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Louis Vuitton & Marc Jacobs on Exhibit in Paris

It might be a stretch to compare a 21st century American designer to a 19thcentury French trunk maker, but that’s the ambitious conceit of the new “Louis Vuitton – Marc Jacobs” exhibit that just opened at Paris’s Musée des Arts Décoratifs and runs through September 16th. Visitors who climb the stairs to the first floor of the multi-media exhibit are immediately confronted with formal portraits of the two men: Louis Vuitton drawn in 1892 by Studio Reutlinger and Marc Jacobs peering out of a highly stylized Rankin photograph. The show, dreamed up by curator Pamela Golbin, compares the work of these two innovators in the context of the seismic cultural and industrial shifts of their times. In broad strokes, it’s an analysis of the fashion industry during two decisive periods of enormous change—19th century industrialization and 21st century globalization. That’s really where the similarities between Mr. Vuitton and Mr. Jacobs end. After all, what do 19th century steamer trunks have in common with $3,000 Murakami bags?

You would be surprised.

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Bowtie Guy Edward Armah Comes Full Circle

A fashion fairytale — from Neiman Marcus sales associate to designer, stocked by Neiman Marcus.

Edward Armah

Edward Armah

“It was me, my bow tie and my pocket handkerchief,” Edward Armah says reminiscing the days he worked on the floor at NM Short Hills, in New Jersey.

It was a decade ago and the sartorially savvy Ghana native had just moved from London to the United States. With dreams of breaking into the fashion industry, Armah landed a gig at NM selling shirts, ties and accessories.

“I was getting into a department with big sharks, guys that had worked there for 15 to 20 years,” Armah says of his days at the store. “Stepping into the department, I needed to distinguish myself from every other person.”

His colorful handmade bowties and pocket squares became his trademark.

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New York Fashion Week – Men’s Style by Mister Mort

At New York Fashion Week I’ve seen double-breasted silhouettes in both blazers and overcoats, and peacoats are  increasingly popular. Blazers pass as outerwear in mixed weather, or layer under down coats when it’s colder. I’m also seeing some great color—in overcoats, chinos, corduroys—always a reminder that Spring isn’t far away, even on some frigid days. There are lots of bracelets around, and usually more than one.

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Street Style: Paris Men’s Fashion Week F/W 2012

Paris was rainy and gray as the men’s Fall/Winter 2012 collections paraded through, and the editors and buyers seemed to take a more casual approach to dressing—wrapping themselves in stripes, plaids and camouflage. They mixed great outwear and workwear with chinos and cardigans, keeping it all classic.

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Street Style: Milan Men’s Fashion Week, F/W 2012 (Updated)

Overcoats, turtlenecks, bold color, sweaters as outerwear, big scarves and duffle coats continue to show up daily, first in Florence and now in Milan, on both American and European editors at the men’s wear shows. Here are a few looks that got noticed.

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Pitti Uomo Report: Bold Color

The Pitti Uomo men’s wear fair in Florence is an essential market for retailers of European tailoring and luxury sportswear. The semiannual installation, which wound down today, raised the curtain on the Fall/Winter 2012 collections. It was also ground zero for men from all over the world, of all ages, to display their sartorial savoir faire. Blogger/designer/trend-spotter Mordechai Rubinstein was on the scene for NMdaily. 

Not that Italians need a moderate winter as an excuse to wear color, but they’re having one. I saw bright blues, shades of pink and orange, and of course the signature red. With the spring-like temperatures, I saw quite a few accessories with pops of color as well. See you in Milan…

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Pitti Uomo Report: Double Breasted Jackets

The Pitti Uomo men’s wear fair in Florence is an essential market for retailers of European tailoring and luxury sportswear. The semiannual installation, happening this week, raises the curtain on the Fall/Winter 2012 collections. It is also ground zero for men from all over the world, of all ages, to display their sartorial savoir faire. These guys know the rules well enough to break them, to outstanding effect. Blogger/designer/trend-spotter Mordechai Rubinstein is on the scene for NMdaily. 

The Double Breasted is standard dress code for Pitti Uomo, and this season was no different. They wore double breasted suits as well as blazers worn more casually, paired with khakis, cargos, (yellow) cords and white jeans. Winter whites work exceptionally well in Firenze.

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Pitti Uomo Report: Dots

The Pitti Uomo men’s wear fair in Florence is an essential market for retailers of European tailoring and luxury sportswear. The semiannual installation, happening this week, raises the curtain on the Fall/Winter 2012 collections. It is also ground zero for men from all over the world, of all ages, to display their sartorial savoir faire. These guys know the rules well enough to break them, to outstanding effect. Blogger/designer/trend-spotter Mordechai Rubinstein is on the scene for NMdaily. 

Today I saw lots of polka dots. Dotted scarves in cottons, silks & wools. In neckwear, I saw dots in both silk and knit. While we are talking about accessories, I also spotted (pardon the pun) pocket squares and socks and even a shirt. Whether you’re brave enough to wear a bold colored scarf or more of a traditional Churchill dot necktie, dots are classic!

 

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Pitti Uomo Report: Bow Ties

The Pitti Uomo men’s wear fair in Florence is an essential market for retailers of European tailoring and luxury sportswear. The semiannual installation, happening this week, raises the curtain on the Fall/Winter 2012 collections. It is also ground zero for men from all over the world, of all ages, to display their sartorial savoir faire. These guys know the rules well enough to break them, to outstanding effect. Blogger/designer/trend-spotter Mordechai Rubinstein is on the scene for NMdaily. 
Tuesday, Day 1. On this lovely first day of Pitti Uomo, as the sun was shining and heavy scarves were not needed, bow ties were plentiful and worn every way: in silk, cotton and velvet; worn casually with tweeds, denim, or nylon tech outerwear; or with suits.
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Meet Matthew Singer, Our New Men’s Fashion Director!

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Men's Fashion Director Matthew Singer

Matthew Singer, the new men’s fashion director of Neiman Marcus Group, started this week!

He’ll be providing trend direction to the company’s men’s wear buyers, spanning men’s wear markets including Designer, Sportswear, Tailored Clothing, Contemporary, Furnishings, Men’s Accessories and Men’s Shoes. He’ll be based in New York, where he already lives. And since we love a good baptism by fire, he is already off to Europe, to represent NM and sibling store Bergdorf Goodman at the Pitti Uomo fair in Florence and the Fall/Winter runway shows in Milan and Paris. He’s a seasoned retailer, so he’s already made this journey about a dozen times.

What’s your packing strategy for this two-week trip? Key items?

Organization is key.  I lay everything out, put a few outfits together, and fill in the blanks.  A key item for me is a navy sport coat. I can get a lot of mileage out of one jacket, changing it up with a pocket square or tie.

What are your expectations and hopes for the shows?

For me, the shows never get old!  It always feels like it’s my first time. The lights go out, the music starts, and out comes the fashion. I always hope to pick up on trends and get inspired. The shows haven’t let me down yet.

What’s your favorite leg of the trip?

I can’t pick a favorite. Each city gets me excited—Pitti in Florence, runway in Milan, and boutiques in Paris.

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