STYLE
Spring
trends report
r Britain’s premier menswear retailers
reveal key directions and must-have items
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LANVIN: soft,
relaxed fabrics
BROWNS:
“WASHED FABRICS
AND JERSEY
JACKETS”
Ivan Donovan,
menswear buyer
Key trends for spring Soft, relaxed pieces,
eces,
washed fabrics, jersey jackets, mixing
textures and fabrics and flashes of colour. ur
Favourite labels Balenciaga, Lanvin
and Kolor.
Must-have items Balenciaga’s khaki
cotton ‘M65’ jacket and Kolor’s washed
jersey jacket.
Essential accessory Lanvin suede and
metallic loafer, Dries Van Noten’s fringed
silk scarves or a pair of Golden Goose’s
distressed cowboy boots.
Ivan Donovan buys all menswear for Browns
independent fashion emporium in London
(020-7514 0038; brownsfashion.com)
Key trends for
spring Grey/neutral tones
are big, particularly
in br brands like Placed By
Gideon. Gid Checks Ch k have als also made a huge
comeback. Outdoor casual cas wear is awash
with colour, the more vib vibrant the better.
Favourite labels Prps – the best denim
washes around plus out outstanding quality –
CP Company and Etro.
Must-have items CP CCompany’s
linen
goggle jacket and Nigel Cabourn’s C
graduated d
and faded check shirt.
Essential accessory TToywatch
watches
and Chrome Hearts’ sunglasses.
sun
FLANNELS:
FLANNE
“GREYS AND
NEUTRAL NEUTRA TONES
ARE BIG BIG”
Tim Lancaster,
Lanc
menswear menswe buyer
Tim Lancaster buys for 13 Flannels
and Life stores nationwide (0161-931 2550;
flannelsfashion.com)
Watch £150 by
TOYWATCH
Trench coat with red button
holes £505 by COMME
DES GARÇONS
Zip-front jacket £910
by BALENCIAGA
Distressed cowboy boots
£480 by GOLDEN GOOSE
Made-to-measure suit, prices
start at £975 by TIMOTHY
EVEREST FOR FLANNELS
Sunglasses £1,015
by CHROME HEARTS