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‘ello, ‘ello, London calling- It’s showtime! London Collections: Men (LC: M) for s/s 2017

13 Monday Jun 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fabrication, fashion innovation, fashion inspiration, London Collections: Men (LC: M), men's fashion, prints, runway favourites, runway presentation

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fashion trends, London Collections: Men (LCM), men's fashion, on the runway, runway favourites, spring/summer 2017

 

 

It’s June.

It’s 2016.

It’s London Town.

It’s a month of jubilation:

Her Majesty’s 90th birthday celebratory festivities and

the bi-annual showcasing of fabulous menswear fashion –

London-style.

 

 

…

 

It’s London Collections: Men  (LC:  M) for spring/summer  2017!

 

 

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A Few Runway run-away favourites

Re-assembled

deconstructed trench

with oversized sleeves

from Xander Zhou

LCM, ss17, Xander Zhou, londoncollections.co.uk

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Re-imagined suiting

deconstruction / re-construction

layering

from Tiger of Sweden

LCM, tiger of sweden, reimagined suiting, deconstructed

LCM, tiger of sweden, reimagined suiting

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Don’t ‘skirt’ the issue

agender fashion

skirt suiting

mixed fabrication:  patent leather / cotton

from Wales Bonner

LCM, wales Bonner, men in skirts, ss17

LCM, wales bonner, ss 17, white skirt, black patent coat

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In stitches:  holding it all together

deconstructed design

stitch / un-stitch detailing

from Craig Green

LCM, ss17, craig green deconstructed mac

LCM, ss17, craig green, print, deconstructed

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Animation proclamation

Alladin cartoon imagery

playful prints

athleisure-wear layering

from Bobby Abley

LCM, ss17, bobby abley, oversized, alladin images

LCM, ss17, bobby abley, layering

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Off-duty trending

athleisure pieces

skirt selection

socks ‘n sliders

from Astrid Andersen

LCM, ss17, astrid andersen, knit skirt, oversized top, athleisureLCM, ss17, astrid andersen, lace design short trousers, athleisure,

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“Who wears short shorts?”

shirt / shorts  fashion combo

T-strap plimsolls

from E.  Tautz

LCM, e tautz  , ss 17, short shorts LCM E Tautz, short shorts, ss 17

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Floral display

prints

shirt / trouser matching outfit

from Agi & Sam

LCM, ss17, agi & sam, londoncollections.co.uk

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Super-size Me!

oversized, check coat

from Lou Dalton

LCM, oversized coat, Lou Dalton

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Poncho punch

graphic print

from MCM   X  Christopher Raeburn

LCM, graphic poncho, MCM X Christopher Raeburn

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Mixing it up

print presentation

from Casely – Hayford

LCM, Casely-Hayford, ss17, adorned, prints

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(images from londoncollections.co.uk)

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High wattage: spotlight focus on London Collections: Men (LC: M) for autumn 2016

15 Friday Jan 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in avant garde, colourspeak, design experimentation, design inventive, fashion fun, fashion innovation, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, free to be me, London Collections: Men (LC: M), menswear, menswear designers, runway favourites, runway presentation, style = innovation, style ideas?, style inspiration

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'colour-clothed', autumn 2016, colour statement, conceptual fashion design, fashion factors, fashion fun, fashion inventive, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, London Collections: Men (LCM), menswear, menswear- autumn 2016, runway favourites

 

 

Organised bi-annually

London Collections:  Men

showcases the out-of-the-ordinary inventiveness

that has steadfastly remained the ‘fabric’ of British fashion.

 

Presented at LC:M  a/w 2016,  (8 – 11 January 2016)

were varied design elements of

fashion humour

fashion fun

fashion conceptualisation

fashion think-out-of-the-box, “why don’t ‘ya?”,  nudges

 

…

London Collections:  Men

autumn 2016

On runway:  a few of my Favlook-Lookfav Favourites

 

from Moschino

by designer, Jeremy Scott

A DC comic character reference:

channeling the Joker

colour-bursts of seismic porportions

LCM, a16, moschino, marvel comic character, channeling the joker, vogue_

LCM, moschino, marvel comic, vogue

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from designer, J. W. Anderson

Knitwear:   jumper/trouser set in olive-green

LCM, a16,olive  knit set, j.w. anderson, voguecom

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A modern stitch on the granddad cardi

oversized, slouchy, slashes

LCM, slouchy oversized grandpa cardi, j.w. anderson, voguecom

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from designer, Astrid Andersen

Mixed fabrication

an olive-green scene

LCM, astrid andersen, green mixed fabrication, voguecom

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from designer, Nasir Mazhar

AiB (All in Black) conception

outer limits spacesuiting

LCM, a 16, nasir mazhar, aib,total cover, concept

LCM, a16, aib, nasir mazhar, voguecom

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from Topman Design

Of varied textural tendencies:

crushed velvet, silk,  knitwear

in delicious raspberry red and rich chocolate brown

LCM, topman design, mixed fabrication, crushed velvet, voguecom

LCM, topman design, a16, crushed velvet suiting, chocolate brown, voguecom

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from designer, Craig Green

‘Laced up and Strapped in’

LCM, lace up, craig green, voguecom

LCM, a16, strapped in, craig green, voguecom

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by Sarah Burton

for Alexander McQueen

Chain reaction

as facial jewellery and clothing accessory

LCM, alexander mcqueen, all in chains, voguecom

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Tiger of Sweden

Colour-rific casual suiting

(t)  blush champagne

(b)  cantaloupe orange

LCM, casual suiting, blush champagne, tiger of sweden, a16, voguecom  _ARC0694

LCM, casual suiting, tiger of sweden, cantaloupe orange, voguecom _

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from the wild wonderful whacky world of the design team at

Sibling

Sumo wrestler / boxing prize-fighter compilation

in fashion fun knitwear (Sibling’s tried and true signature fabrication)

LCM, a16, boxer_sumo wrestler integration, sibling, a16, voguecom

LCM, a16, sibling, wrestler cardi, voguecom _LCM, a16, boxing_sumo integration, sig. knit fabrication, voguecom _

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from Agi and Sam

by design duo,  Agi Mdumulla and Sam Cotton 

 Overcoat in green colour hues

colour block / pocket details

LCM, overcoat, green W_  colour block, agi and sam, voguecom

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(images from vogue.com)

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LC:M (London Collections: Men), s/s 2016 … Take 2 !

16 Tuesday Jun 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, design experiment, design inventive, fabrication, fashion events, London Collections: Men (LC: M), menswear, menswear designers, ready to wear, runway presentation, style ideas?, style inspiration

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accessories, British menswear design, Burberry Prorsum, Dunhill, E. Tautz by Patrick Grant, JW Anderson, KTZ, London Collections: Men (LC: M), London Collections: Men s/s 2016, Maharishi, Margaret Howell, menswear, spring/summer 2016, Tiger of Sweden

 

London Collections: Men (LC: M), s/s 2016

is a four day runway extravaganza which

kicks off the fashion watch on menswear.

 

The best of British design talent present their

innovative, provocative and fanciful interpretives.

 

…

Ready for this?

(images from style):

LC:  M

s / s  2016

 

 

 

from Dunhill

by John Ray

Total British-ness

LCM, s 16, dunhill

The English traveller

…

 Dunhill Men's RTW Spring 2016

Morning suit and top hat

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 Dunhill Men's RTW Spring 2016

Sport spectator

tennis, cricket or a day out at the races

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from Burberry Prorsum

by Christopher Bailey

Modern suiting

fine knit jogger trousers, embroidered lace shirt, jacket options

accessories:  tassel suede slip-ons, high sheen patent carrier

LCM, s16, burberry, quilt blazer_joggers, style_ARC0229

LCM, s16, burberry, joggers

LCM, s16, burberry,  blazer_jogger_tassel shoes, style_ARC0049

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by Margaret Howell

B/W (black/white) colour story

LCM, s16, b_w, style, margaret-howell LCM, s16, b_w, style, margaret-howell

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from KTZ

by designer,  Marjan Pejoski

Fancy dress

LCM, s16, ktz, fancy dress

Action man parachutist

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LCM, s16, ktz, plastics, style KIM_4248

Plastic fantastic

…

LCM, s16. ktz, graphics, style, KIM_4531

Read all about it! :  newsprint graphics-wear

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from E.  Tauz

by Patrick Grant

oversized, drop-crotch, denim trousers

LCM, s16, e tautz, oversizing LCM, s16, e tautz, oversizing, style _TAU0234

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from Tiger of Sweden

by head designer Ronnie McDonal and team

Headed in one direction

vertical stripes

ankle grazing trousers

LCM, s16, tiger of sweden, LCM, s16, tiger of sweden, LCM, s16, tiger of sweden,

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from Maharishi

by creative director, Hardy Blechman

In solid colours

with Zen-like affect

LCM, s16, MaharishiMaharishi Men's RTW Spring 2016

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by designer, JW Anderson

Accessorise me!

anchored by red patent leather shoes

LCM, s16, jw anderson, red shoes LCM, s16, jw anderson, red shoes LCM, s16, jw anderson, red shoes

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LC:M (London Collections: Men), s/s 2016 … Take 1 !

14 Sunday Jun 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, design experiment, design inspiration, design inventive, fabric blends, fabrication, fashion events, fashion fun, London Collections: Men (LC: M), menswear, menswear designers, prints, ready to wear, runway show, sportswear, style ideas?, style inspiration

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Agi and Sam, British menswear design, Casely-Hayford, Coach, Kit Neale, LC: M, London Collections: Men (LC: M), London Collections: Men s/s 2016, menswear, Sibling, spring/summer 2016, spring/summer wear, TOPMAN, YMC

 

 

Each year, during the months of January and June

the fashion spotlight centres on London for the biannual

showcasing of British design talent in menswear fashion:

LC: M (London Collections: Men).

It’s June, and LC:  M is back!

…

The event marks four days of focused attention on

British menswear design:

the quirkiness, the inventiveness, the unexpected,

the experimental, the visual impact, the sheer madness-

the complete fashion fun of British clothing design.

…

Ready for this   …

(images from wwd):

 

LC:  M

s /s  2016

 

 

 

from YMC (You Must Create)

Contemporary Cool

effortless, modern, ease

YMC Men's RTW Spring 2016

YMC Men's RTW Spring 2016,  denim jumpsuit

YMC Men's RTW Spring 2016

 YMC Men's RTW Spring 2016

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from Agi and Sam

by designers, Agape Mdumulla and Sam Cotton

Fun Factor

baggy trousers,  thin stripe prints,  zip details

styled with white Converse trainers

Agi and Sam Men's RTW Spring 2016
Agape Mdumulla and Sam Cotton
Agape Mdumulla and Sam Cotton
Agape Mdumulla and Sam Cotton

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from Topman

It’s all about the (non) fit

loose, wide leg trousers

cropped / tapered tops

Topman Design Men's RTW Spring 2016
 Topman Design Men's RTW Spring 2016Topman Design Men's RTW Spring 2016Topman Design Men's RTW Spring 2016

 

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from Coach

(first showing at LC: M)

by creative director, Stuart Vevers

“A walk on the wild side.”

 animal motif / psychedelic prints, colour infused

footwear:  fluffy sliders

Coach  Men's RTW Spring 2016 Coach  Men's RTW Spring 2016 Coach  Men's RTW Spring 2016 Coach  Men's RTW Spring 2016

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from designer, Kit Neale

Colour explosion tempered (?) by white Converse high tops

Not for the fashion faint of heart!

Nuff said.

Kit Neale RTW Spring 2016, colour Kit Neale RTW Spring 2016 Kit Neale RTW Spring 2016

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by father/son design duo,  Casely – Hayford

Subdued

layering, outerwear of mixed fabrication

hint of print, a bit of colour

LCM, layering s16,casely_hayford_men_ss16_16 Casely Hayford Men's RTW Spring 2016 Casely Hayford Men's RTW Spring 2016 Casely Hayford Men's RTW Spring 2016

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(images from nowstudio):

from Sibling

by Joe Bates, Sid Bryan and Cozette McCreery

Gear up:  NFL linesmen, on and off the field

sportswear – A bit tongue in cheek!

LCM, s16, sibling, NFL LCM, s16, sibling, NFL, nowstudio, 144007_960n LCM, s16, sibling, NFL, nowstudio, 144009_960n LCM, s16, sibling, suit, nowstudio, 144037_960n

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