ABOUT THE SHOWS Paris Menswear trade shows Capsule, Tranoi, and MAN are crucial destinations for international buyers, even as they run concurrently with the cityʼs Menʼs Fashion week. The three shows offer an edited selection of high-end casualwear, sportswear and streetwear collections, footwear, and accessories. Capsule Over 100 Exhibitors Venue: Garage Turenn, 66 rue de Turenne Next show date: June 2012 www.capsuleshow.com Tranoï Over 200 Exhibitors Venue: Palais De La Bourse Rue Vivienne & Le Marais 10-12 Rue Du Parc Royal Next show date: June 2012 www.tranoi.com Man Over 30 Exhibitors Venue: ESPACE 5BIS - 5bis rue Froissart Next show date: June 2012 www.man-shows.com
CHEAT SHEET ITEM Bow Ties Backpacks Brogues TREND Alpine adventure Sportsmen and hunting Heritage hangs on COLOR Shades of blue range from navy to kingfisher Saftey orange details Grey leathers
North Sea Clothing Vanities Customellow Laura B Collection Particuliere Chapman Classic collegiate items are a key trend in Paris. Old collegiate nostalgia / Satchels / Repp ties and school colors / Vintage 50s and 60s items updated / Pen nib jewelry has memorabilia feel
Vanities Laura B Collection Particuliere Flouzen A Kind of Guise New materials and embellishments update the dandyish bow tie. Materials updates include snakeskin, soft knit, or chambray / More casual or glam directions direction / Rock and roll undertones / Smaller proportions / Additional detail materials, active ropes and leather bands
Pantofola Doro 1886 Customellow Diemme Heschung Pantofola Doro 1886 Heschung Burly brogues look right for F/W 12. Massive lug soles add casual direction / Color or material blocking / Chukka update / Bulbous derby silhouette new for formal styles / Workwear and Mod influences
A Kind of Guise Mismo Eric Beauduin Euskal8 Bonastre Katsuyuki Kodam & L.E.D. Bites the Man Extra large weekender bags are key for Men this Fall. Weekenders are larger this Fall / Overly large proportions / New folded closures / Boxy silhouettes / Wrap around strap designs / Winter wool and leather combinations
CA4LA Supremebeing Maniera Maniera The simple and sturdy beanie holds its own against all other cold weather hats. Winter essential / Beached or worn coloration / Skull cap silhouettes / Autumnal tones for new look / Pompom embellishments
Diemme Vanities Chapman Bonastre Adventurous Alpine looks show strong for F/W 12. Traditional alpine materials and hiking boots / Hairy goat skin leather key chains / Wild boar tie pins / Worsted wool as a new material / Backpacks of walking boot updates in wool / Swiss climbing ropes for jewelry and bag handles / Carabineer key chains
Bonastre A Kind of Guise Customellow Euskal8 Mismo Anachronistic cases and carriers appeal to the heritage-loving techie. Refined material choices included natural leather, tweed, and canvas / Hand-crafted leather fastenings / Materials match apparel / Laptop and ipad sleeves are key items / Heritage feel balances out technologyʼs coldness
Diemme Twins for Peace Good Guys Don't Wear Leather Heschung Diemme Heschung New shoe styles combine elements from past classics. New casual footwear styles incorporate classic combinations / Vulcanized soles added / Eyelet lacing for sneakers / Mixed materials / Dressed up kiltie monks with casual rubber sole
Bonastre Haerfest Euskal8 Twins for Peace Mismo New footwear and bags are spare and simple. Pared down aesthetic for footwear and bags / Natural leather or black / Subtle contrasts in materials / Simple silhouettes for bags / No embellishments / Deconstructed fastenings
Vanities Supremebeing Good Guys Don't Wear Leather Diemme Twins for Peace Saturated blues look fresh for accessories. Striking kingfisher and lapis tones are new / Rich suede and wool add depth to tones / Contrast brick orange soles and dark brown brogue panels for footwear / Electric toned nylon sneakers create strong active reference / Plasma blue for futuristic slant
Katsuyuki Kodam & L.E.D. Bites the Man Eric Beauduin Laura B Collection Particuliere Haerfest Euskal8 A Kind of Guise The backpack is quickly becoming the chic carryall for any occasion. Minimal duffel and rucksack styles / Muted colors for Fall / Simple constructions / Longer proportions for travel / Subtle duo-tone items / Full leather designs are chicest
Pantofola Doro 1886 CA4LA Klasica Vanities Chapman Customellow Customellow Classic hunting gear inspires contemporary apparel. Classic hunting characteristics / Waxed canvas, worn leathers, or animal trophies / Hunting and fishing bags / Illustrated camo prints / Durable outdoor footwear / Fisherman caps / Camouflaged coloring
Maniera Raffaello Bettini CA4LA Customellow Maniera Raffaello Bettini A variety of wools winterize classic headwear. Knit panels / Winter headwear is updated in wool variations / Knit drivers echo apparel / Archive shapes include baker boy and trilby / Hunting cap incorporates tweed earflaps
Vanities Klasica North Sea Clothing Key chains are fast becoming conversational pieces with a function. Carabineer key chains up-trend / New jewelry item / Active inspirations / Industrial object trouve embellishments / Nautical inspirations
Heschung Katsuyuki Kodam & L.E.D. Bites the Man Eric Beauduin RD by Jas M. B. IB & B Worn leather looks fresh for F/W 12. Revived or recycled leathers / Purposely wrinkled, and distressed / Soft lambʼs leather bags knotted to create surface effect / Cracked and scuffed leather footwear / Whole items are washed to dishevelment
RD by Jas M. B. Pantofola Doro 1886 Good Guys Don't Wear Leather Heschung Good Guys Don't Wear Leather Ankle boots are a pleasing footwear update appropriate for all occasions. Ankle high work boot updates / Pared down aesthetic / Rubber lug soles / Shallow throats are new / Pull-on equestrian boots emerge for men
Mismo RD by Jas M. B. IB & B The tote bag is now a staple item for Men. Durable canvas / Colored corduroy new material / Relaxed scrunched and wrinkled leather styles / Open tops / Long straps for shoulder or hand held
EDITOR'S CHOICE VANITIES ERIC BEAUDUIN HESCHUNG CHAPMAN www.vanities.fr Vanities combined collegiate classics with natural materials to create earthy accessories supported by a dose of polish. www.ericbeauduin.be Eric Beaduinʼs makes bags from leather that is artfully aged to perfection. www.heschung.com Heschungʼs innovative footwear is functional, versatile, and tastefully designed. www.chapmanbags.com Chapmanʼs handmade bags hold up to the field or city streets in rugged canvas and leather.