Man Fashion News: McQueen's Death hurts Fashion World

Yes, there are other big names: Vivienne Westwood, Stella McCartney and Paul Smith come to mind. But the sudden death of Alexander McQueen leaves a gaping hole at the center of London as well as the world fashion universe.



McQueen was Britain's shooting star, a man who helped make London cool again in the 1990s. And his personal history helped inspire others.



The son of a London cabbie, the youngest of six siblings, McQueen was a product of the streets, not a posh dilettante with a wealthy family to back his fashion whims.



Now he is gone, due to an apparent suicide that has not been confirmed by his family or the police. And fashion insiders don't see any heir apparent to the enfant terrible who turned catwalk shows into memorable works of performance art.



So what left behind was two unseen collections: one to be shown at Paris Fashion Week and one that was meant to be presented on the day of his death announcement, for his secondary line McQ.

Man Designer Sneaker: Lanvin 2010 Spring/Summer Collection

Some new styles out of Lanvin have hit select retailers for the high-fashion house’s 2010 spring/summer collection.

Leading the way are two sneaker-based offerings, a high-top featuring a patterned silk upper and a more subtle low-top with a texturized captoe design.

Now you can find all these latest footwear collection at Lanvin

Man Fashion News: Evisu and Common projects collaborate

Contributed by Charlie

Cult denim brand Evisu have revealed their first collaboration with mature menswear brand Common Projects; they have joined forces to create a range of low and high top leather sneakers.

The collection showcases simple trainers in classic monochrome colours; the simple colour palette lets their minimalist designs speak for themselves. 

The CP logo on the heel of the shoe has been replaced with Japanese characters as a way of interacting with the Japanese heritage of Evisu; the designs sum up the ultimate in male sportswear luxe, the shoes represent the style of the modern and experienced man. 

Available from fall 2010 the designs open the door for new customers to embrace both Evisu and common projects. The collection is priced from $165.