Joshua Kane was one of the hottest tickets on Day 1 of London Collections: Men featuring a classy runway of delectable tailored outfits. We loved the bronze tailored evening suits in stunning brocade.
The show kicked off with burgundy wool coats with detachable fur hemlines Giant dogtooth, stripes adorned with gold metal buttons and zips.
Designs were inspired by the Siege of Sidney Street in London’s East End in 1911. Winston Churchill led an army of police and troops against a heavily armed gang. Churchill wore a fur collared coat and here Kane uses lambswool fur collars on bomber jackets to great effect.
The show took place at Christ Church Commercial Street a stone’s throw away from Joshua Kane’s Flagship Store in 53 Brushfield Street London E1.
Celebrities on the catwalk included Dougie Poynter from McBusted, Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas and US rapper Machine Kelly. Frowing DJ Alex Zane, Leah Weller, Made-in Chelsea stars including Oliver Proudlock. Sitting alongside us DJ Roman Kemp from Captial FM and singer Betsy-Blue.
We liked the Universal Works show featuring navy and khaki outfits
Here’s me with David Keyte, co-founder and designer of Universal Works at their LCM collection show in Marylebone. Check out Universal Works in Lambs Conduit Street and Berwick Street more details on http://www.universalworks.co.uk
Next up it was off to Nigel Cabourn’s new collection at his shop The Army Gym, 28 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden. We were impressed with a treated cotton mac. These hardworking clothes are just the ticket for urban warriors looking to combine functionality with fashionable casual styling.
Nigel himself was cheerfully circulating amongst his guests and took to photobombing a few shots including the one above!
E.Tautz showed double breasted trench coats in wool/cashmere paired with crew neck sweaters and grey wool pleated trousers. The show took place at the BFC Space, 180 The Strand.
Taking a break between shows. From railway arches to restaurant cellars to super luxury hotels, London Collections Men took us all over the Capital late into the nights.
Great looks for the winter in The Heading North collection by Belstaff
Some more great jackets for the winter by Belstaff !
Shearling and leather are very much part of the Belstaff vocabulary. This season it was all about layering.
The event was attended by actor Jack Fox (pictured) Dermot O’Leary and Darren Kennedy. “Blue Steel” cocktails were served as a forerunner to fashion comedy film Zoolander 2.
Baartmans and Siegel showed relaxed elegance with a camel and grey colour focus.
Zig-Zags galore at Christopher Kane collection at his flagship store in Mount Street, Mayfair, London W1!
We were impressed with these excellent dinner jackets by Chester Barrie showing at the Palm Court in the Waldorf Hotel.
Chester Barrie showed Windowpane Checks in blues and greys to great effect
Matching floral shirts and jacket over polo was just one of the great looks at the Duchamp Collection showing at the Rosewood Hotel, Holborn.
More checks on smart casuals. Duchamp showed crisp cottons under single-breasted wool jackets.
Gieves and Hawkes collection was a big success with Tommy Hilfiger and David Gandy amongst the onlookers. Bronze brocade appeared again as a key look for next party season!
This coat also impressed us at Gieves and Hawkes whot stripped out their Savile Row flagship shop for London Collections: Men
Across the road at Dashing Tweeds, 26 Sackville Street, Guy Hills showed his new collection of innovative fabrics in classic British styles.
Whilst the shop is small, Dashing Tweeds packed a big punch with this contemporary leather panelled coat.
Thom Sweeney showed sleek immaculate tailoring
Thom Sweeney at 33a Bruton Place, Mayfair is definitely a place to visit!
Soaking up the great shows and presentations!
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London Fashion Week is renowned for showing wonderful collections and this one was no exception. Take a look at just a few of the great designs on show with us. And see below links to our latest set of videos on our FashionFabulousTV channel too!
We liked the deconstructed tailoring at the J.JS Lee show at the BFC Show Space in the Strand, London. Easily wearable with an urban edge!
Here’s us FROWing at the show!
With designer Nina Naustdal at her London Fashion Week Show at the Maddox Club, Mayfair! A wonderful collection and a great evening! As per her previous shows, just about the whole audience dressed glam and was well attended by television celebrities and London’s society.
Signature over-sized sleeves with black lace and panels of black/blue sequins dazzled the star studded audience.
With Strictly contestant, presenter and campaigner Katie Piper at the Kolchagov Barba show at the ME Hotel, The Strand. She’s a big fan and had her wedding dress made by them.
This lizard print at their show was stunning!
Russell Rose and I before one of the London Fashion Week shows at Fashion Scout.
Here’s Tracy Rose before the Ashish show outside the London Fashion Week Show Space and Hub along The Strand
White was a big favourite on the catwalks for this Spring/Summer 2019. We liked this ensemble and the rest of the collection at Ashish !
At the reception before the Joshua Kane show in the Waeska Bar at the Mandrake Hotel, 20 Newman Street, Fitzrovia, London W1.
Beautifully embellished tailored silks wowed at the Joshua Kane exclusive runway preview at the Mandrake Hotel.
We loved the sleek silhouettes, impeccably tailored suits at the Joshua Kane.
Russell relaxing for a moment at Joshua Kane exclusive runway preview at the Mandrake Hotel, 20 Newman Street, Fitzrovia, London W1.
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