July’s Drapers edition highlights a 24-page menswear buying guide.
- The issue delves into the prominent trends for AW24 from international catwalks.
- Insights are shared from the Florence menswear trade show, Pitti Uomo.
- Industry reactions to the upcoming 2024 election are explored through Drapers’ manifesto.
- Stuart Paver receives recognition with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The July issue of Drapers presents an extensive menswear buying guide, spanning 24 pages, focusing on the spring/summer 2025 collection. This guide serves as a central feature of the edition, offering meticulous detail and expert recommendations that cater to the evolving needs of fashion retailers.
Moreover, the publication examines dominant trends for the Autumn/Winter 2024 season, capturing the essence from prestigious menswear catwalks in cities such as London, Milan, and Paris. This section provides critical insights into upcoming fashion movements and style transformations that are expected to influence global markets.
Further, Drapers extends its coverage to the 106th Pitti Uomo tradeshow in Florence, a significant event in the menswear calendar. The report from this tradeshow offers a detailed analysis of innovations and emerging trends that are likely to shape the future of men’s fashion.
In line with current political events, the introduction of the Drapers Fashion Retail Manifesto on 23 May, following the announcement of the 4 July general election, presents a collective industry perspective. This manifesto reflects the concerns and expectations from fashion retailers and aims to inform political discourse around the needs of the sector as it faces the new government.
Recognition is given to Stuart Paver, the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Drapers Footwear Awards 2024. Chairing the Pavers footwear chain, a business originally founded by his mother, Cathy, in 1971, Paver has demonstrated leadership and innovation, expanding the family business over the years.
The July edition of Drapers offers diverse insights into menswear trends, industry challenges, and significant achievements, marking a critical resource for fashion professionals.
