TOPMAN Arrives in New York!

OK... so we've got some VERY exciting news for you over in the USA. We can now announce the news you've been waiting for - the date the fantastic New York store opens! Topman New York will open its doors to a huge crowd on Broadway & Broome street on (drum roll please)... April 2nd!

Topman has teamed up with NYC’s hottest radio station - East Village Radio - for the launch of the Topman store in New York. Tune in now and listen out for details on how to get your hands on a limited edition tee, and also how to win a massive $500 shopping spree in the new store!

Also - get yourself down to the store on April 2nd where East Village Radio will be broadcasting exclusive DJ sets live from the store.

The Tim Hamilton Aesthetic

On the rave of high praises for his menswear fall 2009 collection and a 2009 CFDA nomination, Tim Hamilton brings us his first women´s collection, where he has feminised aspects of his menswear designs. His inspiration was the style of his own mother, who was Lebanese and who Hamilton defines as a darker, more glamorous Elizabeth Taylor with a Dolce Vita look from the 50s and 60s.

The collection is clearly romantic, with Gothic touches and styles from the 20th century. The silk blouses, the emphasized shoulders and unique structure lends the collection a style of its own. And the color palette features lots of black.

The Tim Hamilton Aesthetic

A favorite of Fall 2009, Tim Hamilton's continuity of this collection exhibits his growth and attention to a cohesiveness through tailoring, silhouette, shrinking collars and lapels.

Numero Homme:Spring/Summer 2009

Spring Summer 2009 cover of Numero Homme features DNA New Yorks model Albert Reed in a shoot by fashion photographer Matthias Vriens.

Besides having a successful modeling career, Reed is also a contestant on the reality show Dancing With The Stars.

CFDA ANNOUNCES 2009 CFDA FASHION AWARDS NOMINEES & HONOREES

Menswear Designer of the Year:

Awarded to an American designer or a designer whose business is headquartered in the U.S. who has made the most outstanding contribution to and has influenced the direction of men's ready-to-wear fashion with his or her Spring and Fall 2009 collections. The designer selected must have his or her business based primarily in America.

2009 Nominees:Michael Bastian, Scott Sternberg for Band of Outsiders, Italo Zucchelli for Calvin Klein

Swarovski Award for Menswear:

Awarded to an American designer or a designer whose business is headquartered in the U.S. who has made the greatest impact as an emerging new talent in menswear design with his or her Spring and Fall 2009 collections. The Swarovski Awards, originally called Swarovski’s Perry Ellis Awards, were established to recognize and support the talent and creativity of the next generation of American designers. The designer selected must have his or her business based primarily in America.

2009 Nominees:Patrik Ervell, Robert Geller, Tim Hamilton

Eleanor Lambert Award: 2009 Honoree

Awarded for a unique contribution to the world of fashion. Jim Moore, GQ's Creative Director, is receiving the Award in honor of his 30+ year commitment to the menswear industry.

The winners will be announced at the June 15 Awards gala.
The 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards will be produced by KCD and art directed by Laird + Partners.

Quoddy Trail Moccasin Company for 3sixteen Deck Boat

3sixteen further diversify their growing collection for 2009 fall with the addition of this team-up project with Perry, Maine’s Quoddy Trail Moccasin Company . Operating as fifth generation shoemakers, Quoddy’s attention to detail and quality sees few rivals as experts hand-craft from start to finish. Technical details include 100% Chromexcel leather and a calfskin-liner.

View more from the brand at http://quoddytrail.com/.

W's April 2009 Hot Desire: Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore, photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. W magazine states, " After more than a decade starring in easy-to-digest romantic comedies, the actress taps her dark side in Grey Gardens. " "I was excited to bring my own pain to something," says the one-time Little Girl Lost. Read the complete interview at W's website http://www.wmagazine.com/.

Simon Nessman for GQ Style (Deutschland)

In Spring-Summer 2009 issue for German GQ Style, highly sought after model Simon Nessman (Major Models New York) is shot in "Gucci color" styled by Paul Mather and shot by photographer Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca.

T Style Magazine Spring 2009

The new spring issue of the NY Times T Style will hit the newsstands with the latest in men's style for spring 2009, full stories are available at their website, nytimes.com/tmagazine. Cover boy is Grey Anatomy's Eric Dane who's part of the "Screen Test" pictorial, by Jean Baptiste-Mondino.

The Look: Michael Bastian Fall 2009

During economic instabilities, Michael Bastian Fall 2009 collection intricately created a layering effect that any man can create at any budget. Whether its mixing the old with the new, mass market items with luxury staples, or thrift store items with distressed denim: Bastian's looks establish a connection with men whom look to modernize their creative closet in trying times. View the entire collection at http://www.michaelbastiannyc.com/.

CK Jeans turns up the Heat!

Steven Meisel shot the new Calvin Klein Jeans commercial with male and female models — including Anna Selezneva, Anna Jagodzinska and Natasha Poly. The 15- and 30-second spots will initially be exclusive online at http://calvinkleinjeans.com, the home of the brand’s future U.S. e-commerce site, beginning Friday. The commercial will be the site’s main attraction until the completed site launches in the summer.

Calvin Klein is working on an edited version of the commercial that will air on cable, while outside the U.S., countries such as Italy, France, Spain and Germany will show the uncensored version. The print campaign, which features still shots from the commercial, will appear in March issues of magazines.

Grace Jones cover V

The legendary Miss Grace Jones reunites with photographer Jean-Paul Goude after twenty-five years for issue 57 (Spring Preview 2009) of V Magazine! Previous work from the duo includes the famous shot of an improbably contorted, nude and greased-up Grace holding a microphone. Of course the interview with Grace also takes centre-stage. This woman is a true living legend.

Kanye West and friends and Lanvin RTW Fall 2009

Rapper/producer/ intern Kanye West attended the Lanvin fashion show in Paris daring to make a statement with his super friends. West sports a tailored boxed shoulder velvet blazer and accessorizes with Goyard luggage, pocket square, gloves, and oblivious shades. This photo resembles an era in time where men were dared to be forward thinkers in their image and we totally love it! Besides, anyone who is a fan of Albert Elbaz and Lucas Ossendrijver is a fan of ours!

Hartmarx, clothier to President Obama, files for Chapter 11

Hartmarx makes business, casual and golf apparel under a wide range of brands including Hart Schaffner Marx, Hickey-Freeman, Sansabelt and Christopher Blue.
Hartmax Corp., the manufacturer whose suits are favored by President Barack Obama, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Chicago-based company said its lenders have ratified up to $160 million in debtor-in-possession financing to keep operating as it reorganizes, including considering selling some or all of its assets. Tight credit markets and a retreat in consumer spending, especially in luxury clothing, dealt the company its latest blow. "We believe the that today's filing and our DIP financing provide us with sufficient funding and allows us to operate our business currently as we pursue strategic alternatives," said Homi Patel, chairman and CEO of Hartmarx.

Paris Report: Paul Smith Fall 2009

Paul Smith definitely is a brand that stands for colors and patterns. However, the Fall 2009 collection had a key focus on tailoring on waistcoats, sweaters in bold graphic designs, and quilted nylon vests. The trousers were tailored as narrowly as possible without clinging. Sportswear came in corduroys, stonewashed black denim and lots of tartan, especially Black Watch. Foulard print scarves were layered for a bohemian effect.

View the entire collection at http://www.men.style.com/.

Paris Report: Lanvin Fall 2009

Fall 2009 for Lanvin birthed amazing shift in menswear. "We wanted to deliver an optimistic message, give people something real and find the real solutions to their clothes, change things and propose newness," said Lucas Ossendrijver, Lanvin's men's wear designer. The collection consisted of great silhouettes, jersey jackets, pleated trousers, lace up militant boots, and sporty sneakers. Coats were gently tailored to showcased unique structure for perfect layering. “In difficult times the public needs something uplifting,” Albert Elbaz said.

View the entire collection at http://www.men.style.com/

Paris Report: Kenzo Fall 2009

Military-flavored coats and layered knits came in a range of powdery neutrals, accented by flashes of chartreuse, petrol blue and burgundy.The collection romantic feeling accented the softness of neutrals that Fall collections tend to not offer in tone and mood.