Etro- SS17


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

Dondup- SS17

The baseball jacket – lovely example of this style I really like the little touches such as the contrast colour slits to the pockets and also the stripe of green down the centre of the sleeves. The colouring is beautiful such a great shade of green mixed with that stone on the ribs the jacket works perfectly. The shade on shade with the jeans and top is balanced well. 

The shirt jacket – I love a good shirt jacket I’ve had many in my wardrobe and the colour I always seem to go for? Simple Khaki – the is a lovely version of the shirt jacket, I love the patch pockets with flaps and my favourite detail the epaulettes. The styling is interesting as the sleeves have been rolled up allowing the sleeves of that fantastic stripe jumper to be seen. Worn with simple black jeans.

Another shirt jacket this time with a little more attitude. The khaki is such more military then the softer version before. The buttons are a real feature. The classic rip jeans are just the right wash for this look. The styling is just right for this season as the shirt jacket has been tucked in and we’ve seen that look in many of this seasons show.

There are many people who believe that double denim should only be dark denim but I don’t believe that to be true at all. This light wash is lovely. The jacket is particularly well styled with the grandad collar and the added touch of wool. 

Double denim done with a selvage denim, loving that dark denim and the turn up always finishes of any selvage jeans. This version of the western jacket has been reworked, the single pocket is very angular and the classic double stitch detail is fantastic. Also note the small narrow collars.

I love my knitwear as you know and this textured knit is lovely. The jeans with the worn areas and that wash is fantastic with the bright red. It’s the use of the tuck in that is really something to consider in the the new season, I don’t think it will work with every outfit but it’s something to play around with.

A wonderful lightweight denim suit, now this is something I would want in my own wardrobe. Two button single breasted blazer, lovely soft tailoring with that slouched shoulder, not too narrow around the waist and great patch pockets. The bottoms again styled soft and easy. Loving the turn ups. 

Dondup SS17 – the is a wonderful softness in the tailoring and shape throughout this collection, very simple but well styled outfits. Beautiful palette of colours. I really like the tucked in styles, the shirt jackets and the denim suit is to die for. This is a collection that could be easily over looked yet is actually a real standout show.

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

Bottega Veneta -SS17

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. 

Bally – SS17

Wow… Just Wow… Simply stunning suit, beautifully cut two button single breasted, lovely big lapels, love the length of those sleeves and the shirt cuff showing – the trousers low waisted and flat fronted the straight leg going into a slight flare – wonderful colouring with the vivid red and the aqua blue shirt with the little people print incredibly stylish 

The baseball jacket – Another of this seasons must haves and this is a fantastic version – note the contrast piping down the centre of the sleeves and I love those matching ribs – the velvet trousers have that wonderful pin tuck detail for that stay in crease look, flat fronted and crop in length and a simple straight leg cut adds to the simplicity of this outfit – the rib turtle neck top is styled tucked into the trouser another of this seasons style cues – the whole outfit is held together with a imaginative use of colour which aren’t traditionally matched but they do work together well.

The bomber jacket – Hot on the tails of the baseball jacket comes the bomber – unlike the usual one colour MA-1 Bombers this one has been done is a wonderful colour block of deep red, orange and a flash of fuchsia – note the contrast colour pocket on the sleeve – doubled up on the knitwear with the same rib turtle neck top worn underneath that textured high button cardigan also the same velvet pintuck trousers – wonderful colouring, a real mix of brights and contrasts. 

This two button single breasted blazer is wonderfully cut, very sharpe, I like the 90 degree cut of the front hem the flaps on the pockets – note the darts on the front to bring in the waist, wide but sharpe lapels – the sportslux influence is evident with those bottoms – simple stripe panels down the side and an elasticated hem – the knitwear wouldn’t actually look out of place at Christmas but I love it – colours are matched and mixed and contrasted 

The biker jacket – colour blocking has really become a big part of Menswear styling but it’s yet to make a big impact on the high street Menswear stores which is a real shame as it’s such a fantastic look – this biker jacket is a case in point – simple traditional styling but taken to the next level with the use of colour – something I would love to add to my own wardrobe – the jeans are low waisted and with a straight leg and the colour is contrasted well to that jacket – the blotched bleached effect is beautiful and makes for an interesting pattern – I love the turn ups to give the jeans that cropped styling

The Kimono – I love this look, the Kimono has the most wonderful print which has been taken to the next level just by making it a colour block – the colours chosen for the main body and trim are complimented well and the contrast of the red belt completes the outfit – the ruffle shirt is a style that has featured in a few of this seasons show and this is a wonderful example with the black to highlight the front and the cuffs – those trouser in this seasons Aqua colouring are wonderfully wide, patch pockets and the featured detail of the button fly really add to the overall look to this outfit

More of that sharpe tailoring – the patterned suit, single breasted blazer and those low waisted, flat front trousers – the cut is narrow and the whole style has a edge of Rock’n’Roll to it – instead of a traditional shirt the outfit has been styled with a knitted polo shirt in navy which is a perfect combination to go with the wine coloured pattern suit

Another gorgeous jacket to add to the others I this collection – beautiful deep jade colouring and not the cuffs turned up to allow even more of the sleeve of that wonderful V neck sweater to show through – the deep V looks wonderful on the knit – simple patterned shirt and those velvet pintuck trousers again

I’ve said it once but I have to say it again just Wow…. Stunning suit – this time slightly softer tailoring, the edge of the hem of that blazer is rounded the flaps on the pockets have been keep and so have the darts on the waist – the trousers are low waisted as before and have the great pintuck detail down the front – narrow cut to the leg and crop length – the contrasted stripe jumper is must have on its own – that salmon pink with the flecs of red slub I the fabric is beautiful

Let’s get back to that sportslux look – all done this time in a soft leather – the stripe seems to be a continuing theme into the Spring and Summer – note the drawstring to the waist and also the pintuck to the trousers – the neck rib follows on with the stripe and that brings the outfit together – more of that fantastic salmon pink which I just can’t get enough of – the styling has of course the jumper tucked into the waist of the trouser

Another beautifully tailored suit and using another colour of the same flec fabric as the salmon suit – this time a simple one button single breasted blazer – narrow lapels and rounded edges to the hem – lovely narrow trousers – dare I say it, more of that pick for the shirt which is a perfectly compliment to the grey suit – styled with that overcoat worn tied around the waist like a boy coming home after school – we all used to do it…..

Summer knitwear has always featured in my wardrobe – I’ve always loved florals as well so this is a great combination – those flowers contrasted with that oatmeal colour looks lovely and that deep V neck is a great style – the green and turquoise patterned shirt has the same colouring as the Kimono – the bottoms are the same as before just a black version

  

Chocolate… Who doesn’t like chocolate? Six button double breasted suit, the cut is narrow and held close to the body with large patch pockets with flap detail – the hem is cut sharpe and squared and the feature being those lovely cream contrasted buttons. The trouser are like the other suits flat fronted and cut straight in the leg going into a slight flare. 

The western jacket – such a wonderful combination of a western jacket and trouser set – I love the contrast stitching and those wonderful big buttons – the colour is a lovely warm oatmeal which is sharpely contrasted with that Fuchsia turtle neck jumper – fantastic patterned shirt – note that the shirt is unbuttoned and the cuffs on the jacket are turned up for styling

If at any point it was ever in doubt that this collection draws a infleuntail thread from the 60’s, hippies and flower power then these jeans should put that thought to bed – the floral embroidery on tense jeans are beautiful and the placement has been well thought out as it doesn’t overpower the whole look – wonderful patterned shirt worm with those cuffs turned up at the end – more of that fuchsia in that fantastic rib jumper

Starting at the bottoms first the velvet joggers look fantastic and note that the joggers have been cut in panels which creates texture this is also the case for the pintuck detail down the front of the joggers too – chocolate and orange which is always a  favourite culinary combination has been used to great effect on the jumper and that fuchsia stripe that runs along side is wonderful – that gorgeous statement jacket is stunning – loving the colours and those big black buttons 

Bally SS17 – This is easily one of the standout collections from n this season. The tailoring is wonderfully sharpe and beautifully cut yet the shapes are simple and traditional. The influence of the 60’s comes into play with the use of colour and what amazing colours…. Orange, Fuchsia, Jade Green, Bright Red, Yellow and then you move onto those earthy tones of Navy, Brown, Oatmeal and Stone… Unconventional combinations but nothing at all looks out of place in fact it’s inspiring and there are combination I will be trying with my own wardrobe and look. Take time to look at this collection, find those pieces like the colour block leather biker or the Kimono… You don’t want to miss out in some amazing designs….

http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/spring-summer-2017/mens/bally

Visvim – SS17

Visvim – SS17
A wonderful soft tailored collection. Fantastic jackets, gorgeous kimono style in great fabrics and even a leopard print. The jeans are simple in there cut and dye, turn ups always add to the style when worn. Loving the soft drape wide trousers with a simple sweatshirt. The graphics used in the shirts and sweatshirts don’t overpower the outfits they are just simple – The whole styling reminded me of Mexican peasants in those great spaghetti westerns of the 60’s. The colours used are beautiful for that salmon pink is the standout colour and something I will be adding to my wardrobe. 
http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/spring-summer-2017/mens/visvim

Raf Simons – SS17

Raf Simons – SS17
A very interesting collection. Really easy and simple styling, the portions were oversized even when the lengths were cropped. That huge oversized boat neck knit was my absolute favourite and I hope to see something similar on the high street. The colours used as the base were classic black, white, cream khaki and then for contrast the cobalt blue, red and even that lovely slate grey works really well. This is a collection I know I will go back to because I will see something new each time. 
http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/spring-summer-2017/mens/raf-simons

Fausto Puglisi – SS17

Fausto Puglisi – SS17
Embellishments, patches, badges, leather, denim, florals, gladiators – some elements anyone would describe as feminine in nature yet without doubt this collection is masculine – just look at the models used and their stance as they wear these outfits – these are warriors, they wear bright colours, florals and add little gold trinkets to their clothes to make sure everyone sees them – a wonderfully put together collection and one full of interesting ideas and design. I love adding patches and badges to my own outfits – I love the big bold prints and the use of colour. Please check out the full collection you will not be disappointed – truly wonderful work.
http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/spring-summer-2017/mens/fausto-puglisi

Gosha Rubchinskiy – SS17

Gosha Rubchinskiy – SS17
Sportswear chic with some great old school brands Fila, Sergio Tacchini, Kappa – brands that were the stable of Eighties body poppers and breakdancers. Loving the oversize styling, dolman sleeves and bold stripes. Interesting looks which done well will translate well onto the high street.
http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/spring-summer-2017/mens/gosha-rubchinskiy

Brunello Cucielli – SS17

Brunello Cucielli – SS17
A very sophisticated and well put together collection. Beautiful soft tailored suits, sports lux, utility and also a stunning wine coloured biker jacket. I love the double jacket styling, the sweatshirts and jackets wrapped around your waist. The colouring is the real stand out factor in this collection beautiful earthy tones, stones, brown and khaki and then that deep wine colour, my absolute favourite Navy and the grey which is the tread that holds the outfits together. This collection is simply one of the most beautifully worked collections this season.
http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/spring-summer-2017/mens/brunello-cucinelli

Belstaff – SS17

Belstaff – SS17
Sports lux trend continues within many collections although the sport this collection is based on just happens to be motorcross- I love the retro feel that runs through the outfits as a huge fan of Evel Knievel myself the leather jackets really appeal to me. The leather is shown to be really versatile when used in a wonderful colour blocked lace up top a real stand out garment. Beautiful work and a real manly collection.
http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/spring-summer-2017/mens/belstaff