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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

Coach 1941 – A/W 17

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A wonderful reworking of the satin baseball jacket, love that bronze colour and the striped ribs. The texture is contrasted with that fun fur waistcoat. The checked trouser have an amazing structured cut to them, the check itself with those colours is gorgeous. Simple sweatshirt underneath with a large space shuttle appliqué.

Another amazing satin baseball jacket, beautiful rich purple, black and that bright yellow. More appliqué badges, classic ‘HARLEM’ Americana styling. The pocket detail is very cool, with that stitching showing the outline and then those pockets with the piping edge. Lovely structured check trousers as before and again a simple sweatshirt with a motif.

Now this is a stunning jacket which I would love in my own wardrobe. Let’s start with that ocean blue colour Suede, so deep and rich. The crop length, the detail of the big ribs, the leather bands on the shoulders, the big buttons and then the press studs at the end, classic flap pockets on the chest and last but not least covered in badges. Some people say less is more but not with a jacket like this. Wonderful red and brown check trousers, I love this combination.

Another great jacket, classic leather biker with a fur collar. I love that tan colour. Again it’s the detail to the design that I love the pocket flaps with the studs. Another amazing check, black, green and a hint of orange. The contrast of that blue jumper is lovely… and who can say no to ice cream.

Such a gorgeous leather jacket. I love that deep wine colour, press stud fastening. The leather has been given a buff finish to make it shine. The checked trousers matches perfectly with the jacket, that bright purple jumper adds that pop of colour.

A fantastic reworking of the satin baseball jacket. Press stud fastening and note the drawstring channeled on the hem, a lovely detail. Ice-cream, space and stars badges, appliqués and embroidery it’s all put together on this jacket. The zipped sweatshirt underneath is made of a beautiful textured terry cloth fabric in a lovely blush pink. The extra large zip is a nice touch. The check trousers as before and we get a chance to really see the panel running down the side and the flash of red at the bottom hem.

A wonderful leather overcoat, fur collars. I like the short zip to the inner front panels a lovely detail. A classic tracksuit top, that mustard yellow and the burgundy piping is fantastic. The mustard continues with a simple sweatshirt underneath the tracksuit top. The check as always matched in its colouring.

Another stunning outfit. Furry terry clothe classic baseball jacket. I like the rib detail especially the rib at the sleeve crown lovely detail. The space themed badges are very cool. The sweatshirt I love, the white is a lovely contrast, fantastic NASA badge, love it. I’ve yet to mention the paisley tees shirts, they are fantastic and a great way to add layering any outfit.

A good change up to the outfits. An amazing check double breasted overcoat. The jacket is beautifully tailored, lovely sharpe lines. You can just make out a furry terry cloth waistcoat underneath. The knitted check jacket has lovely colouring, the grey base and the black, brown and yellow works so well. That amazing mustard yellow continues to those trousers.

You have leather, you have Suede you can’t forget denim. Another great jacket, I love the crop length, the fur trim the big pockets with the top stitch detail, really cool star embroidery detail. Classic tracksuit top as before, lovely deep red, piping in navy blue. Paisley print tee underneath and as always matching checking trouser, but this one cut with a slight flare to the hem.

Another supercool leather jacket and I am loving the crop length. Classic biker style, lovely zip detail and the epaulettes are a nice touch. Gorgeous deep v neck jumper, nice rib detail around the neck accented with the yellow around the edge. Paisley tee and check trousers as before.

A mishmash of a overcoat/jacket. Cut like a parka but styled like a baseball jacket. Satin and wool mix with a fur collar. Lovely cream stripe on the sleeve ribs and the piping around the pocket also in cream adds to the whole look. Bright red jumper with ice cream motif, Paisley tee and check trousers.

A simple reworking of the collarless biker jacket. I like the Royal blue leather front panels, the sleeve in satin and cut raglan finished with a ribbed cuff. Lovely zip detail. The grey sweat underneath works well with the colours and as always the Paisley tee and check trousers.

Coach 1941 A/W 17 – I really love this collection, wonderfully retro yet effortlessly wearable for right now. The jackets are the Heroes, the Leather, The Suede, a hint of Denim a liberal touch of Satin, accented with bright colours, fur, badges, appliqués embroidery and zips. For me the crop length on some of the jackets really work well. The attention to detail is lovely, the Paisley tees could instantly be missed but are integral to the overall look and layering to this collection. The check trousers are beautifully tailored and have a fantastic structure to them. Classic Americana styling done so so well. A stunning collection with some great ideas to add to your Autumn and Winter look for 2017.

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

Marc Jacobs – SS17

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A real classic the velvet suit, here a classic single breasted version paired with a simple tee just can’t be beat. The other outfit is all about that checker board design. I love the red and purple and then the contrasts of the black and white works really well, to add that element of fun you have those rainbow belt and braces. 

What an amazing jacket, that patch work is beautiful and looks effortlessly put together. Wonderful light wash denim and then those stunning Cuban heeled shoes. Such a cool look.

Pyjamas and why not, the ultimate in relaxed sophistication. I love the simple polka dot but done in 2 different colours and then that long line single breasted blazer. What completes the outfit is that shear scarf worn simple thrown over one shoulder.

Bring a little glamour to your sportswear. I love the sparkle from those palm trees. Grey marl being a personal favourite of mine.

Shall we start off with the tuxedo, classic with the satin lapels and I love that wide satin strip down the leg. The tailoring is soft and relaxed which is why the tee works perfectly. I have a love for cardigans and these 2 are gorgeous with those rainbow coloured ribs.

Gorgeous animal print shirt, love those ruffles, metallic and shiny. Simple black trousers with a straight leg and then those shoes, made for dancing….. love it.

The role neck and the suit and what a suit. Big big lapels, those sharpe shoulders and then those flares. The second suit has that wonderful detail of piping around the edges which is such a great look. The bottoms have an elasticated hem and give it that sports luxe flavour.

More of those animal prints, great colouring, love that pink mixed with those gold track bottoms, very cool. 

MTV, now this is one of my favourite pieces being in the first generation of MTV viewers such a classic logo. Acid wash sweatshirt in that lush purple, perfectly matched with those pink bottoms. 

Ultra flares if you think you can handle them, note the drawstring detail to the fastening. It’s the satin bombers that are the real heros in these outfits.love the piping detail to the sleeves and of course the ribs look fantastic with those stripes.

Sparkle shine with that amazing tuxedo blazer, the black contrast to the lapels add that little bit of drama that you need to an outfit like this. Animal print shirt to carry on the glamour, simple black jeans. Personally I love a good man bag and this clutch version works really well with this outfit.

Marc Jacobs SS17 – a collection of pure glamour, sophistication mixed with this seasons sports luxe theme. Effortlessly cool. The 70’s revived but nothing looks dated of out of place. The satin bombers have great detail like the piping, the velvet suit is keep simple so the fabric does the work and then that wonderfully patch work suede jacket which is simple stunning. This is a fantastic collection and worth a closer look.
http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2017-menswear/marc-jacobs

MSGM – SS17

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Summer knitwear which is a must in all wardrobes. This half and half three quarter sleeve jumper is very cool. Classic cable knit at the bottom and then clean stripe jumper on top. The varied stripes are lovely and that gorgoues orangy red is such a great colour. Oversize in structure and so is that shirt underneath, love the styling with the hem hanging out from underneath the jumper.

Lovely fine knit with those gorgeous stripes matched at the armhole to give it those clean lines. I love that green colour, very vibrant. Simple slim leg jeans with a well worn wash.

Let’s start off with a classic black denim western style jacket, a version of which should be in every mans wardrobe, styled with the cuffs turned up. Put together with that lovely striped rollneck. The bottoms have a marble print, baggy and with a elasticed hem.

Very 60’s in its influence not only in the shape but also the colours with that beautiful orange and yellow. The tee wouldn’t look out of place on the back of a rider during the Tour de France. Those jeans have a wonderful cut, slim around the thighs and then just that little kick of flare to the hem.

Loving this sport luxe look of this season. Again another tee that reminds me so much of those old time cycling tees, very cool. Love the colour blocking. Matched with simple black jeans, effortlessly cool.

A lightweight raincoat, gorgeous orange colouring and I love the zip detail. Interesting styled with the sleeves pulled right up to show off the printed long sleeve tee underneath. Both tee and jacket styled tucked into those bottoms.

Ahh the acid wash jeans, would you dare… I like the way these jeans have been styled with a great peice of knitwear in that lovely cornflower blue and that stripe shirt. I like that contrast, very cool.

How gorgeous is that acid wash denim jacket, the wash gives it a wonderful textured look. Multi stripe tee and then those nylon shorts. Sports luxe at its best.

A rework of the classic Argyll jumper. Very dramatic and seen through the eyes of Dali. I really like the cut of this jumper very slimline and close to the body and that slightly wider neck really compliments having those collars from the shirt.
MSGM SS17 – A wonderfully eclectic collection, incredible use of colour, vibrant reds, yellows and oranges mixed with simple base colours of black, blue and grey. I especially love the vintage cycling tees in simple colour blocks put together with those kick flared jeans that I like in my own wardrobe. Other standouts are the acid wash jeans and denim jacket and also the reworked Argyll jumper that has a slight Salvador Dali feel to it. A very beautiful collection.

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

Marni – SS17

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Really interesting one button single breasted suit. I like the that the button is high on the chest and I also like the rounded edges of the blazer too. Those trouser are wide and crop and they have a lovely flow about them. The leather is oversized, just look at those collars and how the models hands are hidden away by those sleeves. 

The leather shorts, seen in many of this seasons shows. Again it’s all about the scale and oversize is the choice. I love the colour that deep khaki is gorgeous. The jumper is lovely, let’s look at the cut. The shoulders and chest are oversized, the raglan sleeve just adds to the effect, the waist is narrow and the contrast that gives is lovely.

More of the delicious khaki leather, this time in a classic 3 button single breasted blazer. The cut is slightly oversized but not too out of proportion. The trouser as before wide and cropped.

Can oversize be too much, I don’t think so. These shorts are a case in point, hugely oversized but the drape and the cut make the whole style work. The hoodie is also oversized but not excessively, the print is fantastic and it’s styled with the tuck in.

I love knitwear and this is a great peice. I love that burnt orange colour and the short sleeves which I’d like to see more of on the high street. The trouser are a wonderful drape and flow about them. The jumper styled tucked in to the trouser which is a theme running throughout the SS17 shows. 

More of those oversize shorts, matched with a lovely candy striped shirt. Effortlessly stylish.

I haven’t yet mentioned the free hanging waistband on the trouser and shorts in this collection. It’s in interesting concept on the design of the trousers, I like the little slice of colour from the shirt showing through it adds a lovely break to the colours. The shirt is has a fantastic mix of relaxed cutting from those big wide sleeves and the cuffs turned up contrasted with those sharpe collars and fly front to hide the buttons. Just gorgeous.

Marni SS17 – This collection is all about scale and proportion, oversized is also contrasted within the same peice. I love those drape trousers with the free hanging waistband and also those oversize shorts. The leather has a sensual quality to it and wonderful colouring. Simple candy stripes which I’ve seen in other shows as well. I like the ease and simplicity of this collection, fantastic work.

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

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

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