Those of you who have been following the blog for some time will know that I'm a big fan of new menswear label Mark Thomas Taylor London. I'm so excited to see where the label goes next but in the meantime, check out the new lookbook!
Which pieces are you loving? I need that horse bracelet in my life!
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Topman have recently launched their new Summer Suits collection and it's looking hot! The summer brights make a great change to the autumnal colour palette we're used to seeing with formalwear. Coral, teal, gold and blue make up the collection and look so good alongside the current 90's revival on the high st.
Whilst bright colours are the key pieces to the collection, Topman are still offering a classic black and grey option for those of you who are not quite ready to step back into the 90's.
Which colour will you go for?
A couple of months ago I posted about the spring/summer footwear trends to look out for on the high st and one of the key fabric options for fringe detailed shoes, featured on the catwalk was woven leather. Burberry used the style heavily in their S/S12 catwalk show.
This look has now become a trend of it's own with numerous retailers adopting the 1970's inspired style and working it onto loafers, espadrilles, sandals and formal footwear options.
To get the1970s inspired look go for a woven shoe in tan. This colour will go with the current Aztec trend and the global traveller look.
It's not long now until the new Mansnaps website launches, so be sure to follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with all the latest news and info on the launch!
This weeks picks of the week, come courtesy of All Saints! It's not often that I dedicate all three picks of the week from one retailer but I think this is very deserved. I was pleasantly surprised to discover colour, lots of colour, when I visited their store recently! All Saints is now so well known for being home to grey, beige and black that I was overwhelmed by their current collection. Pastel colours, light wash denims and cool prints are very much the order of the day. Don't get me wrong, All Saints style is still rugged and industrial but it's now available in a summer friendly colour palette.
First up is this colourful tourist print t-shirt. Whilst it isn't the same tourist prints you'll see in Topman or River Island, All Saints have adapted the trend without compromising their brand identity. I think the colours are really fresh and current and the beauty of not having a New York skyscraper print is that this t-shirt will be able to live past the current trend.
If you didn't know already, printed short sleeve shirts are EVERYWHERE. Aztec, Hawaiian, 80's and everything in between can be seen printed onto short sleeve shirts across the high st right now. Again, All Saints have adapted the trend to fit their own style and the end result is something quirky and easy to wear.
I originally featured this jacket in a post about denim jackets a few weeks ago. Now that their spring/summer collection is in full bloom in store, I'm loving this jacket even more. It's a great fit and although the £95 price tag might seem steep compared to some of the alternatives on the high st, the quality is worth every penny!
Topman have the best turn around of fashion trends of any other men's retailer at the moment. They manage to quickly translate catwalk trends and either sell them through their own brand(s) or sign up new labels for capsule collections.
Whilst some new labels have a great premise or niche, often I'm disappointed by the final collection. Thankfully, Taxonomy's first collection has left me wanting more. Made up of six printed t-shirts, the collection has a classic, vintage feel creating Hawaiian prints that are wearable and affordable with prices just over £20 each.
I'm looking forward to seeing where the label goes next.
Here's what Topman have to say about the exciting new brand:
"A new London based brand, inspired by the big wide world. We aim to achieve better - right down the finest details; Harmoniously blending modern trends, tradtional imagery and contemporary print, to bring you a truly unique premium garment that we know you’ll love! Say aloha to classic surfer style this season with our traditional tropical prints - Cool yet casual."
Rule Britannia!
The upcoming Queen's Jubilee and Olympics have resulted in a surge of patriotism across the high st. Union Jack prints are on literally everything, from t-shirts and vests to plates and bunting.
In recent years, the Union Jack print has been more commonly associated with British "Chav" culture which for the style conscious male, isn't the ideal advert. The time has come however to wipe the slate clean and where your blue, white and red with as much enthusiasm as the stars and stripes we see, season upon season in our stores.
As we start to build bridges with the Union Jack print there must be a degree of caution with your outfit choice, the last thing you want is to be branded a "Chav". So, it should go without saying that unless you are part of Team GB in the Olympics, avoid wearing sportswear with your Union Jack print. Certainly take inspiration from the Olympics but aim for a more "sports luxe" look mixing chinos, shorts with hoodies rather than jogging bottoms.
Look who it is! It's Mansnaps contributor, Owen Moss-Proctor! Owen has taken inspiration from the 90's with this look and says "I think it's my favourite era at the moment". I'm loving the white socks and chinos combination!
You can follow Owen on Twitter @mossproctor or on his blog MossProctor.
Owen is wearing:
Jacket: H&M
T-Shirt: American Apparel
Shirt: Vintage
Chinos: Topman
Socks: Umbro
Boots: Topman
