London Collections: Men, Day 3

The final day of London Collections: Men consisted of some of British menswear's best, including Paul Smith, Pringle of Scotland, Fashion East and the homecoming show of Burberry Prorsum. American bespoke menswear expert, Tom Ford, also showed his collection to British and worldwide press. Notable collections include:

Christopher Raeburn Spring/Summer 2014

Christopher Raeburn's Spring/Summer 2014 collection is the embodiment of his signature functional style. Compared to previous collections, the earthen colour palette of this collection is odd yet welcomed. The monochromatic-bright mixed palette he usually utilizes may well be behind him, as his ability to incorporate a predominantly dusty brown and bare skin amongst a structural collection is applaudable. Will prints resembling birds-eye photography of deserts be his downfall? Absolutely not.

Nicole Farhi Spring/Summer 2014

The bare skin and nude colour trend is flowing throughout the menswear collections, and Nicole Farhi has mastered it with ease. The high sartorial yet aesthetically relaxing collection of Nicole Farhi is perfect for the man who loves dressing up but aims for a casual approach to colouring rather than the strict professional and timeless colour palette of navy, grey, brown, black and white. A mix of prints and textures encompass the collection - architectural three-dimensional tessellation, thin rectangular grids, creased cotton and monochromatic cotton blend, marking the depth of tailored garments when typical patterns and fabric choices are tossed aside.

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London Collections: Men, Day 3

It may be the last day of London Collections: Men Autumn/Winter 2013, but it only marks the beginning of Milan Men's Fashion Week and after that, Paris Men's Fashion Week. Once again, the week showed the best designers from London and their ability to fulfill London's reputation for individuality and timelessness in style.

The last day featured shows from Katie Eary, Xander Zhou, Shaun Samson, J.W. Anderson and the famous Savile Row. My favourite collections were Christopher Raeburn, E. Tautz and Hardy Amies .

Christopher Raeburn Autumn/Winter 2013

Christopher Raeburn is known for his both functional and stylish collections, never hindering on masculinity and always showing to men their ability to pull off functional fashion with class. Colours such as bright red, grey marle, navy blue and forest green flow through his collection, allowing pops of colour for bold men this coming Autumn/Winter season. 

E. Tautz Autumn/Winter 2013

Classic men's tailoring manages to always get twisted by the vision of E. Tautz. Trousers are puffed, button up shirts are oversized and tucked out, double breasted jackets encompass digital prints and dynamic printed sweaters are what makes up this collection, but the boldness of the pieces do nothing but emphasize modern man's ability to express his style in different ways.

Hardy Amies Autumn/Winter 2013

Hardy Amies, an icon of British menswear, showed a collection that embodies the future of men's tailoring. A combination of different details on every garment create a look for the man who wishes to show the possibilities of menswear, including leather panels on ponchos, grid-like tartan in a variety of colours, mono-brow sunglasses and tucking one's trousers into the socks. The individual pieces are reminiscent of past trends but come together to create a look of the future. 

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London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013 - Highlights Part 2

The second half of London Fashion Week encompassed shows from some of my favourite designers, including:

Preen Spring/Summer 2013

Patterned sheer dresses, clever panelling, mismatched python prints and a reserved colour palette is what Preen's collection was all about.

Christopher Raeburn Spring/Summer 2013

Christopher Raeburn proves to us that Sports Luxe is once again going to be a chic trend for this coming Spring/Summer season, with the crossover of the bright red shade which was popular amongst menswear and womenswear collections for Autumn/Winter into the hotter months.

David Koma Spring/Summer 2013

David Koma manages to fuse both meshing and sheer panels with a bubbly colour palette for the coming season.

Christopher Kane Spring/Summer 2013

Christopher Kane's latest collection looks more delectable than wearable, with the pastel candy colours and smooth choice of materials delighting one's sense of sight and surprisingly, taste. Christopher moved away from the emerging trend of meshing and relied on folding the material on the garments to create layers, thus giving the garments more dimension and intrigue. The setting complemented the boxy yet feminine silhouettes, the runway glistening and reflecting the colours of the garments, adding to the sensory experience of both the show and the garments in the collection.

Burberry Prorsum Spring/Summer 2013

Burberry Prorsum invite for the Spring/Summer 2013 show

Burberry have grasped onto the metallic trend and have made it their own, adding that touch of elegance to what may be considered a more urban or even tacky trend. By pairing metallic piece such button ups for men with a perfectly tailored suit, or a metallic swimsuit with a classy white cape, Burberry Prorsum have alleviated the restriction of metallic for purely comical purposes and made it a trend to forego for the upcoming Spring/Summer season.

Richard Nicoll Spring/Summer 2013

Richard Nicoll's collection is as delicate as the women wearing them, with dresses cling to the body, relying only on a few spaghetti straps, light mint coloured knits and airy mesh tops and skirts appealing to a woman who wants to be bold and minimal at the same time.

Simone Rocha Spring/Summer 2013

Simone Rocha is a name known amongst those in the fashion industry, and is fast becoming a household name, with their functional yet fashionable garments appealing to many women in Britain and worldwide. Simone's latest collection encompasses all the latest trends - neon, metallic, mesh and vinyl, but adds a conservative twist on these daring details. A woman can channel modern conservative style with the full body mesh dress, a metallic top and mid-length skirt, a light mesh knit shirt with a vinyl skirt, or - the most daring of the looks - a 60s style neon lace top and mid length skirt and a perspex bag.

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