[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Daniel Craig in James Bond, Christian Bale in Batman, John Travolta in Pulp Fiction; what do all these actors have in common? Their suits.
When one thinks about dressmaking, your mind automatically floats to the traditional; black, navy, grey. All classic colours and all have been showcased by designers…
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In the Fall 2018 shows, designers like Alexander McQueen sent models sashaying down the catwalk in razor sharp pin stripes and eye-catching checks, with flashes of red in the accessories and oversized jumpers.
Trousers remain skinny to the leg, but fan out to create a kind of modern-day zoot suit.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
The looks screamed American Gangster ‘Dick Tracy’, but still maintained the British Flair that the late designer always included in his collections.
The shape of the garments were very geometric and square, creating an overall masculine yet boyish finish.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1106″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1109″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
The other end of the tailoring spectrum would be the intricate detailing seen on the boys from Dolce and Gabanna.
Delicate gold embroidery was woven into each jacket, complimented by gold military-style lapels.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
Key fabrics included in the Baroque-inspired collection were velvet and silk, with many of the looks donning floral motifs.
The tailoring was much softer, reflecting an increasingly more feminine side to men’s suiting. Keep an eye out for rich blues and creamy beiges, for a collection that’s positively royal[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1108″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Whichever direction the modern man decides to take, this Autumn/Winter is sure to be a bold and exciting season for men’s tailoring.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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