Dior Homme - A/W 2012 - 2013 - Menswear - Paris

Dior Homme

 

Belgian, Kris Van Assche drew inspiration from the 1950s armed forces for his Autumn/Winter collection for Dior Homme. Van Assche used minimalistic crisp lines in a very chic way to keep the seldom military colour palette of khaki and beige looking fresh. The inclusion of gunmetal metallic,  a unique camouflage of eagles and a brief insertion of bright white gave the collection an opulence that signified a Dior collection.

I appreciated the high top caps, reflective glasses, thin ties, python leather totes and wedged shoes were a modern extra that brought a great sense of metrosexuality. The styling and choreography of the show was also regimented like a procession of armed soldiers – flawlessly reflecting the collection.

Dior’s front row included a bevy of A-Listers and fashion royalty with the likes of King Karl.

To watch the entire show click the link below to see the vision captured by Vogue UK.

http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/mens/dior-homme/video

*images included are courtesy of Vogue UK

Burberry Prorsum - A/W 2012-2013 - Menswear - Milan

Burberry Prorsum

Christopher Bailey named this collection “The Gentlemen” and he certainly sent Gentlemen down the runway in Milan. Taking inspiration from old England with tweed caps, tailored blazers and dotted and stripped accessories – Bailey still managed to bring the collection back to the 21^st century with a pop colour in the finishing of pieces.

The new Burberry gentleman has the perfect wardrobe to go from the boardroom to the horse stable. J’adore the patent shoes and traditional umbrellas but I’m over the moon Bailey has considered modern technology in his accessories by including Ipad clutches for men matching the materials used in the over coats.

To watch the entire collection come down the runway follow the link below.

http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2012/mens/burberry-prorsum/video

*photos sourced from Vogue.co.uk