LIVESTREAM - LONDON COLLECTIONS: MEN

The second edition of London Collections: Men kicks off today. All eyes will be fixed on London's best and brightest designers over the next 3 days. From fashion stalwarts like Hackett and TOPMAN DESIGN to some of our favourite emerging talents like Agi & Sam and SIBLING to name just a few. Lou Dalton, a personal favourite of mine will kick things off at 10 am, live from The Hospital Club in the heart of London. Catch the live stream here and stay tuned for the latest reviews and images from each day.

Watch out for live updates on twitter: @BLEU06ike



Here's the full schedule for today:

Image Credits:
Menswear Photography: Sam Hofman 

Milan Fashion Week: Burberry Prorsum SS 2013

If there is one fashion house who truly understand the meaning of re-invention, it would have to be Burberry. Christopher Bailey’s Spring Summer collection, titled, Come Rain or Shine showed a step in a more glitzy direction for the 156 year old global brand. Rather than focussing on the heavy-weight parkas and trench coats they are known for, Bailey explored lightweight cabans in vibrant metallic silks. Suits were cut in dark seersucker fabrics with a silhouette slightly more relaxed than SS12. Micro-ikat and geometric diamond prints in washed-out hues appeared on bomber jackets and long-shirts paired with metallic skinny jeans. The metallic fabrics also found their way into the accessories too as seen in the leather iPad cases and summer carrier bags. Bi-colour bomber jackets in  vibrant satin and metallic leather tones ended the show on a high note. Bailey succeeded in presenting a collection that teetered expertly along the lines of taste without falling head first into vulgarity. 

Images via HommeModel

Burberry Prorsum Spring/Summer 2013 - LIVE STREAM

Catch Burberry Prorsum’s Spring/Summer 2013 Collection tomorrow live from the catwalk. The live stream starts at 4.30pm Milan Time (3.30pm UK Time). As with previous seasons past, Twitter followers will get a sneak peek at each look before it hits the runway. Make sure you’re following @Burberry to see the #Tweetwalk and get involved with the show and contribute to the live feed of tweets. Tomorrow’s hashtag is:

#BURBERRY

Hit the play button below to watch the show

What Makes A Good White Shirt? - Part 1

If there is one piece of clothing a guy should never go without, it has to be a white shirt. To us guys, it’s what the Little Black Dress is to women. It’s both timeless and versatile and a good white shirt is well worth the investment. I’ve had a couple of white shirts in the past that haven’t really lasted too long and I’m on the look-out for a new one. I found myself asking, “What makes a good white shirt?.” With that in mind, here are some of the shirts I’m loving and some useful tips I came across. I’ve grouped the tips based on Collars, Cuffs, Fabric and Care.


Collars
Yves Saint Laurent Contrast Grandad-Collar Shirt - Mr Porter
Oliver Spencer Slim Fit Cotton Trousers - Mr Porter
Burberry Prorsum Cork Sole Raffia Lace-ups - MatchesFashion
Folk Joplin Golden Belt - Coggles

Monsieur Kitsuné Button-Down Oxford Shirt - Mr Porter
Monsieur Kitsuné Merino Wool Cardigan - Mr Porter
Grenson William Grey Suede Brogues - Urban Outfitters
A.P.C. Petit Standard Fit Jeans - MatchesFashion

Jil Sander Slim Fit Cotton Shirt - Mr Porter

Lanvin New Bow Tie - MatchesFashion

Alexander McQueen Panelled-Lapel Tuxedo Jacket - Mr Porter

Alexander McQueen Striped Waistband Suit Trousers - Mr Porter

Mr Hare Miller Oxford Shoes - Oki-Ni

J. Crew Mason Spread Collar Shirt - Mr Porter

Acne Jethou Pullover Sweater - Acne

J. Brand Saturated Dye Jeans - MatchesFashion

Zara Combined Deck Shoe - Zara

William Fox & Sons Backpack - ASOS

Song Of The Day #1 - Taste The Rain

It’s Monday and summer seems sooo far away right now. It’s been raining constantly for the past few weeks and I’m just about ready to pack up my spring/summer wardrobe. While we’re on the topic of weather, my song of the day is 'Taste The Rain’ by British Blues/Grunge band, Kill It Kid from their self-titled debut album. I first came across this song during the Burberry Prorsum SS12 Womenswear show last year. I just love the gritty texture in Chris Turpin’s voice and the lyrics are beautifully figurative. The production on this track is pretty epic in my opinion. If you haven’t heard about them you should definitely check them out!

Kill It Kid’s official website
Kill It Kid on iTunes

Kill It Kid (L-R: Chris Turpin, Stephanie Ward, Marc Jones and Dom Kozubik)

Sh*t Guys Should Know About Fashion - #5

From my personal experience, fashion can be pretty hard to follow if you don’t know what people are talking about. So I thought that starting the Sh*t Guys Should Know About Fashion segment would be a great way to unravel most of the jargon you hear or read about fashion. 

If you’ve got any confusing terms to add to the list, just drop them in the comments section and I’ll be happy to help!

Today’s mystery fashion term is:

Wishlist - 21

Today is my 21st birthday so I decided to put together a wishlist to celebrate it. I’ve lovingly added links to each item just in case you want to buy them for me get them for yourself. So without further ado, here’s  my list of everything a guy should have on his 21st birthday:

1. ILLESTEVA Leonard Framed Wooden Glasses -  Mr Porter
2. MULBERRY Tony Oak Natural Leather Bag - Mullbery
3. ADIDAS Men's JS WINGS 2.0 - Adidas
4. TOPMAN Engraved Collar TIps - TOPMAN
5. TIMEX X J.CREW Timex Vintage Army Steel Watch - Mr Porter
6. TIMEX X J.CREW Set of Two Straps - Mr Porter
7. AMI Double Breasted Wool Canvas Jacket - Matches
8. BOTTEGA VENETA Pewter Multicolor Washed Cervo Duffel - Bottega Veneta
9. BURBERRY PRORSUM Printed Cotton Jersey T-Shirt - Mr Porter
10. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Leather Skull-Embossed iPhone Case - Mr Porter

1. 11.   THE LITTLE KNOW-IT-ALL Common Sense for Designers by Robert Klanten  - Amazon

1. 12.   DIPTYQUE Patchouli Scented Candle - diptyque Paris

1. 13.   SPECK SeethruSatin Case Macbook Pro - Amazon

1. 14.   MIANSAI Utility Rope and Anchor Bracelet - Mr Porter

1. 15.   MOLESKINE Plain Softcover Notebook - Moleskine

1. 16.   CRIMINAL MINDS Box Set Season: 1- 6 - HMV

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          17.   ETRO Paisley Linen Printed Scarf - Mr Porter

1. 18.   RALPH LAUREN BLACK LABEL Slim Knitted-Silk Tie - Mr Porter

1. 19.   THE GREAT GATSBY Penguin Hardback Classics - Amazon

1. 20.   TOMS English Herringbone - TOMS

1. 21.   LOST Box Set Season: 1- 6 - HMV

Sh*t Guys Should Know About Fashion - #3

From my personal experience, fashion can be pretty hard to follow if you don’t know what people are talking about. So I thought that starting the S**t Guys Should Know About Fashion segment would be a great way to unravel most of the jargon you hear or read about fashion. 

If you’ve got any confusing terms to add to the list, just drop them in the comments section and I’ll be happy to help!

Today’s mystery fashion term is:

TOPMAN DESIGN - AW 2012 - LIVE STREAM

Here’s your invite to the TOPMAN DESIGN AW 2012 show tomorrow at 12.15PM (UK Time). TOPMAN DESIGN will be following in the footsteps of another well-loved British label with their very first Topman Tweetwalk. After seeing Burberry’s fantastic Tweetwalk yesterday, which featured cinemagraphs instead of still images, it’ll be really interesting to see if TOPMAN can raise the bar even further. Make sure you’re following @TopmanUK to get involved, your tweet may be featured on their live tweet feed. The hashtag for tomorrow’s show will be:
#TOPMANLFW
Hit the play button bellow to watch the show

S**t Guys Should Know About Fashion - #1

From my personal experience, fashion can be pretty hard to follow if you don’t know what people are talking about. So I thought that starting the S**t Guys Should Know About Fashion segment would be a great way to unravel most of the jargon you hear or read about fashion. 

If you’ve got any confusing terms to add to the list, just drop them in the comments section and I’ll be happy to help!

Today’s mystery fashion term is:

Milan Fashion Week - Burberry Prorsum Fall 2012

No one celebrates being British more than Christopher Bailey. His latest Fall collection for Burberry Prorsum was a true celebration of a contemporary gentleman, fully suited in quilted leather and tweeds and just as comfortable in the country as he is in the hustle and bustle of the city.

In this collection, Bailey laid great emphasis on the suit as one the most important components of a man’s wardrobe. The form fitting suits featuring double-breasted jackets and well tailored trousers again proved why Burberry is known for it’s sartorial brilliance. Bailey stuck mostly to the grey tones for his tweed and herringbone suits but also included more luxurious velvet suits towards the end of the show. Cropped bomber jackets and flashes of vibrant colour in the shoes and bags gave this collection a really fresh, modern feel.

The collection had enough to make both the urban city slicker and the country gent grin from ear to ear and I’m sure it will be another greatest season for one of Britain’s finest exports.

Images courtesy of: HommeModel