Men's Fashion Week In New York: The Best, Funniest And Most Nostalgic Finds [PHOTOS]
Fashionistos united in New York this week for Men's Fashion Week. Organized by the Council of Fashion Designers of America, the event started on Monday with shows and events throughout the week. Men's Fashion Week is smaller than the biannual fashion weeks in New York, but recent growth in the men's industry prompted its organization, Time reported. The growth of men's fashion has been attributed to the rise of millennials and changing definitions of masculinity.
This is the second time a regular Men's Fashion Week event has been organized in New York. The first attempt began in 1995 and ran for six years before losing its steam in 2001, the New York Times reports. Even though fashion week runs through Thursday, there is so much going on that we just had to run down our favorite aspects of fashion week, thus far.
Funniest: Samantha Bee's Take On Male Models
This is hands down the best thing to come from fashion week. Yeah, sure, the collections are great and all, but this really gets to the thick of it, if you will. Between tough questions like, "How much body hair is too much hair, on the runway?" and double entendres about otters and packages, this video -- sponsored by Amazon -- is an instant classic.
Best: Robin Givhan's Videos
Some of the Vine videos from fashion week are less than stellar. Shaking, chopping and way too little production value for a 16-second video. However, videos by Washington Post fashion critic Robin Givhan are clear and steady. A win and a must-watch for anyone trying to catch up on the highlights.
Most Nostalgic: Men's Footwear
Collections featured both old-school trainers and so many men's sandals that you'll be impressed. With the brightly colored trainers, you'll feel right back in the '90s -- if you're old enough to remember that year.
Something To Celebrate? Male Objectification
Female models have been put into awkward situations, such was walking in difficult shoes and walking while their arms and legs are bound together (See Alexander McQueen in 1998 for an example). But now, we have seen men in show boxes, in jail and simply standing as mannequins. Granted, this probably isn't new per se, but the frequency of male objectification seems to be something of note that's coming out from New York.
Best Bathroom Find: The Return of Axe
Fashion week seems to be going with an "everything old is new again theme." In reality, Axe never went away, but for anyone out of high school, you likely haven't thought of it much. But Axe was back in fashion, offering up hair products for models. Here's hoping we can get away with the body spray in the near future.
We're looking forward for the '90s flashback where we'll be wearing out bright sneakers, using Axe products and generally looking and smelling like a middle school dance. You in, brah?
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