Remember these names : Patrik Ervell, Alejandro Ingelmo, Robert Geller, and Adam Kimmel. They are the 4 new designers on the verge of changing the face of Menswear in American Fashion.
Gone are the days when American designers are known for polo shirts, khakis, navy blazers, and solid staples styles. DETAILS magazine considers these 4 new designers from New York as the vanguard of American Fashion.
Patrick Ervell, 30, “My philosophy has never been about doing a major seasonal shift—it’s about gradually developing the collection.”
Adam Kimmel, 29, “It’s good to have fun as long as the clothes are …read more

 
Congratulations to Tom Ford for winning last night’s CFDA’s Menswear Fashion Designer Of The Year. Tom Ford sure looks like he could win an award for Menswear, right? Love the Tuxedo. It’s perfect from head to toe.
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The most anticipated launch of Versace Menswear finally happened in Barney’s New York. The Hollywood and Fashion Industry’s Who’s Who showed up to support Donatella Versace. Here are some of the pictures from the event….
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At New York Fashion Week, Donna Karan showcased her 14 DKNY Men’s Fall 2008 collection. She vowed one day to put DKNY Men in ties and gosh darnnit it, she did. She followed suit, no pun intended, with the layering trend for Fall. Wool over nylon, cardigan over jacket, etc. Tim Blanks thought the Donna Karan’s collection could’ve benefited from the red accents detailed on scarves but I digress. My reason after the pictures…

Remember when I told you guys about the GQ’s Best New Menswear Designer Nominees? Well the designers showcased 9 Fall looks at the end of January to impress the judges. The winner will be announced at the end of February will get a $50,000 cash prize and also create a capsule collection which will only be available in Bloomingdales and Levis.com for the initial month and other stores afterwards. Here are the pictures of the nominees and guests from that party…

Rag & Bone’s David Neville and Marcus Wainwright, Sam Shipley and Jeff Halmos
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I’ve featured a few of the 2008 Fall Collection from the different designers showcased at the Milan Fashion Week here at She Knows Best. Starting from Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein, Louis Vuiton, Yves Saint Laurent, and Giorgio Armani. Men Style has compiled their Top 10 Fall Looks for 2008 straight from that fashion week. Here’s the list(refer to the picture for visuals) :

Major Marbled
Worker’s Unite
Plaid Men
Shaggy Shearling
Protect Your Neck
Black On Black
Creeped Out
Charlie Chaplin
Plum Gigs
Belt Lines
Well, Happy Fall’in

This year is GQ’s second year in celebrating The Best Menswear Designers in America. Six designers are nominated to vie for the $50,000 cash prize and a chance to create a capsule collection for Levi’s which will be unveiled exclusively at Bloomingsdale’s in accordance with Fall’s New York Fashion Week. GQ’s editor-in-chief Jim Nelson heads the panel judge, along with GQ’s creative director Jim Moore and the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Here are the nominees and their creations..
Rag and Bone : Marcus Wainwright and David Neville.

Engineered Garments : Daiki Suzuki