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What: When You’re a Boy: Men’s Fashion Styled by Simon Foxton

Why: This is the first exhibition that focuses on a stylist rather than a photographer and will be devoted to the menswear stylist Simon Foxton. Celebrating the fashion photography of men by men and curated by Penny Martin the exhibition examines Foxton’s career over the last three decades.

When You’re a Boy will cover the issues of Foxton’s working practice and his collaborations with Nick Knight, Jason Evans and Alasdair McLellan, Donald Christie, Giles Price and many more.

When: 17th July until the 4th October 2009

Where: 16-18 Ramillies Street, London, W1 (Admission free)

Photo courtesy of Simon Thiselton

Dame Vivienne Westwood is no less than fashion queen when it comes to womenswear so when we found out that her son, Ben Westwood, was breaking into men’s fashion we just had to tell you.

Better known as a ladies erotic photographer it was no surprise to hear that he would be following in the footsteps of his mother and launching his own fashion line.

Comprising of jackets, trousers and shorts we can’t wait to see what he is made up. Especially as he is in direct competition with his father-in-law whom designs the MAN collection for Vivienne Westwood.

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Either Steve Erkel’s legend presided over the proceedings of the spring shows in New York or tis the season to be suspended since braces were out in full force. Notwithstanding Larry King’s hoary relationship with braces, the philia being shown towards suspenders is unprecedented. Then again, Rag & Bone were up to bat on day one of the week’s festivities so the penchant for braces could very well have stemmed from the seventies, skinhead feel of the British duos SS09 collection. All the same, it’s quite evident that suspenders haven’t gotten this much play in decades so, for some, the return to sartorial tradition is more so a trek into new frontiers.
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In comparison to our female counterparts, menswear can be viewed as rigid. To some, the stoic tradition that defines men’s fashion is what keeps things on an even keel. For others, these rigours serve as creative license to unsettle what seems to be the norm. I say all this because I’m noticing a rebel of sorts within menswear that would leave the staunchest traditionalists livid. However, for the longevity of men’s fashion, I think this break with tradition can be healthy. Or maybe not. Well, you be the judge as I share with you some recent avant garde encounters and sightings that had me shook.

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Unlike their female counterparts, when it comes to accessorising for red carpet events male A-listers have very limited options indeed. Tie, bow tie or no tie? That’s not saying they don’t pull out all the stops. Here’s our verdict on the most stylish from the night….

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