Let The Show Begin

"EcceHomo"
And Men Magazine
(Vol. 11, 2008)
Photography by Kah Poon
Models: Adam Lundberg, Drew J and Dylan

As a whole concept in the contemporary fashion industry, I often feel that menswear is still developing to find its own unique character and voice besides womenswear. One is often presented with a far more creative artistic expression during fashion week from the womenswear side, and indeed this case is no more so evident than during the Haute Couture shows.

Whilst menswear collections may have been all ready-to-wear in the past, I do feel that designers are now more comfortable in creating visions for the menswear shows that were previously only really applied to the womens' side. I suppose one can not help but feel that if Couture for menswear existed, it would allow for more adventurous visions of mens' fashion. Although that being said, Ozwald Boateng recently speaking in the BBC documentary Why Style Matters, shared that he believed "creative tailoring" was the menswear answer to Haute Couture. I am indeed fascinated by this idea, although only a few designers at present showcase only suits for their collections.

Although many may brush aside the more theatric menswear collections as not being practical and merely for show, the same logic as to the more creative womenswear can be applied - the looks can be filtered down from their raw state to something more akin to your daily outfit. For example, I was rather taken by the drapey cardigans and metallic highlighting at the latest Gareth Pugh show, the expressive silhouettes at Galliano, and the beautifully designed brocade jackets at Number (N)ine. Indeed as menswear develops more as an artform I feel that we may be seeing more of collections like these alongside the wonderful shows of the moment.


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