The Omicron variant is having a major impact on the upcoming A/W 2022 menswear shows, from Pitti to Paris. Here we present our expert guide to how each fashion city is approaching the upcoming season, which kicks off later this week.
Men’s fashion week A/W 2022: all you need to know
Pitti Immagine Uomo 101 11 – 13 January 2022
Kicking off men’s fashion week A/W 2022, prepare for sprezzatura (Italy’s brand of studied carelessness) to return to the Tuscan capital, as Florence plays host to a menswear extravaganza, themed around the concept of ‘Reflections'. Unfortunately, rises in infection cases of the Omnicron variant have led to schedule cancellations, from brands including Brunello Cucinelli and guest brand Ann Demeulemeester. Still, Kiton presents its casual line KTN for the first time; Paul & Shark cements its commitment to sustainability; and British heritage label Connolly debuts its Sporting collection.
JW Anderson S/S 2022
Milan Fashion Week 15 – 17 January 2022
A number of brands have cancelled physical presentations and events, due to rising Omicron infection rates in Europe, including Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, Gucci, MSGM and JW Anderson, which was scheduled to present its first menswear show in Italy. However, look out for catwalk shows from brands including Fendi, Prada, Ermenegildo Zegna and Dolce & Gabbana.
Paris Fashion Week 18 – 23 January 2022
Crossing the English Channel has proved tricky in the wake of Covid-19 travel restrictions, but a host of behemoth and burgeoning brands are presenting in the French capital. Expect shows from Rick Owens, Loewe, Issey Miyake and Hermès. In a moving tribute, Louis Vuitton will present the final collection of the late Virgil Abloh, who passed away in November 2021.
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Olfactory Art Keller: the New York gallery exhibiting the smell of vintage perfume, blossoming lilacs and last night’s shameOlfactory Art Keller is a Manhattan-based gallery space dedicated to exhibiting scent as art. Founder Dr Andreas Keller speaks with Lara Johnson-Wheeler about the project, which doesn’t shy away from the ‘unpleasant’
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Explore a barn conversion with a difference on the Isle of WightGianni Botsford Architects' barn conversion transforms two old farm buildings into an atmospheric residence and artistic retreat, The Old Byre
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Audi launches AUDI, a China-only sub-brand, with a handsome new EV conceptThe AUDI E previews a new range of China-specific electric vehicles from the German carmaker’s new local sub-brand
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Aaron Esh on his subversive menswear, inspired by friends‘It’s about taking something authentic, the people that I know, the clothes they wear,’ says Aaron Esh, the recent Central Saint Martins graduate making menswear inspired by his native east London
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Sharp edge: A/W 2022 menswear, inspired by the undergroundPhotographed by George Harvey, an edit of menswear looks encapsulating this season’s nocturnal mood – from Balenciaga to Loewe
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Dior recreates Paris bridge, Pont Alexandre III, for A/W 2022 showDior recreated Paris’ landmark bridge, Pont Alexandre III, for its A/W 2022 menswear show, which took place on 21 January 2022, the date of Christian Dior’s birthday
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Kenzo returns to Galerie Vivienne for Nigo’s A/W 2022 show debutFor his debut, A/W 2022 Kenzo show, the brand’s new creative director Nigo chose Paris’ Galerie Vivienne, the location of founder Kenzo Takada’s first boutique
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Milan Fashion Week men's A/W 2022: Prada to FendiA Prada catwalk peppered with Hollywood stars; menswear's new erogenous zones and a modern take on classic silhouettes: all you need to know about Milan Fashion Week men's A/W 2022
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Paris Fashion Week S/S 2022: all you need to knowIt's the final day of Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday 5th October, which wraps up the whirlwind S/S 2022 show season. Here we present our expert guide to every fashion city, the brands and the buzz.
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Doug Aitken creates reflective artwork for Saint Laurent in VeniceFor the Saint Laurent S/S 2022 show, the brand’s first physical catwalk presentation since the Covid-19 pandemic began, American artist Doug Aitken created the living artwork Green Lens, on Venice's Isola della Certosa
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Es Devlin creates Texan landscape for Dior S/S 2022 menswearDior's S/S 2022 menswear show looked to arid landscapes of Texas, the birthplace of the French brand's latest collaborator, rapper and style icon Travis Scott
