It's All About Made to Measure for Luxury Menswear. James Franco for Gucci’s Made to Measure campaign Men’s spending on luxury also grew almost twice as fast as women’s in 2011.
So how are the big luxury fashion brands looking to capture their fair share of sales? Spring Summer 2014 menswear shows have recently wrapped in Florence, Milan, London and Paris, as luxury fashion brands continue to invest in dedicated stores for gentlemen’s clothes and accessories, alongside made to measure and bespoke programs for well-heeled clients. According to a recent report by consulting firm Mintel, global luxury men’s wear sales in 2016 will reach $18,036 billion dollars compared with $15,971 billion dollars in 2012.
An increase of nearly 13% in just four years. As reported by Luxury Society last April, Menswear already represented 40% of global sales in 2012. . “ Men’s spending on luxury also grew almost twice as fast as women’s in 2011 ” Alexander McQueen’s Savile Row menswear store But the focus doesn’t stop with retailing. Alexander McQueen Read More: GQ. Opportunities for growth in menswear.
New Entrants. Growing Population. Generations X,Y, Z and the Others...Social Librarian Newsletter - WJ Schroer Company. Generation X Born: 1966-1976 Coming of Age: 1988-1994 Age in 2004: 28 to 38 Current Population: 41 million Sometimes referred to as the “lost” generation, this was the first generation of “latchkey” kids, exposed to lots of daycare and divorce.
Known as the generation with the lowest voting participation rate of any generation, Gen Xers were quoted by Newsweek as “the generation that dropped out without ever turning on the news or tuning in to the social issues around them.” Gen X is often characterized by high levels of skepticism, “what’s in it for me” attitudes and a reputation for some of the worst music to ever gain popularity. Now, moving into adulthood William Morrow (Generations) cited the childhood divorce of many Gen Xers as “one of the most decisive experiences influencing how Gen Xers will shape their own families”.
Burberry Opens Debut UK Menswear Store In Knightsbridge. 30 October 2012 Ella Alexander BURBERRY has opened its first dedicated UK menswear store in Knightsbridge, reflecting its renewed focus on suits and tailoring.
Inspired by the digitally innovative ethos of the label's recently-opened Regent Street flagship, the new 11,300-square-foot space houses over 50 speakers and 100 screens - which will celebrate the Burberry story and heritage. The shop is also home to a new tailoring service, which offers shoppers a wide selection of suits that can be altered to individual needs and delivered within 48 hours. A tailoring specialist will be on hand to talk customers through various options and to ensure the best possible fit. As with the Regent Street store, the boutique's interiors have been made using British craftsman - from master carpenters and stonemasons to welders and decorative plasterers. Jane Shepherdson. Chief Executive at Whistles, Jane Shepherdson is the figurehead of our brand.
Originally from Bristol, she studied in London and worked as Brand Director at Topshop. With an uncanny ability to know what women want to wear, she has been working her magic at Whistles since 2008. Here, we find out a bit more about her world. Can you describe what you do at Whistles? The most important part of my role is to establish the direction, the aesthetic, and what the brand stands for. What would you say the Whistles aesthetic is, then? It’s an effortless way of dressing. Is that quite a modern way of dressing? I think it is. They’re pieces women can slot into their wardrobe… London Collections: Men fashion week launch. In February at a special event hosted by the British Fashion Council in Paris, GQ Editor Dylan Jones announced London Collections: Men, the first menswear-specific fashion week for the capital.
Here is the speech in full... "I have to say that this is probably the worst-kept secret in the fashion industry. From June onwards, menswear is going to have its own fashion week in London. This means that, from this season, London will host three days of men's fashion shows. UK Population Growing. The UK's overall population is set to reach 73m people by 2037 with the number of people aged 80 and over set to double, according to an ONS report.
The 2011 census put the UK population at roughly 63m, which means that the projected 2012 figure would represent a relatively gradual growth of 15% in 26 years. The projection also suggests that the UK's population will increase past 70m in 2028. The figures have been revised very slightly downwards from the 2010 projections. For example, the total population projected for mid-2022 is expected to be 0.2% lower than in the 2010 attempt. An ageing population. Burberry to launch menswear only store as profits soar. A/W 14/15 menswear buyers' briefing. Menswear market: What do retailers need to know? Retail Week Live 2013: A glimpse of the future. UK confirmed as fastest growing economy in Western Europe.