RUNWAY REPORT

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loosening up
Men are stripping down their summer silhouettes to the bare minimum—and we do mean bare. The tried and true tie is now verboten, and
replaced by flowing fabric, or simply a chiseled chest. By Jessica Michault

The writing was on the wall, or should I say chest, at the favorites on many of the catwalks. Worn with nothing Where to Buy
Prada menswear show in Milan. Cutting-edge designer underneath, these drop-front tops were seen at Ro- D&G
Contact: Alex Soady,
Miuccia Prada, who is continually pushing herself and berto Cavalli, Louis Vuitton, Miharayasuhiro, Emporio (212) 965-8000;
fashion forward, decided to give her men portrait col- Armani and John Galliano. The models, with so much www.dolcegabbana.com

lars. Seen affixed to both jackets and tops, they didn’t flesh exposed (and yet not shirtless), gave the designers Emporio Armani
just expose clavicles and necks but a bit of shoulder and a new way to create a sexual tension in their creations. Contact: Alain Brito,
(212) 317-0800;
a good portion of the pectorals to boot. Suspended on a As for those men who will be missing their faith- www.emporioarmani.com
slim (dare I say bra-like) halter strap, these clothes, in ful tie this summer, there is no need to worry. A new, Etro
olive and copper hues, were something completely for- somewhat more flamboyant accessory has taken its Contact: Evelyn Arenella,
(212) 317-9096;
eign to mens’ fashion. There was a frisson that passed place—the scarf. Be it long and flowing (Etro, Giorgio www.etro.com
through the room when these odd ensembles took to Armani) or short and tucked along the plunging collar
Giorgio Armani
the runway, as if the audience was getting a sneak pre- of a jacket or shirt (Paul Smith, Versace, D&G), it is Contact: Dionder St. Amand,
(212) 988-9191;
view of a future path—one that only the most fashion- the accessory for summer. It hits just the right note
www.giorgioarmani.com
forward fellows will be able to forge for the moment. of relaxed elegance and confidence needed to anchor
John Galliano
For mere mortals, other designers offered a some- this season’s very informal style. And for those without Contact: Anastasia Cucinella
what more chaste version of Prada’s décolleté design. a washboard stomach and chiseled chest, it will be the (914) 328-0330;
www.johngalliano.com
The scoop neck sweater and low V-neck shirt were perfect “cover up.”
Louis Vuitton
Contact: Molly Capozzi,
etro giorgio armani paul smith versace D&G (212) 758-8877;
www.louisvuitton.com

Miharayasuhiro
Contact: Fanny Ghis,
44-207-494-2288;
mihara.puma.com

Paul Smith
Contact: Mark Haldeman,
(646) 613-3060;
www.paulsmith.co.uk

Prada
Contact: Davide Vacca,
(212) 334-8888;
www.prada.com

Roberto Cavalli
Contact: Pierluigi Abate,
(212) 755-7722;
www.robertocavalli.com

48 Versace
Contact: Carla Verschuren,
(212) 317-0224;
www.versace.com