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New York Fashion Week starts on Monday and all eyes will be on the Big Apple. There’s no doubt that the designers and brands have some exciting things in store for Fall/Winter 2018. While all the major fashion publications and media will be on hand to give you their point of view, we love the idea of seeing New York Fashion Week through a local perspective. Typically all focus has been on the DC women but as a men’s content provider we think the guys deserve their due. Plus, there’s a growing number of DC men’s bloggers who are creating some amazing content.
Before they leave the comforts of the Nation’s Capital, Men’s Life DC had a chance to chat with several of the guys before they travel north for the big event. We hope that during the next week, you follow along with these dapper DC Men’s bloggers their blogs and social media accounts. Experience New York Fashion week as they see it.
Sam Sayo
Who are you most looking forward in seeing?
As this is my first official NYFW as a representative for my brand, dvpperlion, I am looking forward to everything and being inspired by their concept of fashion. I am however looking forward to seeing military inspired looks or something vintage inspired.
What do you hope to gain by attending fashion week?
Aside from experience? I’m looking forward to reconnecting with friends and networking with passionate individuals / brands.
What will you be wearing?
Definitely suit separates with vintage pieces in the mix. Basically my own usual style.
Barnette Holston
Who are you most looking forward in seeing?
I’m a lover of great tailored looks so I’m excited to see Suit Supply, Joseph Abboud and Boss Menswear. I’d also love to see Raf Simons and Tom Ford, who’ll be showing for the first time.
What do you hope to gain by attending fashion week?
I hope to gain inspiration from what I see in New York so I can share it with my readers and followers. I think New York Fashion Week is a great avenue to get guys interested in style and fashion. Plus I hope to connect /re-connect and network with those in the industry (designers, brands, agencies and fellow influencers) to share ideas and collaborate.
What will you be wearing?
I plan to wear looks that are all part of my signature style. What I wear up in New York will be the same things I’m most comfortable wearing at home in DC. It’ll be a combination of some new pieces along with existing things I’ve had for awhile. There will definitely be things from designer showing this week.
Diego Gonzalez-Zuniga
Who are you most looking forward to seeing?
Carlos Campos, Tom Ford, Raf Simons, Joseph Abboud, and Ovadia & Sons.
What do you hope to gain by attending fashion week?
Attending NYFWM each season allows me to see what styles, trends, and colors will be the focus of that particular upcoming season and helps guide some of my editorial content for my blog and social media channels. It’s also one of the few times a year I’m able to meet with several other men’s fashion & lifestyle influencers from around the country, share ideas, and network.
What will you be wearing while you’re there?
I’ll be putting a strong emphasis on #streetsyle this season and will mostly be wearing statement coats and jackets paired with casual t-shirts/tops in neutral and pale colors. I’ll also be putting a stronger emphasis on footwear this season with bold colored sneakers and boots.
Romin Shahpouri
Who are you most looking forward to seeing?
I’m really stoked to see Tom Ford’s new men’s collection. He’s been an overall inspiration for me so it’ll be exciting to see him work.
What do you hope to gain by attending fashion week?
My main goal from NYFW is to network as much as I can with designers and other influencers in the industry. There are high hopes in being able to work with certain designers in the future so meeting them face to face would be ideal.
What will you be wearing while you while your there?
Everyday is going to be a different genre of my style. Classic Italiano, post punk, utilitarian American, and my personal twist on the 80’s yuppie era. I will be showcasing my favorite shirts from D.C.’s very own “Hugh & Crye” infused with some more eclectic pieces.
Oneil Gardner
Who are you most looking forward to seeing?
– SuitSupply
– Carlos Campos
– Willy Chavarria
What do you hope to gain by attending fashion week?
I look forward to seeing my fiends and meeting other fashion influencers. Hopefully, I will have the opportunity to connect with some of the designers from the show.
What will you be wearing while you while your there?
You’re going to get a little bit of everything from The Creative Gentleman ranging from dapper, street, and casual looks.
Be sure to check out the gallery to see some of our favorite looks from the DC men’s bloggers.
No doubt this is a group of Gentleman leading the way when it comes to men style and fashion in the DC market. I expect them to return home with the newest trends to help our community push the envelope forward.