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Massimo Piombo -SS17

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The Kurta style Indian shirt with a classic grandad collar in that wonderful turmeric orange is gorgeous. I would have loved to have seen more of that embroidered waistcoat again a renal classic look in Indian style. The navy blue is a simple and easy choice to match to compliment this outfit.


Another Kurta style shirt and waistcoat but this time with the full trouser in the most vibrant turquoise blue. This time paired with a classic double breasted blazer, styled with the buttons undone as to not lose out on the embroidery on the waistcoat.


The Kurta shirt this time done using a very rustic cotton in that bold candy stripe. Again the embroidery is delicate and well placed, it doesn’t unbalance the outfit. The double breasted tuxedo blazer gives a contrast to the relaxed nature of this outfit because of the satin collars and sharpe cut. Which if you think about it is the same with wearing jeans with a blazer, in essence it’s the same concept.


By far my favourite Kurta shirt as I like the denim chambray fabric and the stripes on the blazer match it well. Again the embroidery is finely balanced as with all in this collection.


The shirts are now cut down to the standard length and nothing is really lost in the impact of the outfit. The stripe on this shirt is lovely, simple and clean. The embroidery frames the placket of the shirt well. I also like the styling with the cuff of the shirt protruding out from the sleeves-for the jacket.


Really wonderful colouring to this outfit. I love that candy stripe on the blazer and then that earthy red that so deep and rich. The star being that waistcoat which is shamefully hidden away but then that only builds intrigue. Gorgeous outfit.

Massimo Piombo SS17 – There is no denying the Indian influence of this collection, not only in the design of the outfits and embroidery but also with the colours that are so rich and vibrant. In the earthy tones have a deepness about them. This is a wonderful collection that is young and has a sort of next generation feel about it the classic tailoring and cut has this old world feel to it. A very beautiful collection and worth spending your time over.

http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2017-menswear/mp-massimo-piombo

Kiton – SS17

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Beautiful cloth, that check is amazing and gorgeous colours, I love that blue and the vibrant pink. A wonderful double breasted waistcoat with the lapels really sets the tone for this suit. The cut is sharpe and the tailoring is immaculate. Just a hint of casualness coming from that turned up trouser.

Another three peice suit this time the check is small and full of colour, which in turn gives the suit a wonderful texture about it. Same sharpe tailoring and relaxed styling with the turn up.

A wonderful six button double breasted suit. Very sharpe tailoring and I love the narrowness of the jacket. The trouser as before have those wide turn ups.

Seldom do you find a double breasted tuxedo and this one is really beautiful. I love the shawl collars on the jacket. I love this suit and it’s the kind of suit I would love in my wardrobe.

The key to this outfit is the layering. The simple mid coloured jeans, I love the turn ups. A classic shirt and open tie, the jumper tied around the waist, then the blazer with that wonderful check and to finish an overcoat. The colouring is kept to a minimum of colours. This sort of outfit really tells a story about whoever wears it.

This outfit has an effortless casual chic about it. I love that grey blazer and style with the lapels turned up and the sleeves pulled up.A wonderful orange patterned shirt which work so well with the grey and white. 

Denim on denim, a classic western.jacket, really wonderful wash which adds a real rich colouring. I really love those floral denim type bottoms with the drawstring fastening. My favourite peice in the whole outfit is that summer scarf, just adds that little extra the whole look.

Another beautiful casual look. That colour blocked jersey and leather mixed jacket is beautiful, I especially like the red pullers to the zip. Simple worned thigh black jeans. Such a wonderful outfit.

Kiton SS17 – This collection is wonderfully wearable. The suits are sharpe and extremely well tailored and immaculate in its styling. The mostwonderful check cloth. The casual outfits are amazing, I love the jersey and leather mix jacket but then I also love the casual grey blazer. 


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

Inspiration to Aspiration – FASHION tilted

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I started buying Vogue and Elle magazine when I was 15 years old. Born into a family of tailors fashion magazines where always around in our offices and I loved going through them. Twice a year and the most exciting of editions from Vogue and Elle would be released these were the ones which had supplements attached. The fashion shows, Spring / Summer and Autumn / Winter. I longed for these supplements, we had no internet at that time, we had to be patient, we had to learn to wait and when they arrived we took our time looking at every picture in detail and trying to understand the shape of a dress or a top, the use of a certain colour and the way outfits where put together. These shows were my inspiration and they gave me the confidence to explore my own ideas of not only what clothes I wanted to wear but also how I wanted to wear them. I went through many different looks which also expressed how I was feeling at any given moment. Maybe I’m looking back with rose tinted spectacles but I wear them well and trust me the outfit is killer…. 

Fast forward to 2016… So where are we now with fashion, what is it that the shows bring? What do they signify? 

First off before a single outfit has even hit the catwalk the question to be asked is who is in the front row… Beyoncé? Rihanna? The Kardashians? The A listers, the B listers, the C’s, the D’s and the hangerons…. But what about the show and the outfits? Isn’t that why we are here. Well sort of yes but to bring the glamour to proceedings the killer front row is a MUST… The glamour has shifted and the presents of celeb royalty takes centre place. 

Ok I think I’m being a little simplistic but you can’t argue that aspirational fashion is where society is moving towards. Fashion was about inspiration, it was about exploration. To be fashionable is now more important then ever but How do you become fashionable? How do you follow trend? If you are Mr or Mrs average then where do you go for the least amount of effort? Well you go to celebrities, you find the one you identify with most and then you copy them. You learn from them, what they wear and how they wear their clothes. You aspire to be like them and that’s how this shift has come about. It’s been gradual but it has been steady and we are at a point where the shows are less about the design and more about which outfit any given celeb will be wearing from any given show… Please don’t get me wrong I’m actually not snobbish about this shift, I’m not yearning for a bygone era. I recognise and have identified this shift and it’s such an interesting move within the industry. It’s grown sales in high fashion stores and online stores immensely, it’s no wonder that each and every stores carries a celebrity capsule collection that runs along side the main lines. The only real negative I find is that fashion has become somewhat homogenised as everyone tends to follow the same celebs. Menswear is now staring to move in the same direction with the likes of David Beckham, Zac Efron and Zayn Malik to name a few of the male celebs the everyday man follow to gain insight into fashion. 

My hope for the future is that people start to find there feet, aspiring to be is a great start but it should be a spring board for you to be who you are, experiment and challenge and aspire to inspire those around you. 

Fashionmashed.

Jil Sander – SS17

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Ilove these clean lines. Wonderful knitted jumper, the armhole seam is right past the shoulder and that gives a real soft slouch style, lovely texture to the knit. The trousers are flat fronted and straight leg slightly cropped to show off those boots. Styled with the jumper tucked in which is the look for this season.

This shirt and trouser combo gives the illusion that it’s a jumpsuit, the self colour belt adds to the effect. The dhirt I’d fly fronted again shown in many of this seasons shows, lovely high neck instead of collars. Simple jacket with huge patch pockets with flaps. The lovely tonal colouring looks beautiful.

Another great tonal look with this beautiful light purple. Gorgeous soft leather jacket.

Beautiful ombré dyed two buttoned single breasted suit. Just gorgeous. Really lovely relaxed cut.

That ombré put to good use again. Another wonder outfit. The jacket is gorgeous, cool patch pockets and I love those collars.

Simplistic tone on tone colouring used to such great effect. Lovely highs collar shirt and note the fly front to,hide all those buttons.

I love this colour, such a wonderful deep blue. Another great tone on tone outfit. Same easy simple styling.

Large prints can be very hit or miss this one is a easy hit just by the use of colour, simple earthy tones and just enough to give a wonderful texture to the print. Styling is as before with the fly front shirt and those wonderful wide half sleeves.

I really love this suit it’s just stunning. Wonderful print again, great scale and those colours are beautiful. The styling is fantastic, I really love the high button fastening with the short lapels. This is the outfit I want for my wardrobe

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This is a unbelievably beautiful leather jacket. The leather looks so soft and relaxed. Wonderful clean lines, simple colours that khaki jumper is really cool. Love this.


Jil Sander SS17 – this collection is based on simplistic, clean lines and wonderfully relaxed cutting. There is no fuss and nothing extra yet everything is done so well that the outfits have a real standout quality to them. The colour pallet is beautiful, rich with earthy tones which is so right for this season. I like the Ombré and the large prints so amazing. This is a very special collection, don’t over look it.


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

Dsquared2 – SS17

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The knitted tank top – A classic, done with a real sense of attitude as you would expect from Ds2. Gorgeous deep red colour simply cut and then styled with those amazing chains around the neck and two sequin tapers imitating braces that hang slightly loosely down the front. The trousers are cut narrow and crop, they have huge turn ups added at the hem. The crease down the front of the trousers look like they maybe a pintuck to give them definition.

Who can resist such a fantastic denim jacket, I LOVE patches and the current trend seems set to continue. Some people say less is more but I say less is just less and with an outfit like this you need all those patches. This is what I need in my wardrobe. I love it….

A shirt jacket if you will but done slightly differently with a zip front. I like the mix of leather and khaki cotton, love the Safari type pockets and the red stripe just adds that edge to the whole look. Note the white stripe around the collar and also the waistband just adds another highlight.

Glam punk. I think we’ve established that real man do wear pink and that shirt with the button down collars is a classic and I love the styling of the sleeves rolled high up on the arm. The jeans are amazing, lots of different techniques used within the one item but nothing overpowers anything else. Now if real men can wear pink can real men wear sparkly high heeled boots?… Discuss…

These splattered bleach Jean are amazing, really loving this style, we have to see these being done on the high street. Simple check shirt, cut narrow and the short sleeves cut high on the biceps. A really well worked outfit.

A real mod style military jacket. Of course loving the patches the fly button front is a lovely detail. I like the textured knit worn underneath and that stone/pink colour works really well with the khaki. Those amazing ripped and bleached jeans again. 

The waffle texture in this cardigan is lovely and the same stove/pink colouring this is a real star item and one that would fit into my wardrobe well. Note the styling with the last 2 buttons on the cardigan undone, I really think that when worn casually you should never close those last buttons. Another pair of those bleach blotched jeans.

I cross breed – the leather biker jacket mixed with a bomber. Loving this style, the red tape used to add highlights to the jacket, great zip detail, finished off with those bomber jacket sleeves. Matched with those fantastic jeans as before.

More of the cross breeding with this blazer mixed with a classic denim jacket. I really like the detailing with the fastening and how the denim is used only on that panel, across the shoulders and collars. More of the red and white panels as highlights. The jacket then turns into a classic tailored blazer but then the arms are leather. 

Just give me more and more of that glam style. A proper sequin tuxedo blazer, satin collars no less. Lovely purple knit with that shiny thread. The jeans silver, metallic, shiny and gorgeous. This is a stunning outfit and full of modern glamour.

Well they have done the bleach blotched jeans so the matching jacket he to be here somewhere. What I really like about this whole effect is that neither the Blue nor the White over power each other which could easily happen. The biker pants also have a touch of military about them, that khaki mixed with the leather works so well and the red to really bring the whole look together.

I love camouflage, it’s something I buy every season and is now a real classic print in menswear. This bomber jacket is really cool. The camouflage itself has been scaled smaller then usual which allows a more even distribution of the colours. Really interning colour pallette for that matter, a light khaki, a sandy brown, a burnt orange and then that amazing burgundy. Well thought out look.

Another classic bomber jacket but this time a floral print. Again great colouring, more khaki as a base and such a great flower print. The ribs are cool in that marl grey. Love this jacket.

I picked this because of the styling used. I’m a fan of wearing two jackets and I always start off with a denim jacket as the base. This is something you really need to try and experiment with. Note the 2nd jacket worn just on the shoulders, exudes style.

Wow, an amazing re-work of the classic single button Navy blazer. Ok the button has been replaced with a zip, and I like the vertical zip next to those lapels. Fishnet which has had somewhat of a revival this years seems to be moving into the new season. The jeans are as before the addition is that kilt that is worn untied and just floats around the thighs. Gorgeous look.

 Can I start off with that Klit, done so well in that bleach bloat denim, just look at those pleats, fantastic. The Klit itself is then attached by a zip to the jacket that’s worn underneath. I like the whole look of a long line jacket worn underneath with a shirt jacket on top. It’s worth experimenting with, great style. The outer jacket itself is a re-worked baseball jacket with fantastic leather sleeves, wonderful zip detail. 

DSquared2 SS17 – Glam, glam, glam mixed with a little punk, a little mod, a little military and a little biker chic. This is a gorgeous collection. The denim is well worked with lots of great technique. The jackets have been cross bred with other styles with a mix of fabrics. All are well worked and coherent. The styling is feminine in its approach but masculine in its execution which is why it’s so glamorous. I love this collection, we must see those ripped and bleached denim on the high street as well as the use of more patches. The high street should also consider using different fabrics on the same jacket even if it’s just a leather sleeve.  Also take inspiration from the textured knits. Beautiful work from the brothers D. 


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

Diesel Black Gold – SS17

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The Japanese kimono is fast becoming a statement jacket to have in every mans wardrobe and this one is a great example. Naturally done in denim the fastening tie sits higher above the waist then normal but that is countered by the fact that the jacket has been cut short and this creates a great balence to the shape. The sleeves have been cut just that little bit longer so the cuff sits around the wrists. A patch pocket for functionality. The skinny jeans are also styled with a longer length and I like the way the fabric bunches up at the ankle.

The kimono styling continues with the padded version worn underneath the two button single breasted cropped length blazer. These jeans are cut very wide and baggy, they remind me of the jeans we used to wear during the 90’s that came out of the Manchester music scene.

Ultra shiny nylon sweatshirt with that wide rib at the hem, I love it. It’s the sort of fabric you would more likely see on a anorak but it’s works so well here as a sweatshirt. The utility pants work really well with the top, love the styling with the press stud fly, lots of pockets and the regulation self fabric belt. Baggy and wide which is contrasted well with the slim cut top.

A rework of the jeans and blazer combo – let’s start off with the blazer, as before two button single breasted blazer, cropped in length. Lovely narrow lapels and the sleeves slightly longer then the norm. Now those amazing jeans.l like the extra fabric that bunches up at the ankles it’s a really cool style and those pockets… You can never have enough pockets, lovely classic yellow stitching only adds to the overall look.

Oversize – a wonderful utility styled jacket, love the mini candy stripe in black and the black patch detailing to add emphasis to the pockets. Other styling details are the elastic added to the waist just to give the jacket some shape and the those extra wide sleeves look really cool. The jeans are styled as before with the extra fabric in the leg, loving this look.

The shirt jacket – perfectly styled shirt jacket in leather. The epaulettes on the shoulders, the double pockets down the fronts, the extra long sleeves wonderfully put together. The nylon pants again styled wide and baggy, I think the single black colour holds the outfit together better then if it had been contrasted.

The bomber jacket or at least the Diesel version of the bomber – Missing the ribs on the hem and sleeves but we can live with that. I like the chest pocket as its styled like the pocket that normally sits on the sleeves, simple zip pockets on the front. Really well styled utility pants, loving the pockets, the self fabric tie and the extra length on the legs. The colour is fantastic and is perfectly right for this season.

Really interesting styling to,this sweatshirt where the front and back are in line with tradition and the the sleeves are like that of a shirt, also the usual rib on the hem is also absent. The shorts are long in length and wide, the pockets have been placed further down the leg. I love the belt and that stone colour is fantastic.

More of the single colour – this white on white is a real statement. The jacket is fantastic and I love the angled zip fastening and also the double pocket detail with the press stud fastening on the flaps, really cool. The trouser have lots of detail going on, the woven tape which has been stitched so to create little rings to hold a number of things and my favourite little trim the humble D ring. Love this outfit.

Another version of the crop kimono jacket this one has been made in a mini diamond padding design. The trousers has that seersucker stripe design and it works really well. The simpleminded white and blue looks fresh and cool.

The three quarter sleeve has really started to development in Memswear and I love the kimono styling of this sleeve it works so well with this sweatshirt. And also my favourite that wide rib hem. More of the seersucker stripe and I’m loving that self fabric belt.

Another fantastic padded jacket – great detail work with the zips note the extra fabric added to the zip puller. Sear sucker stripe again on the bottoms but this time done in a lovely red. Loving this style.

Saving the very best for last – fantastic padded jacket as before but it’s the colour, that nude colour is stunning. This is the jacket I want in my wardrobe. The trouser are baggy and wide and give a balance to the overall look.

Diesel Black Gold – SS17 – a really interesting collection with lots of fantastic details and styling. I love the kimono style jackets especially as they are crop in length. The padded jackets are beautifully done and have a built in delicacy about them as the stitching is small and close together. The bottoms have two basic styles the first is baggy and wide the second and my personal favourite is the narrow leg but with the extended length so that the fabric bunches up around the ankle which really is a cool look and something I really want to find on the high street. The colouring is simple and the standout being the nude and white combination. A really beautiful collection. 


http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/spring-summer-2017/mens/diesel-black-gold

Bottega Veneta -SS17

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Let’s start off with that amazing leather jacket, beautiful soft leather and such a stunning colour a rich dark taupe. Note the zips are plastic and the teeth and tape are matched in the same colour. I’m a huge fan of patterned shirts and this one would sit nicely in my wardrobe. The trousers are cut wide but straight, low waisted with a single pleat and a large turn up at the hem completes the look. 

Now this is a suede jacket that exudes style, very 70’s in influence as well with those multi coloured leather patch pockets. Also the leather trim around the pocket is fantastic, the lapels look good as well with the leather panel. Utility bottoms are wide and baggy, great big patch pockets on the front only add to the look.

Colour blocking doesn’t always have to done in big bright colours and this is a great example of working with some amazing colours. The brown suede is contrasted well with that grey / green slate colour. The ribs on the jacket have that wonder stripe of purple, grey and wine running through it which sets off the jacket well. I love the press stud fastening. The bottoms follow with the utility look in both colour and fabric, the contrast colour turn ups are a lovely touch. 

A four button double breasted suit, the cut itself is sharpe but the styling is relaxed and slouched which really works well. The fabric steals the show shiny and almost iridescent.

The first thing that catches my eye on this jacket are those amazing big ribs on the hem and cuff, I love little detailing like that, just changing the width changes the whole look. The colours are fantastic with that geometric pattern. Simple black skirt worn underneath. The khaki trousers are as before with the wide straight leg and the extra large turn up. 

Camo, is stable in menswear whether your using the traditional pattern or like here the colours of a camouflage this one being a dessert camouflage. I just love the bottoms, big wide pockets, baggy styling and Luke the use of that slim utility belt really cool. Summer knits are a must and the simple stripes on this work really well with that rib knit. The wide neck seems to be showing an many SS17 shows and looks fantastic.

These bottoms very much styled like a wader with the extended fabric on the waist they also remind me of the paperbag skirts being sold right now on the high street with the self fabric tied belt. Big and baggy like the rest of the trousers in this collection. I like the lightweight sweatshirt with the leather patch details and also the pattern short with the extra wide collars. Loving this look.

This jacket has a lovely femininity about it which is perfectly styled and of the moment. The coloured edges are fantastic. Lovely ribbed knitwear with the simple block colours, just fantastic. The trousers are just as before.

This is for me a real standout piece in this collection, the knitted button through cardi. The styling is very much the 70’s,the mix of knitwear and leather is fantastic. The finishing touches like the ribs and those big buttons really adds so the whole look of this outfit. The bottoms are in the same technical grey fabric as before.

The western jacket – brilliant version here in suede, especially note the shape of the pockets which are also without the traditional flaps. These earthy tones are really working well and are creating a wonderful palette for SS17.

The single colour – stone on stone on stone, why contrast when you can match? I love this double breasted four button suit. Like before the cut is sharpe and the styling is really relaxed. Perfectly matched with that simple knitted jumper underneath really beautiful.

You know what I’m gonna talking about – yes it’s those ribs but it’s those little details that can really take an item to that next level. I absolutely love this jacket, the pockets are great. Fantastic trousers and great colouring.

Salmon pink – one of the colours of SS17 – this version is slightly darker then what we have seen but that does t make any less beautiful. Again single colour styling, I’ve already purchased a couple items in this shade for my wardrobe as I take my time to build the right outfit. 


Bottega Veneta – for me we can talk about the leather and the suede but what I really love throughout this collection is the colour. Those wonderful earthy tones are a breath of fresh air, the taupe, khaki, stone and that gorgeous salmon pink. The styling is very much influenced from the 70’s and especially the knitwear with the added leather detail and patches simply gorgeous. The utility bottoms are perfectly styled, baggy and great big patch pockets. The paperbag trouser with the self fabric tie is a real star. Wonderful collection.