Author: Umash

Born and bred into the fashion industry. I'm a designer and pattern cutter by day working with British high street stores. By night a new venture, this blog and extending my passion for my work into the new frontier of Menswear. Passionate is one word others would say obsessed, fashion is just who I am....

Ralph Lauren – SS17

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A classic Ralph Lauren outfit if ever there was one. The v neck jumper with that pattern is gorgeous, I love it. Wonderfully cut single breasted blazer, great slim lapels. I like the detail of the shoes matching the trousers.

Top Gun 2 is rumoured to be going into production so could this be Ralph Lauren throwing his hat in for the costume design? This actually is a really cool outfit. I love the cut of the jumpsuit especially the legs. The patch pockets and the embroidery detail is lovely.

Fantastic utility jacket in that awesome khaki colour and then that shock of fushia with that jumper just works so well. I love exploring colours and this combo is worth playing with.

This is an interesting outfit the hoodie has a real touch of the utility about it. The cord drawstring on the neck is a great detail. The camo khaki is fantastic, contrasted in with the white is very cool.

The biker jacket and this is a really awesome version, you can have your leather but I’d chose this every time. The utility look continues with the cargo pants, the slim cut works so well. I love the red scarf around the neck.

The bomber jacket continues and this is a lovely version with the quilting stitch. The double pocket detail on the jacket is fantastic. The silver grey colour on both the jacket and the jumper is the best part of this outfit.

If you’ve had enough of the bomber jacket that this body warmer is definitely a good option. The use of the jersey fabric on the sleeves contrasted with the puffer nylon front looks really cool and again I’m just loving that grey.

What an amazing jacket, the detail is wonderful from the toggle button fastening, to,the leather patched shoulders to the piping on the cuffs and tabs, a real statement peice. Simple styling with that stripe tee and white jeans. Fantastic look.

A little bit of the sportsluxe coming through with that soft bomber. I love the raglan sleeves and the black zip detail. Really lovely look.

The humble cardigan should be a stable in any mans wardrobe. This version with that mono pattern and then a little tease of colour is amazing. Leave the blazer at home and stand out from the crowd.
Ralph Lauren SS17 – A very clean cut collection as you would expect from RL. It’s always in the detail, every outfit is thought out, the cut of each garment, each pocket and placement, each zip button and fastening everything just seems to fit so well. The other key to this collection is simplicity and ease, each outfit has a simple colour palette, I love that tone of khaki, then that metallic silver grey, pure white and then just a tease of colour from that fuchsia, just gorgeous. Easily wearable collection, a true masterpiece.
http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2017-menswear/ralph-lauren

Philipp Plein – SS17

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Sportsluxe has really come into its own this season. Incredible leather shorts, the oversize baggy shape is key. Classic lettermans bomber jacket, love the epaulettes detail and to finish the humble hoodie. The vivid orange and black colouring is fantastic.

The double jacket is very stylish and normally the look consists of a long jacket worn over a short jacket but in this outfit the 2 bombers are the same save for the hood on the inner jacket. The combination works well. I love the inner bomber with the quiltted fabric and the orange colour reminds me of the inside of a classic MA-1. Zip detail is lovely.

This is a stunning rework of a classic one button single breasted jacket. The letterman detail is lovely buts it’s the use of the sport rib that takes it to the next level. Simple open neck tee and then those amazing leather trousers.

Sportsluxe should mean just that, you need the glamour and the glitz and that’s what I love about this outfit. Badges have been on trend for a while now but this are so much more glamorous then the normal, shinny, bright and oversized. Love it.

The biker pants have been another trend that seems to be carrying on and these leather ones are fantastic. The straight leg gives them a different dimension compared to the traditional slim leg. The trackie top is reclaimed by the catwalk this year and it’s being upgraded so that you can match it to a classic single breasted blazer.this is certainly a look to explore.

Layering has always been a big part of sportswear. I’ve always loved the Olympics and seeing the athletes in there tracksuits, revealing a sweatshirt then a tee and then there shorts and even into there vests…. that’s how I see this outfit… the vest, the lightweight bomber, the hoodie and then the overcoat. Loving the half and half leather, really cool.

I really love this hooded sweatshirt, the quilted sleeves and those lush badges. The grey marl is a personal favourite of mine. Those three quarter pants with the leather panels are fantastic, the zip detail on the pockets are a great touch.

A change of pace. More use of those incredible badges on those jeans and I like the dtyling with the denim shirt around the waist. That jacket, just gorgeous in that yellow. I love it.

Now this is a really cool move along from this years bomber jacket. Lightweight and short sleeves, loving the padding on the shoulders a lovely detail. On trend ripped jeans and styled well with the jacket tied around the waist.

Whire on white on white. Loving the quilted bomber just fantastic. Such a glam vest and again the styling with the denim shirt around the waist.

More glam, a little reworking of the track & suit. Classic track bottoms the drawstring detail is lovely especially those big gold eyelets. Then a single breasted jacket with the contrast lapels. Brings smart casual to the next level.

If your gonna go to the court and you want to make a statement then this outfit is for you. That amazing gold print is fantastic, the leopard is very cool. I like the plain black binding on the vest and the black panels to the shorts.
Philipp Plein SS17 – The world of sports is full of glamour especially if you are an aspiring WAG. This collection brings sportswear and glamour together in a collision of leather, sparkle, gold and colour. The outfit have a sense of the sensual about them as well because of the fabrics used, the quilting, the sweatshirt grey marl and the soft leather. Full of attitude and details this collection has so much happening in it. A real standout collection for showing the urban sportluxe trend that’s growing and growing. Simply beautiful.
http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2017-menswear/philipp-plein

No. 21 – SS17

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A fantastic track suit top, love those chevrons on the sleeves and the white stripes but of course it’s the printed panels that makes this outfit so cool. Love it.

Lace and we are seeing more of this in menswear especially this season. I personally love the use of lace in menswear. This shirt is lovely and the collars with the contrast edge just adds to the whole look.

This is another collection where there is a mixing of sportswear and military. The jacket which is a cross between a shirt and an anorak has the added detail of those military stripe badges. You then have that white tee underneath which the sporting number print, finished off with the bottoms that have those great patch pockets and zip detail to the bottom of the legs.

Anoraks, I think anoraks don’t get the accolade that the deserve. I love this version with the bronze, silver and red. More anoraks please!

The simplicity of this knit and the palm trees are what makes this so stylish. The colour is fantastic too.

The sleeveless shirt in a classic western style just look at the back yoke with the sweetheart shape. The colour is amazing and I love the lace, really cool.

We’re seeing more of the check shirt this season, lovely styling by having a grandad collar shirt underneath a normal collar shirt, double up for a dramatic look. Layering is key with that wonderful grey knit.

Half sleeve tropical print shirt but kept in that monotone, simple yet so effective. Layered styling with that tee and a pu print, all contrasted with those gorgeous red jeans.

No.21 SS17 – a collection for the ultra casual man, based on simple street wear but done with a twist. A really fantastic collection. Layering is key to the styling, the colours and the prints are gorgeous. I especially love the tract suit top with the printed yoke and the lace shirt is a must. The humble anorak is not to be missed this season, that silver stripe sits so well with those other colours. This collection is full of interesting ideas and is a must for all those who are into there street fashions but want to push the boundaries. Amazing work.


http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2017-menswear/no-21

Neil Barrett – SS17

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Who can resist a good leather jacket, black is classic but brown is altogether much cooler in my opinion. The chevrons cut into the jacket are placed interesting with half on the front and the other half on the sleeves showing great technical skill in pattern and make up. I love the colours used that red used to add that touch of highlight. Simple top and slim trousers in black as not seek any attention away from the jacket.

This beautiful suede jacket has the most amazing rich colour, very simple in design finished with the same panel work as the leather jacket before. I like the slightly oversized buttons in black that contrasts so well.

Another lovely leather jacket again the use of tonal colours, I love the ring pullers used on the zips. The jacket has a very vintage feel to it, love those big deep pockets. The trousers are biker in style which has been a trend that seems to be staying on the high street, more of the same panel work incorporated into it.

The knitted tee shirt, an item that’s sorely missed from my wardrobe. Simple colour blocking used to great effect. The trousers have a wonderful pin tuck detail to it for that stay in crease right down the front of the leg.

Leather and suede, when you mix the 2 skins normally it’s done with a precise symmetry but this jacket has that strong seam line going diagonally across the front which makes a real statement. The geometric panels in white reminds me of the kind of biker jackets worn by professional bike racers.

That same diagonal seam used on the jacket put to good use on this polo shirt. The strong lines and the same panelling really works and gives a dramatic effect. 

The sports luxe feel to this collection continues with this classic tracksuit top, that diagonal seam has now taken centre stage and the colouring just gets better and better. 

Slight oversize feel to this single breasted blazer, those shoulders are big. I really love that sky blue with the chocolate brown such a wonderful combination. The geometric patterns continue with the print on the tee.

I love this shirt, it has a real military feel to it with those epaulettes, patch pockets and fly front. The panel work as expected. Such lovely trousers especially the elasticated waistband.

A little change up with the colours but the styling of course still has that 70’s look. Strong geometric shapes once again, love those ring zip pullers. Simple white tee and again those trousers with the elasticated waistband.

I love my sweatshirts and this one is a fantastic one. First the graphics, geometric with those amazing colours especially the pink/red but then that fabric which has that structured quality about that I love. Such clean lines.

Loving this look, the pink/red colouringnhas now been swapped for the yellow which I prefer, such a wonderful combination. The trousers with that pressed in crease look amazing, a very spohicated look.

The biker bottoms leans itself well to all the panel work. I also like the cut of these with legs narrowing down to the hem but finished off with the zip detail.
Neil Barrett SS17 – Alchemy at its best, the 70’s mixed with sports luxe seasoned with a touch of military and added biker chic to taste. This is a wonderful collection, full of strong lines and graphics but all done very cleanly. Nothing is out of place or overpowering each outfit is very finely balanced and for me the colouring is the key. Brown in every shade and mixed together in the same outfit, the sky blue is such a delicious combination, that pink/red is a winner but the lemon is my personal favourite. A work of beauty.

http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2017-menswear/neil-barrett

Marc Jacobs – SS17

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A real classic the velvet suit, here a classic single breasted version paired with a simple tee just can’t be beat. The other outfit is all about that checker board design. I love the red and purple and then the contrasts of the black and white works really well, to add that element of fun you have those rainbow belt and braces. 

What an amazing jacket, that patch work is beautiful and looks effortlessly put together. Wonderful light wash denim and then those stunning Cuban heeled shoes. Such a cool look.

Pyjamas and why not, the ultimate in relaxed sophistication. I love the simple polka dot but done in 2 different colours and then that long line single breasted blazer. What completes the outfit is that shear scarf worn simple thrown over one shoulder.

Bring a little glamour to your sportswear. I love the sparkle from those palm trees. Grey marl being a personal favourite of mine.

Shall we start off with the tuxedo, classic with the satin lapels and I love that wide satin strip down the leg. The tailoring is soft and relaxed which is why the tee works perfectly. I have a love for cardigans and these 2 are gorgeous with those rainbow coloured ribs.

Gorgeous animal print shirt, love those ruffles, metallic and shiny. Simple black trousers with a straight leg and then those shoes, made for dancing….. love it.

The role neck and the suit and what a suit. Big big lapels, those sharpe shoulders and then those flares. The second suit has that wonderful detail of piping around the edges which is such a great look. The bottoms have an elasticated hem and give it that sports luxe flavour.

More of those animal prints, great colouring, love that pink mixed with those gold track bottoms, very cool. 

MTV, now this is one of my favourite pieces being in the first generation of MTV viewers such a classic logo. Acid wash sweatshirt in that lush purple, perfectly matched with those pink bottoms. 

Ultra flares if you think you can handle them, note the drawstring detail to the fastening. It’s the satin bombers that are the real heros in these outfits.love the piping detail to the sleeves and of course the ribs look fantastic with those stripes.

Sparkle shine with that amazing tuxedo blazer, the black contrast to the lapels add that little bit of drama that you need to an outfit like this. Animal print shirt to carry on the glamour, simple black jeans. Personally I love a good man bag and this clutch version works really well with this outfit.

Marc Jacobs SS17 – a collection of pure glamour, sophistication mixed with this seasons sports luxe theme. Effortlessly cool. The 70’s revived but nothing looks dated of out of place. The satin bombers have great detail like the piping, the velvet suit is keep simple so the fabric does the work and then that wonderfully patch work suede jacket which is simple stunning. This is a fantastic collection and worth a closer look.
http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2017-menswear/marc-jacobs

MSGM – SS17

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Summer knitwear which is a must in all wardrobes. This half and half three quarter sleeve jumper is very cool. Classic cable knit at the bottom and then clean stripe jumper on top. The varied stripes are lovely and that gorgoues orangy red is such a great colour. Oversize in structure and so is that shirt underneath, love the styling with the hem hanging out from underneath the jumper.

Lovely fine knit with those gorgeous stripes matched at the armhole to give it those clean lines. I love that green colour, very vibrant. Simple slim leg jeans with a well worn wash.

Let’s start off with a classic black denim western style jacket, a version of which should be in every mans wardrobe, styled with the cuffs turned up. Put together with that lovely striped rollneck. The bottoms have a marble print, baggy and with a elasticed hem.

Very 60’s in its influence not only in the shape but also the colours with that beautiful orange and yellow. The tee wouldn’t look out of place on the back of a rider during the Tour de France. Those jeans have a wonderful cut, slim around the thighs and then just that little kick of flare to the hem.

Loving this sport luxe look of this season. Again another tee that reminds me so much of those old time cycling tees, very cool. Love the colour blocking. Matched with simple black jeans, effortlessly cool.

A lightweight raincoat, gorgeous orange colouring and I love the zip detail. Interesting styled with the sleeves pulled right up to show off the printed long sleeve tee underneath. Both tee and jacket styled tucked into those bottoms.

Ahh the acid wash jeans, would you dare… I like the way these jeans have been styled with a great peice of knitwear in that lovely cornflower blue and that stripe shirt. I like that contrast, very cool.

How gorgeous is that acid wash denim jacket, the wash gives it a wonderful textured look. Multi stripe tee and then those nylon shorts. Sports luxe at its best.

A rework of the classic Argyll jumper. Very dramatic and seen through the eyes of Dali. I really like the cut of this jumper very slimline and close to the body and that slightly wider neck really compliments having those collars from the shirt.
MSGM SS17 – A wonderfully eclectic collection, incredible use of colour, vibrant reds, yellows and oranges mixed with simple base colours of black, blue and grey. I especially love the vintage cycling tees in simple colour blocks put together with those kick flared jeans that I like in my own wardrobe. Other standouts are the acid wash jeans and denim jacket and also the reworked Argyll jumper that has a slight Salvador Dali feel to it. A very beautiful collection.

http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2017-menswear/msgm

Etro- SS17

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Kimonos are becoming ever more popular these days and this is a wonderful reworking of that style used within a shirt. The suit is beautifully relaxed in its shape and I just love that waffle texture. Simply stunning.

More of that kimono look, with that oversize shirt jacket. Love the open neck V tee layered underneath. Styled with the tuck in.

Double breasted blazers are seldom styled in such a relaxed way normally that’s the reserve of the single breasted blazer. That being said this is a wonderful example of how cool you can look when you try something new. Love that deep V neck tee.

Beautiful twist front draped jacket, simply stunning. Deep V neck tee and what a gorgeous print on those loose cut trousers. The whole tonal burnt red colouring is fantastic. 

This time a little more tailored doubke breasted blazer, wonderfully styled with the sleeves rolled up to show off that lining. Pattern on pattern with the shirt and trousers. Beautiful blue tonal colouring.

Let’s step up with our kimono game with this denim version. I love the bleached out floral stencil pattern. The self fabric belt really completes the look and again styled with the cuffs turned up. Lovely drape trousers and styled with the turn up, gorgeous look.

Sports luxe a theme that’s really taken off this season. Lovely printed tracksuit, love the turn ups on the bottoms and those wonderful double stripe ribs. The Mac has a wonderful texture to it which I just love, note the sleeves of the Mac have been pulled up so that the tracksuit sleeves can be featured.

Texture is the word for this collection. Just look at those trousers, beautiful mono colouring, flat front, straight leg and cropped. I love the dots on the texture of that single breasted blazer, again turn those sleeves up and show off the lining.

The grandad collar shirt, shown in my shows this season. Lovely styling with the stripes horizontal on the shirt and vertical on the blazer. Love those drape trousers with the turn ups. Great look.

I love this whole look, that longline cardigan is gorgeous. Simple white tee is a classic. Wonderful stripe trousers with the lace up detail.

One of my favourite pieces of clothing, the shirt jacket. This one in that deep blue denim with what looks like a raw edge finish to add that little bit of highlight to the edges of those pockets and the epaulettes.

A lovely reworking of the polo shirt. I love the stripes contrasted with the floral trouser. Such a gorgeous look.

Interesting jodhpur style trousers, note the lace up bottoms. A gorgeous printed shirt, love that ethnic print.
Etro SS17 – This is a collection very much based on the visual and creating intrigue. The stripes are horizontal on a shirt and then vertical on the jacket. Textured is used throughout to give the fabric another dimension to it. All the Blazers have there sleeves rolled up to show off there colourful long as do the trousers. A hint of sports luxe, the lace up hem on some of the trousers are a lovely detail. I absolutely love the kimonos used as both a overcoat as well as a shirt. Such wonderful styling. The colours and the print are gorgeous and as you would expect from Etro collection. Simply stunning.

http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2017-menswear/etro

Calvin Klein – SS17

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Another of this seasons themes, the double jacket and also tone on tone. I love the styling of a simple tee underneath those two jackets. Single breasted blazer and the overcoat are well tailored and have a fantastic cut. Nlte the tone on tone buttons.

Stunning double breasted blazer, as before with the tonal buttons and styled with a simple tee. Loving this look.

Such a beautiful satin baseball jacket. I love the press stud fastenings in the contrasted black, I love the contrasted slits on the pockets, the stripe down the sleeves and last of all the double stripe ribs. This is a stunning jacket.

I love the styling on this outfit. The western jacket in satin and then that lunch baseball jacket underneath showing those contrast press studs. Loving this look.

This outfit is styled so well, the layering is wonderful. Simple white tee, then that gorgeous orange single breasted blazer finished with that black overcoat. Love it. 

Such a fantastic reworking of the American football shirt. Cropped length, great use of the mesh but it’s the soft leather yoke and sleeves that take this to the next level. Simply stunning.

More of the sport luxe styling. Another reworking of a football shirt but this time done in knitwear. The stripes are bold and I love the contrasted colour on the V neck and the panels on the shoulders.

I like the crop length on this knitwear. The stripes on the shoulder are really cool and the stripes on the cuffs finish off the style really well.

Calvin Klein SS17 – Classic Americana styling, based in the sports luxe theme. Very simple colour palette the rich cream contrasted to the jet black and then the pop of the orange on that single breasted blazer is really cool. I like the fabrics used like the satin for the western jacket. I love knitwear which has been reworked into simple sport jerseys. The standout is the wonderful satin baseball jacket which is on my wish list.

http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2017-menswear/calvin-klein-collection

Marni – SS17

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Really interesting one button single breasted suit. I like the that the button is high on the chest and I also like the rounded edges of the blazer too. Those trouser are wide and crop and they have a lovely flow about them. The leather is oversized, just look at those collars and how the models hands are hidden away by those sleeves. 

The leather shorts, seen in many of this seasons shows. Again it’s all about the scale and oversize is the choice. I love the colour that deep khaki is gorgeous. The jumper is lovely, let’s look at the cut. The shoulders and chest are oversized, the raglan sleeve just adds to the effect, the waist is narrow and the contrast that gives is lovely.

More of the delicious khaki leather, this time in a classic 3 button single breasted blazer. The cut is slightly oversized but not too out of proportion. The trouser as before wide and cropped.

Can oversize be too much, I don’t think so. These shorts are a case in point, hugely oversized but the drape and the cut make the whole style work. The hoodie is also oversized but not excessively, the print is fantastic and it’s styled with the tuck in.

I love knitwear and this is a great peice. I love that burnt orange colour and the short sleeves which I’d like to see more of on the high street. The trouser are a wonderful drape and flow about them. The jumper styled tucked in to the trouser which is a theme running throughout the SS17 shows. 

More of those oversize shorts, matched with a lovely candy striped shirt. Effortlessly stylish.

I haven’t yet mentioned the free hanging waistband on the trouser and shorts in this collection. It’s in interesting concept on the design of the trousers, I like the little slice of colour from the shirt showing through it adds a lovely break to the colours. The shirt is has a fantastic mix of relaxed cutting from those big wide sleeves and the cuffs turned up contrasted with those sharpe collars and fly front to hide the buttons. Just gorgeous.

Marni SS17 – This collection is all about scale and proportion, oversized is also contrasted within the same peice. I love those drape trousers with the free hanging waistband and also those oversize shorts. The leather has a sensual quality to it and wonderful colouring. Simple candy stripes which I’ve seen in other shows as well. I like the ease and simplicity of this collection, fantastic work.

http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2017-menswear/marni

Marcelo Burlon – SS17

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The kimono, such an effortlessly stylish and easy to where. I love those big wide sleeves and the contrast lining just showing through. Pure Rock’n’Roll.

The sleeveless tee. This has a classic cut with those extended shoulders and the fabric has structure and holds it self well. The bottoms in are classic shell suit track bottoms.

Classic sportware layered look. You have those running tights and then those oversize shorts. Simple printed sweatshirt on top.

Print on print on print…a real classic snake print keeping it simple can be so effect just red and black. Oversize shorts, the short is grandad collar and also has a fly front to hide the buttons. Lovely utility jacket with those lovely patch pockets.

I love this short kimono so cool, if you have the legs then show them with those amazing running tights. Fantastic print.

Let’s start off with those oversize shorts. Simple colouring again, black with the red print, drawstring fastening. Perfectly matched with the three quarter length sleeve sweatshirt and of course the continuation of the print.

Taking the bomber jacket one step further by using that wonderful cord to add that lattice work to the outfit. The same detail to the bottoms. Gorgeous all red.


This is how you rework a hoodie, firstly you have that wonderful zip up high neck and then the hood itself is attached around the neck and has the most wonderful draped shape to it. I love that kimono style jacket with those amazing wide sleeves. The simple black shorts are styled well for this outfit.

A real statement peice with the use of then 3D print which us just gorgeous. Simple shorts and tracksuit top.

A wonderful MA-1 bomber jacket, the patches are still going to be on trend throughout the new season. I like the way all the patches are one uniform colour, very cool. Animal and camo print tracksuit bottoms add to the whole look.

I love this look, the leather oversize shorts are being shown at many shows this season. I really like the hoodie especially the longline length. Fantastic look.

Marcelo Burlon SS17 – A truely masculine collection. Sports luxe at its very best. I really love the Kimonos they are really stylish. Reworking of the classic MA-1 Bomber jackets are really well designed. The leather works really well with the whole look. The prints take this collection up,to,the next level, not just the 3D placement prints but the all over prints which have been kept simple using only red and black. This whole collection shouts of MAN in a way many collections this season don’t do. 


http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2017-menswear/county-of-milan