Men's London Fashion Week

Christopher Kane

Christopher Kane's collection for menswear F/W 2013 takes its inspiration from the horror genre and legendary punk band the Cramps. Kane shows off graphic t-shirts with Dracula and the monster from the Black Lagoon. He pairs all this with dark velvets seen in the trousers and shoes, fitting for a goth prince.

  

Jonathan Saunders

Jonathan Saunders' menswear collections for Fall/Winter 2013 combines to opposing elements. Mixing natural colors and materials with slick plastic panels on coats as well as on the shoes. Saunders' uses dark greens and blues for a natural vibe combining those cool colors with a warm red and orange. Saunders' further continues the natural theme by using fabrics such as wool, mohair, felts, flannel and cotton.  

Topman Design

Topman Design's collection for the Fall/Winter 2013 mens fashion week explores the modern traveling man's wardrobe. Topman Design heavily features the parka and other heavy outerwear in neutral tones and bright colors such as red and orange. Pea coats and vivid knits with exotic prints round out the adventurer's wardrobe.

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Paris Menswear F/W 12.13

Our favorite looks from Paris Mens Fashion Week. 

Yves Saint Laurent 

    Stefano Pilati's latest collection conveys a powerful yet youthful man. Pilati's precise craftsmanship is shown in the perfectly tailored coats and blazers and his limited color palette evokes a sense of power and darkness. The collection also displays a subtle hard edge with the leather, buckles, straps and depictions of razor blades, however this is offset by the touches of fur. Pilati has created one of the best collections of this season, his use of leather is just enough to provide an edge but not too much to overwhelm the collection. 


Louis Vuitton

     Inspired by the two cities Paris and Tokyo, Kim Jones sophomore collection for Louis Vuitton is exquisite and luxuriant. Jones mixes a variety of fabrics and colors to create a collection with international appeal. Jones attention to detail is superb. The collection also has amazing outerwear and accessories. 

Hermes

In latest Hermes collection creative director Veronique Nichanian presents a modern collection in a dark color palette. The collection continues the trends of luxe suits and trenches, with touches of leather, fur and velvet among the sleek fabrics. As the collection progresses Nichanian introduces a coveted smokey print. 

Dior Homme

Kris Van Assche's collection for Dior Homme is a relaxed militaristic take on sportswear. The collection starts with tailored, structured suits and develops into relaxed trousers and silhouettes. The collection features strong lines and coats cut to maximize movement. The color palette is a subdued combination of dark military greens, beige, blacks and whites. 

Ann Demeulemeester

Ann Demeulemeester's stand out this season is her color palette, using electric blue and bright red to color the black and white palette. The colors were shown in a cool printed gradient. The collection featured edgy pieces mixed with long, tunics, paired with beautiful boots, some featuring the color gradient. Tailored coats and semi fitted trousers completed the looks. 

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Milan F/W 12.13 Menswear

              It's that time of year again where hundreds of male models descend on Milan and Paris for the menswear fashion week.  For the Milan Fall/Winter 2012/13 Menswear we picked our favorite collections. This season featured many suits and over sized coats in a variety of fabrics such as velvet and leather. Gloves and overnight bags dominated the accessories. 

  Prada

                 The F/W 12.13 Prada runway show was staged in a grad theatrical venue where actors walked among models. Miuccia's  clothes were a simple, sophisticated take on the powerful military man and diplomats of the early century. Double breasted suits, tailored topcoats and pocket ornaments recalled an English formality.