Modern Menswear [Hardcover]

Even the layman will be brought up to date with this sophisticated and insightful guide. -- The Independent, January 15th 2008 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

A definitive new volume that profiles the designers behind radical innovations. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

A sleek and beautifully presented new book. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

A high-quality romp through the world of contemporary menswear. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Menswear has evolved from existing in niche markets to procuring mainstream acceptance. With consumers revelling in fashion and the associated lifestyle products, contemporary fashion design for men has become a beacon for masculine identity. Creating this focus is a group of visionaries who have shifted the boundaries of menswear design, designers who have broken with convention to visualize radical and directional clothing. They are not concerned with the formalities and traditions of menswear but see their garments as an expression of contemporary thought. With a huge range of imagery, Modern Menswear showcases these radicals in fashion, profiling big names and emerging talent from across the world. Designers profiled include Marc Jacobs, Yohji Yamamoto, Vivienne Westwood and Hedi Slimane of Dior Homme, providing an insight into their design processes and their contribution to the contemporary fashion aesthetic.

Hywel Davies has lectured at Central Saint Martins, London College of Fashion and the Royal College of Art. Previously fashion editor at Sleazenation, he has also written for Arena, Jack, Vogue, ELLE, Wallpaper*, The Sunday Telegraph, Nylon, Dazed & Confused, Loaded Fashion, and Time Out. He is also a consultant for numerous brands, including Levi's, Braun, and Orange.