BRICK LANE STREET STYLE

I was on Brick Lane in London the other day and noticed for the first time (my bad) how interesting the street style was. I got my camera out and took some cool pictures. The sun really does bring out some great styles.

DL

AW13 UNDERGROUND PRESS DAY

Here are a few pictures from the amazing AW13 Underground press day. A favourite brand of mine for years now it was great to attend and view the cool new collection - Underground are definitely pushing it a lot further this time and getting out of the whole predictable "creeper" style. It's a whole new Underground!

Here is a preview of the soon to be launched brand UNDER, a step up from Underground. Although the difference is here prices are a lot higher than retail prices and the regular Underground brand. Prices begin around £300, but one thing is for sure, it's definitely worth it.

DL

CHRISTOPHER SHANNON FOR KICKERS

Christopher Shannon is surely becoming one of my favourite designers this year. I've found myself drawn to many of his collections and everything he conveys as a British menswear fashion designer. 

I love the Christopher Shannon for Kickers collaboration, as seen earlier this year at the London Men's Collections. They are available to purchase at Selfridges for £150. A combination of classic footwear and modern men's style - perfect. 

DL

LCM SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

Finally the London Men's Collection schedule has been released! I'm excited to see what the collections are going to show for Spring/Summer 14. Also, new to the men's collections are Burberry Prorsum, Rag & Bone, Gieves & Hawkes, Jimmy Choo and Pringle. I have a feeling this time around menswear is going to be back even stronger than the shows in January. Have a look at the full schedule here.

DL

RAG & BONE HITTING LONDON FOR THE MEN'S COLLECTIONS

Marcus Wainright and David Neville have announced that Rag & Bone will be presenting their Spring 14 menswear collection London Men's Collections in June. The brand began in New York, featuring in the fashion weeks held there. 

Although British designers Wainright and Neville are returning home to indulge into the fast moving pace of British men's fashion. Welcome home!

DL

STYLE POST

Hat by Urban Outfitters, Shirt by ZARA Man, Grey Jumper by American Apparel, Black Jeans by Cheap Monday and Shoes by Dr. Martens. 

DL

ADIDAS COLLABORATIONS

Here are my two of my favourite Adidas men's collaborations, Opening Ceremony and Jeremy Scott. I guess I can try and describe it in three words - playful, tragic and genius. Some of the Jeremy Scott's are totally unacceptable, yet still incredible. I'd definitely wear the pink poodle hi-tops!

Adidas x Opening Ceremony

Adidas x Jeremy Scott

DL

LIFE AS A FASHION WRITER

Here is my usual update on the blog posts I've done for IDOL Magazine. I've literally been non-stop writing today, my commitment to IDOL of course and then Boys by Girls features that will be posted in the next few weeks. 

It's safe to say I'm actually quite enjoying being a fashion writer, considering as long as it has been an aspiration of mine I'm actually doing it now. As of next week my commitments will be a lot more intense and time consuming as my studies have come to an end now so now I have to devote as much time as I can into both publications. 

I'm going to try and update my own personal blog as much as possible although I'll probably be posting a lot less frequently. However keep up to date with the IDOL blog and the online features on BBG, a lot of my writing will be there as well. 

FAGGASENT SS13 menswear collection

Stephan Schneider SS13 menswear collection

DL

CHEAP MONDAY GO BANANAS FOR SS13

The new FLASH collection by Swedish brand Cheap Monday has landed to help everyone go a little "bananas!". I've picked out a few of the men's designs that I liked the most, some of which have definitely made it onto my spring/summer wishlist. 

The collection is inspired by pop art - can't beat a bit of Andy Warhol. A retro colour palette works nicely with eccentric prints and soft elements of simplicity. 

A fun and exciting range of designs that scream summer - perfect for this season. Check out the whole collection here.

DL

AMERICAN APPAREL SPRING LOOKS

I absolutely love American Apparel this season! The brand has always been a favourite of mine, however for Spring 13 they haven't failed to exceed expectations. The pastel colours work will with clean cuts, sharp elements of simplicity and the vintage American feel of the designs.

The brand screams Californian summer. It's fun - traditional and classic with a modern and unique edge. It's invigorating to say the least. It feels as though for this season they have experimented a lot more - despite being known for quite a playful brand, there is just something so much more exciting this time around.

American Apparel for Spring/Summer looks, check out the menswear collection here.

Image courtesy of americanapparel.co.uk

DL