Winter Whites for ladies and gents : no longer fashion faux pas, but rather fashion de rigueur

13 Friday Feb 2015

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As the weather continues in ice crystal deep freeze

and hills of white snow jot the urban landscape-

borrow from nature’s colour cue and dress in

varied hues of winter whites:

-as single colour sensation

-tonal colour dimension

-or accent colour punch.

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The Big Chill Factor

Winter 2014 / 2015

(t – b, images from exploregram.com, findlandtimes.fi):

NYC: snow covered tree branches

NYC: Central Park

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On the runway

Winter Whites, a/w ’14

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From Sonia Rykiel

by artistic director Geraldo da Conceicao

Loose fit knit tops and slouchy trousers

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From Band of Outsiders

by Scott Sternberg

Dotted throughout

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From Comme des Garçons Homme

by Rei Kawakubo

Cream suiting with dot effect and stand-out black lapel

complimented by stark whites: shirt and shoes

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by Astrid Andersen

Crystalline

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From Y-3

by Yohji Yamamotoa

Fuzzy-wuzzy city walking shorts

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Fashion forecast predicts continued

Winter Whites flurries for seasons to come.

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Winter Whites, a/w 2015

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by Tess Giberson

Quilted parka with fur trim hood

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by Victor Alfaro

Jumbo-neck turtle jumper with fringe detail

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Cape effect turtle-neck jumper

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by Damir Doma

Boat-neck, long sleeve, comfort fit

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from Versace

by Donatella Versace

Traditional cut wool overcoat

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from Off-White

by Virgil Abloh

Magnolia white net hoodie and patchwork denim trousers

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From Topman Design

by Gordon Richardson and team

Boiler suit with green / beige plaid detail to front

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Winter Whites

“On the streets where you live”

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(photo from beforeeesunrise):

Jumpsuit with empire waist definition

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(photos by Tommy Ton):

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Knitwear ensemble in head to toe light cream tonals

and the brolly too, in step with the colour coordinated theme

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Winter Whites accesorised with floral coat and

embellished white lace-ups

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(photo from nssmag.com):

Silk joggers and combat boots

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(photos by Yu Yuang for FashionBeans):

Mackintosh coat

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White jean trousers accented with browns and blues

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Winter Whites Accessories

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(photo by Thousand Yard Style):

Blinding white trainers and socks!

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(photo from beforeeesunrise):

Fedora with detailed band

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(image from style.com):

Cozy-up-to-it fluffy clutch

from Hellessy, Fall 2015

by designer, Sylvie Millstein

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Highlights from Copenhagen Fashion Week, Fall 2015

03 Tuesday Feb 2015

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With yesterday’s close to Copenhagen Fashion Week, Fall 2015

let’s take a quick look-book back

at a few runway show stoppers, which caught my attention.

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On the runway

Copenhagen Fashion Week, Fall 2015

(images from style.com):

by Mark Kenly Domino Tan

Burgundy reds, soft pinks

Knee length coat

textural, deep burgundy hue

striped detail at collar and sleeve hems

asymmetric closure of contrast bright blue buttons

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Dress iridescent

form fit, pearl pink, high collar

bell shaped sleeves with silver belt detail

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by Henrik Vibskov

Non-gender specific wear

knitwear, graphic print, layering, dimensional

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oversized, asymmetric puffer vest

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From Malene Birger

by Christina Exsteen

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Autumn Appeal

textural tops: cinnamon brown jumper

oatmeal hue coat

Trouser: Peach pink, loose fit, ease

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by Barbara i Gongini

Non-gender specific wear, black / muted grey colour story

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by Asger Juel Larsen

Stand out coats in elongated silhouette

leather, brace neck collar

ankle length, gold metallic with tarnish effect

slim fit

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wool, khaki brown, brace-neck collar, calf length

hit of military fashion vibe

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From Baum Und Pferdgarten

by Rikke Baumgarten and Helle Hestehave

Casual, Comfort, Chic

pinstripe sleeveless coat, jeans with slightly frayed hem

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In green suede

high-low skirt with curve hem at front

medieval tunic inspired top

A bientot, Paris : Menswear Fashion Week- Fall 2015 concludes

26 Monday Jan 2015

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The fashion world now bids a fond adieu to

Menswear Fashion Week- Paris, Fall 2015

which ends Sunday, 25 January.

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Designers presented collections which

whetted our curiosity

informed our style choices

and satiated our fashion appetites.

The final runway presentations were appreciatively

more of the same.

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Paris Fashion Week- menswear Fall 2015

Runway highlights

(images from style.com):

from Miharayasuhiro

by Mihara Yasuhiro

distressed suiting and denim look / leather fabrication

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from Hermès

by Véronique Nichanian

Classic suiting: double breast and single button jacket closures

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from Wooyoungmi

by mother / daughter creative duo, Woo Young Mi and Katie Chung

casual, cool, contained

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by Thom Browne

Victorian melodrama

AiB (all in black) and of mystery

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from Dior Homme

by Kris Van Assche

At thigh length

jacket silhouette elongated

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from Kenzo

by Carol Lim and Humberto Leon

Out there outerwear

(t) cape shape ; (b) zip front

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and I very much like the leather slashed, lunar boots!

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from Comme des Garçons

by Rei Kawakubo

A bit of colour splash and creative suiting

patterned leggings under loose fit short trousers

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by Umit Benan

Down – time suiting

textural, patterned, ease

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Bonjour, Paris : Menswear Fashion Week- Fall 2015, returns to the La Ville Lumière! (part 2)

23 Friday Jan 2015

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Variety is the spice of life

and is also a key ingredient on the fashion menu.

Served on the Paris runways of Menswear Fashion Week- Fall 2015

is an array of fashion pieces designed and styled

to please the discerning fashion connoisseur

as well as the budding fashion enthusiast.

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Of particular interest this menswear fashion season

are design twists in:

trouser silhouettes and styling

sleeveless outwear and luxe layering

blurred lines of gender specific dress.

Je l’aime.

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Paris Fashion Week- menswear Fall 2015

Runway highlights

(images from style):

Balmain

by Olivier Rousteing

Indulgence

Off the ramp: decadent skater boy

(note the “Balmain does Van” trainers)

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by Dries Van Noten

Genderless dress

Favlook – Lookfav Focus Favourite: everything about this collection!

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by Yohji Yamamoto

A Yamamoto statement

oversising, textural, black as signature colour

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by Phillip Lim

Multiplicity

suiting with outer belt cinch

rope wide weave shirt, sleeveless cover with zip and strap detail

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From Viktor & Rolf

by Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren

An Essential: lightweight roll top jumper under any and all looks

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from Ann Demeulemeester

by Sebastien Meunier

Overcoat options

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Bonjour, Paris : Menswear Fashion Week- Fall 2015, returns to the La Ville Lumière! (part 1)

23 Friday Jan 2015

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Menswear Fashion Week Travel Itinerary

Fall 2015

Menswear Fashion Week- Fall 2015

has arrived in Paris, France.

The Fashion Week show travels commenced with

a first stop in London for LC: M (London Collections: Men)

next stop was the Pitti Uomo (Florence, Italy)

and now the final leg of the menswear fashion journey

ends in Paris, France.

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The Show Summations

Runway presentations in London are electric:

avant garde, forward thinking, boundary push innovation.

The atmosphere in Florence, both on and off the runway

is the epitome of style spezzatura: cool, confident, effortless.

Now it is time to shine for the designers who show in Paris, the City of Lights.

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Paris Fashion Week, Fall 2015

Menswear highlights

(images from style.com):

by Christophe Lemaire

shoulder wrap

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McQ Alexander McQueen

by Sarah Burton

unencumbered layering, culottes with under-trousers, black colour point

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from Valentino

by Pierpaolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri

colour blocked clothing and bags

3-piece suiting: shirt, jacket, trousers

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by Walter Van Beirendonck

fashion fun-tastic and plastics

a bit of cheeky humour, sherbert soft colours

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by Haider Ackermann

Mixed fabrication: leather, knits, silks

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by Raf Simons

Statement outerwear: colour and shine ; sleeveless and flow

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from Louis Vuitton

by Kim Jones

Accessorise me! : carrier choices

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from Issey Miyake

by Yusuke Takahashi

Trouser wear: of varying lengths and silhouettes

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“To infinity and beyond!”: Runway fashion takes off at Pitti Uomo, Menswear Fall 2015 (part 2)

20 Tuesday Jan 2015

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For style insight and inspiration as well as sheer fashion fun

the Pitti Uomo, menswear runway presentations

is a ‘yes, please!’ on the international fashion calendar.

The event is always eagerly anticipated and

sets a gold standard for inventive menswear design.

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As Pitti Uomo Fall 2015 draws to conclusion,

we bid a fond goodbye until next season:

“arrivederci alla prossima volta!”

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A glimpse at a some highlight looks from a few final shows:

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On the Runway

Pitti Uomo

Fall 2015

(part 2)

(images from style.com):

From Emporio Armani

‘In just one stroke’

muted colours, high-volume impact, contoured knitwear

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From Diesel Black Gold

by Andreas Melbostad

‘It’s in the details’

close-fit layering, monochromatic scheme, denim trousers in varied finishes

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From Gucci

by Alessandro Michele and design team

‘Gender-less at best’

bow neckline blouses, imprint of prints, uncomplicated footwear

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From Etro

by Kean Etro

‘Luxe’

lush fabrication, autumnal hues, paisley patterns

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by Antonio Marras

‘Casual Elegance’

faux fur collars, mixed patterns, suiting options

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From MSGM

by Massimo Giorgetti

salmon pink hues, tactile textures

‘spot on’ and spotted monk shoes

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From Moncler Gamme Bleu

by Thom Browne

‘…And they’re off!’

in the winner’s -circle, jockey inspired ensembles

quirky accessories: goggle eyewear, skull caps

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“To infinity and beyond!”: Runway fashion takes off at Pitti Uomo, Menswear Fall 2015 (part 1)

19 Monday Jan 2015

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Menswear fashion and design has accelerated to warp speed dimension-

and the energy is electric.

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Menswear trends are no longer, as time of old,

limited to the mundane and expected:

adjusting lapel silhouettes, trouser hems or tie widths.

Today, menswear designs are inspirited with inventive perspectives,

avant garde concepts and boundary explosions of gender non-specific attire.

Nowhere is this more in evidence than during Pitti Uomo (Florence, Italy):

the menswear fashion event of galactic scope.

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Pitti Uomo runway presentations for Fall 2015 are now underway,

to conclude this Tuesday, 20 January.

The designs have not disappointed: inspired and inspirational.

Menswear design have jetted onward into a new frontier

with enthusiasm and with enthused response.

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Gents, these are exciting times!

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Consider a few highlights from the Pitti Uomo runway shows for style ideas:

On the Runway

Pitti Uomo

Fall 2015

(images from style.com):

From Missoni

by Angela Missoni

‘Print Passion’

vibrancy, colour coordination, eclectic print feature

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From Salvatore Ferragamo

by creative director, Massimiliano Giornetti

‘Luxe Styling’

scarf fashion, mixed fabrication

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clothing: long length grey jumper over chocolate brown leather shirt (*+)

accessories: scarf abundance and two-toned lace ups

Love it!

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From Costume National

by Ennio Capasa

‘Green Scene’

monochromatic, feathers and leather

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by Marc Jacobs

‘For Every Occasion’

tux lux with turtleneck shirt, ‘jim jam’ relaxed casual,

blanket-wear, ferocious fur overcoat

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From Calvin Klein Collection

by Italo Zucchelli

‘Rugged Revamped’

shiny patent leather, animal prints, boxy overcoats, knits

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Versace

by Donatella Versace

tailoring innovation, sleek silhouettes

with play on proportion

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by Philip Plein

‘Suit up, bad boy’

sports referencing, sci-fi attitude, tough guy posture

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by Vivienne Westwood

‘Just go for It!’

proportion play, mixed patterns/prints, footwear fantastic

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Ciao Ragazzi! Pitti Uomo (a Firenze)- Abiti da uomo per prossimo autunno : Menswear Fall Fashion, 2015

17 Saturday Jan 2015

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The fashion high voltage spotlight is now solely positioned on

menswear, autumn 2015

runway designs and street style exhibitions-

as presented during the five day ‘fashionableness’ event,

Pitti Uomo (Florence, Italy).

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(photo by Adam Katz Sinding):

And … scene: group pose

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Pitti Uomo has evolved into the fashion world’s

most extravagant menswear occasion.

Established fashion street photographer Scott Schuman,

who is known from his work The Sartorialist,

has dubbed the Pitti Uomo “the Super Bowl of men’s fashion”

for its on and off runway style parade.

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(photo by I AM KOO):

‘Groutfit’, cape affect

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(photo by Tommy Ton):

All in: a little bit of everything

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(photo from gq magazine, uk):

Mustard yellow / cranberry red colour story

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Starting 15 January to 19 January 2015, designers presenting at Pitti Uomo

will showcase their crafted menswear collections for a/w 2015.

Yet, it is the greatly anticipated off runway show of enviable Italian flair for

dress spezzatura (seemingly effortless with maximum impact),

which will be much observed and emulated.

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Why not consider a few street style suggestions: take note.

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Prestare Attenzione ai ragazzi di stile spezzatura !

Pitti Uomo, Fall 2015: Street Style Sass

(photos from gq magazine, uk):

Inner: denim

Outer: fur collared overcoat

Accessory: oversized aviator sunnies

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(photo from ny magazine):

Style Winners

(l) two-colour vest in khaki green / slate grey,

(r) trench cape with strap closure,

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Scarf fashion

(photos from gq magazine, uk):

Chest crossed and buttoned in

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Doubled: neck wrapped print, solid purple flow

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Paisley against check print suit

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(photos from Adam Katz Sinding):

Anything but lack lustre!

layered with iridescent burgundy red trench

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Jacket pairing: window pane pattern

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(photo by I AM KOO):

Monochromatic in latte brown

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(photo by Tommy Ton):

Style exemplar

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Perfetta!

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(photo by Scott Schuman):

Classic colour combo: charcoal gray and navy blue (from top to bottom)

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Through the looking glass: window pane patterned suits

(photos from gq magazine, uk):

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Outerwear options

(photo by Scott Schuman):

Oversized, subdued print patterned coat

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(photo by Adam Katz Sinding):

Design detailed overcoat

Nehru collar, two-piece visual, contrast buttons, fringes

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(photo from gq magazine, uk):

Chocolate brown corduroy coat, black roll neck top

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(photo by I AM KOO):

Rugged leather bomber

shearling lining exposed at collarar and sleeve hem

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(photos by Adam Katz Sinding):

Cape drama

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Hooded cape with wide shearling collar

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Accessorize me

(photos by Adam Katz Sinding):

Fedoras

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Porkpie hat, red accents: socks and scarf

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(photo by I AM KOO):

Carrier bag: backpack or handheld

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London Collections: Men (LCM)- Runway Special Delights for Fall 2015

13 Tuesday Jan 2015

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London Collections: Men (LCM)

showcases the best of British menswear designs

from established and emerging talent.

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For Fall 2015, the rich pool of fashion creatives

of avant garde and commercial labels did not disappoint.

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Gents, consider a few Favlook – Lookfav Focus favourites

for dress and style inspiration.

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London Collections: Men

Fall 2015

(images from style.com):

by designer, Shaun Samson

(Welcome back to LCM after a two season hiatus!)

A lot going on!

plaid jacket, apron print shirt

faux fur accessories: scarf and gauntlet gloves

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by the triumvirate from

Sibling

‘Choo-Choo Charlie’

Good and Plenty candy (pink / black) colour story

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by designer, James Long

Bombs Away

bomber jacket with shearling lined hood and large front pockets detail

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Cinched

belted scarf (also as head-cover), loose fit ‘velour’, textural trousers

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by designer, Christopher Shannon

Modern Michelin Man

corsetted waist, puffer jacket

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Show a bit of leg

oversized, clasp closure, loose-fit trousers

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by designer, Lee Roach

1 – 2 – 3: yellow, silver, black colour palette

jacket: yellow, collarless, button-less (strap closure)

trousers: silver coated jeans

tee shirt: black with silver graphic details

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by designer, John Ray

for Dunhill

Checks re-dressed

plaid – on – plaid within the same colour scheme

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from Topshop Design

Fly guy!

bumble bee colour plaid suiting

blue chambray / tiered, white fuzzy-wuzzy details

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by designer, Katie Eary

‘Anatomics’ rainbow

top: orange sweatshirt with chalk-blue ‘brain’ motif

trainers: grapefruit blood-red

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‘Anatomics’ rainbow

top: black sweatshirt with pink ‘rib’ motif

trousers / trainers: purple sheen and sparkle

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by designer, Craig Green

Easy Breezy Movement

flowing black trousers

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Strait jacket suiting

military green, padded, pinstripe suit

vest: strap closure

trousers: wide-leg

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by designer, Richard James

Andean persuasion

outerwear: patterned poncho

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Soft to the touch

blue dyed shearling suit with orange scarf

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On the runway

Winter Whites, a/w ’14

Winter Whites, a/w 2015

Winter Whites

“On the streets where you live”

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Copenhagen Fashion Week, Fall 2015

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oatmeal hue coat

Trouser: Peach pink, loose fit, ease

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Paris Fashion Week- menswear Fall 2015

Runway highlights

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On the Runway

Pitti Uomo

Fall 2015

(part 2)

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Pitti Uomo

Fall 2015

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Fall 2015

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