2011 gave rise to bright stars and let the masters show off their feathers. MAN Day proved its point announcing the boys were back in town. i-D produced its first male cover in years, all hailed Versace and the shining star Shaun Samson emerged. Here, i-D Fashion Editor Elgar Johnson looks over his fondest fash memories of the year gone by. Bring on the next.
Text and selection: Elgar Johnson
See our Top 5 womenswear moments from 2011 here.
The return of men on the cover of i-D.
Versace Milan SS12
Versace menswear returns to its roots and in turn inspires fashion editors all over the world.
Shaun Samson
Take a bow Shaun Samson. A brilliant collection shown at the MAN show during London Fashion Week.
Clement Chabernaud
Surely the hardest working male model of the season.
Studio Boyo
As close to Buffalo as you get and we love it.