The collections presented at

Men’s Fashion Week-  Paris,  autumn / winter 2016

did not disappoint:

 

 

inventive suiting options

colour clash chromatics

loose layering silhouettes

style saturated separates

other – worldly outfitted

 

 

all proudly paraded down runway.

 

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Runway, Run-away Favourites

Menswear Collections, Paris a / w 2016

 

 

 

 

At Attention:  referencing military-wear

by designer, Takahiro Miyashita

for Takahiromiyashita The Soloist

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trousers with gold button detail: 

reminiscent of those worn by British naval men (circa 18th C.)

shoe accessory:  spats guard

headwear:  smart look beret

 

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A Rainbow Connection

by designer, Paul Smith

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colour clash done correctly

Just so!

 

 

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1-2-3  Easy fit Layering

by Jonny Johansson

for Acne Studios

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drawstring hem dress over trousers

earth tones

 

(images from vogue.com)

 

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Pinstripe Suiting Steps way-out of the Boardroom

from Shangguan Zhe

Sankuanz  (label)

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bold patterns

wide lapels

up-tempo accessorising / styling

 

(image from wwd.com)

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Smart – look Oversizing

by designer Yohji Yamamoto

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neutral base colours

hints of red shades

Japanese character print details

black / white jazz brogues

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Contrasts in Concert

from the design team at

Maison Margiela

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harmony of opposites:

tight fit top / flowing, sleeveless cover

toggle closure

 

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Print Pattern Party

by Rei Kawakubo

for Comme des Garçons Homme Plus

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classic suit material

lively pattern / print fabrication to jacket shoulder and sleeve

‘high-water’ cropped trousers

 

 

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‘Snow Storm Trooper’

by designer, Boris Bidjan Saberi

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monochromatic

parachute-esque straps

zipper detail

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Smart Separates

by Sébastien Meunier

for Ann Demeulemeester

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jewel tone blue hues

colour contrasts in shades of brown

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(images from vogue.uk)