Sunday, 13 February 2011

Men’s Fashion: 2011 ECCO Domani Fashion Foundation Winner NATIVE SON


I think the artist in me believes that [social media] destroys part of the allure of my brand and the [fashion] industry as a whole. – Kyle Fitzgibbons, Native Son

Kyle Fitzgibbons is one of the most intriguing menswear designers that you’ve probably never heard of.
And you get the sense he’s okay with that because, to be fair, he’s been a bit busy.
And it’s probably just as well.
This relative anonymity has allowed Kyle the latitude to work with other labels while refining and stewarding his vision for latest menswear project. NATIVE SON is a Los Angeles based luxury menswear label created about three years ago amid designing, consulting and freelance stints for other labels such as Band Of Outsiders, Apolis Activism and Bespoken.
Kyle’s experienced, expert eye is immediately apparent in his current collection: in the minimal direction & styling, impeccably tailored shrunken trousers and jackets, crisp shirts and razor sharp top coats as well as innovative public relations campaigns – like a 3-D fashion film during F/W 10 New York Fashion week.
Most recently, Ecco Domani, the stylish Italian wine brand that invested more than $1 million to help launch the careers of over 60 internationally known designers including Erin Fetherston and Zaz Posen through it’s Fashion Foundation, announced NATIVE SON as one of seven 2011 honorees. This means, among other things, that Kyle now gets a $25,000 grant, plus a chance to showcase his collections during New York’s Fall 2011 Fashion Week.



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