There’s a wrinkle in the planning for New York Fashion Week: Men’s this summer — the trade shows. Retailers and editors who were hoping to see runway shows and walk the trade shows at the same time in July will now need to lengthen their trip. After two years of negotiation and discussion, the Council of Fashion Designers of America this summer will launch a stand-alone showcase for American men’s fashion. New York Fashion Week: Men’s will hold its inaugural shows from July 13 to 16 at Skylight Clarkson Sq in SoHo. This is the week before the array of men’s trade shows — Agenda, Capsule, Liberty Fairs, MRket and Project — is slated to start. Originally, Project came forward and said it would change its dates to line up with the runway shows. But Project has now reverted to its original dates of July 19 to 21 to align with the other trade shows. Tommy Fazio, president of Project, explained that it was his quest to “continue to support the retailers and the brands,” that prompted the switch back. “Showing in New York City July 19 to 21 will ensure the retailers have a cohesive shopping experience. We have all come together
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