I never thought I would have ever anticipated acollection such as this from Burberry Prorsum! Of course, it is complete withimpeccably tailored suits and trench coats but it’s the colour and the foxes thatpleasantly took me by surprise. There is some modest humour in these pieces andenough versatility for every kind of modern man. Some of the designs includepolka dot -- which I am a proud owner of the exact polka dot shirt shown -- heritage cotton gabardine andscoop-neck pullovers. Bravo, for the house of Burberry.
Colour blocking for Calvin Klein in their new season along with croc-skin enrich and accentuate the cool, calm and casual collection. The colour palette is very bold and masculine as well as the silhouette of the clothing. Their signature camel was in full force, staying true to their trademark. References for this collection could include futuristic, sartorial and rebel.
An all black styling is a very difficultchallenge to tackle; this is a well known fact. However, I think taking apartsome of these pieces and mix-and-matching them with some colour -- as the showlater presented -- would make for some fantastic outfits. This was Costume National's take on the new season, thoughts?
Dolce & Gabbana delve deeper into theirexploration of the paper boy look with sleepwear for the new season. I regretto say that I was disappointed and that rarely, if ever, happens with one of myfavourite fashion houses. The suits are always sleek, suave and sophisticatedbut we already know that and yes, the Victorian inspired embroidered detaildoes look good but it was not enough for me this time around.
This winter, Ermenegildo Zegna is making surethe cold does not penetrate in any way! Of course, the cool look will not betraded in on account of the weather. With plaid patterns, houndstooth andleather the idea is still to make the modern man look stylish. You’llappreciate the versatility in this collection from the week through to the weekend;all of the items in this collection are practical.
Enter Etro, decked out in paisley from wall to wall. The tailcoat tuxedo had to be the stand out look of the entire collection. The colour palette evolved all through from classic black and white to a fruit-like red to full and bottle green never forgetting the velvet enriched fabric. a collection truly intended for the urban, finer and more stylish man.
I could pretend to sit here up on my podium andtalk about how outstanding I thought the Frankie Morello show was but the truthis I really did not get it. Colour-blocking and Indian influence, that’s greatbut spikes and sewn on buttons did not quite gel for me. Perhaps the directionwas to tame the infamous rock star and bring him back down to size, calm himand make him more relatable. Care to share your thoughts?
Interesting how Giorgio Armani decides to loosen up their look in the era of slim-fit trousers, shirts and blazers. As would be expected, this collection was full of classic and stylish designs for the masculine demeanour. this is very noticable in the double-breasted jackets, bolder waists and baggy pleated trousers. A fulfilling collection through and through.
Gucci give us give us retro glamour in all its modern entirety. Taking floral pattern suits and colouring them in dark shades of emerald green, dark brown and navy not only made them prominent pieces but also masculine. The slim-fitting trousers, shirts and blazsers are in full effect as seen in their last few seasons. This collection represents the man that knows himself and what he wants.
What a wholesome collection we have here fromIceberg. I like the pairing of the more loose trousers with the fitted coatsand blazers. And just to think, the range of this line -- heavy knitwear,suiting and jackets to layer -- really quite limitless this time around. Evenwith the more grunge, punk aesthetic, the clothes remain very wearable andpractical for everyday. Impressive, hey?
