Month: April 2017

Oliver Spencer – AW 17

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What a wonderful combination. The Prince of Wales check trousers are stunning, I love the use of scale which adds a extra texture to the look. The roll neck jumper in the mini stripe, lovely detail how the roll neck panel itself has been knitted tight around the neck. The you have a fantastic wool collar overcoat. Double breasted in a deep dark navy, a classic combination of navy and grey. Oh another detail which I can’t miss out is the thumb hole on the longs sleeves of that roll neck jumper.

A wonderful soft tailored suit and a fantastic chalk stripe. I like the unstructured blazer it looks very comfortable, note the turn ups on the trousers. A play on the visual senses with the use of that jumper and its horizontal stripe as opposed to the vertical stripe on the suit. Again the use of the thumb hole on the sleeves of the jumpers, lovely detail.

A lovely wool collar Harrington jacket, love those patch pockets and great detail with the double puller zip, very cool. Also note the khaki zip panel on the jacket. Tricolour stripe top is simple and sits just under the jacket and it’s nice to see that the top is just a normal length and not oversized. The same Prince of Wales check trousers, gorgeous.

A very subtle version of the Prince of Wales check in Navy used for the trousers. The jumper has a beautiful texture to it, the contrast rib on the neck is a great detail. A wonderful Mandarin collar blazer, relaxed tailoring, soft shoulders and patch pockets.

Another look at that subtle Navy Prince of Wales check used for fantastic single breasted blazer. Great trousers, love the chalk stripe and then with a little nod to the biker jeans the patches on the knees have the stripes going horizontally which is a fantastic look. The fleck knit turtle neck jumper is lovely, especially the chunky rib neck, great detail.

I really love this look, an amazing collarless three button single breasted blazer, beautiful relaxed soft tailoring matched with that wonderful graphic tee, classic grey and navy. Going back to the blazer, there are no pockets on the front and the sleeves have a self fabric cuff. The trousers have patches on the knees this time contrasted in grey, the cut is baggy but narrows at the leg hem.

The trend of the bomber jacket continues and this version has got to be one of my favourites. That wonderful Prince of Wales check, the detail of the double puller zip, the black rib used on the hem, collar, cuff and those big patch pockets finished with those press studs just lovely. Matching trousers if you feel brave enough, that same cut with the wide trouser leg, narrowing at the end, finished with a good size turn up.

Ahh the colour of the year that wonderful blush pink used to great effect with those knee patch trousers. The colour compliments so well with the grey turtle neck jumper, note the extra long sleeves with the thumb hole, love it. The two button single breasted blazer in the Prince of Wales check finishes this outfit off beautifully.

Such beautiful colours in this collection. Let’s start off with that jacket, really simple collared Harrington jacket. I really like the hem band with the top stitching and the yoke seam with the slit pocket on one side, lovely detail. The textured turtle neck knitted jumper is in a gorgeous washed denim blue. The knee patch trousers are in a earthy purple/brown colour which is a wonderful dark base for this outfit. Outstanding.

Wow, a beautiful jumper and cardigan twinset all in that wonderful Chevron pattern. The colours are fantastic, the burgundy and navy are a classic. The jumper is very simple, the cardigan is longline and has no fastening. I just love those trousers, the leg shape really narrows down to the ankle buts it’s the texture and that amazing taupe colour that takes this look to another level. Just beautiful.

A fantastic Mandarin collar suit. The same Taupe fabric as before, it has a wonderful texture and colour to it. The simple stripe tee underneath is very cool and the. That amazing collarless overcoat in navy adds another layer to this whole look. 

Velvet another trend that keeps on going, the richness in colour is stunning with this dark khaki Velvet. The trousers as before with the wide cut and then the bomber jacket again with the big patch pockets. The zip detail with the double pullers all as before.

Oliver Spencer AW 17 – A wonderfully British collection, beautiful fabrics, wonderful texture, great knits everything the true gentlemen would need for his winter wardrobe. Lots of detail, like,the double puller on the zips, the knee patches on the trousers. The wonderful use of traditional cloths and patterns like the chalk stripe and the Prince of Wales checks but the tailoring is soft and relaxed. The trousers are cut carrot shape, wide at the top and narrow at the hem, turn ups are added liberally, the overcoats are collarless which almost make them look like oversized cardigans. For me the heroes are the knitwear, the colours and the textures are fantastic, my favourite has to be the jumper-cardigan twinsets, Navy and Burgundy chevrons, just gorgeous. 

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

Matthew Miller – A/W17

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A wonderful jacket, I love those zips with the oversize leather pullers and exposed tape, really nice detail. Note the cuff and hem of the jacket and the way the elastic is channelled into the hem and not overlocked on as a separate piece. It’s all about texture. The roll neck jumper in that brick red compliments the grey of the jacket beautifully. You can’t see much of the tops that are layered underneath, you can only see the different lengths. I love scarfs and this one is gorgeous, I can’t resist that digital print.

Autumn and Winter is all about layering and this outfit is done so well. I really love that short sleeve sweatshirt, the oversized length yet the fit is snug and close to the body. The roll neck jumper with those skinny arms is lovely and works so well. The cut of those skinny trousers adds to the clearness of this outfit.

A wonderful criss cross texture on the hoodie. The detail we are starting to see in a few collections this season is that thicker ribbon used as the ties in the hood, extra long to really exaggerate the detail. The jumper underneath sits longer then the top to add to the layers. Simple slim trousers to compliment the whole look.

What an incredible jacquard overcoat, simply beautiful almost looks like a print. Again that brick red roll neck adds that pop of colour that just lifts the outfit to the. Extra level. Simple slim trousers as before.

The textured overcoats keep on coming and another great example in this outfit. Before we talk about the coat let’s just mention the sweatshirt roll neck combination, we saw it earlier in the show but it’s such a great look adding the overcoat completes a great outfit. The overcoat itself, 3 button single breasted and the cut is snug, it fits close to the body and adds great structure.

A stunning leather biker jacket finished with wool lining. The zips have got those extra long leather pullers which are a lovely detail. What really works well is the layering in this outfit. I like that the leather jacket is worn over an overcoat, the difference in lengths give an interesting look. Then you have a longline sweatshirt which again adds to visual aesthetics of this outfit. Beautiful.

Matthew Miller A/W17 – A wonderful collection, incredibly limited in its colour pallet but that it’s a negative by any means. The colour that has been added to the black and grey compliments the outfits so well. I love that brick red which adds another layer of sophistication. Well thought out combinations of layers, visually interesting with the lengths of jackets, overcoats and sweatshirts. This collection is a complete wardrobe for a man of taste, sophistication and simplicity. Stunning.

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

Miharayasuhiro – A/W 17

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Fantastic leather jacket loving that wool lining very cool. The hood is really cool and that zip with the extra large puller. Note the kangaroo type pockets on the front. Really interesting trousers with the crop length and turn ups.

Scale plays an key part in this outfit, loving the large details to,this overcoat. The collars are big, the pockets are big, the sleeves are wide and then that belt with the silver bucket just fantastic. The wide trousers just seem to work really well for the overall look.

A very cool distressed knitted jumper, I like the tight knit, it works really well. A great wool overcoat, single button, lovely detail with it being collarless. It’s a shame we can’t see more of the crop trouser as there is just a hint of detail showing.

Wonderfully tailored suit, two button single blazer. The distressed sleeve hem is a fantastic detail. The trousers have a lovely drape to it, extra large bucket on the trousers. The ribbon that ties the blazer is interesting, it’s a nice way of holding the shape of the blazer without fastening the buttons.

A lovely reworking of the puffer jacket. The top stitch that makes the quilting effect is missing, giving a smooth finish. The zip is finished asymmetric and again a fantastic zip with an extra large puller. The trousers are Velvet, cut slim with a seam stitched into the front. 

Another great suit, the fabric is a pinstripe with a twist. The space between each stripe is wide and the brown is complimented well with the navy stripe. The ribbon as detail as the suit before. The jumper underneath has that keyhole to the neck rib which we are seeing more of with the distressed look. The real winner is that scarf with the rib cuff detail made to look like sleeves, I love it.

A fantastic utility jacket in Suede, the colour is gorgeous in that Khaki. The patch pockets have what looks like weighted flaps. It’s that waistline tie with the extra large ribbon that really sets it off, the same ribbon used for the hood. The leather trousers are cut wide and have that Sportsluxe stripe running down the sides.

Let’s start with that knitted jumper, the knit itself has a stripe with adds great texture. The keyhole on the side of the jumper is interesting. The orange colour is beautiful and it works really well with the rust. The jacket is lovely, I love those collars, great patch pockets with those inverted box pleats, lovely buttons and that amazing oversized belt to the hem. The trousers are wide but the fabric give it great structure.

Texture plays a huge part of fashion, I love this dressing gown overcoat very cool. A gorgeous roll neck textured jumper. The jersey track bottoms are fantastic, the rib cuff is extra large which works so well with this relaxed look. 

Miharayasuhiro A/W 17 – A really interesting collection full wonderful ideas and detail. Scale plays a great part in this collection. The buckles, zips and pullers are all extra large. The overcoats have large lapels and wider sleeves. The large jackets and overcoats are contrasted by the crop trousers, the whole look is lovely. The suits have a great cut, I like the distressed sleeve hem and the wide trousers. All in all a lovely collection and well worth a good look.

http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2017-menswear/miharayasuhiro