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Contemporary Revamp
By Sandrine Maggiani, Trend Director - Europe

It has become quite evident in recent seasons that men around the world are embracing a new level of interest in fashionable goods. In Europe, young men have quickly become connoisseurs of edgy style. Their shared desire? Luxe accessories infused with sophisticated fantasy.





Renowned menswear brands – always the essence of tradition and quality – are fueling this trend by merging art with commercial strategy, inviting artists to revamp the image of historic brands by customizing their iconic products. J.M. Weston, famous for their handmade shoemaking, has teamed up with members of the Parisian creative scene to bring its loafers and boots back to stardom.  Graffiti artist André, Colette Store, fashion label Kitsune, rock band Cazals, and Purple magazine editor in chief Olivier Zahm all stepped in to reinvent their perfect contemporary model, while still staying true to the brand’s authentic feel.

Extravagantly Simple
By Andrea Praet, Trend Director - New York

These days most of us find joy and satisfaction in life's simple pleasures. However, there are still some who prefer such modesties to offer a hint of extravagance. The Bee Raw Honey company sells their Bee Raw Varietal Honey Flight kit containing hand-corked, 1oz. flights of pure, unfiltered honey that captures each unique, fragrant floral for $45. Another modest product, the hammock, is made both luxurious and rare by German design studio, Bless. The easy piece is in limited edition - 5 to be exact – each made using a black fox fur blanket lined with cashmere.





Collaborate For Cancer
By Camila Toledo, Trend Director - Latin America

Unexpected collaborations in the fashion industry seem to be a foregone conclusion as of late, but every now and then a new partnership is announced that really gets attention. The BrandsClub is a private Brazilian club of online shopping that recently created a partnership with Smart Car ForTwo. The cars will be customized by renowned Brazilian brands like 284, Carina Duek, Warrior, Jo de Mer, Lilly Sarti, Talie NK, Reserve Thelure, Ventura and Zapallo, with 2% of each sale going to the IBCC (Instituto Brasileiro de Controlo do Cancer). The Institute is responsible for the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer campaign in Brazil, in partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).

Chennai International Fashion Week
By Suna Hasan, Trend Director - India



Known as the leather hub for India, Chennai is experiencing rapid growth in both textile and apparel industries. So it is no surprise that the city recently launched the first ever Chennai International Fashion Week (CIFW). The event not only targeted a pool of young and fresh fashion talent, it also looked to draw media and buyers from across the globe. It is also aimed at showcasing India as an important fashion destination for brands looking to make in-roads in Southeast Asia.

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