Modus Press Day- A/W12

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.


Here are a couple of snaps that I took of things that caught my eye… LOVE the orange and mustard Brooks bags and the Calvin Klein Gator hoodie… the latter is a tad unaffordable, but a boy can dream...



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?