Taking to Milan, the Caten duo Dean and Dan have showcased DSQUARED2’s vibrant Spring/Summer 2023 Menswear collection. Paying homage to the Bob Marley Foundation, the collection features everything from 70s-inspired outerwear to the symbolic use of colours in the Jamaican flag (yellow, black and green). In an additional collaboration with Honda motorcycles, Dsquared2 combine their Marley inspiration with two starkly contrasting personas; the relaxed surfer and the rambunctious biker. And while a junction between the musical legend and the motorcycle company may seem a little odd at first, there’s actually a deep-rooted vein that joins the two together in perfect harmony – the designers aimed to symbolise both the vibe and rebellion of Marley’s time, surf culture, and 1970s Jamaica.

According to the TOP100 downloaded men’s leather and fur on POP Fashion in July, Smart Casual(39%) and Business Leisure(47%) are the most popular styles; jacket is the staple in the market; leather shares the biggest part of fabric, followed by shearling; patchwork, appliques and pocket details are also noteworthy.

Based on the data analysis of the TOP100 downloaded men’s jackets in July, leisure fashion and workwear are the leading styles. As the recommended fabric, lightweight nylon with a thin texture brings a comfortable wearing experience. Patch pocket, decorative edge and badge are the key designing points that explore diverse looks. For craft, color blocking remains to be a hot element in the market.

BLUEMARBLE is a menswear label founded by Anthony Alvarez in 2019, the brand is based in Paris, France. Anthony launched Bluemarble, promoting the individuality in each of us to a universal level. At the heart of Bluemarble lies the commonality between world cultures through the vibrancy of youth. He embraces his recollections and embarks on a voyage that celebrates life and the singularity of people. Notes, images and memories from Anthony’s travels are translated into garments which have already garnered popularity among his friends and celebrities worldwide.

On the second day of Paris Fashion Week, Matthew M Williams staged his first-ever standalone menswear show for Givenchy. The Spring/Summer 2023 collection was inspired by the people closest to Williams, including the artists, designers and musicians who inspire him, acting as a both the modern day menswear world and Givenchy’s artisanal heritage.

According to the TOP100 downloaded women’s fur and leather in July, Simple Sophistication(56%) is the most popular style; athleisure(25%) shows a little decline. Jacket is still the staple, as leather coat decreases clearly in this season. Down jacket and shearling are the categories with a rising trend.

Lightness and pleasure, two notions closely associated with summer vacations, were the focus of the Hermès Men’s Spring/Summer 2023 collection that took place at the historic tapestry factory Manufacture des Gobelins. In the mood for vacation – “a magical destination that is both joyful and serene“, in the words of the French fashion house’s press release – Véronique Nichanian sent a plethora of marine-themed pieces down the runway.

POP Fashion took photos in Guangzhou U:US wholesale market, mainly the original menswear stores on fifth to eighth floors. In the high summer of Guangzhou, T-shirt still shares the biggest part in the market. This report pays more attention to details and techniques: woven labels are used more frequently; heterogeneous splicing and patchwork refresh the appearance; metallic accessories strengthen the sense of street fashion; 3D ornaments and 3D terry embroideries enrich the visual layers. Notably, we can also see more pre-fall products on the hangers. Shirt jackets and sweatpants are the staples for transitional seasons.

Founded in 1977, Helmut Lang is an American corporation making high-end ready-to-wear for man and women. Helmut Lang, a pioneer in street fashion, is known for his stripes, space metals, uniforms and minimalist style. He draws inspiration from bullet-proof vests, keeps experimenting with fabrics and updates military motorcycle jackets with high-end fabrics, which has continued to inspire contemporary designers.

Shot by Gregory Harris, the Fall/Winter 22/23 campaign of Emporio Armani starred Ayesha Sesay, Mathilda Gvarliani, Lisa Han, Jie Zheng, Kit Clarke, Stanley Taylor and William Franklyn Miller. The brand sent a love letter to man’s best friend, increasingly part of our lives and there to share every moment.

For the KENZO Spring/Summer 2023 collection, artistic director Nigo dips into the archives with silhouettes and motifs that allude to the designer’s discovery of the brand and the fashion landscape he was exposed to as a teen. Most of all, the collection showcases an array of de- and re-constructed pieces of the iconography of Kenzo Takada, and finds inspiration from the DC Brand Boom of 1980s Japan where colorful and cartoon-ish animal motifs meshed with the fashion culture of Paris—the spirit of SS23.

“It is an ideal journey that leads us to the roots of masterpieces. We imagined the SR man in a path of exploration, beginning from the material that gives shape to dreams with his research guiding his choices and his study preparing him for life. The soul of the work is revealed, made of forms and emotions, of manual work in the quarries, of marble and artist workshops”. Filippo Ricci, Creative Director.

The ZEGNA Summer 2023 Fashion Show was presented live from Oasi Zegna, the home of the brand values and 100 sq.km nature park. Always looking ahead while keeping track of roots, it is here that Artistic Director Alessandro Sartori introduces new shapes and textures as he builds an evolving language in style. Rooted in sartorial ethic, his elevated wardrobe is attuned to the here and now. “My work stems from one single question: what’s next for tailoring and for the needs and the fast-paced lives of today?"

“Weave, Restore, Renew”. LOEWE marks its sixth appearance at Salone del Mobile Milan with TIMEWEAVES which celebrates woven craft, ancient techniques and the inventive ways in which craftspeople breathe new life into found objects or surplus materials. Young Soon Lee, a LOEWE Craft Prize Finalist in 2019, has collaborated with LOEWE on a series of bucket bags inspired by the Korean technique jitseung in which strips of hanji, a handmade paper, are corded and woven.

Founded in 2009, Dimito is a leading skiwear label in South Korea that guides the fashion trend and design. Vertex Nextlevel, Standard Condition and Overlap are the three production lines.

The Milan-based Argentinian Marcelo Burlon is a DJ, a model, a fashion creditor and a designer. Inspired by ‘90s club cultures and the heritage of his hometown Patagonia, Marcelo Burlon founded the personal fashion brand in 2012. Different cultures are combined with his own DNA to create diversified styles.

Inspired by the early club culture, creative director Jonathan Anderson released his Spring 2022 menswear collection that highlighted the spirit of hedonism and broke through the gender boundary. Bold fluorescent colors and neat silhouettes were gathered with the conflicts between materials and colors to present the rebellious attitude of boys. Jonathan Anderson called this collection “a message of electrifying hope and optimism”.

Rains a Scandinavian label founded in 2012. Its collections blend a conceptual-meets-functional design approach, a strong urban inspiration, and a signature fabric identity. Rains brings its neo-Scandinavian aesthetic, unisex collections, and consistently surprising curation to consumers across four continents. Spring/Summer 2023 collection ‘Connect’ explores underground connection and the power in being seen and heard. Subcultural synthesis fueled by the universal conduit of music - the most powerful connector. The pulse that drives a composition of color and form - movement and expression.

System Homme is a casual Korean menswear label founded in 2008, providing avant-garde designs and fitting cuts to fashionable men. Refined lines, high-quality fabrics and trendy details create a neat urban casual style.

American casual is always a mainstream in the fashion world. The diversification of American culture can better satisfy modern workers’ longing for freedom. The signature polo logo has been a trademark on a global scale. This report will introduce you sportswear designer brands: Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Fred Perry and J.Lindeberg.

According to the data analysis of TOP100 downloaded all-over menswear patterns on POP Fashion in May and June, monograms still share the biggest part, which continues the classic and improves the brand identity; the changes and combinations of letters and shapes provide artistic letters, cartoon icons and creative checks; besides, abstract geometric shape is also an important design. All-over printing and jacquard are the main presentations.