Downtown

The urban tourist

May 15, 2012 By Elise Diamantini Leave a Comment

Elise Diamantini: Urban Outfitters teams up with the Burkman Brothers on The Tourist.

MR announces 2012 Uptown/Downtown Award winners

April 26, 2012 By Harry Sheff Leave a Comment

MR Magazine has announced the 10 winners of its 7th annual Uptown/Downtown Awards, along with three special honorees: Saks Fifth Avenue’s Tom Ott, Pat Mon Pere of Fresno, Calif.-based Patrick James and Sid Shapiro of Chicago’s Syd Jerome.

Teaming up

April 26, 2012 By Elise Diamantini Leave a Comment

Bushmills Irish Whiskey and Bodega collaboration

Elise Diamantini: Limited-edition collaborations add up at retail.

What’s trending: denim jackets

April 24, 2012 By Elise Diamantini Leave a Comment

Elise Diamantini on denim jackets: As workwear-inspired fashion continues to trend in menswear, it’s not too late to stock this iconic item in your store for fall ’12 or spring ’13.

History repeating

April 23, 2012 By Elise Diamantini 2 Comments

In menswear, the heritage trend is about authenticity, both real and perceived. Elise Diamantini talks to retailers about how they’re cashing in.

Street scenes: midtown lunch

April 23, 2012 By Elise Diamantini Leave a Comment

Elise Diamantini took a “working lunch” in Bryant Park last week, snapping up shots of guys who were enjoying the sunny weather.

MR Q: Steven Alan

April 16, 2012 By Elise Diamantini Leave a Comment

Elise Diamantini: As the owner of eponymous retail stores, a sales showroom and his own wholesale lines, one might imagine Steven Alan to be a little arrogant. He is, in fact, the opposite—gracious and humble.