MAN - London Collections: Men

This season the MAN show on the Topman showspace brought us three designers with very distinguishable styles and influences. 

ASTRID ANDERSEN

Kicking off the LCM trend for American sportswear, the logo-emblazoned collection was made up of large, slouchy sweatsuits, denim and fur jackets - a look borrowed from the dominant clothing choice of the 90's hip hop culture but in bold gold, lavender and teal hues with models sporting a metallic lip. 

   

 

CRAIG GREEN

With a highly conceptual approach to design, newcomer Craig Green's collection brought to mind the aftermath of a bonfire at night. Over-lapping planks of wood became masks casting large shadows over the models, and teamed with effective layering of crinkled satins (resembling glistening burnt charcoal), waxed cottons and patchworks of knitwear, the designer's theme was established. With an unrefined edge, this was definitely a stand out collection in black, navy and cream tones. 

 

 

AGI & SAM

The British countryside arrived at LCM in contrasting primary colours and kitsch prints complete with the ultimate accessory of the season - hound dogs. Consisting of padded gillets, thick ribbed jumpers and long hunting coats typically associated with the farming gentleman but with a splash of eccentric humour and whimsical charm. Topping this off were genius wellington boot coverings for brogues. Who said smart shoes aren't practical?

 
 
 
 
 

Images sourced from: Style.com, Fashion156.com and GQ.

Lou Dalton - London Collections: Men

Kicking off the year's long awaiting list of fashion events comes London Collections: Men back with a second helping after last season's success.

Sadly, I will not be physically present during the 3 days of men's fashion but I will be posting coverage of my best sartorial picks for the season ahead.

Day one saw the aesthetically classic Lou Dalton start off the show schedule with an ethereal collection referencing the working class. The airy blurs of differentiating charcoal, blue and grey shades were stamped upon with the occasional hard slick of oil and traditional tartan in oversized utilitarian and sharply cut wool pieces, resulting in a simple but contradicting and wearable collection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image source: Diary of a Clotheshorse

Dress To Impress This Season

T'is the season to eat, drink, be merry and put on our best attire. But what do you wear when the weather dips down to icy temperatures?

Never fear guys! I've put together some updated classic British looks to see you through season after season. Whether you're going to work, a bar or plan to be out from day to night these ensembles should do the trick. 

Scroll down for men's winter inspiration.