Bobby Abley AW19 Collection at London Fashion Week Men's

For Autumn-Winter 2019, Bobby Abley takes inspiration from his family and hometown of Scarborough, where he worked on the collection.

Abley revisits his childhood; balaclavas, scarves and baby blankets are all replicated, hand knitted by his mother (and other relatives) and incorporated within the collection as one-off pieces.The family team of knitters also created cardigans and jumpers in fluorescent colours – a palette which recurs throughout the collection.

Video of catwalk finale:
The rest of the colours in the collection are inspired by Abley’s favourite characters from Pokémon. Fiery oranges of Charmander,

soft lilac of Mewtwo,

powdery blues of Squirtle

and of course, the unmistakable sunshine yellow of Pikachu.

 These hues appear vividly throughout the collection, along with the characters themselves as repeat motifs.

The Poké Ball is interpreted as a technical poncho, oversized polo shirt, backpack and cross-body bag,

whilst Pokémon-inspired football kits see a return in acid neon.

bley’s characteristic sportswear-inspired and technical fabrics feature heavily, with the addition of corduroy wide-cut trousers,

and a blanket tracksuit with appliquéd leather lettering spelling out ‘Whatever Forever’down the sleeves – the wording of one of the designers many tattoos.

John Lawrence Sullivan SS19 at London Fashion Week Men

The collection’s sharp shouldered angular tailoring is inspired by post punk and new wave. 

After Dark slogan is lifted from one of the pages of Lurker Grand's Hot Love, Swiss Punk & Wave 1976 - 1980

Polka dots come from a promotional image of one of the era's many underground bands

High shine PVC, heavy soled brothel creepers and washed denim feature in the collection. 

Dave Gahan, the frontman of Depeche Mode is another key point of reference - black leather trousers, midriff baring cropped tops and sharp shouldered suits.

Video of finale

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Ben Sherman SS19 at London Fashion Week Men

For SS19, Ben Sherman revisits the first time they went to America and added the Ivy League look to their iconic brand identity with a large dose of  British attitude .

Checks and candy stripes fuse together blending a rock and roll style with the preppy Ivy League looks.

Colour palette of blues with silver pink, tomato cream, olive oil and Windsor wine.

A small piece of the collection is a collaboration with Henry Holland

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Alex Mullins SS19 at London Fashion Week Mens

For SS19, Alex Mullins collection was an eclectic mix of nine different styles showcased in groups of three looks.

First style featured stretchy cutout vests in bright neon colours over suits giving a sporty element to the sartorial look.

2nd style barcode pattern top worn with long shorts or trousers that flared out at the bottom - almost a Star Trek style.

3rd style boxy double breasted suits with meandering panels of contrasting colours.

4th style checkered pants with leather apron style tops - I can't help thinking of a chef's outfit.

5th Style - dove print short sleeve shirts. The dove is shown either hiding behind the background print or above it. Ready for that tropical holiday.

6th style - double breasted suits with splattered paint design. Do we think a dapper decorator or a sartorial artist? Worn with oversized circular belt bags.

7th style - shirts with open slits and embroidered floral designs. Great for keeping your cool.

8th style - shiny raw silk fabric in trench coat styles

Style 9 influenced by the Far East with prints of the Koi carp and Japanes irezumi

Velsvoir SS19 menswear at London Fashion Week Mens

Titled 'Grandstand', Velsvoir SS19 collection is inspired by the gentlemanly sporting pursuits of the 1900s, Velsvoir draws from the athletic tailoring of that time. 

The gentleman's sport are a balance of fine tailoring with heritage and practicality. 

Fabrics are jersey, cotton, linen and wool in tones of navy, cream and white as well as bold stripes.  

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