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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. 

Bally – SS17

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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