WGSN PARTNERS WITH PROJECT VEGAS FOR “FUTURE OF MENSWEAR” PANEL

by Stephen Garner

Project Vegas

Project Show has partnered with trend forecasting agency WGSN to hold a panel at its Las Vegas show entitled, “The Future of Menswear” at Shanghai Lilly in Mandalay Bay on Tuesday, February 16 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

Six panelists including Eric Jennings, VP and fashion director, Saks Fifth Avenue; Greg Shugar, founder of Tie Bar; Luis Fernandez, creative director, Craft Atlantic; Alex Badia, men’s fashion director, WWD; Josh Peskowitz, founder of Magasin; and Volker Ketteniss, director of menswear, WGSN will explore the developments of the contemporary menswear market along with its future outlook.

WGSN will also be unveiling at Project Las Vegas “The Edit,” a trend report to help educate buyers and retailers on navigating key trends for the season.

“I am very excited about the WGSN and Project partnership and the opportunity to bring the latest menswear trends to life with The Edit on the show floor,” said Volker Ketteniss, director of menswear, WGSN. “Men’s attitudes towards fashion and retail are changing rapidly and the Project shows are a fantastic platform to engage with the evolving retail and fashion audience.”