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Joseph Abboud: The creative component
In his new role at Men’s Wearhouse, Joseph Abboud combines retail, sourcing and design.
Read MoreCarson Street style
Brian Trunzo, who opened Carson Street Clothiers in SoHo last month with Matthew Breen, talks to Elise Diamantini about their vision…and how he made David Sedaris laugh.
Read MoreCatching up with Harry Thompson, Wearfirst
Elise Diamantini catches up with Harry Thompson, president of young men’s brand Wearfirst: “Retailers jumped on color, and while it’s doing okay, only 5 to 10 percent of it is selling. Most retailers bought around 30 percent.”
Read MoreConverse: Nice kicks
Elise Diamantini: From studs and staples to zippers and graphics—styles were heavily embellished in both the All Star and Premium Converse collections.
Read MoreSteven Alan opens home store
Steven Alan opened his first home store in Manhattan today.
Read MoreVegas Highlights: Camo and Color
Elise Diamantini: Not new, but still relevant for fall ’13: camouflage and color were dominant trends at the Vegas shows.
Read MoreVegas Highlights: Ambsn
Elise Diamantini: Ambsn, which started as a T-shirt line to raise money for an injured friend, has expanded into a full menswear offering.
Read MoreWelcome Stranger: Three’s (not) a Crowd
Catherine Chow and Corina Nurimba opened Welcome Stranger in San FRancisco as an off-shoot of their original boutique Azalea.
Read MoreWelcome Stranger: Three’s (not) a Crowd
Catherine Chow and Corina Nurimba opened Welcome Stranger in San FRancisco as an off-shoot of their original boutique Azalea.
Read MoreMortar: Specialty store re-imagined
Mortar owner Sacha Nelson Chapel: “In Houston, contemporary menswear didn’t really exist, so we saw an opportunity to open a store.”
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