Embracing its emerging status within the fashion calendar, London Fashion Week Men’s returned this weekend. A celebration of creative diversity within the industry, London has now solidified itself as the international hub for menswear. Here, we review the unfolding trends seen on the Big Smoke’s streets during LFWM…
Chelsea’s golden boy, Oliver Proudlock, took inspiration from Birmingham’s Shelby brothers in a Joshua Kane bespoke marl grey tweed three-piece, this weekend. One could have easily mistaken him for an extra in Peaky Blinders if it wasn’t for the black Mercedes Benz he arrived in. The British TV series’ lead man Thomas Shelby (played by Cillian Murphy) has become an iconic figure of late, known for his hardy demeanor and impeccably sharp tailoring. Mr Proudlock finished off his Victorian-inspired look with a signature tweed flat cap, black Oxfords, and a camel cashmere scarf. His style plays as a reminder of how fashion is persistently intertwined with popular culture.
Italy’s carefree ‘sprezzatura’ attitude is entirely contrasted with Britain’s traditional mindset when it comes to men’s style. Italian gentlemen have, for centuries, been completely at ease with the notion of carrying a leather clutch with their newspaper when heading out for an espresso at the weekend. A simple and elegant way to store your essentials, the leather pouch trend has spread eastwards towards Blighty. As a fashion capital, London has begun to celebrate the unique as well as the classic within men’s style. Our Santino S clutch bag offers an ideal blend of revolutionary shapes and timeless leather.
Sunday was frosty with clear blue skies – the perfect day for a long-length wool coat. International actor and model Eric Rutherford emerged from a black cab in a spectacular military coat outside the BFC show space. With an exaggerated peak lapelled collar and double-breasted gold buttons, the rest of Rutherford’s style was deliberately dark and muted to let the coat do the talking. This effortless naval style was mirrored by another LFWM attendee in the form of an oversized sailor-inspired trouser with a wide upturned hem. In 2018, take reference from our naval history for a classic and sophisticated aesthetic.