Men’s Retailers Face Uncertainty on Eve of Shows

Overview

The latest gyrations in the stock market and the endless chatter about a double-dip recession could not come at a worse time for the men’s wear industry.SEE LIST BELOW FOR ALL OF THIS ISSUE'S ARTICLES

From This Issue

Textiles

Unionmade Plots Expansion

The San Francisco specialty store is opening third unit in California next month.

August 10, 2011 • Rachel Brown

Kevin Willis flanked by Marcraft’s Gary and Jeff Brody.

Textiles

Marcraft Invests in Willis & Walker

Men’s big and tall brand to hold runway show during Fashion Week.

August 10, 2011 • Jean E. Palmieri

Retail

Men’s Retailers Face Uncertainty On Eve of Shows

Merchants headed to Las Vegas seek strategies to offset financial roller-coaster.

August 10, 2011 • Jean E. Palmieri and Arnold J. Karr and Alexandra Steigrad

Designer and Luxury

Las Vegas Preview: Winning Hands

A number of men’s labels are launching or relaunching at the upcoming trade shows this month. Here, a sextet of collections vying for attention.

August 11, 2011 • Jean E. Palmieri and David Lipke

Fashion Features

Men’s Spring 2012 Trend: Fashion Oasis

Las Vegas exhibitors are drawing inspiration from a joyful sabbatical for spring.

August 11, 2011 • Alex Badia

Essentialist

Today's Must Read

Business

Time Inc. Puts Several Magazines Up for Sale

16h • Alexandra Steigrad

Latest Galleries

Kaitlyn Dever Raises Her Voice

Edun's crepe dress; Kenzo's viscose and cotton top; Versus Versace's polyester and elastane coat. MM6 Maison Margiela sneakers; Brandy Melville socks; Jil Sander earring; Miansai earring; Eddie Borgo rings; Catbird rings.

Night Blooms

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Social Studies

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One of the biggest resort 2018 trends: frills. #wwdfashion (📷: @davidmcortes; Styled by @mayteallende)
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A Stella McCartney sketch of a custom dress made from protein-based silk in partnership with biotech lab Bolt Threads. The dress will be displayed at The Museum of Modern Art's upcoming design exhibition, "Items: Is Fashion Modern?"
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WWD is saddened to report that jewelry designer Kenneth Jay Lane has died. Keep following for more on the designer and his impact on fashion. Link in bio.
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Azzendine Alaïa is celebrating 35 years at Barneys New York with an exclusive capsule collection, which makes its debut tomorrow. Pictured is a vintage Barneys ad for Alaïa from 1983. #wwdfashion
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The resort 2018 collections evoked a flamenco spirit via ruffles, intricate lacework and unapologetic femininity. #wwdfashion (📷: @davidmcortes; Styled by @mayteallende)