Qasimi Spring/Summer 2011

For Spring/Summer 2011,  Khalid Al Qasimi draws inspiration from his roots with a collection that makes a subtle reference to the Middle East. With a sleek, neutral palette and a style that harks back to an ancient "nomadic heritage";  the collection also exudes a contemporary streamlined feel with its numerous sportswear pieces.

Minimal lapels and sleeveless suiting are combined with over-sized shirting and unlined linen jackets; while hooded jersey jumpsuits and leather accents add to the collection. Meanwhile, structured silhouettes and fine technical fabrics are a constant presence throughout the collection:







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Paul Smith Spring/Summer 2011

For his Spring/Summer 2011 collection, Paul Smith channeled the look of 1970’s rock-stars fused with early 1990's grunge. Such looks that sauntered down the catwalk included retro sunglasses teamed with sleek suits of light-weight tailoring; while pork pie hats, loud graphic tees and mismatched prints featured throughout. The long-haired models, who would not have looked out of place at rock gig; were also attired in psychedelic prints, signature leather boots and cable knit cardigans reminiscent of the style of Kurt Cobain.

With this collection, Paul Smith makes a definite nod to his rock’n’ roll roots -His first brush with fashion was hawking t-shirts at London concerts- yet it still retains Paul Smith’s classic high-fashion edge.

n all, the entire collection is cool, casual and instantly wearable.

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Jean Paul Gaultier Spring Summer 2011

With Paris Fashion Week in full swing, once again the French capital succeeds in its reputation for being the location du jour for showcasing the most cutting-edge fashion designers on the international stage.

With Turkish Baths providing the ultimate backdrop; Seventh Man Favourite Jean Paul Gaultier revealed his collection for Spring/ Summer 2011 in his usual spectacular fashion. Offering mostly a neutral palette of blacks, whites and beige; Gaultier’s collection is a electic fusion of styles drawing inspiration from a variety of themes:

From bondage style leather jackets to safari-esque suits, his collection was rounded off with a bold splattering of astro-prints teamed with quirky 3D glasses:

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LONDON show ROOMS MEN

Today sees the launch of another initiative from The British Fashion Council in their pursuit to spearhead burgeoning new talent. Working in joint collaboration with the Centre For Fashion Enterprise and Fashion East;  the initiative is launching the LONDON show ROOMS MEN at Tranoi’s exquisite new venue Tranoi Parc Royal (The Loft) in Paris from the 24th -27th of June. Here, emerging menswear designers are given the chance to sell their collections with the support of international marketing, media and sales advisers.

LONDON show ROOMS MEN in Paris designers include:

Bernstock Speirs

Blaak

BOYOstudio

Carolyn Massey

Christopher Kane Mens

Christopher Raeburn

MIHARAYASUHIRO + husam el odeh eyewear

James Long

Katie Eary

KTZ

Lou Dalton

OMAR KASHOURA

Tim Soar

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Jeannette’s Pop Up Shop

Lou Dalton

Once again, building on the successful strides of NEWGEN MEN, it’s opportunities such as this that brings to the forefront the high-level of menswear design talent that we currently have in the UK.

The Paris showroom will be open at Tranoi Parc Royal (The Loft), Rue du Parc Royal , Paris 3rd, Metro St Paul, 10am – 7pm from 24th – 27th June 2010.

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