One word for this collection - skinny! From the skinny models that remind me of the heroine chic look of an early Kate Moss but men, to the skinny 80’s tie comeback, to the skinny pant legs. I can’t see anyone not tall or skinny pull off this collection, but if you’re one of the lucky few that have the shape you’re guaranteed to look good with John Varvatos.

I actually like the slender look, especially with pants, the bootcut has really overstayed its welcome. Another thing to notice in the collection is that it’s still cool to go sockless, amen!

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The Lacoste Spring 07 collection was displayed earlier this weekend and was the first real menswear collection to show a bit of color. The collection really reminded me of French playboy with the white loafers and shortened pants. Few other notables of the collection was the trend that men’s shorts continually are getting shorter and the use of a lot of synthetic material.

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Perry Ellis one of my favorite labels and designer would follow John Bartlett’s show at Olympus Fashion Week. Just like John Bartlett’s collection, the Perry Ellis collection lacked color signaling a possible trend for next spring. Not something I agree with, but seeing how menswear has always been more about fit and shape, then patterns and colors the Perry Ellis collection does not disappoint. The only thing that had me scratching my head was the high waist of the pants, too much Steve Urkel-esque for me.

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John Bartlett the American designer kicked off Olympus Fashion Week earlier today. Favorite of the old money and wannabe old money type folks, he once again does not disappoint with his classic take on preppyness with a twist. A little overdone again on the nautica theme but I guess a lot of his fans are the one’s that can afford sailboats and yachts.

Which brings me to the question why on earth was Tyson Ritter of The All-American Rejects modeling for John Bartlett.

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If you’re visiting New York City in the following days and are thinking to yourself that’s there’s an obscene level of beautiful people, it’s not just your imagination. It’s just a signal that Olympus Fashion Week is in town. Olympus Fashion Week goes through September 8th to 15th and will showcase dozens of designers Spring ’07 collection.

I will showcase some of the bigger menswear designers throughout the week.

To learn more about Olympus Fashion Week visit the official website:
http://www.olympusfashionweek.com