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.

Paris Report: Hermes Fall 2009

Designer Veronique Nichanian smart statements with the luxury Hermes man for Fall 2009. Cashmere, wool flannels, wool trousers, wind breakers, and shawl collars on leather all well defined the collection. Overall, the collection seems to fair well for the Hermes customer that indulges in luxurious garments as he takes on various destinations of the world.

Paris Report: Maison Martin Margiela Fall 2009

Martin Margiela presentation focused on linear silhouettes and more classic looks. Fabrics gave coats volume, denim were strong with a piling effect. Overall look of 'The Usual Suspects" inspired presentation was a fashion reminiscent of the past.

Paris Report: Kris Van Assche Fall 2009

Kris Van Assche Fall 2009 collection consisted of knits, cotton trousers, tailored blazers, elongated sweaters, tunic-length shirts, dangling straps and strings. Signature sneakers featured extended leather linings that folded over ankle bindings. The collection created an hip industrial effect of an animation series.

Paris Report:Thierry Mugler Fall 2009

Thierry Mugler Fall 2009 collection exemplified an innovative, cutting edge, and a forward thinking man. Looks were styled in the ideal of street wear with leather pants, tailored blazers, cotton trench coats with over sized lapels, slim tweeds, and velvets. A Great display of diversity on the runway as well!

View the entire collection at http://www.wwd.com/

Paris Report: Rick Owens Fall 2009

Rick Owens first men's runway show inspired goth outerwear that was conceptually chic and hip. Knits were creatively cut in layers to give volume to the garments. Wool pea coats and militant boots completed very keen and incisive looks. Overall, the collection was attractively appealing and clean.

View the entire collection at http://www.wwd.com/.

Paris Report: Louis Vuitton Fall 2009

While revealing their fall 2009 collection, Louis Vuitton also launched the result of a collaboration with Kanye West. The shoe designed by the rapper was featured in the show as well. It was a monochromatic mid-top with no frills, save for a quilted flap in the back, all the easier to tuck pants into. “The inspiration came from a jacket with a huge collar in the movie ‘Dune,’ ” West says. “Most sneakers focus on the tongue, so I wanted to do something different.” The inspiration for the collection was “the traveling wardrobe of an African King, adapting his taste for a trip to Paris”. Luxury travel and accessories accompanied most of the looks as well.

View the entire collection and detailed shots of the accessories at http://www.men.style.com/.