Author: John Fell

  • FROM MR FEBRUARY ISSUE: A TRIBUTE TO LEE LEONARD

    BY KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN FEB 01, 2023 In early January, the menswear industry was deeply saddened by the sudden passing of men’s fashion veteran Lee Leonard, who died of a heart attack on December 31st at his apartment in New York City. Lee was an actor, a tour guide, a lover of all things Italian, and a…

  • INDUSTRY VETERAN LEE LEONARD HAS DIED

    BY KAREN ALBERG GROSSMANJAN 03, 2023 All of us in menswear are shocked and saddened to learn of Lee Leonard’s passing on Saturday, December 31 at his home in Manhattan. Lee was very much loved by so many in the industry, a friend to both retailers and suppliers. He was a key part of the DLS…

  • PITTI UOMO DAY THREE WITH DLS’S FRED DERRING

    Take una piccola passeggiata through Pitti with Fred Derring from DLS Outfitters. Today’s discoveries again see a resurgence of interest in sophisticated, if relaxed, tailored silhouettes, all in a refined, softer, yet quite colorful palette. Fred, grazie mille! We’re already making room in the closet (and the open-to-buy) for next Spring’s gorgeous new looks.

  • VIRGINIA SANDQUIST OF DLS SHARES HER GIFTS

    BY VIRGINIA SANDQUIST FEB 02, 2023 As reported in MR January issue, the gifts classification sometimes gets neglected in menswear stores. Yet, those who nurture the category find it’s a solid margin builder with low return rates. Since Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, it’s (already) time to start thinking about Holiday 2023, and NY…