Month: March 2017

Lou Dalton – A/W 17

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A stunning two button single breasted suit. Lovely relaxed tailoring a nice detail is the patch pockets a slightly longer then the hem. A touch of the Sportsluxe with the trainers and I love that tee, a perfect combination of grey and pink to compliment that white. Gorgeous.

It’s all about texture when it comes to knitwear. It’s an interesting knit. The bobbles, I like them, I like the uniformity of it works really well. Simple drape trousers, the simplicity is the beauty of it.

Stripes, seem to be seeing a lot of them this season in both Menswear and Womenswear where knitwear is concerned. The classic combination of camel and black colouring, the stripe engineered so that it goes across the chest and sleeves in a continuous line.

Another version of the bobbles jumpers, looks great on black. The chambray trouser are lovely and a nice change up from using a heavier weighted denim. The colouring is bolder, it’s a lovely rich blue. I can’t tell whether they are gloves or a lightweight jumper underneath but the detail of the hand warmers are very cool.

The chambray used to maximum effect in this outfit. The same shape trousers, wide and full of drape. A really cool bug winter coat, almost a puffer, you can see the fullness in the lining. I love the big colours and those wonderful pockets to the front. And how could we miss the textured “balls” jumper and that stunning Orange. Just fantastic.

Lou Dalton A/W 17 – A wonderful collection. Small but perfectly designed. I love the simplicity of it, the colour palette, the shapes, the soft tailoring it’s fantastic. Texture is a important aspect of this collection. The bobble jumper being a real standout. The chambray is a also a fantastic touch, I love the gorgeous blue tone used, the drape on the trousers and it’s a real breath of fresh air from the usual heavier denim and with the bleaching, rips, patches and effects we’ve seen in the last few seasons.

http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2017-menswear/lou-dalton/slideshow/collection

Katie Eary – A/W 17

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A fantastic outfit, love that amazing 70’s print on the shirt. Lovely white piping on the edge of the shawl collar. The trousers have a lovely waffle texture to them, wonderfully cut slim. The jacket is the real hero, again the texture is fantastic, collarless which helps to style the shirt, last but not least that slate grey colour. The contrast works amazingly well.

What a stunning leather jacket. The wool lining is fantastic, I love the detail of the seams showing on the outside of the jacket, beautiful brown colouring. Oversized orange printed shirt underneath and stylish slim black trousers.

The shawl collar, a great detail used throughout this collection. Another gorgeous 70’s inspired print. I really like the piping on the edge of the shirt jacket, fantastic. Simple slim black trousers.

A really interesting crop jumper with a choker style neck. The tight rib knit gives great structure and holds the crop shape well. The wide boat neck would have been enough but the choker neck which has been so popular in womenswear over the last few years has transitioned into menswear. You can’t really see the shirt that well the colours used are no doubt awesome. The trousers incorporate a printed and elasticated waistband. Very cool.

A really lovely raglan sleeve T-shirt. This season we are really seeing more use of the raglan sleeve. The sleeve itself has a great shape and drape to it, I love it. Note the crop length. Oh and we can’t miss our the chameleon print, the orange compliments the purple so well.

Another great crop knitted jumper. Beautiful graduated colouring. The keyhole neckline is interesting. Again you can’t really see the detail to that shirt which is a real shame. Simple slim black trousers.

Katie Eary A/W 17 – A wonderful collection, 70’s inspired prints which are just gorgeous. I love the orange colouring which permeates this collection. The most wonderful contrast is the slate grey although the purple is another star. The whole collection has a great use of texture. The wool lining on the sleek leather, the tight rib knit, the smooth silk which holds the vibrant prints so well. I’m a real fan of wearing colour and this collection shows you how to wear colour without fear, just gorgeous.

http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2017-menswear/katie-eary/slideshow/collection

Joseph – A/W 17

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Fantastic mohair overcoat. I really like that three button detail. That full length makes a real statement. The grandad collar shirt underneath has great detail with a double button fastening, it looks very sharpe in white. Beautifully tailored grey check trousers completes the look. Effortlessly sophisticated.

An interesting roll neck jumper. The red detailing is lovely, there is just the right amount of teasing. The little splash around the neck, it’s the inverted seams that I really like. Note that this jumper is more of a dolman sleeve, that shoulder seam is very low.

Very eclectic styling. Let’s start off with that blazer, a wonderful light base check. I love that stripe grandad collar shirt with the double button fastening. I love that amazing grey V neck jumper, it’s another one for my own wardrobe. The trouser are leather in a fantastic blue/grey.

Oh I love this Fair Isle tank top, the colour are amazing the navy blue contrasted with that golden yellow. The stripe grandad collar shirt is as before. The trouser are in the same light base check as the blazer before.

A hint of Sportsluxe with those double stripe trousers which are lovely. Especially that stay in crease on the front. You can’t see much of the stripe shirt. Another amazing statement overcoat, fantastic oversize shape especially love those sleeves. 

More of the Sportsluxe look, really great combination with those double stripe trousers. An amazing Fair Isle jumper, great combination of colours. It’s that sleeveless leather jacket that’s the real hero. The wool lining is gorgeous and those buttons with the loop fastening is fantastic.

This is my favourite outfit, those check trouser are fantastic. I love the grey, the cobalt blue and red. The grey Fair Isle jumper, the deep V neck is a great detail. Love the grandad collar shirt, stark contrast in optic white. Another great wool oversized overcoat, double breasted, love those big collars. 

More Sportsluxe with those trousers. Love those narrow legs and the rib cuffs, the big patch pockets to the front. I love that grey knitted rib jumper and it works so well with the knit cardigan. These are the sort of colours that are classic and I live in everyday. Very cool.

Soft tailoring at its very finest. A gorgeous oatmeal blazer, textured with a herringbone design. I love the top stitch detail around the lapels and pockets. Oversized grey V neck knitted jumper, love those ribs hanging out of the sleeves a great styling detail. Soft tailored Sportsluxe trousers as before. A beautiful outfit.

Joseph A/W 17 – A simple yet beautiful collection. Wonderful soft tailoring, real statement overcoats and the most wonderful knitwear. I love the contrasts of checks mixed with Fair Isle knits, simple ribs and a touch of Sportsluxe. The styling is fantastic with the oversized shapes, rib cuffs protruding from sleeves, in fact all the sleeves are just that little bit long and cover your hands. Oversized is the look without making you feel like Tom Hanks at the end of ‘Big’. I’ve already started looking for my Vintage Wolsey Fair Isle jumpers from the back of my wardrobe. Inspiration. 

http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2017-menswear/joseph/slideshow/collection