T. M. LEWIN AW 2014

T. M. LEWIN 

AW 2014

T. M. Lewin is placed in a convenient position to exploit the interest in men's tailoring informing the current trends in Menswear and Womenswear fashion.

Their menswear collection has been focused around a new slimmer line and the development of classic menswear basics with a more thought out, detailed and modern approach.

The collection presented a series of tweed blazers and dark woollen coats with an up to date design profile. A variety of accessories were also shown with a great array of ties and bow ties which came in a selection of materials, all this making a subtle emphasis on men's dapper English traditional dress style.

 

Apart from the immaculate traditional T M Lewin white shirt, the brand has developed a very successful and edgy, all blue shades, camouflage print which is very desirable.

GOLA A/W 2014.

GOLA 

A/W 2014

As usual a great presentation from the utmost British heritage trainer brand. Alongside their famous 'Harrier' the company has been developing a wider selection of shoes.

The GOLA classic 'Blade' in a vibrant variety of colour combinations.

Recalling 1980s jogging trainers GOLA launch a new line called 'Katana'. Mixed materials create a feel for texture while eye catching colour combinations give them vigour and energy.

The brand also presents a multiple colour variation on a classic shoulder bag and also the 'Blane' rucksacks which are in bright colours and lightweight nylon, can be tucked into their zip pocket and come with a Union Flag badge.

JOULES PRESS DAY FOR A/W 2014.

JOULES 

PRESS DAY FOR A/W 2014

Celebrating their 25th anniversary, Joules brought the countryside to central London. Although this post focuses on the setting of the event We would also like to say that the Joules AW14 collection was more than awesome.

It was fresh, playful and even fashion forward. They presented the romantic and pastoral in a quirky, tongue in cheek manner, playing with the designs while keeping them desirable and fashionable.

Frances Quinn, winner of 'The Great British Bake Off' made the anniversary cake.

Frances with fashion editor and blogger Stephen Mahoney.

KAREN MILLEN A/W 2014.

KAREN MILLEN

A/W 2014

Pared down approach for the AW 2014 season with a collection of separates with their signature craftsmanship and a flair for simplicity which echoes the direction of the avant garde high luxury brands.

These mood, idea boards show us the inspiration behind the AW 2014 collection.

A collection with an androgynous feel, harder and simpler shapes and tailoring with an emphasis on coats and a leather biker jacket. Colour blocking and tartan feature strongly.

LACOSTE FOOTWEAR AW 2014.

LACOSTE

FOOTWEAR

AW 2014

Lacoste has developed a large range of footwear which is consistent in design and quality. Their classic court shoe collection showed sophistication and refinement while maintaining a direct relationship to their brand ethos, modern footwear and the heritage of the company.

Lacoste court trainers came in a variety of finishes from the classic plain white leather to high shine black PVC. Of particular interest was a stamped crocodile finish which was elegant and subtle while quoting the luxury leather usage of high fashion brands.

The brand has created footwear covering all fashion needs in interesting prints and combinations of materials. The Lacoste Essential Design Men's Collection presents elegant, luxury street wear, which remains accessible and desirable.

FRENCH CONNECTION AW 2014.

FRENCH CONNECTION

AW 2014

Easy, relaxed and laid back shapes making an emphasis on menswear tailoring in both men's and women's collections

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Following the high fashion avant-garde, the brand makes a strong emphasis on coats in a variety of styles and textures.

The womenswear shows a glam element that is presented as an Eastern influence. The court of the Russian Tzars.

The menswear collection is much more focused and features a strong selection of staples, in a heavier military feel, using Tweed and Melton wool in an autumnal colour palette.

ATELIER SWAROVSKI AW14

ATELIER SWAROVSKI

AW14

Viktor & Rolf, Irene Neuwirth, Emma J Shipley, Core Collection.

Continuing their collaboration projects started in 2007, Swarovski puts forward collections which are wearable, elegant and avant-garde.

Emma J. Shipley's collection features scarves in luxury fabrics with delicate pencil drawings featuring the snow leopard.

 Emma J. Shipley also presents bold jewellery featuring the endangered snow leopard in expressive stylised forms.

Mary Katrantzou's embellished dress with metal embroidery.