Mens

Day 2 at London Collections: Men Autumn/Winter 2013

There was more comical and theatrical style dress to be had on day two at London Collections: Men as Vivienne Westwood showcased models in pirate-like attire complete with Jack Sparrow style eye patches at Harrods.

Black and white monochrome too returned as seen as Christopher Shannon as did heritage checks in the form of tweed suits at Richard James and, at YMC similarly, who sent models down the runway in navy and green checked jackets. Speaking of outerwear, leather also re-surfaced on the catwalks for autumn/winter 2013 and honing the trend was British designer Oliver Spencer who presented traditional tan versions complete with cream shearling collars.

Day 1 at London Collections: Men Autumn/Winter 2013

Day 1 at London Collections: Men Autumn/Winter 2013 was a real fashion hot-potch as menswear designers mixed classic with comical.

Presenting fashion’s favourite winter staple aka tartan, was British menswear starlet, Lou Dalton whose Scottish check clad collection nodded aptly to her signature Teddy Boy style. In similar style, Brit menswear label, Hackett London presented gentrified dark tweed suits with man about town bowling hats complete with checked weekend bags and knitted scarfs.  While at Hentsch Man a comparable city scene emerged as models dressed in fine tailored jackets and slim fit knit trousers posed in front of graffiti clad murals.

Pick of the day – 3.1 Phillip Lim large black leather bag

Straight from 3.1 Phillip Lim’s menswear autumn/winter 2012 catwalk, we love this large leather bag with zip fastening. In classic black it’s undeniably sleek so is perfect for work. Similarly the large size makes it an ideal weekender bag and with a front flap dual zip closure and an internal zip pocket, you’ll be able to store your on-the-go items away neatly and securely. Featuring a double handle for comfort, this large black leather bag by 3.1 Phillip Lim is definitely the ultimate man about town designer holdall this season.

3.1 Phillip Lim large black leather bag £719 www.thecorner.com

Men's Pick Of The Day

The brogue is a shoe that defines a gentleman. It is smart, chic and sturdy. It can be worn down or dressed up to any level or degree. In recent seasons, designers have taken the brogue and given it a variety of personalities, from altering the colour to playing with the proportion of the heel.