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New York, get ready: A bevy of male models are headed your way. In big news for men’s fashion, the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) today announced New York is getting a fashion week dedicated entirely to menswear.
Scheduled to take place at Skylight Clarkson Square from July 13-16 this year, the event will showcase spring 2016 collections.
An impressive list of menswear designers have already committed to the July schedule, including Calvin Klein Collection, Michael Kors, Rag & Bone, Public School, Billy Reid, Todd Snyder, Michael Bastian, Ovadia & Sons, Robert Geller, Duckie Brown, Patrik Ervell, Timo Weiland and Kent and Curwen. Similar to the womenswear schedule, men’s fashion week will feature runway shows, presentations, and special events.
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“American menswear has never been stronger or more creative ,” Steven Kolb, CEO of the CFDA said in a press release. “It gives the designers a business platform to show during their market dates and is an opportunity to demonstrate the collective talent of an important segment of our industry.”