Topman's NewGen 'Menswear Rules Britannia' video

You saw images of Topman’s  NewGen  ‘Menswear Rules Britannia’ designer t-shirts on  http://mensstyling.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/topman-menswear-rules-britannia-with.html  Now here’s the video. See them in action!

To keep in with the British theme for the ‘Menswear Rules Britannia’ project Topman commissioned British Cinematographer Craig Thomas to shoot a short one minute film,. The film captures a day out sightseeing for 5 London Boys whilst shooting the New Gen Mens T-shirt campaign; it encapsulates the essence of youth and London life. The clip is set to track ‘White Noise’ by artist Seye, who is currently touring with Lana Del Ray.
T-shirts designed by: Christopher Shannon, Lou Dalton, Siblings, James Long and Katie Eary. On Sale on the 7^th June.

Styled by Elgar Johnson
Pictures by Thomas Lohr
Video by Crag Thomas
Music by Seye
Models: Harry (M&P), Toby (Select), Jester (Select), Oliver (Elite), Jackson (Premier)


£5 from the sale of each t-shirt will go to The British Fashion Council Princess of Wales Charitable Trust to support young designers. The project will launch on the 7th June 2012, and will be available in selected stores worldwide and on-line www.topman.com

Topman Takes A Step For Fairtrade Fortnight

Topman will continue to support Fairtrade Fortnight this year with a selection of printed t-shirts made from Fairtrade cotton (from Cameroon).

The range consists of two t-shirts and two vests, each printed with Aztec inspired designs and the ‘Take a Step’ slogan from this year’s campaign. 

One of the t-shirts incorporates an image of African fabrics found at the Ridley Road market in Dalston.

The range will be available online www.topman.com and in selected stores nationwide from 27 Feb.

Vests are £16 and t-shirts start from £18

The Second Phase of Marc Hare for Topman

Take a look at the second phase of the collection by footwear designer Marc Hare for Topman:


The Rogue boot £110- ‘Big pimping but in a subtle way’ MH

 

Great detailing on this boot:
Looking lived in with vintage style leather;
a touch of the exotics with alligator print panels and bringing the dandy to the boot with the fringe details. 

Available in brown or black





















The Loafer £90‘I scoured vintage stores for years trying to find a loafer like this, believe me they don’t exist… until now’ MH

A mix of high gloss patent with a tactile faux ponyskin panel.


















The Oxford £90 
 

Black patent dress shoes with the snappy dapper croc leather combo, or..............

...or the smooth operator suede combo. Your choice.











 













The Derby Shoe  ‘Featuring a totally badass tiger stripe cut out…grrrr.’ MH

Patent leather Derby shoes with a suede tiger stripe cut out. Grrrrrreat for the winter party season. 
Opt for black on black or ........

........or let your tiger stripes really show with the tan suede insert option- the so one trend colour combination this season. 









Available soon online  
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Topman - The Peacoat Project

Topman has collaborated with some of the most talented designers to give the much loved Peacoat a modern makeover. The Peacoat is the seventh instalment of the Topman ‘Classics Projects’
These new contemporary styles were launched in selected Topman stores and independent boutiques globally this month and retail between £130-£180

THE DESIGNS: -Which style would you go for?
 
Todd Lynn

Known for his rock n roll tailored aesthetic, Lynn's design includes multiple asymmetric zips and a belted waist  creating a harder sharper edge to the classic Peacoat.

 
Timo Weiland

Fashion duo Weiland and his design partner Alan Eckstein create the 'dapper' look with a modern twist, The soft italian wool fabric is a subtle navy and black check in the 60's longer length style. The coat has a button out borg lining for those chillier days.

Alister Mackie 

Mackie took inspiration from a 1940s naval coat owned by Primal Scream lead singer Bobby Gillespie . The fit is lean and lined with a romantic baby blue paisley print, plus corduroy edge slit pockets to replicate the original design..  

 

Tim Hamilton  

This design is a shorter boxy cut with mirrored buttons and a detachable faux leather quilted zip through waistcoat, giving an overall chunkier look. 

 
James Small  

Small's design was inspired by his own AW11 collection in which he used contrasting colours combing them with different military themes. The coat has military style brass buttons, a strong large collared lapel and navy contrast arms.


And not fogetting Topman Design themselves:

They went for a traditional navy wool Peacoat and gave it a modern youthful look by adding a button off  borg collar  and a button out quilted lining..

Gordon Richardson Topman Designer Director -  
‘I love the way each designer has interpreted this authentic garment with each of their own individual fashion identities. Alister concentrated on fit, Timo on fabrication, James on authentic utility detailing, Todd Lynn on a rock and roll aesthetic, Tim on a relaxed sportswear id and finally TMD with an aviator twist. It never ceases to amaze me how such a humble garment can be given such a rebel rousing makeover in the hands of great designers.’

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Images provided by Topman Design

Topman Design Spring/Summer 2012 collection at London Fashion Week

Titled ‘Rebellious Decadence’ 

this collection is a mix of sharp edged tailored suits and rich bohemian style casual wear.

Suits are double breasted in pale cool colours of greys,

stone and 

blues in cotton linens, 

whilst single buttoned jackets are in the deeper tonic jacquards

. All worn with digital stripe printed jersey tops..

The decadence really hits its peak with the casual wear -

printed silks,

short suede shorts 

and luxury knits.

Making a statement is the silk pyjamas in pink and orange patterns worn over a digital striped jersey top and under a chunky knit cardigan with a gorgeous pair of pink patent tassel loafers, Bedtime has never looked so good

The prints have a Kashmir and Moroccan influence in their design and use burnt oranges, teals, sky blue, purples and raspberry hues.

Bag of the season is a printed Maroc leather shopper rolled and belted to form a harder hand held piece.

Shoes are coloured and/or patterned. The loafers range from the more conservative navy leathers,

the cool light grey patents....

...to the more vibrant patents in bright orange and pink.

And then there are the attention grabbing multi coloured patterned cotton Derbys.

Words of warning, if one of your silk or knitted pieces goes missing, look in your girlfriend or wife’s wardrobe.

Images provided by Topman