London Fashion Weeks Mens
By Jo Phillips
As we drag ourselves kicking and screaming into the year of 2017, back to work is not just back to the office but the beginning of the long and tiring show season for some. Starting with London Fashion Week; Mens we can look now to see the trends coming for the end of 2017 going into 2018… Just in case you feel a need to start planning now.
So what can we look forward to wearing then?
Go Long
Trousers are wide and long and we mean wide and long. You can quite easily sweep the floor with these styles. However it’s not just the trousers that are long, this extended silhouette goes for trousers, jumpers and even scarves. just make sure you’re walking on a clean surface. Well there are a few cuff bottom trousers just in case you are not into floor cleaning with your clothing.
Colour
There was a spectrum of colours across the catwalk, and not just the usual suspects of greys, navy’s and black, but pink, yellow burnt orange all the way to moss greens. Who said winter has to be dull?
Waist
With things being long and often wide the return of the waist is somewhat welcome. Seen in several ways, from corsets to colour highlight belts and even tucking jumpers in (to your pants?) Trousers. Although this has been growing trend for a few seasons it seems to have come of its own this time, with believe it or not some crop tops for men for those who choose to bare their midriff in the mid-winter!
Wrong is so right
Whether it means wearing your pyjamas in the day or not actually wearing your coat (but have it attached to you) or skirts for those that aren’t afraid to show off their legs then feel free to break the rules this coming winter.
Patchwork
Seen in blocks of colour in knitwear and even in denim. Literally from crochet attachments on shoes to patch pockets on jackets.
Denim
Denim was everywhere, and its a major trend that has been gaining momentum over the seasons, so feel free to experiment by mixing different denims within one outfit.
Logo and statements
Wear your heart on your sleeve, or a picture on your chest but don’t forget a logo or a slogan, silent or not so silent protests were seen in so many forms on the catwalk this season in London… That post Brexit, post truth, strong feeling was certainly lingering beneath the surface.
And as a PS… don’t forget to wear a hat… Very A/W17
Rottingdean; Man Presentation
<a href=”http://eu.christianlouboutin.com” target=”_blank”>Christian Louboutin</a> with E Tautz
Helen Lawrence / Browns Collaboration
Feng Chen Wang Man Show
UAL – LCF – MA left to right Wentao Shi, Chang Sang, Changxi Shao
UAL – LCF – MA left to right Jooin Yang, Peng Tai, Shu Yao
UAL – LCF – MA left to right Tak lee, Jin Choo, ZhenHao Guo
Agi and Sam x The Woolmark Company
Per Götesson; Man Show
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What We Wear – Corinthian – Nigel Cabourn/ Peak Practice Photo credit Ben Benoliel.
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John Lobb John Smedley Harry’s of London