Buyers looking to preview the very best in progressive men’s footwear will be sure to attend the Compass footweear show next week in New York City. Compass is the footwear end of the men’s and women’s (capsule) markets. Dr. Martens, Bass, Red Wing, Oliberte, and many, more will be holding court in Terminal 5 on August 2-3.

Yazter gives an extensive look at SHOW 2011, the Antwerp Fashion Academy show of the best in new grad design. “Undoubtedly a much-expected fashion event as the Academy constitutes the mother of major designers of today’s fashion; Creators who established the unique and mostly radical vision of fashion, known for its unique minimalism and production techniques. The famous alumni of the Fashion Department of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, namely the ‘Antwerp Six’ (Dries Van Noten, Ann Demeulemeester, Dirk Bikkembergs, Walter Van Beirendonck, Dirk Van Saene, and Marina Wee) set up the basis for a new design era, primarily based upon superior quality materials and non-mass production methods.”

More looks after the click.

Fondazione Nicola Trussardi has opened the doors on their “8 1/2″ artist showcase and exhibiton – their first outside of Milan. Curated by “Massimiliano Gioni and produced in collaboration with the Fondazione Pitti Discovery” the exhibition brings together 13 artists to re-interpret the idea of flashbacks and deja vus, as borrowed ideas (as well as the show’s title) from Fellini’s “8 1/2″ film. The exhibition was opened in celebration of Trussardi’s 100th anniversary. (db)

More looks after the click.

“This season, (capsule) commissioned Berlin-based artist Tina Berning to illustrate her vision of our community. Berning produced two complementary pieces, one inspired by our men’s show and the other by the debut of our women’s. Her signature, figurative illustration style, often on found paper, manages to speak volumes with a whisper. ” (capsule) hits NYC on Jan 18-19.

(capsule) Show continues their world tour with a stop in New York City, next week, after a very successful showing in Paris recently. For two days, beginning Monday, July 20, (capsule) once again takes over the Angel Orensanz 172 Norfolk St. location showcasing collections from the likes of April77, Folk, Mjolk, S***R, Spring Court, SUPER, Wood Wood, and many others. An updated brand list can be found at the (capsule) website.

Be sure to also take advantage of the (capsule) Neighborhood Network of shops in the LES who offer special show discounts between July 17-21. Superfuture was called into provide you with a handy walking map. We’ll see you there.

The Selectism team is on site for Berlin’s Fashion Week as well as Bread & Butter which makes it’s return to the city after a few year absence. This seasons BBB show is being held  the former Tempelhof Airport location in Berlin proper. The floor space of the show wraps more than a kilometer around – a very expansive space.

A few pre-show views of Bread & Butter Berlin after the jump.

The Monocle Shop is making its way over to Paris via Officina Slowear. Presenting for the first time in Paris, The Monocle Shop Trunk Show will feature brands such as Valetxtra, CdG, and Fritz Hansen to name a few. Goods are available for purchase from the online Monocle store of direct in Paris during the three day event.

If you are in the big apple this weekend don’t miss the Outsider Art Fair. This year the annual fair has moved from its original location, the Puck Building, to a more “adult” environment. Still, the art remains true to the mission of the gathering.

Head to 7 West 34th, New York, NY to visit the show, or to the New York Times for a review and related slide show.

Above is picture Untitled by Eugene Andolsek.

Over 50 of the leading art galleries from around the country will gather once again in Philadelphia for the largest exhibit and sale of work by American artists in the nation. The 17th annual USArtists: American Fine Art Show is open to the public from Friday, October 17, through Sunday, October 19, at the 33rd Street Armory in Philadelphia, Pa. USArtists is presented for the fifth consecutive year by Pitcairn, one of the world’s leading multi-family offices. The Women’s Board of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) produces the show. Funds raised by the Women’s Board through USArtists and other events directly support student scholarship and museum programs.

Featured dealers for the 2008 show include Adelson Galleries of New York, N.Y.; John H. Surovek Gallery of Palm Beach, Fla.; Walker-Cunningham Fine Art of Boston, Mass.; Godel & Co. Fine Art, Debra Force Fine Art, Inc. and Gerald Peters Gallery – all of New York, N.Y. New dealers joining the show this year include Robert Henry Adams Fine Art of Chicago, Ill.; Principle Gallery of Alexandria, Va.; Papillon Gallery of West Hollywood, Calif.; and Gratz Gallery of New Hope, Pa.

MAN is a collaboration between Topman and Fashion East to produce a show during London Fashion Week. A panel of leading industry experts select 3 new or exciting menswear designers per Season who then showcase their collection alongside the Topman Design premium label.

Designers selected for the MAN show in London next September are James Long, Hans Madsen, Christopher Shannon, TOPMAN DESIGN of course and Andrea Crews. Starting June 22nd, Colette releases an exclusive and limited edition t-shirt and cotton bag kit with each of the participants.

The sets are now also available in the Colette online store.

Above you see the Andrea Crews set, check out the others after the jump.