HOUSE OF NINES AW13 LOOKBOOK

Menswear brand House of Nines show their unique take on traditional men's style; representing through their designs power, strength and confidence. It's a uniform perfect for the modern gentleman but with an interesting twist. Read my full post on the IDOL Magazine blog here.

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NASIR MAZHAR / READY-TO-WEAR BIZARRE

Fashion designer Nasir Mazhar is preparing to release his first ready-to-wear collection. His menswear collection was showcased at London Men's Collections earlier this year and since then Mazhar has had major recognition.

The inspiration all comes from what Mazhar finds wearable for himself, despite how outrageous the collection may seem. His designs are labelled 'sportswear' but he states the collections are anything but that, he simply envisions wearable garments that are suitable for a specific taste.

Redefining the modern 'tracksuit', Mazhar takes his own approach on how he would like these particular types of garments to be perceived for his own wearable use - which then transpires to a wider range of others out there who share the same desire. Clever!

Autumn/Winter 13

Spring/Summer 13

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LOOK BACK AT SPRING 13 COLLECTIONS.

Spring/Summer is fast approaching, the outside temperatures are rising and the skies are finally clearing up. So today I felt like having a recap on some of the Spring 2013 menswear collections that caught my eye the most.

Alexander Wang

Alexander Wang takes a slick approach to this collection with his use of detail and clean cuts. He stays away from the typical bright colour palette of Spring and introduces something much darker. There is also a strong influence of sportswear throughout the collection, shorts combined with heavy jumpers and jackets.

Burberry Prorsum 

Christopher Bailey is well prepared for showers this Spring, raincoats and waterproofs being the main focus of the SS13 collection. When rain is mentioned, melancholy comes to mind. Although Bailey's use of eye catching metallic's goes against everything we feel once the heavens open - and that certainly isn't electric blue or shocking pink. Bailey pulls it off well and gives us a ray of light for when those dull clouds emerge. 

Christopher Kane

Personally I believe that not many can do it better than Christopher Kane when it comes to menswear fashion, his collections never fail to mesmerize me with his surrealistic influences and abstract prints. As expected, I knew the Spring 13 collection was going to be an eye catcher. 

Dries Van Noten

I can see a big influence in this collection for men's style this season, the camouflage prints, use of nylon and light colours - all combined to create a very appealing Spring 13 menswear collection. Dries Van Noten bares masculinity in mind when it comes to his designs and despite elements of femininity hiding somewhere in there, it still holds a very manly feel. I love the orange in particular, it works so well against the whites - definitely noted for my own style this season.

ACNE

Like Alexander Wang, ACNE Studios also seem to be leaning towards the darker side this season. Every piece from ACNE will always be a staple piece - signature shades, clean cuts and the mysterious look most men like to include in their personal style. ACNE tick all the boxes for me - although there isn't any change there.

Balenciaga

Japanese influences are key for this Spring 13 menswear collection - the shapes, textures, fabrics and floral prints are what stand out most. A clean and sharp collection is delivered by Balenciaga and although it isn't screaming "summer" there are pieces here that work whatever the season.

LONDON MEN'S COLLECTIONS DATES ANNOUNCED.

Following the mind-blowing London Men's Collections in January, new dates have been announced for the next set of shows.

June will be a busy month for all menswear designers, starting Sunday 16th till Tuesday 18th. Menswear proved itself to be a movement in fashion not be reckoned with in January and the next shows are even more highly anticipated now.

I can't wait to see what's in store for us menswear fashion fanatics.

London Fashion Week: Day 3.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 3 complete, and I'd say tired is a definite understatement. Although each second is worth it after another amazing day at London Fashion Week.

 

      I was invited to the presentation of Jane Bowler's AW13 collection, amongst the work of other designers also being showcased - the free champagne was great! Meeting her for the first time, she recognised me surprisingly (that's a good thing right?)

 

      Today I also bumped into Henry Holland, who unfortunately refused to have his picture taken, despite my several desperate attempts. Aside from that, my highlight would have to be Christopher Raeburn sitting down with me and letting me record an interview with him - he's such a lovely guy and his collections (both menswear and womenswear) are definitely worth looking at!