An informative introduction to the top dogs in male fashion designers should begin with those whose label and name are interchangeable, for example, Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, Hugo Boss, Thomas Burberry and Dolce & Gabbana, (contrary to some schools of thought, these are real people, and not just the monikers of shoes and accessories!)
These guys are beyond important because they were, and are, the vanguard of male fashion. It was Ralph Lauren in 1970s who defined American style with his preppy suits that carried through into the 1980s. He is able to remain at the top of the fashion game because he is continually looking to redefine his label's 'look.' For example, by launching the Purple Label, followed by the Black Label in the 1990s, in order to keep the fashion pack on their toes.
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana should forever be viewed as the duo who injected sexuality into male casual dressing. Their edgy clothes and statement collections are strictly not for wallflowers, which is precisely why we love them. In contrast, Hugo Boss is the designer for those who want to exude masculinity. His black, three-button suits are the ultimate in power dressing -what Barack Obama really should be wearing, if it didn't seem too ostentatious in these stricken times.
A man's wardrobe will, of course, need a substantial section for sportswear. In terms of designers, Thomas Burberry should be recognised as one of the most influential. The man himself became famous for clothing officers in the First World War and securing a patent on the waterproof material, gabardine. However, it was under the direction of Christopher Bailey that the label became known to today's generation. Bailey took on the job of transforming the golfers' wardrobe and professional players around the world covet his classic designs.
Finally, even a capsule discussion of male fashion designers couldn't go without trumpeting the name of Alexander McQueen. The revolutionary boy of British fashion, McQueen was a dazzlingly brilliant law-unto-himself. He brought us the 'bumster' jean, and gave the skull emblem a cache far beyond the world of pirates! Working first with Givenchy, and later in collaboration with Gucci, he continued to produce exciting and rebellious collections and thus his death has been much mourned by the fashion industry.
These guys are beyond important because they were, and are, the vanguard of male fashion. It was Ralph Lauren in 1970s who defined American style with his preppy suits that carried through into the 1980s. He is able to remain at the top of the fashion game because he is continually looking to redefine his label's 'look.' For example, by launching the Purple Label, followed by the Black Label in the 1990s, in order to keep the fashion pack on their toes.
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana should forever be viewed as the duo who injected sexuality into male casual dressing. Their edgy clothes and statement collections are strictly not for wallflowers, which is precisely why we love them. In contrast, Hugo Boss is the designer for those who want to exude masculinity. His black, three-button suits are the ultimate in power dressing -what Barack Obama really should be wearing, if it didn't seem too ostentatious in these stricken times.
A man's wardrobe will, of course, need a substantial section for sportswear. In terms of designers, Thomas Burberry should be recognised as one of the most influential. The man himself became famous for clothing officers in the First World War and securing a patent on the waterproof material, gabardine. However, it was under the direction of Christopher Bailey that the label became known to today's generation. Bailey took on the job of transforming the golfers' wardrobe and professional players around the world covet his classic designs.
Finally, even a capsule discussion of male fashion designers couldn't go without trumpeting the name of Alexander McQueen. The revolutionary boy of British fashion, McQueen was a dazzlingly brilliant law-unto-himself. He brought us the 'bumster' jean, and gave the skull emblem a cache far beyond the world of pirates! Working first with Givenchy, and later in collaboration with Gucci, he continued to produce exciting and rebellious collections and thus his death has been much mourned by the fashion industry.
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