Mr Quintessential Launches Cashmere Tracksuits

AM Golhar mens AW12 knitwear collection

AM Golhar loves the styles of  military clothing and so always brings some concept of this in to all of her collections. 

This AW12 season she creates shoulder and elbow patches within the knit to give that military jumper feel. Here worn with her checkered knitted jogging bottoms with two rows of cable stitching down the side emulating the stripes worn down military trousers..

The above 'Bobby' style was recreated from the military polo jumper with Am adding a special touch of knitting technique. 

 Inspired from a 1973 military cape, 'Oscar' is recreated in heavy gauge cashmere knit. Worn here with plain knitted jogging bottoms adorned with a cable stripe at the front seam..

The Corby cardigan was inspired by the blazer jacket with AM changing the shape of the neckline.

Main colour palette is black and shades of grey, but brightened with blues and dark red.

Leyton jumper has a traingular neckline similar to a neck scarf.  In a medium gauge using a diamond lace hole knitting technique. Worn here with knitted joggers using the trellis technique for a 3D textured effect..

Giving a Cossack feel is the Sylvester -assymetrical shape jumper with colour block stripes. worn here with plain knit joggers with cable stripes at the side.

Also in the collection are soft leather joggers, a  popular piece since her AW10 collection.
Her vision for this season was to create a collection with a tailored smart appearance whilst using very luxurious soft yarns such as cashmere, cotton and angora.

Will be available soon on her website:

www.am-golhar.com

Match the Midnight Celebration Mood with Blue Velvet.

Blue Velvet - Dark blue velvet is a good alternative to black without being too ostentatious. It's a softer, more romantic look ready for the backdrop of starry skies and firework displays.

For the elegant sartorial look, go for Alexander McQueen dark navy slim fit jacket with its single button, two flap pockets and double vents.

Fabric: 100% cotton Price £1095

Keep the luxurious feel going and keep out the evening chill with a cashmere sweater:

 J. Crew soft purple cashmere v-neck sweater with ribbed collar cuffs and hem.

 100% cashmere Price £200

Both available from www.mrporter,com

Paul Costelloe’s two button velvet blazer is more relaxed with its brighter dark blue colour and miniature dotted blue/green lining.

Fabric 100% cotton Price £249 available from www.paulcostelloeman.co.uk

For a dramatic look wear with Henry Arlington’s Nevis turquoise shirt from their Ascot collection. 100% cotton with contrast midnight and aqua broad strip on inner collar, cuffs and gusset. Price £95

Add a little twinkle with Henry Arlington’s Crosby Blush cufflink – a round ball studded with Swarovski crystals in clear and blush pink. Price £55

Both available from www.henryarlington.com

 

Etro navy velvet two button blazer has a grosgrain trim, notched lapels, two flat pockets, chest pocket, side vents and silk lining.

Fabric:  98% cotton, 2% elastane, 100% silk lining. Price £935

Get a youthful look with a printed tee shirt such as YSL leopard image cotton t-shirt in black and white. Price £175

Available from www.mrporter.com

Add the jet crystal Phase pendant from www.swarovski.com . Price £72

Semi Bespoke Cashmere Knitwear.

Have you a drawer full of sweaters but not one in the right shade or the right fit?

Check out semi bespoke cashmere knitwear company Belinda Robertson  who offer more than one hundred colours ranging from sharp brights to softer natural shades.

Crew neck in oatmeal

They even have a swatch service (charge £10) where they will send 10 cashmere swatches in the colours you have selected so you can feel and see the actual shades before deciding on your final choice.

Plus for the style, you have a choice of slim or classic fit.

The bespoke service doesn’t end there, they will alter the sleeve and body length for a charge of £35 per alteration so you’re guaranteed a perfect fit, a great benefit for the taller or smaller man.

V-neck in cielo

All knitwear is in 100% pure Scottish cashmere using traditional production methods and skilled artisans. Delivery takes approximately 6-8 weeks.

For more information check out www.belindarobertson.com