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Giorgio Armani – SS17

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Classic soft tailoring this wonderful 2 button single breasted suit. The blazer has the pocket detail you would find on a Safari suit with the box pleat detail and flaps. The vintage diamond pattern is simple yet very effective in this colour way. Matched by the oversize buttons.

A very interesting blazer with the narrow shirt style collars. Again I love the use of the oversize buttons. I also like the detail of the piping used on the edge of the blazer. Styled with the top two buttons closed. Soft tailored trouser to give the effect of a suit.

A reworking of the shirt jacket. Cropped in length with press stud fastening. Lovely shawl collars detail. The trouser as before a soft tailored with great drape to them with the slant pockets.

A beautifully textured blazer with a high fastening point making the collars short but the width of them stops the blazer from being unbalanced. Simple fine knitted polo shirt, vintage diamond pattern. Classic Armani pleated trouser with turn ups. I like the styling with only the very top button fastened.

A little reworking of the bomber that’s in fashion right now. Again the piping detail to the edge is one of my favourite details to this garment and the contrast colour ribs collar looks very cool. 

A small step into the Sports-luxe look of this season. The jacket / cardigan has a look and feel like it came from the wardrobe of an Olympic fencer. I love the waffle texture and the high neck with no collars. 

A really beautiful patterned blazer, the print is gorgeous and it’s all about the scale that really works. Simple tile print and those colours are fantastic. Cropped length and the fastening starting slightly higher because of it. Classic pleated drape trousers and a simple blue tee underneath.

A slightly different tile print but again a great use of scale that brings this print to life. The trousers have that wonderful drape to them and the exposed button fly which is a nice detail. The soft tailoring carries on through to that wonderful overcoat.

This years anorak gets a showing at Armani. Wonderful oversized hood and great zip detail on the sleeves. The tee has a simple tile effect placement print. The classic Armani double pleated drape trouser, note that the pleats are shallow.

I’m loving this beautiful four button single breasted suit. Wonderful relaxed tailoring, I really like the straight cut of the hem on the blazer. The trouser again double pleated but using that shallow pleat and narrowing down the leg. 

Digital placement print and the man himself and why not. Lightweight knitted long sleeve wide neck top, really lovely shape. The jacket worn over the shoulder for style. The drape trouser, wide and loose. Beautiful colour palette which I’ve yet to mention.

The soft tailored jersey blazer seems to be making a come back, wonderful relaxed styling. The blister effect on the jacquard adds a lovely texture to the print. The contrast to the blazer collar just helps to left the blazer and define the lapels. The tee matched perfectly and then that wonderful pleated trouser with the narrow leg.

The knitted cardigan, love the piping effect around the edges. A simple swirled pattern along the edge, beautiful narrow collars and I love that rounded edge to the hem. The wide neck tee as before. 

Another single breasted jersey blazer. This time the placement of the buttons are low so that more of the tee is exposed and of course the lapels then lengthen. The top of the lapels have a subtle print. The detail to the sleeves are a nice touch. 

Finally a double breasted blazer and this one doesn’t disappoint. The Seersucker stripe in that wonderful navy and marine blue combination looks gorgeous. The buttons sit narrow and close together and the hem of the blazer then cuts away from them at an angle. Styled with a neckachief, gorgeous.

Another reworking of the classic bomber jacket. Made in a check jersey, the pockets are interestingly cut straight across rather then angled. Matched with a simple navy shirt and then a printed trouser.

A really wonderfully knitted cardigan, I especially love those boxed pockets. High neck collars, featured with those extra large buttons. The trouser have a beautiful texture to the fabric which looks fantastic.

Another wonderful jersey blazer, I love those pockets. The shirt looks to be made of silk, the placket is styled like a baseball shirt. Another lovely neckachief. The trousers worn low on the hip are wide and loose.

Fantastic collarless knitted tee, I love that pattern. Wonderful colouring, works really well with that lightweight black suit. That thin belt gives the trousers that paper bag waistline.

Giorgio Armani SS17 – the most wonderful soft tailored collection. Beautiful gentle soft lines, simple geometric patterns and fantastic tones of blues, greys, browns, reds and creams. The summer knitwear are my favourite but the standout pieces are the jersey blazers especially the patterned versions. This is the ultimate casual collection, stunning.

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

Versace – SS17

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I love that Versace has embraced the Sportsluxe theme of this season. Luxury has always been the key to Versace and the fabric is definitely that. Beautiful tight bottoms, wonderful crop length on the top with that wide boat neck. Long line anorak, all in khaki green. How can you not love this outfit.

A beautiful longline Suede overcoat. Suede is really showing well this season and I personally love Suede, a wonderful investment piece. Another wide neck tee underneath. The bottoms are soft tailored and have a wonderful drape and fluidity to them. Beautiful colour combinations, earthy tones of taupe, stone and grey.

The Suede continues with this wonderful shirt. Note the patch pockets and the self fabric buttons. The bottoms in the wonderful grey check have the pin tucked stay in seam down the front and then an elasticated cuff at the end of the legs.

A retake on the bomber jacket but this version has a hood. Lovely creased fabric. Matched with a very scoop neck tee. I love those tight tight meggings, very cool. The colour are wonderful in this outfit. The brown, taupe and stone, gorgeous earthy tones.

Beautiful tailoring which is always to be excited with Versace. One button single breasted suit, lovely soft tailoring, beautiful flow to this outfit. The overcoat is made from the same creased fabric as the bomber hoodie of before. Note the oversized lapels.

The most beautiful knitted tee, the collars, the fly front hiding the buttons and the patch pocket really make this garment look incredible elegant. A wonderful Mac, amazing wide lapels. Again the earthy tones are fantastic.

Another collection showing the anorak and this one is best so far. Classic in its shape and styling, lots of pocket details and zips. If you are booing to add a anorak to your wardrobe then why not go all out with a wonderful print. I love those super tight bottoms.

Print on print shirt and blazer combo. The shirt is styled like a pyjama, those lapels look very cool especially styled with them sitting over the blazer. The trouser are also printed but move subtle then the shirt and blazer. Again the drape and flow of the fabric adds an extra dimension. Beautiful blue colours.

Such a wonderful outfit. I love the mesh fabric overcoat it’s the best garment in this collection. Matched perfectly with the khaki knitted top, perfectly balanced with those navy trousers. 

A really interesting shirt with that bib detail. Almost has a look of armour about it. Sharpe cut collars and a bow tie. Black on black. Amazing look.

Add a little something extra to your tuxedo. Beautiful detail to that shirt, reminds me of the plume of a tropical bird, puffing its chest out trying to impress a mate, the on,y difference being the lack of colour. Black on black to add that touch of danger.

Versace SS17 – Sportsluxe with the emphasis on the luxury which is to be expected with a Versace collection. Beautiful soft tailoring on the casual outfits and then clean sharpe tailoring on the formal. I love the colours, especially those earthy tones. The luxury knits are my particular favourites and that gorgeous mesh fabric on the overcoat is fantastic. This collection is full of attitude and masculinity and ultimately very wearable. A supremely well put together collection.

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

Trussardi – SS17

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Underwear as outerwear has always been a tread in ladies wear ever since Madonna turned up. Could this be transferred to menswear, well that’s still to be decided but this Pyjama suit could be a trend that breaks through. The shirt / jacket has some interesting detail, starting with those small lapels, the breast pocket and then cuffs to the sleeves. The inner is a grandad collar shirt, buttons all the way down. The bottoms like traditional pyjamas have an elasticated waistband and the drawstring. My favourite finishing touch to the outfit is that scarf. The print on print on print doesn’t really overpower this outfit as it’s such a wonderfully simple print, black with that electric blue.

Denim suits can be very difficult to get right but this version is done very well. The bleached stripe on the fabric is lovely and adds to balance out the bright colours and print of the shirt. Lovely narrow lapels and the contrast buttons are a fantastic touch. The trousers narrow and cropped. The shirt itself a lovely graphic mini checker board design with a base colour of pink works so well and of course another scarf in the same print to add that finishing touch.

This seasons sportsluxe influence comes into play with this outfit. The blazers crossed with a classic baseball jacket but to be fair this is more blazer then anything else. The contrast rib on the neck and the pocket draws your attention in. The trousers are relatively normal and have a turned up hem to finish. The graphic tee with the oversized print looks really cool and teasingly id love to see it on its own.

The print on print on print continues. I love this salt and pepper grey. The blazer is six button double breasted the narrow lapels as before. The trousers however are more in line with a tracksuit bottom. The elasticated drawstring waist and the elasticated cuff at the bottom hem. Lovely mix of soft and traditional tailoring. Oh please don’t miss out on that scarf detail, I just love it.

Oversized is no longer a trend but rather a fashion cut and styling all on its own. Beautiful soft tailoring with this blazer, slouched shoulders and the cuffs turned up on the sleeves. Print on print on print, a lovely grandad collar shirt, styled with the neck open and yes… a scarf! (Don’t let it stop!). Those leather trousers are gorgeous, with that added touch of texture. Narrow and cropped by design.

More of that mixed styling, the country feel of that oversized chunky cardigan, matched with the grandad collar shirt and contrasted with the glam of the snake print trousers. Wonderfully eclectic.

Simply stunning Suede jeans, slim through the leg and cropped in length but it’s that gorgeous blue colour that I really love. Styled with a statement belt, snake skin with beautiful colours. The sweatshirt / knitted jumper has a digital print on the front panel styled with the tuck in.

The glam continues and so does the Suede. Beautiful red colouring, epaulettes on the shoulders and then the button detail down the front. The jeans have had a pattern and the statue motif printed into it with bleach. The open neck shirt in the matching red is complimented with a matching red scarf.

The red Suede jacket of before is lovely but the jeans are just awesome. The sweatshirt carries the statues head motif that’s used throughout this collection, the proportion oversized on the print. The detail that I really like is the colour blocking used on the rib, especially that green, just gorgeous.

Trussardi SS17 – A glamorous and sophisticated collection, very much filled with luxury and attitude. The styling of the outfits are very eclectic especially the sportluxe theme mixed with tailored suit fabric. And then the suits made out of denim, the jeans made from Suede and also leather. The colours are bold and vivid, the prints have a motif that’s the face of a statue and is used throughout this collection. Snake skin is another print that gets a good showing. I have to mention the use of the scarf as it’s a style that I use in my own wardrobe and it’s an accessory that works so well in this collection. If you want Rock’n’Roll, if you want to be a star, if you want to be the centre of attention then this is the collection for you.

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

Salvatore Ferragamo – SS17

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A beautifully cut suit, very sharpe tailoring yet done with a relaxed styling. I like the patch pockets with those peaked flaps such a lovely detail. The trousers slim and then the styling of the double wrapped belt adds that edge. Simple vertical stripped tee, note the binding on the neck and the way the stripe changes direction. The stone colour of the suit fantastic and works so well with the khaki stripe.

Summer knitwear, done so well. The deep V neck in that wider rib looks lovely. The relaxed dropped shoulder gives a great shape as the fabric has wonderful drape quality to it. The trousers have a touch of the utility about them, wonderfully tailored with the wider leg and then that pocket that sits on the waist, very cool.

The Safari suit, a very well put together outfit. The utility look coming through stronger on this one. The suit itself has the classic four patch pockets again the peaks on the flaps are a lonely touch as is the belt around the waist. The shirt and tie lift it as both are printed and then to finish it off we have that rucksack. I love this look.

The grandad collar shirt, a trend that’s showing well this season. The deep placket is a love;y detail as is the loop fastening for the top button. Not the turned up sleeves for styling. The trousers are very well tailored and have that carrot cut shape to them, again great use of the double belt.

 

Simply gorgeous deep V neck jumper, just look at those large collars and how they sit so back and across the shoulders such a wonderful shape. The deep V is perfect to show off that matching patterned shirt and tie combo. The colouring is perfect, that wonderful deep blue complimented with the khaki. I love this outfit.

Such a lovely reworking of the jumpsuit. Stunning tailoring and cut, take note of that fly front that shorts at the collars, wonderful detail. Again the use of the doulble belt and matched with that awesome leather biker jacket. Styled with the sleeves pulled up. The khaki is such a fantastic colour, this is a jacket that I really want, I love it.

The simplicity of an outfit like this makes it so special. The deep V which is a theme in this collection is just that bit wider around the neck and the badge detail is a lovely touch. Utility pants done in that wonderful silver grey fabric, tailoring meets the outdoorsman. 

A favourite in my own wardrobe, the shirt jacket, sloughs this one has been styled with the tuck in, a styling theme used throughout all the shows this season. A wonderful conversational print, love the patch pocket. 

Classic Harrington jacket shape. I love the clean lines, the embroidery is a nice move along from the badges we have been seeing over the last few seasons. Note the double puller zipper on the jacket. A wonderful colour combo of that stone contrasted with the deep navy blue.

 

The Navy single breasted suit a staple in any mans wardrobe. The navy colour of this suit has a wonderful true colour about it, some Navy suits are so dark that they almost look Black which defeats the object of wearing Navy. Note the peaked pocket flaps a beautiful detail. Simple khaki vest underneath and a reworking of the neckachief with the scarf worn untied and draped around the neck, very cool.

Up to this point the whole collection has been tailored but this outfit moves in slightly more casual vain. This longline knitted vest is beautiful, the khaki stripe base is very cool and then those flashes of colour placed randomly across the rest of the vest. Love it.

For me the standout knitted piece of this collection. Ultra deep V and done so well with that contrast stripe rib. I love the use of the different shades of colour that make up,this outfit. The trousers have a touch of the sportsluxe as the are made up in jersey, styled with the legs pulled up,to the knee. A fantastic outfit.

I really love the shape of these jersey trousers, the slim line and you can tell that the fabric has a wonderful weight to it just by how it holds itself to the models legs, really fantastic. The navy contrasted with that beautiful yellow, a wonderful utility jacket with lots of pockets and straps, oversized in fit just adds to the overall balance to the outfit. 

I had to add another Navy single breasted suit, it’s a personal favourite of mine.  And I Leo love the styling, with a simple navy tee shirt underneath and I also love the sleeves being pulled up. A gorgeous look.

Salvatore Ferragamo SS17 – As you may of expected Italian tailoring done to perfection. I have to say the cut of each tailored outfit has been excellently done, the shapes, the way the fabric drapes just look stunning and the easy of it actually betrays how good you have to be to get these things right, it’s a real art. The styling is wonderful, I love the double belts, the rolled up sleeves and the scarf around the neck of that suit. A very simple colour palette with a base of Navy, love the tones of khaki, a bright yellow, stones and silver greys. This simply is beautiful collection and worth your time and effort to look through.

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

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

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

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