Redefining American Bespoke
NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- For his Fall 2018
collection, Joseph Abboud looked to Hollywood's past—American menswear's most
elegant era—and ushered its glamour into the 21st
century with the launch of American Bespoke. Channeling the
effortless sartorial refinement of Hollywood's icons, this new offering,
comprised of 43 looks, was shown in shades of black and grey
with dramatic blazes of red—celebrating the artistry of tailoring
and the aspirational essence of dressing up.
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"This season I wanted to reconstruct American menswear with the
launch of Bespoke. For the last 30 years, our strength has always
been the art of tailoring and now we've taken it to the next level
by redefining bespoke, American style," said Joseph Abboud, Chief
Creative Director of Tailored Brands, Inc. Those kings of
Hollywood favored the finest
custom suits so it's fitting that this Fall, he dedicated his
attention to the handcraftsmanship of bespoke and the luxury of
proportion. Crafted in the Joseph Abboud Manufacturing facility in
New Bedford factory, these bespoke garments are finished by hand
with over 225 steps, such as hand-sewn armholes, which allow for a
softer shoulder; pleated waistband curtains on trousers; the use of
real horn buttons; and prepared sleeves with hand-mitered working
buttonholes.
Continuing with his commitment to providing hand-finished,
made-in-America products, Joseph Abboud has once again partnered
with American heritage shoemaker Allen
Edmonds on the collection's leather footwear – each pair
handmade in Port Washington,
Wisconsin. Founded in 1922, Allen
Edmonds crafts its shoes with a storied 212-step
manufacturing process and the utmost attention to detail.
Fall 2018's venue —the ballroom at the historic Wolcott
Hotel—echoes the range's brooding elegance, vintage Hollywood allure, and Art Deco undertones. The
space's grand architecture and jazz-club feel help bring out the
collection's rich textures, dark palette, and ornate construction.
Like the clothes themselves, this historic venue reminds us of that
bygone era of masculine confidence and sophistication, while
demonstrating how it can be used as a platform for contemporary
luxury.
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About Joseph Abboud
Since the age of sixteen, Joseph
Abboud has been passionate about fashion. He started his career in
menswear at Louis of Boston and
later Polo Ralph Lauren. In 1987, Joseph Abboud launched his own
eponymous label. Shortly after its debut, Abboud was accorded
numerous honors including the distinction of being the only
designer to have received the coveted Menswear Designer of the
Year twice in a row (1989 & 1990) from the Council of
Fashion Designers of America. Other awards and honors include
The Cutty Sark Award for Most Promising Menswear
Designer in 1988, the first Woolmark Award for Distinguished
Fashion in 1989 and again in March of 1993. Numerous other
prestigious awards have followed including Person of the
Year from the American Apparel & Footwear Association and
the Lifetime Achievement Award from MR magazine in
2016.
Abboud began working with Tailored Brands, Inc. (NYSE: TLRD) as
Chief Creative Director in December
2012. Abboud was reunited with his namesake brand in
August 2013 when Tailored Brands,
Inc. acquired JA Holding Inc., the parent company of the celebrated
American clothing brand, Joseph Abboud. The Abboud label was
re-launched, reestablishing the brand as a sophisticated
modern-American lifestyle collection. The Joseph Abboud designer
collection launched in October 2014
on JosephAbboud.com and is now available at the Joseph Abboud
Flagship Store in New York
City.
For more information on Joseph Abboud, please visit
www.josephabboud.com.
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Contacts:
Director of
Public Relations, Tailored Brands, Inc.
Diego Louro,
Diego.Louro@tailoredbrands.com
Public Relations Marketing
Manager, Joseph Abboud
Caroline Smith Passe,
Caroline.Passe@tailoredbrands.com
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