Fantasy to futuristic: Key trends at London Collections Men AW16
London Collections Men AW16 kicked off January 8 with the Topman Design catwalk show. From the fantasy to the futuristic, taking in both far-flung inspiration and classic style, here’s a rundown of the key trends spotted so far at the London-based menswear showcase. (AFP)
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London Collections Men AW16 kicked off January 8 with the Topman Design catwalk show. From the fantasy to the futuristic, taking in both far-flung inspiration and classic style, here’s a rundown of the key trends spotted so far at the London-based menswear showcase. (AFP)
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L: Jonathan Anderson brought a touch of fantasy to the men’s catwalk with an AW16 collection featuring cartoon prints. His new collection also has a strong urban vibe. R: The Craig Green AW16 show rocked a military theme with khaki greens, although beige, gray and black were also on the agenda. Cuts were functional and loose, sometimes adorned with leather patches. (AFP)
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L: Casely-Hayford’s was another AW16 show with military undercurrents, featuring parkas and khaki colors along with bright prints and romantic-inspired pieces. R: Sibling’s models looked more like boxers on the runway, rocking a fun collection of underwear and outerwear inspired by the sport. (AFP)
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L: Astrid Andersen’s collection centered strongly on streetwear, featuring track pants, workwear and puffer jackets. R: Lou Dalton’s show also had a functional theme. Trousers and coasts were mostly loose, and there were lots of checkprints. (AFP)
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L: Comfort was the name of the game for Agape Mdumulla and Sam Cotton, who showcased a collection of sleek utility pieces. Pockets were a major trend, featuring at both the front and the back of garments. R: With evident Swedish inspiration, Tiger of Sweden’s AW16 collection hinted at nature and romanticism with powder pink and lilac tones. (AFP)
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L: With velvet, glitter and flares all spotted on the runway, the AW16 MAN collection by Wales Bonner had a strong 1970s vibe. R: Elaborate outerwear starred at the 1205 show, finished with quilting, tweed and luxury wool. Navy blue was the dominant color, with some olive green and beige pieces. (AFP)
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