Sunday, November 30, 2008

Men's Power

Can men rescue the holiday shopping season this year? Many men's-only stores are opened and luxury brands released new lines target just-for-men.

Bloomingdale's renovated and expanded the men's tailored clothing floor at its New York flagship. Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Macy's carry more men's goods this holiday season. J. Crew opened its second men's-only store, in Paramus, N.J. Dolce & Gabbana and Lanvin opened men's-only stores in London, and Salvatore Ferragamo in Los Angeles. Louis Vuitton released Damier Graphite, Versace started selling men's suit carriers, briefcases and other accessories inspired by the hood of a new $600,000 Lamborghini.

Clockwise, from top left: Alfani Red, a slim suit silhouette at Macy's (suggested retail, $250); leather slippers and case by Bally ($295), at Saks Fifth Avenue; David Yurman black diamond and silver bracelets ($6,500 and $8,250), at Neiman Marcus; golf bag from Goyard ($8,950), at Bergdorf Goodman; Louis Vuitton motorcycle boot (pair, $1,030); Beatles collectors box ($795), at Bloomingdale's; Versace's men's collection bags (prices upon request).

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