are noted.
Filed under Designer, Key Items, Prints & Patterns, Runway
Destination: Spring 12 Menswear
Of all the places to go in Spring 12, designers in Milan and Paris fall generally in two camps: cultural escapes or beachy locales. Of course these destinations are divided into several expressions, positioned far far away or just maybe … Continue reading
Filed under Designer, Inspiration, Key Items, Prints & Patterns, Runway, Themes
What’s Doin? Men’s Summer Retail
In case you missed last week’s May Retail Overview on Fashion Snoops, here’s a glimpse of my favorite trends for guys this summer. Ever since Spring 11 merchandise hit retailers, it has been a extremely commercial season. It certainly continues … Continue reading
Filed under High Street, Key Items, Prints & Patterns, Retail, Themes
Your Art Here, at H&M
In the time of graduation fashion shows and a few indie designer lawsuits, it’s nice to hear that H&M is embracing artwork and recognizing artists. H&M held a contest called Your Art Here, which encouraged students to submit their work. … Continue reading
Filed under High Street, Prints & Patterns, Retail
Who Killed Bambi by aleXandro Palombo
I can’t stop laughing. Leave it to aleXsandro Palombo to keep the fashion industry amused. Here at Fashion Snoops, we’ve been a fan of his work ever since we first spotted the collaboration between him and Parisian brand ELEVEN PARIS, … Continue reading
Filed under Artists, Brands, Collaborations, Designer, Prints & Patterns
Marbleing at Liberty F11
Eeeeee, it’s here! The Fall 11 menswear shows kick off tomorrow in Milan, although we’ve been at Pitto Uomo in Florence all week long. Here, a glimpse of Liberty of London’s Fall 11 collection shown in London, which features a … Continue reading
Filed under Brands, Prints & Patterns, Runway
Jonathan Adler for 7 For All Mankind
Interior design powerhouse Jonathan Adler joined forces with 7 For All Mankind for a limited edition collection. The men’s and women’s denim and sportswear collections consist of three cheeky themes: DELUXE, RUSTIC and POP, though there isn’t much visible difference … Continue reading
Filed under Brands, Collaborations, Denim, Prints & Patterns
Rock On
While rock n roll imagery is nothing new, a new brand called Archive 1887 has some pretty rad tee shirts headed to a Barney’s near you. The brand is the brainchild of Sony Music and its in-house merchandising company, The … Continue reading
Filed under Artists, Brands, Celebrities/Models, Prints & Patterns, Retail, Websites
Tim Hamilton Messes With Karl and Friends
Because we have not yet tired of a good ironic fashion tee (thank you Henry Holland for starting it with Fashion Groupies), Tim Hamilton has joined forces with L.A. artist Victor Antonio for the artist’s REDUX label. The result is … Continue reading
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Rogues Gallery x John Bartlett
For the second time, Rogues Gallery has teamed up with John Bartlett for a capsule collection known as RG/JB. The summer collection is said to be inspired by gladiators and baths of the ancient Mediterranean, as opposed to grizzly bears … Continue reading
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