Louis Leeman Enlisting and Resisting Fall / Winter 2015 – 2016

For AW15 2015 the Louis Leeman collection was inspired by the Navy world. Creative directors Louis Leeman and Erica Pelosini tried to explore a world that has always been associated to the main traits of Manhood: Bravery, Strength, Pride, Discipline, and Elegance. The colors of the collection recall the crisp navy blue and white uniforms, the classic mix of jungle greens to the khaki service colors, a splash of plaid and a staple of the utilitarian vision of surplus, camouflage.

Coach Set To Launch its First Menswear Collection at LCM AW15

American brand Coach known for it's elegant mens bags and accessories would be launching its first menswear collection during the forthcoming London Collections Men in January. Prior to this, Coach only had a full womens clothing and accessories line with knitwear and some outerwear for men adding to their accessories line. 

"London is the standard-bearer of classic men’s style but always encourages the next generation of talent," Vevers said. "Though Coach is American to the core, that juxtaposition is the essence of our brand: blending the established with the cool."

The 20 piece collection would be shown in a static presentation like the womens last season. 

Nasir Mazhar London Collections Men Model Open Casting Call

Photo: Phillip Trengrove

London based label Nasir Mazhar's shows are not only known for it's tribe of loyal followers dripping in head to toe Nasir Mazhar it also has one of the most diverse and interesting cast of models from all races. Their street casting method has moved a notch farther in hopes of reaching a wider audience by announcing it's open casting call on Instagram. 

If you, your boyfriend or brother have got an interesting look and are based in London or willing to travel at their own expense then send in portrait and full body shots to info@nasirmazhar.com 

The casting will take place in London and the show is in London. models must be based in the uk unless your willing to cover your own travel costs. Thanks

A photo posted by Nasir Mazhar (@nasirmazhar) on Dec 12, 2014 at 7:59am PST

Xander Zhou Spring Summer 2015 Collection Lookbook

Chinese designer Xander Zhou has been a staple at London Collections Men since 2012 when he was sponsored by GQ China to show. We got introduced to the Industrial Design trained creatives aesthetic that saw him work with loads of innovative fabric in new ways. For spring 2015 the vibe from the show was youthful, pop and bling. Star Wars and particularly Darth Varder played a recurring theme with certain prints. 

There was a play on shirt collars and everything from oversized to funnel was put out there. There's also an interesting use of mesh for oversize coats, hoodies and crewneck tops. The shorts in the collection look a lot loose in the look-book as opposed to the runway where they were super tight. Everything looked amazing on the runway and even looks better in the look-book.Looking forward to the AW15 show at LCM next month.

London Collections Men Streetstyle: Men in Suits

On The Road Series Supporting London Showrooms: James Long X New York

Farfetch  have partnered with the BFC to support LONDON show ROOMS, one of the BFC’s international showcasing initiatives, whereby over 50 designers showcase their collections in eight showrooms across four places - Paris, LA, New York and Hong Kong.

Xander Zhou Fall Winter 2013 Runway at London Collections Men

 Xander Zhou first popped to our notice when GQ China sponsored him for the first London Collections Men last year and he continued to deliver his second time around. The most interesting pieces in the sports inspired collection for me were the shoes and ribbed cuffed trousers.

Images via Homme Mode

LONDON COLLECTIONS MEN: Celebrating British Menswear

London's leading talents showcased in a short film celebrating British Menswear and the forthcoming London Collections: Men, January 2013.

Credits:
Directed by: Ronan Pollock
Executive Producer: Stephen Whelan
Producer: Julie Hollywood
Director of Photography: Ben Fordesman
Styling: Luke Day
Music: "To The Sea" by Mint Julep courtesy of Major Tom
Models: Reece at FM & Harry at Premier
Location: The Hempel
Produced at White Lodge

Designers:
Agi & Sam
Beauty Berry
Burberry
E. Tautz
Gieves & Hawkes
Hardy Amies
Jonathan Saunders
John Lobb
Matthew Miller
Oliver Spencer
Paul Smith
Richard James
Richard Nicoll
Xander Zhou

Cassette Playa SS13 Blood Rites

 "This video is part of a month long residency at Weltkuren Museum exploring male initiation rituals. Sepik River scarfication in Papua New Guinea, Kayapo body art in Amazonian and UK teen rites – football, boxing and tattooing. I was particularly interested in the Sepik River - especiallythe relationship between the initiated boys and their maternal uncle (not father) who supports them throughout the painful ceremony. As in Kayapo culture it is this maternal uncle who also teaches the boys the skills and knowledge they need to make the transition from boy to man. When I looked at UK culture I found no such traditions and when I spoke with male friends found that many struggled to think of a male role model when a teenager, only one of the 25 men I talked with said they saw their father or uncle as a role model. Instead they looked to sportsmen and musicians as inspirations of manhood"

Still shots take by me....watch video here