- Though he doesn’t drop any clues about the upcoming collaboration, Balmain Creative Director Olivier Rousteing does talk about his relationship with H&M in a new video. In addition to saying that he partnership is “pushing the concept of diversity and communicating with the world,” Rousteing admits that he too, just like us, is an “H&M boy.” (Complex)
- Idris Elba is stepping out of acting and into fashion for a short stint. The Londoner kicked off the London Collections: Men this week with a Superdry collaboration featuring 250 pieces. With knitwear, tailored shirting, denim and even sportswear, it’s a full lifestyle collection. Expect the range to hit stores in November. (Hollywood Reporter)
- Though he seems to always cut a pretty dapper figure in a suit, Tom Ford apparently hasn’t worked out in years. He revealed this and more in a recent interview. Amongst his other statements was one condemning Dolce & Gabbana for their views on in vitro fertilization. The designer said: “I found [Dolce’s comments] incredibly ignorant — and you can say that — and insensitive. I was quite shocked, I have to say. They haven’t retracted it all, they defended it.” (Four Pins)
- A large part of the Oscar de la Renta business is in the bridal sector; the founding designer really knew how to make women not only look but feel their most beautiful on their special days. And now, with a new designer at the helm in Peter Copping, some of the industry has been wondering whether he possessed the same skill. If his first bridal creation is any indication, he most certainly does! (Vogue)
- Next month, the first New York Men’s Fashion Week will debut, will contain offerings for women besides eye candy. American designer Michael Bastian is set to debut womenswear on his menswear catwalk, following years of women co-opting his pieces for their own closets. 27 pieces in total, the new line will launch in clothes for Spring 2016. Expect a focus on sweaters, shirts and bottoms. (The Observer)