London Collections Men round-up: part 2

London Collections Men continues to showcase the very best creative and design talent from around the world through a packed schedule of shows, presentations, installations, dinners and parties. We take a look at the highlights of day 3 and 4…

Joseph is the ultimate modern gentleman’s brand. At only six seasons young and with its prime positioning on London’s prestigious Savile Row, the brand are making waves in the industry. This year’s presentation saw workwear inspired jackets take a modern and wearable format, essential pieces come together with an edgy twist, and an overall style that would work for every gentleman, whether it’s for work or something more casual. Particular highlights included a boxy blue jacket with white stitching, a soft-as-butter white leather jacket and the perfect everyday knit.

(Photo credit: Jamie Smith)

Turnbull & Asser gets better and better every season, and we were incredibly excited by the wonderful tailoring, strong outerwear and amazing array of patterns, textures and colours that creative director Dean Gomilsek-Cole integrated into the new season pieces. The inspiration for the collection was 1970s Monte Carlo, inspired by the antics and heroism of the Grand Prix victors of the day. A timely ode to the more audacious side of motor racing, and one that was truly and authentically represented. The insouciance of summer was truly represented through the array of resort wear, featuring bolds stripes and pyjama style collars. Standout pieces were the midnight blue tuxedo, a heavy checked blazer and summer shorts that will look perfect along the riviera.

With a natural focus on making sure that every gentleman look immaculate, no matter what the occasion is. For SS17, highlights include tailoring in lightweight summer cloths including wool, silk, and linen-blends which feature in a sophisticated colour palette of ecru, mid-blues and warm-greys. Texture is of the utmost importance, particularly at this time of the year when fabrics and colours matter the most. Highlights for black tie included silk jacquard cocktail jackets and a cream dinner suit to complete the evening offering. Three piece suits in light grey and classic navy completed the sumptuous everyday lineup.

Taking their inspiration from Bruce Brown’s 1971 , On Any Sunday, starring the reverent and iconic Steve McQueen, this year’s collection from Belstaff celebrates the carefree attitude of the guys and girls from on and off the bike tracks. Belstaff presentations are always a huge production, but the focus is never drawn away from the incredible pieces on show. Each item closely referenced the palette of the film, and key references were taken from Belstaff archive pieces from the 70s. Of course, leather was the winner of the entire collection, in particular the beaten down, black, red and white jacket.

Thom Sweeney this afternoon marked the close of LCM for another season, but it truly ended the event on a bang. Soft tailoring and immaculately sharp shirts were the name of the game here, as well as perfect black tie pieces, including an amazing midnight blue tuxedo jacket. The key theme of London Collections Men this year was comfortable tailoring that never for one minute compromised a gentleman’s style, and Thom Sweeney perfectly represented that. With tailored trousers, jackets and shirts that hung perfectly off the body, this collection is one that every gentleman would look wonderful in.

(Featured image: Jamie Smith)