Men's Fashion Director Eric Jennings Gives Us a Peek at What's In Store For Spring 2017.
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July 7, 2016 | By Julie Chen
Four cities, 18 hour days and a month of non-stop fashion: With our bi-annual pilgrimage to the men’s shows in Europe under our belt, we’re giving you a first look at what’s to come for the spring/summer 2017 season, courtesy of Men’s Fashion Director Eric Jennings. We sat down with him for the inside scoop on the month’s highlights, biggest trends, and designers to keep your eye on.
Palm Angels Staged Their First Runway Show, While Diesel Black Gold and Acne Continued Their Repertoire Beyond Denim
Four cities, 18 hour days and a month of non-stop fashion: With our bi-annual pilgrimage to the men’s shows in Europe under our belt, we’re giving you a first look at what’s to come for the spring/summer 2017 season, courtesy of Men’s Fashion Director Eric Jennings. We sat down with him for the inside scoop on the month’s highlights, biggest trends, and designers to keep your eye on.
Palm Angels Staged Their First Runway Show, While Diesel Black Gold and Acne Continued Their Repertoire Beyond Denim
SaksPOV: So after a month of back to back shows, presentations and appointments, what’s the big takeaway? What are the trends to keep our eye on for next year?
Eric Jennings: I’d say this season was more about evolution that revolution and continuing to explore the concepts from last season. That being said, I’d say four distinct trends really emerged – Utility was big, but more of a trekker-traveler look than military-inspired; references to the old Eastern Bloc; gender fluidity, and retro-eclecticism.
SaksPOV: What designers, emerging or otherwise, should we watch out for?
Eric: Raf Simmons showed an incredible collection, Balenciaga was very directional, as was Prada and Gucci. It was all about that trekker-traveler trend at Prada and retro-eclectic at Gucci. For emerging designers, this season Palm Angels had their first runway show in Paris. They’ve done presentations before, but this was their first full-on runway show, and it was genius.
Khaki Gets a High-Fashion Remix In Milan, Courtesy of Versace and Neil Barrett
SaksPOV: It was the 90th anniversary of Pitti Uomo, any big moments commemorating that milestone?
Eric: Oh absolutely. Cartier had an event, Karl Lagerfeld had an incredible retrospective of his photography, Brunello Cucinelli had a glamorous dinner. There was definitely a lot going on at Pitti. The Saks Fifth Avenue Collection team was also in Florence, to scout new resources for the Modern collection. What’s happening in the next year will be really elevated, it’s exciting and something our customers can look forward to.
London Calling: Heritage Cool From Belstaff and Oliver Spencer
Eric: Quite a few major fashion houses didn’t show at any men’s fashion week, so that was a big topic of discussion. On one hand it made room in the schedule for emerging designers, which brings a great element of newness and innovation, but then it poses the question what does this mean for the future of men’s fashion week? Is the future going to be show now buy now? Will the shows be off calendar? So that was an ongoing conversation throughout the month.
A Saks Exclusive Video Featuring the Shoe of the Season.
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July 6, 2016 | By Julie Chen
Expect the unexpected from Pierre Hardy. Always one to break the rules – even his own – the shoe designer’s repertoire has always been varied and eclectically inspired. Every season feels like a palette refresher for the eyes, and this one is no different. Amongst the cartoon-like embellishments and fuzzy trainers found in this collection, there were also undeniably sexy ankle wrap sandals harking back to the 70′s. Appropriately named the Blondie, watch these shoes in action in our Saks Exclusive video below.
Expect the unexpected from Pierre Hardy. Always one to break the rules – even his own – the shoe designer’s repertoire has always been varied and eclectically inspired. Every season feels like a palette refresher for the eyes, and this one is no different. Amongst the cartoon-like embellishments and fuzzy trainers found in this collection, there were also undeniably sexy ankle wrap sandals harking back to the 70′s. Appropriately named the Blondie, watch these shoes in action in our Saks Exclusive video below.
Take On New Ground In Pierre Hardy
Complete a Body Hugging Look With Disco-Era Sandals
Celebrating 35 Years of Glamour, Gowns and Gracious Style.
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July 5, 2016 | By Julie Chen
Brought up on couture and encouraged by the late, great Diana Vreeland to start her own fashion line, success in fashion for Carolina Herrera was probably inevitable. From her first runway show in 1981, her reputation as the go-to designer for red-carpet glamour, breathtaking bridal moments and inimitably gracious style has been indomitable. Now, you can experience the enduring spirit of her eponymous line with the Icon Collection, a seasonless capsule capturing the essence of Carolina Herrera style. Scroll below for a peek at Icon, along with one of our favorite design tomes, Assouline’sCarolina Herrera. Our hats off to 35 years!
Brought up on couture and encouraged by the late, great Diana Vreeland to start her own fashion line, success in fashion for Carolina Herrera was probably inevitable. From her first runway show in 1981, her reputation as the go-to designer for red-carpet glamour, breathtaking bridal moments and inimitably gracious style has been indomitable. Now, you can experience the enduring spirit of her eponymous line with the Icon Collection, a seasonless capsule capturing the essence of Carolina Herrera style. Scroll below for a peek at Icon, along with one of our favorite design tomes, Assouline’sCarolina Herrera. Our hats off to 35 years!
