What better way to start an expedition than that with a fur trimmed leather hood attached to your leather back pack, and a warm chunky cable knit sweater? Knee length shorts were frayed as though they started as full length trousers at the beginning of the journey, but as the weather changed the trousers had to go....
...or completely replaced with the more laid back cropped jogging pants.
The tailored pieces were minimilistic and relaxed with collarlessjackets and loafers.
or a suit of matching shirt and shorts in soft brown suede
and here less is definitley more.
The colour pallette included burgundy and navy.
The beret made an appearance.
and the black leather coat and high black polo neck gave off French Resistance vibes.
Parka style coats came in wool and sheer fabrics.
For the colder climate was the roomy fur trimmed hooded coat
and preparing to fly in the oversized aviator style shearling jacket.
Stitch held the only dedicated menswear trade show in the UK, bringing together an eclectic mix of designers (new and established) under one roof. The venue was the historical Old Billingsgate Market , the dates 30June and 1 July. Here buyers and press are able to catch a glimpse on upcoming trends.
One new label to look out for is E One Six London.
This new label specialises in luxury shirts with their first collection inspired by the lifestyle of modern man on the move – designed to take him from the office to the bar to home. Smart enough to sharpen up a suit yet relaxed enough to look great with jeans and chinos.
Colours are crisp whites and soft blues and pinks. Designs include plain fronts with striped backs.
The fabric and shirt are produced in a single European factory thus reducing carbon footprint and ensuring quality consistency. At least 35 separate parts go in to constructing one shirt, taking a skilled worker 80 minutes to make a shirt from start to finish.
Each piece is stamped with their logo which refers to the bygone era of the East London Dockers.