New York will cement its status as world fashion
capital in July by launching a men’s fashion week to showcase the luxury
masculine clothing market.
The Council of Fashion Designers of America said Men’s Fashion Week
would take place twice a year, the first from July 13 to 16 in the SoHo
neighborhood of Manhattan with collections for spring/summer 2016.
“American menswear has never been stronger or more creative,” said Steven Kolb, CEO of the CFDA.
“There are many reasons the CFDA is launching New York Fashion Week: Men’s.
“It gives the designers a business platform to show during their
market dates and is an opportunity to demonstrate the collective talent
of an important segment of our industry.”
The week will showcase catwalk shows, presentations and special events.
US designer Tommy Hilfiger has been one of the chief advocates of
men’s fashion week and will showcase designs alongside stalwarts such as
Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, and Rag and Bone.
New York now joins the fashion capitals of Europe — Milan, Paris and
London, which already host men’s weeks alongside twice-yearly weeks
spotlighting women’s fashion.
New York is joining the ranks of Milan, London and Paris with its own
week dedicated to men’s fashion. The CFDA announced Thursday it is
officially launching New York Fashion Week: Men’s, a standalone showcase
for American men’s fashion at Skylight Clarkson Sq. The biannual,
three-day event will kick off July 13, 2015 with the Spring ’16
collections.
New York Fashion Week: Men’s will feature a mix of runway shows,
presentations and special events. The CFDA, which owns the Fashion
Calendar, will organize the shows aligned with New York Men’s Market
Week. Amazon’s fashion sites, Amazon Fashion, East Dane, and MyHabit,
are Presenting Sponsors. Shinola will provide additional support.
CFDA CEO Steven Kolb said, “American menswear has never been stronger
or more creative. There are many reasons the CFDA is launching New York
Fashion Week: Men’s. It gives the designers a business platform to show
during their market dates and is an opportunity to demonstrate the
collective talent of an important segment of our industry.”
CFDA board member Tommy Hilfiger, an early champion of New York
Fashion Week: Men’s, will participate in the inaugural event. Calvin
Klein Collection, Michael Kors, Rag & Bone, Public School, Billy
Reid, Todd Snyder, Michael Bastian, Ovadia & Sons, Robert Geller,
Duckie Brown, Patrik Ervell, Orley and Kent and Curwen, will also
present their collections. More names are to be confirmed.
The program was developed under CFDA’s director of strategic
partnerships Adam Roth, and Mark Beckham joined in a consultant capacity
as project director for New York Fashion Week: Men’s.
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