JC|REPORT COVERS MENSWEAR

"Competition drives markets, and judging by the fall collections that will soon be in stores, there's plenty of it in New York's menswear game. As a sequel to last year's feature on industry veterans returning to try their hands at menswear, we present an array of new players who have a fresh perspective on American masculinity, and are seeking to make their own distinct dents on the industry..." (more)

This is a great feature on many up-and-coming menswear designers of New York. Blackbird will be receiving shipments from a handful of them for Fall: Patrik Ervell, Loden Dager, and Robert Geller. Nicole and Leah are heading soon to New York for the A/W08 buys and a meeting with Tim Hamilton is planned.

As mentioned earlier, our first Geller shipment is on its way. More from the other brands should be arriving more towards Fall. Be alert!