MIHARA YASUHIRO X PUMA BLACK LABEL

Puma Black Label are known for their cool collaborations, one in particular being with Alexander McQueen and now for SS13 they have teamed up with Mihara Yasuhiro to deliver a rather dazzling collection.

Inspiration for the eccentric range of designs roots from camouflage  bicycle structures and rucksacks and simple as that may sound, it is anything but that. A bizarre use of print and a crazy colour palette shows fearless experiment perfectly. 

It's an explosion of colour, pattern and texture and it works so well - a fine display of sportswear with a quirky street-wear twist. One thing that strikes me most is the combination of animation and camouflage.

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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. 

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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

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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.

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JIL SANDER HAND-MADE MEN'S COLLECTION

Here is my latest post for the IDOL Magazine blog. I've featured Jil Sander's hand-made men's collection which is probably one of my favourite collections yet from the iconic fashion house.

The colours that work together, the sharp cuts, the attention to detail and the structure. It's a perfect menswear collection in my eyes. 

Take a look at the post here or check out the whole collection here.

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TOPMAN DESIGN MENSWEAR SS13

I love the SS13 collection by TOPMAN Design; it oozes warmth, spontaneity and excitement. They have effortlessly captured a fun and playful way to experiment with style this season. Exotic floral prints, an invigorating colour palette and statement footwear - it all sounds like it's nothing new but the brand have delivered each garment in a unique way that shows their own twist on what we usually see for Spring/Summer menswear fashion. 

In particular I'm completely drooling over the TOPMAN Design trainers that are featured and personally I think they are quite reasonably priced at £75. 

Look at the full SS13 show yourself here.

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STYLE POST 1

Despite getting further into the year we are still surrounded by bitter weather and snow. So I'm starting something called 'STYLE POSTS' for the blog where I'll post images of what I'm wearing etc. I never feature myself on here so I figured it will be cool for people to see who the blogger actually is. 

So here goes, style post number 1. Shirt by TOPMAN, black jumper by American Apparel, coat by Cheap Monday, Jeans by Cheap Monday, shoes by Cheap Monday and bag by Mulberry AW13 London Fashion Week.

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A FASHION MOVEMENT AT ITS MOST POWERFUL.

Spring is fast approaching and even though the sun isn't shining just yet, the male fashionista's definitely are. Colour blocking would be an understatement - I'd say bright, acid-trip, outrageous colour clashing is more of an appropriate reference to the street style we're all going to witness this season.

Cobalt blues, luminous yellows, lime greens - the list goes on and on. The key to nailing the trend is to be as daring as ever. Although it's not just about the statement colours - prints have also been taken to a whole new level with African inspiration and extravagant patterns. Simple yet eccentric menswear brand Dent De Man would be the finest example.

Some could say the world has gone mad, but personally I think menswear fashion has been inside a shell for far too long - it's time to break out and fulfill it's utmost potential. It's a fashion movement at its most powerful.