5 Reasons to Love London Collections: Men

Hardy Amies | Autumn Winter 2013 I have become a big fan of London Collections: Men over this past year, finding myself eagerly awaiting the release of the schedule for the Autumn Winter 2014 collections which is showing January 6-8, 2014.  The program has been published for some time now and I've looked over it ...

Burberry Prorsum :: Writers & Painters

It was wonderful to see Burberry Prorsum in London, really where one would like to see this iconic British brand showing their Spring Summer 2014 collection.  Showing at Kensington Gardens for London Collections: Men, the range called Writers & Painters was inspired by English writer Alan Bennett and artist David Hockney. Burberry Prorsum delivers us relaxed ...

Richard James SS14 :: London Collections: Men

What a romantic feel we have for the Spring Summer 2014 collection from Richard James at London Collections: Men.  With fresh, clean tailoring and a beautiful pastel inspired palette, I can't help but feel swept away by his latest offering.  From the espadrilles, many featuring a floral image, to the soft cut of the jackets, ...

Rainy Days in Style – Umbrellas & Suits

Rainy days have been aplenty in recent weeks.  The climate is cooling, preparing for Winter which arrives soon.  It's been such an excuse to admire the umbrella... the wonderful umbrella.  I find it to be so visually beautiful when it's kept classy.  Combine the umbrella with a gentleman in a suit and we have one ...

London Collections: Men – Spring Summer 2014

I'm wishing myself to London in June for a wonderful four days of menswear and events surrounding the launch of the Spring Summer 2014 collections.  Saturday 15th June to Tuesday 18th June is when London Collections: Men is scheduled to take place and what a wonderful line up of designers and events.  I don't even ...

Hardy Amies Fall Winter 2013 Menswear

Hardy Amies Fall Winter 2013 Menswear One can't help but think of Englishmen with Hardy Amies.  The latest collection under the direction of Creative Director Claire Malcolm continues to impress.  I particularly like the checks in grey (I do love grey!), along with  the red and blue tartan mixed with the tonal grey and brown ...

Royal Mail Pays Tribute to British Fashion

As a lover of stamps for as long as I can remember, I loved seeing the new stamps released by the Royal Mail in Britain. They have released a series of 10 stamps paying homage to some of their most famous British Fashion Designers.  Menswear is well represented by one of my favourite designers, Paul ...