Private White VC is one of Best Dressed Man on the Planet's go to British brands. Unfortunately, this season, they didn't host an event of any kind in London to[...]

Birkenstock is a very old family company (AD 1774) of master cobblers from the Frankfurt region of Germany who learned their artisanal accessory-making skills from working for centuries in orthopedics[...]

Wimbledon is one of the world's most famous tennis championships. In fact, it's the oldest tennis tournament in the world as well as being the most prestigious. Played on grassy[...]

Songzio is another South Korean designer we've had the pleasure of seeing on the Seoul Fashion Week catwalks. This season, for his SS18 collection "Crossing Veils," which walked the London[...]

Barbour presented a small sneak peek of the SS18 collection at London Fashion Week Mens of just eight looks. The looks were part of various capsule collections like 'Originals,' a[...]

Coming at at very poignant time in London, Oliver Spencer created his SS18 collection 'Love Town,' inspired by the city of London itself. Tough, proud and full of love, the[...]

Nigel Cabourn typically creates several different collections in one each season. In order to celebrate his 50th anniversary as a designer, he created a very special SS18 collection for London[...]

BDMOTP has always been a longtime fan of D.GNAK since the very first time we saw the collection walk down the Seoul Fashion runway several years back. With models jamming[...]

JOHN LAWRENCE SULLIVAN made quite an entrance at London Fashion Week Mens this season with an oversize, 80s-inspired collection of menswear. Designer Arashi Yanagawa, an ex-professional boxer, named his brand[...]

The Harrys of London SS18 collection shown at London Fashion Week Mens had a variety of shoes for a variety of men. A casual gentlemen would love the line of[...]

Blood Brother isn't just a set of besties who press their thumbs together for a life-long friendship. It's also a contemporary British clothing brand with a solid collection for SS18[...]

Dunhill's new creative director, Mark Weston has officially taken the rains, and the collection comes as such, presenting both looks for Autumn 2017 and Spring 2018 all in one. Coming[...]

For their SS18 collection at London Fashion Week Mens, Tourne de Transmission brought us The Lies That Bind.  The collection primarily consisted of oversize layers. Interestingly enough, the concept was taken [...]

It seems like it's all about natural fibers these days, and Phoebe English Man is no different. For SS18, it seems like everyone at London Fashion Week Mens was all[...]

This is as good as it gets. London, it’s from the summer of 2016, one secretive photoshoot, with no press or people present. Only a stylist and a photographer. And t[...]

One of BDMOTP's favorite British fashion brands, dunhill, has announced they've hired a new creative director, Mark Weston. Some of his vision for the brand will be shown as part[...]

That it’s relevant we know from the press release and it is interesting to note that relevancy has become a catch-all phrase for yet the latest quality urban chic high e[...]

Minimalist designer Qasimi shows his Middle Eastern-inspired collection for AW17/18 at London Fashion Week Men's. Walking the delicate line between pajamas fit for a prince and underground street wear, Qasimi's[...]

Songzio, a South Korean brand showed their AW17/18 collection entitled “Misanthrope” at London Fashion Week Men's. The clothes take on a sartorial vision of traditional suits and fancy style, with Songzio's Paint on Bl[...]

Blood Brother showed their AW17/18 collection "Thames" at London Fashion Week Men's, inspired by the underground subculture of the British Thames river. They consider themselves to design "men's sartorial sportswear,"[...]

Kent & Curwen is distinctly British. The AW17/18 collection, created by Daniel Kearns and British soccer star David Beckham at London Fashion Week Men's focuses on outerwear. Featuring coats in[...]

The Private White V.C. collection at London Fashion Week Men's turned to unisex trends for the AW17/18 season. Cocktails, press, buyers and one dog wandered around the event, checking out the [...]

Belstaff presents a military collection inspired by naval and submarine at London Fashion Week Men's, entitled the Jolly Rodger. The line takes inspiration in form of color and silhouette, with typical navy o[...]

Nigel Cabourn's utilitarian style takes us into AW17/18 at London Fashion Week Men's. The collection, which manages to turn comfortable and practical clothing into elegance, was covered in safari and[...]

John Lobb footwear has been a staple in the London Men's Fashion scene for many years now. Their special marbled leather look has been selling since the 1960's, and the[...]

Berthold's AW17 collection at London Fashion Week Men's could really be described in one word: oversize. The baggy, large silhouettes that dominated the collection seem to be a coming trend[...]

What We Wear was quite possibly the most coveted collection at London Fashion Week Men's for AW17. Created by rapper Tinie Tempah in hopes of offering garments to a more[...]

If you're looking for wearable this season at London Fashion Week Men's, Phoebe English Man is all about soft and comfortable fabrics and textures for the casual man. It already[...]

With holiday parties happening all December long, you may be wondering what's appropriate to wear. Here is a guide to help you choose what is best for each style of[...]

Nigel Cabourn's SS17 London Collections: Men line, The Desert Rats, was inspired by the British WW2 Field Army. The three separate lines, Authentic, Lybro and Army Gym collections, while all[...]

Chester Barrie, famous for their impeccably tailored British suits, wows us yet again with an SS17 collection of elegant and classic menswear at London Collections: Men. Modern touches keep the[...]

Turnbull & Asser's SS17 collection Velocity shone at London Collections: Men. Based almost entirely on blues and greys, this elegant menswear line impressed BDMOTP. When we say "shone" we meant it [...]

Thomas Pink shocks us at London Collections: Men with a group of smartly dressed models, sporting suit jackets, button ups and ties...in their underwear! A very direct way of showing[...]

The Belstaff SS17 line at London Collections: Men was biker style to the max. But no one ever said you couldn't combine motorcycles and style, did they? The collection took[...]

The Berthold SS17 collection at London Collections: Men was all about geometrics. Clean, straight lines and bold colors among black and white. Sharp, strong, minimalist looks that played with asymmetrical[...]

The Qasimi SS17 collection was all about fabric and layers. In each varying color scheme, a minimalist look, then something a bit more substantial followed by baggy pants and layers[...]

As usual, Private White V.C. showed a cool collection of contemporary, casual menswear, complete with a visit from British model David Gandy and an appearance from the brand spokesperson spokespuppy, the [...]

CMMN SWDN presents Market Rodeo SS17, inspired by a recent trip the two designers took to Morocco. The browns, honey and beige tones used represent the exotic desert air and[...]

Oliver Spencer strikes again at London Collections: Men with his minimalist collection inspired by the Italian island of Capri (in particular, a beautiful Italian home, the Casa Malaparte) and as[...]

On the occasion of  the summer 2016 Capsule Collection launch for Agnès B in London with designer Jerome Pierre. Hi Jerome, it’s an honor to be able to do a small Q &[...]

There is something seriously dark and brooding about the Songzio shows, but also something seriously stylish and beautiful. Comes to mind the film cult classic called Interview With the Vampire,[...]

Duchamp’s AW16 showcase, titled ‘Code London’, focused on five key notions of dress for the modern London man: ‘Creative Business’, ‘Tonal Layers’, ‘Innovative Texture’, ‘Winter Florals’ and ‘Artistic Features’. These concepts eschew the stiff[...]

In a marked departure from last season’s futurist feel, head of design Darren Barrowcliff took Hardy Amies back to its roots for a lesson in quiet Savile Row elegance. The AW16 p[...]

Sean Suen wowed at the final day of London Collections: Men. The designs were boxy and modern, covered with embellishments like metal buttons and zippers. The coats were unlike any[...]

Enter room. See footwear suspended in chains. Cue intrigue. Yup, that’s pretty much how things go every season with the talented and illustrious Diego Vanasibarra shoe collection. For AW16, expect to s[...]

Luxe is the best word to describe the Louis Leeman AW16 collection. Covered in rich fabrics like velvet, sequins, tribal patterns or embellishments, each Leeman shoe had a glamorous feel,[...]

Casual and functional urban style was a key element in Barbour's AW16  collection. Puffy jackets, windbreakers and rain trenches were in full form. Ski hats and circle scarves complemented the [...]

On LC:M day two at E.Tautz, Patrick Grant took us on a nostalgic trip back to the 80s roller disco, with a collection dubbed ‘Coasters’. Since the label's revival in 200[...]

Walking into the Baartman and Siegel collection at London Collections: Men was like strolling through 1970's Harlem. Conveniently, the FW16 collection was entitled Harlem 76: Ask For Clarence. With the[...]

Chester Barrie conveniently showed their luxe AW2016 collection on the very night of the Golden Globes. Considering most of the Barrie looks were red carpet ready, it was a perfect[...]

James Long showed a super modern collection this season at London Collections: Men. The line was focused on things people actually wear: tracksuits, sweats, jeans etc. The jackets were definitely[...]

The AW16 Matthew Miller collection at London Collections: Men was all about layering. The line, entitled Nouveau Riche was focused on merging old medieval traditions (note the screen printed Caravaggio paintings [...]

John Smedley’s AW16 collection, The artistry of Knit, was concise and soft. The collection aims to reflect brush strokes from paintings in order to create texture within the garments. The p[...]

It looks like it's going to be a cold winter for Belstaff. Models perched upon snowy motorcycles covered in stylish warm outerwear. Trends like fur, volume, lambs wool, shearling, leather,[...]

Maharishi, which was once an underground London cult favorite, is seemingly growing in popularity year by year. This season, their collection featured urban street wear as usual and had a[...]

We happily took refuge on a rainy morning to view some bold fashion. Walking into the Swiss Church, Berthold presented a powerful collection. At first glance, the collection is quite[...]

Casely-Hayford is always a BDMOTP favorite at London Collections: Men. For AW16, the collection, entitled Irregimental Youth, offered a wide range of dressy looks with printed, unique blazers, utilitarian floor-length puffy [...]

Thomas Pink, the ever-dapper British menswear brand once again hosted their tailored collection at the Carlton Terrace in London. The looks encased a variety of styles: first, some dressy looks[...]

BDMOTP always loves a visit to the classic Private White VC brand. We recently stopped into their press day and saw some wonderful SS16 looks. The FW2016 did not disappoint, and[...]

CMMN Sweden seems to be growing in popularity season by season, and not without reason. Each season, the CMMN collection becomes more and more refined and the AW16 line was[...]

Viewing the Nigel Cabourn was visit number two on BDMOTP's list this season at London Collections:Men. The collection was actually three collections in one: the Authentic Nigel Cabourn, the Lybro[...]

BDMOTP kicked off London Collections: Men with a visit to the circus. Well, not exactly...the Universal Works fashion house got a little creative this season and offered up a vintage[...]

BDMOTP was able to pay a visit to Private White V.C. during their press day in London. Interestingly enough, all the clothes are made in Manchester in homage to a WW1 [...]

BDMOTP recently had the pleasure of visiting British menswear designer dunhill during their Press Day to view their SS16 collection. dunhill is a luxury menswear designer that oozes the very[...]

Martell and Donya Patrice Campbell are London's hottest sibling duo when it comes to style, so it was only a matter of time before the two designed their own collection--and[...]

London Collections: Men: Thomas Pink, a distinctly British line showcases a bold and approachable collection for SS16. Inspired by 90's British pop, we can just feel the fun and laughter[...]

For starters, who isn't dazzled by British model David Gandy petting a cute canine? The London Collections: Men Private White VC SS16 collection surely knew how to draw us in[...]

London Collections: Men: Matthew Miller for SS16 says crisp, fresh, tailored and clean...as well as androgynous. Women as well as men walked this season's menswear collections, wearing, well, pretty much[...]

Planes, trains & automobiles...er, and fashion too. SS16 seems to be the year of a man in active duty, military looks, pilot looks, men on the go in general. Fashions[...]

Who is the most dapper of them all? Why, Duchamp of course! Yet another London Collections: Men where Duchamp's traditional tailored and chic, stylish suits and blazers come out on top.[...]

The London Collections: Men Sibling SS16 brought us back to high school. For some people, this isn't a great time to remember, but for others, recollections of the typical cheerleader-football[...]

Oliver Spencer at London Collections: Men is always a BDMOTP favorite, and for good reason. Spencer always pulls out the tricks: diverse models, 70's inspired clothing with a modern touch,[...]

Spring SS16 has finally arrived with the Lou Dalton collection at London Collections:Men. What is it exactly that you think of when you think of spring? Whatever it is floating[...]

Nasir Mazhar is back after being one of the most emerging designer's on last season's London Collections:Men runways. The SS16 collection may not be for everyone, but it definitely had[...]

We were able to yet again see the unique and innovative footwear from architectural and fashion genius Diego Vanassibara in his new AW15 collection The Tornado. As one may expect from[...]

The AW15 Louis Leeman Paris collection was inspired by manhood, bravery, strength, pride and elegance…all words that seemingly describe the Navy. This goes hand-in-hand with the uniform inspired looks seen w[...]

The CMMN SWDN AW15 collection was filled with bold color, a grand switch from their previous spring collection, which was entirely made up of white and grey garments. For fall,[...]

The Belstaff AW15 collection takes its inspiration from the 1950's, especially the "greaser". This typical rock n' roll dude was reckless, cool, emitting masculinity and style always. Think Marlon Brando[...]

The Joseph AW15 collection is all about winter volume.  With a 70's inspired color palette featuring browns and beiges, the otherwise basic, work-appropriate clothes see a modern twist do the [...]

Soulland is a Scandanavian brand dedicated to providing original and stylish clothing and fashion to men all over the world. With their first store location in Copenhagen and their second[...]

Staying true to British roots, the Ede & Ravenscroft collection at London Collections: Men took its inspiration from Edwardian roots. This heritage is not only seen within the the designs,[...]

If there is one accessory that is a must-have not by whim but by necessity, that is the Satchel. Some claim to believe it has its origins in Ancient Rome,[...]

"The difference between psychedelia and digitalia ages will seem like a smoothblending in years to come and will be a mere blip on the screen" -Edward Ruscha The AW15 huntergather collection The [...]

The Agi & Sam collection Coolman actually started off with the inspiration of what children like to wear. Perhaps that's why we see bright and bold colors for fall such as [...]

As usual, YMC showed off a sporty collection for a youthful, European man. This season, they also refined many of their looks aiming for a sporty, yet more mature collection[...]

Remember the grunge days of the early 90's? In case you are looking for a Nirvana or Offspring inspired garb, the AW15 Hentsch Man collection Peep Show combines the grunge subculture of t[...]

Maharishi is becoming quite the household name in the UK. The aim of the brand, which started in 1994 was to create high quality utilitarian clothing that is environmentally sound[...]

Every season, there are designers who tend the push the limits with something on the creative edge, or something that perhaps isn't the most wearable but is at least new[...]

The AW15 Several collection was inspired by a photo exhibit Skinningrove, which features a mix of 1970's & 1980's photographs of working class British citizens. Coming to mind are rugged, hard-working citizens i[...]

Kicking off London Collections: Men we've started off by seeing the Universal Works presentation, which really takes us, for lack of better description, Back to the Basics. The collection, entitled "Pass" presented [...]

"[...]Can we doubt that individuals having any advantage, however slight, over others, would have the best chance of surviving and of procreating their kind? On the other hand, we may[...]

Discovering new and up-and-coming designers is one of BDMOTP's favorite activities, and the showrooms at London Collections: Men happens to be a great spot for doing so. Here we began[...]

Seeing Diego Vanassibara at the London Collections: Men showrooms is always one of the highlights of our time in London. Diego is a footwear designer who creatives stunning shoes for[...]

Vivienne Westwood is a wonderful person and designer. I always love seeing her shows because not only do I adore her designs but I love how she fiercely fights for[...]

I normally associate Chester Barrie with formal wear, but excellent news: they are expanding into resort and cruisewear as well for SS15. The upstairs, more casual resortwear designs were colorful[...]

The SS15 Xander Xhou collection is called "Hyperdrive" and its inspiration stems from gender and sexuality. This is the second designer we've seen here in London that has used elements[...]

When I got the invitation for the Sankuanz runway show, sponsored by GQ China, I knew I was in for a treat! How could a show with that invitation not[...]

In the Casely Hayford SS15 collection "Art Intervention", we see how the world of fashion is changing. The designer's aim is to bring sportswear into formal, therefore making a casual[...]

James Long brought us back to the early 90's for a little peek at a "modern" grunge look for his SS15 collection. The collection was inspired by elements of boxing[...]

Oh, a life of luxury! Duchamp is a gorgeous brand that I always love to see at London Collections: Men. One of the things I always appreciate about their presentations[...]

90's minimalism was the name of the game this season for CMMN SWDN. The line was fresh and bright, and extremely streamlined, using mostly grey and white. Using surface decoration[...]

The SS15 Maharishi collection was entitled the Viet-Afghan Coalition Tour. Hidden away in the trendy basement venue of the London Edition hotel, a collection of underground, hip young people awaited[...]

I never really thought much about emotional architecture, but apparently it means connecting people to their space and experience--defining an art form using light, shadows, movement, and their relation to[...]

Soul boy. Funky rhythms and dance halls provided the soulful inspiration for the SS15 huntergather collection. The garments were kitschy, bright and bold, something you'd wear to while ringing in summer,[...]

The Spring/Summer Joseph Turvy collection, "Tank" featured sharp and fierce looking warriors (models) covered in paint and tattoos, wearing intense designs juxtaposed with delicate butterfly koi and bold colors. The models[...]

Anticipating the Louis Leeman Paris collections is always a delight, as the luxurious footwear brand never ceases to surprise me. The Spring/Summer S15 line was no different-I entered a room[...]

The Christopher Shannon Spring/Summer 2014-15 collection was inspired by something that everyone can look back on and smile about: spiritual paraphernalia found in a teenager's bedroom! Everyone knows that a teenager's[...]

Lee Roach's Spring/Summer 2015 collection was a solid one, living up to his very own motto, "Reduction and Repetition" by keeping his line small and cohesive. The collection, entitled "Provocative Urban[...]

When I received the invitation for the Christopher Raeburn show that was pieces of a wooden model plane to fit together, I knew things were about to get interesting. The Spring/Summer[...]

Astrid Andersen is the hot name in London at the moment, especially since she recently launched a limited, 17 piece line for TOPMAN (modeled by A$AP Ferg, who is a[...]

When people think of vintage clothing, the old painful memories of grandparents' mothball-filled closets come to mind. And any treasures found had to be sent for dry cleaning, immediately. Nowadays, vintage[...]

Founded in 2012, London-based, Dent De Man offers tailored items for men made with vintage prints fabrics. The main focus of the brand is on the creation of the print. All the [...]

Marwood was another unique designer we saw in the showrooms at London Collections Men. Marwood creates accessories for men, more specifically, ties, bowties, pocket squares, scarves and more. For the[...]

London Collections Men isn't just about catwalks and presentations, it also has some showrooms which host up and coming newer designers and presents them to the world. One I am[...]

Baartmans and Siegal created a simple yet strong Autumn/Winter 2014-15 line for London Collections Men called Stealth. This durable line was almost all black and navy (practical) and had an[...]

Christopher Shannon's Autumn/Winter 2014-15 line at London Collections Men takes inspiration from the post-punk era and everyday situations like a typical PE class at school. Models walked the runway to[...]

As much as I love seeing wearable items walk the runway, there is that part of me that feels like runway shows should err on the edge of crazy, to[...]

The Kent and Curwen runway may take the cake for the BDMOTP favorite for standout collection here at London Collections Men. I say this because not only did they have[...]

Wearability was the name of the game for YMC's Autumn/Winter designs at London Collections Men. And their point did come across as such: most garments seemed like things most men[...]

"Buckle Up and Button Down." That was the theme of the Savile Row presentation, hosted at The Cabinet War Rooms here at London Collections Men. The bespoke tailors of Savile Row [...]

The Autumn/Winter Duchamp designs at London Collections Men were classic and refined. The clothes were inspired by luxury lifestyles: The Jet Setting Rogue, The Artist, The Country Gent, The Alpinista[...]

The autumn/winter 2014 Nicole Farhi collection draws upon protection and sanctuary for inspiration. It’s not the first time politics has inspired a line, as creative direction Joanna Sykes creates warm a[...]

The Autumn/Winter 2014-15 collection at huntergather here at London Collections Men was futuristic, modern and trendy. Appropriately titled “Neon Noir”, the punkish Pollack color pops and prints are fun, and the[...]

Military Precision was the name of the Autumn/Winter 2014-15 Gieves & Hawkes collection. And precise it was. This collection was everything a Best Dressed Man on the Planet could and[...]

BDMOTP is back at London Collections Men for the Autumn/Winter 2014-15 designs. Fighting rain and wind, we saw amazing styles to kick everything off on Day 1, starting with Louis[...]

It’s the combination of sharp tailoring with quirky and vibrant prints that Agi and Sam use to create the kind of dapper eclecticism which seems most at home in London. There is[...]

With Lux and Noah, "And" is the word. An integral part of any creative process often involves collaboration. Two London creatives never shy of collaborating and not limiting their creative abilities to[...]

The future of fashion is now. This was the clear message at the YashkaThor party at Sketch, London, where an uber-stylish crowd in extravagant headwear enjoyed a variety of entertainment such [...]

This is the second time BDMOTP has visited with Brazilian designer Diego Vanassibara and seen his fabulous shoe collections.  Diego´s collection during the January London Collections: Men for FW 2013 w[...]

Day 2 of Pitti Uomo in Florence was just as hot and just as rewarding as Day 1.  We were able to see some more great brands and some of [...]

London Collections Men isn't just about catwalk shows.  They also host fabulous gatherings like the The Grand Match. The bespoke tailors of Savile row are historically the root of British fashion. [...]

London Collections Men SS14 - Days two and three were packed with more exhibits, presentations and runway shows.  First up was to Hunter Gather.  The HG shop felt good and t[...]

During London Collecions: Men, there are lots of mini-showrooms set up for press and buyers to pass through and check out some collections.  We were able to see a variety [...]

HUNTER GATHER On Day 2 of London Collecions: Men, we headed over to Hunter Gather first thing in the morning  to check out their styles accompanied by breakfast.  After grabbing our d[...]

London Collections: Men Day 2 started off bright and early with  Hunter Gather and Orlebar Brown Presentations.  Following that, we were able to catch two fabulous shows, YMC (front row!) a[...]

London Collection: Men was a whirlwind scurry of shows, presentations, street style, and more.  Day 1 was intense but we were able to see a lot, and of course...we had [...]

Flights delayed, missed my connection, got bumped from AA to BA, but eventually found my way to London to begin my European Mens Fashion Weeks tour.  The first event, London [...]

Spanish fashion brand El Ganso opened its first UK store in 2012 in the heart of most popular London shopping spot - Carnaby Street. This April they launched the second[...]

Qasimi, named for designer Khalid Al Qasimi, actually began as a designer for womenswear, and then switched over to making menswear. He debuted his first menswear line at Paris Menswear[...]

I have always been a fan of David Bowie. I remember vividly my first encounter, watching The Labyrinth and being captivated and intrigued by King Jareth the goblin king. I[...]

Diego Vanassibara is an up-and-coming shoe designer with a fresh outlook on the typical English oxford. He handcrafts his own unique collections of shoes, boots and loafers. The Brazilian designer comes[...]

Fashion is art and fashion week is the vernissage. The reigning fashion capital, London has long been known for its creativity.  Although it is only the second season where menswear has [...]

Seven seconds of style that last the evening... What can be better than the first date that flows as naturally as breathing? The timing is right, the location is superb, the[...]

Offbeat, chic, hip, and most importantly: unisex...I serve you with vocabulary used to describe The Kooples, which has, quite literally, taken over Paris and the UK, with 184 shops opened in [...]

An example of African designers presenting at New York Fashion Week. Ozwald Boetang  [...]

The original British rebel now offers the popular 8-eye boot ($130) and 3-eye shoe ($120) as part of their Vegan Collection. Featuring felix microfiber uppers, the hand-stitched details and traditional[...]

How to Get Moving in Style Tip: Don't be tamed by what you wear. Akira Chatani, Graphic Designer & Founder of Nonusual Bike: Tokyobike SS (repainted in mat black) with Gilles[...]