The highly
anticipated third installment of London Collections: Men saw a fresh and
exciting combination of some of the UK’s most established
designers alongside new and emerging British design talent to create an
inspiring array of shows and presentations that made London Collections: Men a
prominent date in the Fashion Industry’s diary for a long time to come.
The Agi and Sam
SS14 collection held at Victoria House demonstrated an eye-catching display of
sleek colour-blocking in hues of aqua blue and navy as well as ochre and burnt
orange. This was contrasted with cool greys, white and black to create a
monochromatic backdrop which emphasised the hits of colour. Inspired by fabrics
based on British Transport System upholstery and industrial flooring, the
collection included a combination of woven black suits with white speckles and horizontally
striped, colourful geometric prints against a cool grey background. All
elements combined created a collection of juxtaposition with both monochromatic
and colourful elements, prints and plain designs and classic tailoring against
culottes, tunics and oversized jackets. Although the designs may include
starkly different elements the overall aesthetic was concise and effortlessly
cool.
Meanwhile Ada
Zanditon and Nik Thakkar presented their debut collection Ada + Nik at St
Martin’s Lane Hotel which showcased their ‘Greco-Roman Punk’ inspired capsule
collection. A stunning visual reference
that brings to life both Nik Thakkar’s love for monochrome and minimalist luxe
whilst incorporating Ada Zanditon’s unique design style, the collection
includes a stunning leather jacket aptly named ‘Caesar’, beautifully
constructed open-back dress shirts as well as an exceptional human hair, bamboo
and calf leather jersey tee. Not to mention the gorgeous male models showcasing
the design duo’s accompanying swimwear also. VV Brown also made a guest appearance
and sang three of her new songs which was a fantastic way to end the event for
such an inspiring collection. We already can’t wait to see what Ada + Nik have
in store for next season!
Spencer Hart
presented a striking collection on Sunday evening at The Old Sorting Office. At
first glance the collection seems ultimately classic however it is clear to see
designer Nick Hart’s ability to add a modern edge to the most classic of
styles. With a James Brown as the soundtrack for the show, the collection overflowed
with soul and sophistication. Key pieces to note included soft shouldered
jackets in a selection of colours including white, midnight blue and black as
well as influences from traditional Arabian dress with tunic shirt placed under
bold tailoring.
On the second day of LC:M, footwear designer
Pinucci London showcased their ‘Clarges St’ collection ‘For Him’ at the
stunning STK restaurant on Strand. The collection included loafers, Monk shoes
and Brogues in the highest quality Italian and Spanish leather and suede.
Whilst timeless in design, the shoes are given a modern appeal with the most
beautiful colours that we are seeing on the runway for SS14. This
includes soft grey, navy, deep purple and cornflower blue. These designs simply
contain a timeless aesthetic that make them so easy to wear. One thing is for
sure, these shoes are a perfect accompaniment to your SS14 wardrobe.
T & T xxx
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