LCM | Drenched in Style - Topman Design FW14 Review

Topman Design is definitely one to watch for in the London Collections: Men. In recent years, the label has had major international success. AW14 opts for functional pieces to create style. The use of materials and colours reflect the water themed show. You can definitely see the influence of London weather in this.

5 Trends To Keep A Man Effortlessly Stylish 2013

So we've journeyed through half of 2013 (and a glimpse of what 2014 has to offer), it seems like there's fashion ideas thrown here and there and everywhere. But for menswhere (haha), it is quite safe to bet that these items will continue to be strong for the rest of the year.

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Bomber Jackets 
(Look-At-Me)

The structure of this item in menswear supports the main themes of 2013 very well. It is so versatile as a piece that can be extremely casual or layered with shirts for a more structured look. Bombers with large prints are still in and the bolder the better. One of the most stylish additions by Burberry is the metallic bomber.

BURBERRY / DOLCE & GABBANA

Florals
(Darker Paradise)

Flower prints are still blooming. The trend however is shifting focus away from a full and colourful bloom to a darker and more intricate set of florals.

ZARA / Dries Van Noten / TOPMAN

Blue
(Boys)

I love blue and I'm super happy about what has been done with blue. Blue and white, blue and black and an all blue look are excellent choices. 

JOHN LAWRENCE SULLIVAN / GUCCI / PRADA / Christopher Kane

Synthetic
(Kendolls)

Futuristic ideals and synthetic materials make a look very polished and perfect. The materials shine and the themes are of the fascination for science and technology. This style can be mixed up with the old or kept fresh with all new. Sleek is menswear chic.

TOPMAN / Christopher Kane / JOHN LAWRENCE SULLIVAN

Loose and Unstructured
(Carefree Sophistication)

As menswear develops, there is more movement away from the traditional rigidities. Unstructured menswear makes a look much more interesting with better texture and with its interactions with the surroundings (wind machine on full capacity please).

DOLCE & GABBANA / Kris Van Assche / Dries Van Noten

Topman remaking ready-to-wear menswear with SS14

Topman is setting a new direction for menswear in SS14. Topman Design has adopted a much more fashion forward approach, further cementing its position as one of the top stakeholders in popular fashion today.

Topman's show was very unexpected, changing up what it's label represented with a modern take on Western inspired themes and precise detailing to create a higher fashion feel. This collection moved away from their safe-zone and played into something more experimental for the label. As established as one of the top retailers for fashion needs in Britain and also emerging in international markets, Topman's diversification in fashion couldn't be more timely. This collection appeals more to the fashion forward and is a showcase of how creative and edgey Topman Design is.

Most notably were of course the silk florals in cleverly structured shirts. These were magnificently stylish. Sewn prints are much more exciting as they create so much more interest in a piece, giving the look  texture and style. Don't forget about the bold colours, contrasting panels and solid edges which demanded attention for these looks. Further, the wide pants really took the fashion to another level. I also enjoyed the metallics in the looks. Mirror shades with detailed frames, and the shiny shoes were the sprinkles of future which elevated the show to more than just what you might think is ready-to-wear. The whole show was a whirlwind of mens fashion.

Also, claps for the production team. I love raised runways because it lifts the whole show (quite literally). The shape of the runway was also smart. It was also great to see the models walk around to showcase the look from different angles, once again, making the most out of the textures in the looks.