The
nice lady on BBC news (Sangita…bless her) promised us hot weather all week in
London, prompting us to march into stores across the capital and purchase those
summer garms we’ve been lusting over for the past few weeks. Summer is here (or
is it?) - time to burn store away that chunky coat and start creating a
new, seasonally appropriate wardrobe. For me, this dose of heat is
perfect justification for spending money I don’t really have on cartoon print
shirts, brightly coloured blazers and suede slippers.
However,
after viewing the new Calvin Klein Collection, Canali, Bally, Brooks and G-Star
menswear A/W12 collections at the Modus press day (which I was working at), I’ve
got to admit… that for once… I’m already anticipating our next winter a little.
Recurring trends seemed to be velvet jackets in earthy tones and dusky
blues (loved velvet last season so happy to see it again), gator prints, chalk
coloured shearling, and chunky jumpers made from a mixture of softer materials
with metallic embroidery or appliqué; all of which left me salivating slightly.
Brights and prints also look to carry over seasons on blazers and accessories-
perfect for making a statement or adding a little personality to an outfit.
Orange and mustard bags at Brooks Bell & Ross watches Marchon sunglasses
Orange and mustard bags at Brooks Bell & Ross watches Marchon sunglasses
See you later (in A/W12) Alligator
So gator print is going to
be making a snappy comeback next season (whether it’s faux or hides) on both
clothes and accessories, and were fatured in both Calvin Klein Collections
(pictures above) and Bally’s A/W12 range. Below are some more pictures of Bally
gator accessories that weren’t at the press day. I’m currently infatuated with
the briefcase – amazing no?
