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Where to study Fashion design - Top 30 Fashion schools in Europe

Where to study Fashion design - Top 30 Fashion schools in Europe

For those who want to study fashion design in Europe we created a list of 30 of the best schools in Europe, where you can receive quality Fashion design education (ordered alphabetically by the name of the countries).

Dean Manev: We support fashion designers to develop their men’s suits brand

Dean Manev: We support fashion designers to develop their men’s suits brand

Dean Manev is the Trade Director of the Men’s Fashion Cluster, organizer of the Men’s Style project. The project offers support to fashion designers for developing their men’s suits brand. The cluster works in collaboration with one of the biggest factories for production of men’s suits in Europe - Richmart.

Smart chic by Kristos Avraam

Smart chic by Kristos Avraam

Kristos Avraam is on a 5 day practice at Richmart factory in Ruse, Bulgaria. He is a participant in the Men's style project, organized by the Men's Fashion Cluster and he is creating his men's suits collection for the project now. He described his models as "Smart chic" and revealed that his suits will be from two colours - a different color for the jacket and the trousers, which is a very popular trend for casual suits.

NEWGEN MEN 2014

NEWGEN MEN 2014

NEWGEN MEN is a menswear fashion event where designers can promote their talent and increase the success of their business commercially by building relationships with key press and buyers.

Thomas Mahon: Young people are very interested in custom made clothing

Thomas Mahon: Young people are very interested in custom made clothing

Today, we are going to present you Thomas Mahon - head cutter and director of bespoke atelier English Cut, established in January 1995.

Kamila Ferens created her men's suits collection for the Men's Style project

Kamila Ferens created her men's suits collection for the Men's Style project

The Polish fashion designer Kamila Ferens visited Richmart factory from 4th to 8th August 2014. She had a training in measuring, fitting and alterations.

Anatomy of the men's trousers

Anatomy of the men's trousers

The oldest known trousers are found at the Yanghai cemetery in Turpan, Xinjiang, China, dated to the period between the 13th and the 10th century BC. It is believed they were invented to make horse riding easier.

Polish fashion at Poznan Fashion Fair

Polish fashion at Poznan Fashion Fair

Poznań Fashion Fair, the most important event for the industry in Poland, will be held from 2nd to 4th September. It will include top brands, professional trainings and a preview of new trends.

Nearly 400 companies and brands from 17 countries, including Poland, Italy, Great Britain, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain, will present their collections during the upcoming edition of Poznań Fashion Fair. Visitors will have an opportunity to get familiar with the latest and forthcoming collections of clothing, footwear, leather goods and accessories. Traditionally, the event will be held on Poznań International Fair fairgrounds.

ABC of the Men's Suit - complete guide to men's tailored clothing

ABC of the Men's Suit - complete guide to men's tailored clothing

You want to know everything about the men's suit? Well, here is the place, where we'll try to answer all your questions about it, before you even ask. We start now and we'll keep adding information to help you learn more about every detail of men's suit.

MRKET August 2014 - global fashion trade show for discerning menswear brands

MRKET August 2014 - global fashion trade show for discerning menswear brands

From 18th to 20th August 2014 in Las Vegas, USA, will be held MRket - a global fashion trade show focusing on menswear brands and men's fashion industry.

CIFF Spring-Summer 2015

CIFF Spring-Summer 2015

Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) is held in Copenhagen, Denmark on August 3-6, 2014 in Bella Sky Comwell. CIFF is the leading and most innovative platform in northern Europe, presenting carefully curated areas for premium brands.

Men's fashion tailoring - history and future

Men's fashion tailoring - history and future

Today we are going to tell you a little bit more about the tailoring profession.
A tailor is a person who makes, repairs, or alters clothing professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.
The first use of the word 'tailor' dates to the 13th century - 1297 according to the Oxford English Dictionary.

Sebastiano Montella: Give them exactly what the customers are asking for - perfectly fitting hand-made suits

Sebastiano Montella: Give them exactly what the customers are asking for - perfectly fitting hand-made suits

Today, we are going to present you master Italian tailor Sebastiano Montella and his tailoring studio Montella Custom Tailor, which offers custom hand made suits and clothing for both ladies and gentlemen, as well as expert alterations.

The best looking man in a suit

The best looking man in a suit

Footballer David Beckham was received the title Best looking man in a suit, reports Female First.
Beckham surpassed the singer Justin Timberlake and actor George Clooney in the ranking of the British site - Institchu.co.uk. 520 women had to choose a famous man who they think looks best in a suit. For the player voted over 20% of participants in the survey.

Interview with Jelena Jankovic - young fashion designer from Bulgaria

Interview with Jelena Jankovic - young fashion designer from Bulgaria

Jelena Jankovic graduated bachelor's degree of Fashion design this year at the National Academy of Art.
During the graduation fashion show she presented her collection 'Spirits Of The Past'. It is inspired and created under the influence of ancient techniques such as knitting, dyeing, wood processing

Menswear: Retro elegance for Fall-Winter 2014/2015

Menswear: Retro elegance for Fall-Winter 2014/2015

For the upcoming cold season, one of the hottest fashion trends will be the timeless aesthetics of old movies gentleman's looks.

Our closets are windows into our internal selves - an interview with Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner about our inside out connection with clothing

Our closets are windows into our internal selves - an interview with Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner about our inside out connection with clothing

Today we are going to present you Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner (Dr. B) - a psychologist who analyzes dress behaviors + trends. She runs her wardrobe consulting business, InsideOut, and specializes in the treatment of mood, anxiety, substance and eating disorders. She works with popular media outlets, including radio, print, and television, offering information to improve wellness.

Interview with Irina Milanova - young fashion designer from Bulgaria

Interview with Irina Milanova - young fashion designer from Bulgaria

In 2014 Irina Milanova finishes her bachelor degree in Fashion at the National Academy of Art.
During the graduation fashion show she presented her collection 'In touch with Nature'.

INDX Menswear Show will present Spring/Summer 2015 collections

INDX Menswear Show will present Spring/Summer 2015 collections

INDX Menswear is a unique trade show for Independent Retailers. The new show that everyone's talking about...

They offer the relaxing and friendly environment of INDX to other shows for writing orders. They work without interruption on building ranges conducive to a successful buy.

Three teenagers from Ruse prepare a unique collection of kids' suits

Three teenagers from Ruse prepare a unique collection of kids' suits

Being a fashion designer - the dream of many children and teenagers, which is already starting to come true for three young girls from Ruse, Bulgaria - Martina, Stella and Preslava. Instead of resting during the summer holidays, they draw new models of suits for children and teenagers aged 3-7, 8-12 and 13-17 years.

When to wear a suit - 16 suggestions

When to wear a suit - 16 suggestions

A well fitting suit can help every men look and feel comfortable both in everyday life and special occasions. It is not too formal, it is not only for older gentlemen, it is not limiting men's personal style.
Today we are going to present you 16 occasions for which the suit is the best choice.

The most stylish football players

The most stylish football players

There is nothing wrong with the style of players, when they are at the stadium, but the reality is a different game.
This year's World Cup is expressed quite stylish athletes who know how to present themselves to the audience not only at the stadium but also in the dailylife. Sometimes with the help of a stylist, sometimes by making their own decisions about clothing and appearance, few players have attracted the attention of the fashion critics.

How to create your own men's suits brand - Free business training for fashion designers

How to create your own men's suits brand - Free business training for fashion designers

If you are a young fashion designer with talent, passion for fashion, many ideas, imagination and enthusiasm and you are interested in menswear, but you need some help and support to start your own men's suit brand, here is the right place for you.

Modefabriek Summer 2014 was held in Amsterdam

Modefabriek Summer 2014 was held in Amsterdam

This year's Summer edition of Modefabriek was held on 13 & 14 July at the Amsterdam RAI.
Modefabriek is an innovative business-to-business trade show for labels in the middle and high segment of the fashion market, which value the uniqueness, quality and continuity with an individual vision of fashion.

Try to get beyond the visual - An interview about the psychology of fashion with Dr. Karen Pine, Psychologist & Professor of Fashion

Try to get beyond the visual - An interview about the psychology of fashion with Dr. Karen Pine, Psychologist & Professor of Fashion

Today we are going to present you Dr. Karen Pine - a renowned psychologist from the University of Hertfordshire and a Professor in the Fashion Department of Istanbul Bilgi University. She speaks, writes about and researches topics designed to help people live better, happier and more fulfilling lives.

The difference between the blazer and the suit coat

The difference between the blazer and the suit coat

The term 'blazer' originated in 1825 and then meant only 'the red flannel boating jacket worn by the Lady Margaret, St. John's College, Cambridge, Boat Club'.
Nowadays, a blazer is a type of jacket resembling a suit coat cut more casually, typically with metal buttons. It is intended as an outdoor jacket and always solid-colored - usually blue, black, camel or dark green. It is single- or double-breasted and made of sturdy material.

Glossary of men's coat: Neapolitan Shoulder explained

Glossary of men's coat: Neapolitan Shoulder explained

There are three main things, which distinguish the Neapolitan shoulder:
- lack of padding;
- pleated sleeve heads;
- spalla camicia ('shirt shoulder').

Louis Copeland reveals the trends in menswear fashion business

Louis Copeland reveals the trends in menswear fashion business

Louis Copeland & Sons is a name synonymous with men's fine tailored clothing and high end fashion in Ireland. World renowed as a Master Tailor and stockist of designer men's suits and casual clothing, the company has grown over nearly 100 years in business, and today they are very proud of their reputation.
Among the custommers of the Louis Copeland brand are the actor Chris Noth (Law & Order and Sex And The City) and the former president of the USA Bill Clinton.

Does 'Made in Europe' mean better conditions for garment workers?

Does 'Made in Europe' mean better conditions for garment workers?

The report 'Stitched Up' (by Clean Clothes Campaign) reveals that worker exploitation, poverty wages, forced overtime and life-threatening conditions are spread not only in Asia but in Europe as well and that is an endemic in the global garment industry.

The famous bespoke Savile Row suit

The famous bespoke Savile Row suit

Savile Row (originally named Savile Street) is a street in Mayfair, central London, built between 1731 and 1735.
The street is mainly famous for its handmade bespoke men's suits - each of them created to perfectly fit its owner. Tailors started opening their businesses on Savile Row in the late 18th century.

'Men's look should reflect their strength and self confidence' - interview with the menswear designer Francis Yoshua Maitrella Aguilar Sanchez

'Men's look should reflect their strength and self confidence' - interview with the menswear designer Francis Yoshua Maitrella Aguilar Sanchez

Today we're going to present you Francis Yoshua Maitrella Aguilar Sanchez from Mexico. She is one of the contestants in Men's style international fashion design project.

Ewa Jankowska - Polish fashion and jewelry designer, owner and founder of Violent Mist

Ewa Jankowska - Polish fashion and jewelry designer, owner and founder of Violent Mist

Ewa Jankowska has graduated clothing and jewelry design in 2014. Her graduation jewellry collection, titled “Bind runes”, was inspired by talismans and Scandinavian magic and theirs evolution into modern Scandinavian society.

Ewa joined the Men’s Style project and she gave us a short interview.

The new formula for success in the fashion industry

The new formula for success in the fashion industry

On the 17th of June, the manufacturer of menswear "Richmart" gave a press conference for their successful performance at the World Conference in Washington, organized by the consulting firm "Goldratt" from 8th to 11th June. The press conference was devoted to the prospects of the Bulgarian fashion industry's leading trends in men's fashion business and a short fashion show of men's suits.

How to create your own successful fashion line

How to create your own successful fashion line

Maybe you have designing skills, but you are afraid that launching your commercially successful clothing line is too hard for you? Well, this article is just for you! It will explain the steps you should take for turning your passion into your business...

Interview with Kamila Ferens - menswear designer from Poland

Interview with Kamila Ferens - menswear designer from Poland

Today we're going to present you Kamila Ferens from Poland. She is one of the contestants in Men's style international fashion design project.

Interview with Mohamed Moamen 'Mido' - Poland-based fashion designer

Interview with Mohamed Moamen 'Mido' - Poland-based fashion designer

Today we are going to present you Mohamed Moamen 'Mido' - one of the contestants in Men's style international fashion design project.
Mohamed is a young fashion designer from Egypt, living and studding in Poland at ViaModa industrial university.

Interview with Kristos Avraam - fashion designer from Cyprus

Interview with Kristos Avraam - fashion designer from Cyprus

Today we're going to present you Kristos Avraam from Cyprus. He is one of the contestants in Men's style international fashion design project.
Kristos Avraam was born in June 1979 in Nicosia, Cyprus. He graduated from the Fashion Design Department of the Frederick Institute of Technology (Nicosia) in 2000.

Interview with Vincenzo Iadicicco - menswear designer from Italy

Interview with Vincenzo Iadicicco - menswear designer from Italy

Today we're going to present you Vincenzo Iadicicco from Italy. He is one of the contestants in Men's style international fashion design project.

PITTI IMMAGINE UOMO 86 - Contemporary Global Lifestyle

PITTI IMMAGINE UOMO 86 - Contemporary Global Lifestyle

Pitti Immagine Uomo, the key international trade event showcasing men's fashions and contemporary lifestyle trends, will be held in Florence from 17 to 20 June 2014.

Made-to-measure suits produced for one day

Made-to-measure suits produced for one day

From June 8th to 11th 2014 Goldratt Marketing Group organizes the international conference TOCICO, which will be attended by about 500 people from over 50 countries – owners and top managers of world famous companies.

The Men's Fashion Cluster is invited to be official producer of made-to-measure men's suits for some of these gentlemen. The funds from the sales will be donated to charity.

Five top trends in menswear for Spring-Summer 2014

Five top trends in menswear for Spring-Summer 2014

Today, we'll take a look at five hot Spring-Summer 2014 fashion trends in menswear, presented in the USA during the New York Fashion Week.

Best men's suits at the Met Ball 2014

Best men's suits at the Met Ball 2014

This year during the Met Ball there was a return to ultra-classic white tie (for traditionalists) and white dinner jackets (for more fashion-forward gentlemen).
Here are seven of the most stylish men at the Met Ball 2014...

Fall-Winter 2015/2016 fashion trends: Menswear colors

Fall-Winter 2015/2016 fashion trends: Menswear colors

According to Trend Council, many shifts are occurring in color trends for the Fall-Winter 2015/2016 menswear market.
Here's the evolution from Fall 2014 to Fall 2015...

Become a men's suit agent or reseller

Become a men's suit agent or reseller

If you love fashion and fashion trends you can become a part of fashion industry as a men's suits agent. Richmart is looking for resellers and agents all over Europe and USA.

Men's suits at the Oscars 2014 - black or not?

Men's suits at the Oscars 2014 - black or not?

Yes, we should admit that Leonardo DiCaprio looks great in his Giorgio Armani Made to Measure black one-button lape three-piece tuxedo at the Oscars 2014. He looks elegant, stylish and classy.
But let's take a look at the celebrities who were braver and chose other colors for their suits and you decide if they were right to do it...

Interview with Kinga Luks - menswear designer from Poland

Interview with Kinga Luks - menswear designer from Poland

Today we're going to present you Kinga Luks from Poland - one of the contestants in Men's style international fashion design project.

Fashion designers, Say 'No' to black business suits

Fashion designers, Say 'No' to black business suits

The classic men's suit is most wanted for corporate and formal wear. Huge amounts of garments are sewn in black, gray and blue and this makes male's style in offices extremely unattractive and impersonal. The 'fashion' element is actually missing.
The main reason for this is that stores offer limited variations of models because of the huge variety of sizes, which manufacturers should produce to fit the different characteristics of the male body.

Menswear seasonal color Fall/Winter 2015

Menswear seasonal color Fall/Winter 2015

Trend Council is a niche online forecasting service that provides valuable color and trend information to help you make accurate decisions for your business based on factual analysis by industry leaders. Trend Council focuses on the Ladies, Juniors, Mens, Young Mens, and Active markets. So, we think we can trust them and see what's coming.

Première Vision presents fabrics fashion trends for Spring/Summer 2015

Première Vision presents fabrics fashion trends for Spring/Summer 2015

Première Vision, the World's Premier Fabric Show ™ takes place from 18 to 20 February 2014 at Parc d'Expositions Paris Nord Villepinte to present the fashion trends for Spring/Summer 2015. No fewer than 700 weavers from 28 countries present collections in synergy with both the fashion calendar and the apparel industry demands.

The director of the Men's Fashion Cluster is at Première Vision to select more menswear fabrics for the collections of the fashion designers, participating in the Men's Style International fashion designers contest.

ZOOM - Euro-Mediterranean and Indian Ocean fashion sourcing

ZOOM - Euro-Mediterranean and Indian Ocean fashion sourcing

The 11th ZOOM fair takes place under the Première Vision Pluriel banner from 18 to 20 February 2014 at Paris - Nord Villepinte, Hall 2.

The show’s integration within the group is now complete under the management of PV Manufacturing. Fashion professionals attending Expofil, Première Vision, Indigo, Modamont and le Cuir à Paris will also visit ZOOM to see its diverse range of high quality manufacturing solutions for their collections.