Menswear Trend Contemporary Blue Boy
Do you know what there isn’t enough of in men’s fashion? Blue satin!
Returning after 100 years, Thomas Gainsborough’s 1770 ‘The Blue Boy’ takes pride of place at London's National Gallery. This is the first time the painting has been loaned by The Huntington in California. It is a once-in-a-century opportunity to see this iconic work in the UK.
Taking our inspiration from this fine young man, look for light silk satin pieces in sky blue shades to take you from day to night in the warmer summer months.
National Gallery - Until 15 May 2022
Left - ASOS DESIGN - Regular Satin Shirt with Shawl Neck in Blue - £28.00
Below - TOM FORD - Velvet-Trimmed Stretch-Silk Satin Pyjama Trousers - £580 from MR PORTER
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Menswear Trend Bold Argyle
They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but where does that leave argyle? This classic Scottish diamond pattern beloved of golfers is seeing a style renaissance. This bold and often colour print is great way for men to add both colour and pattern to their spring wardrobes.
The argyle pattern derives from the tartan of Clan Campbell of Argyll in western Scotland. The 11th Duke of Argyll was recently played by Paul Bettany as a volatile aristocrat in the BBC drama, A Very British Scandal. He was even seen unhappily seen advertising argyle socks to pay the castle bills.
Here are TheChicGeek's handpicked argyle pieces of the season with a smattering of vintage inspiration:
Left - Burberry - Monogram Motif Argyle Intarsia Wool Cashmere Cardigan - £890
Right - Argyle looking 1950s innocent in a cardigan
Left - Marni - Argyle Mohair-Blend Sweater - £730 from MRPORTER.COM
Left - Beams Plus - Argyle Cotton-Jacquard Polo Shirt - £125 from MRPORTER.COM
Below - Burlington - Manchester Men Socks - £15
Left - GANT - Argyle V-Neck Sweater - £135
Left - GUCCI - GG-Argyle Cotton Sleeveless Sweater - £600 from Matchesfashion.com
Below - ASOS DESIGN - Knitted Argyle Tank with Floral Pattern - £25
Left - Duke of Windsor sporting argyle socks
Below - Argyle colour combinations are limitless
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Menswear Product Of The Week Tim's Beaded Vest
The harness is the new waistcoat - you heard that here first! - and this beaded number, surprisingly from H&M's main brand, is a stylish and quality evening item that could easily pass as Dries van Noten or something much more expensive. Made from 100% recycled polyester and embellished with recycled plastic beads, it is part of H&M's party-like 'Innovation Circular Design Story'.
Instead of doing boring 'sustainable' clothes, H&M, thank god, has really gone for it with some dressy evening pieces. This narrow-cut vest top in twill and mesh made from recycled polyester with a round neckline that has a concealed hook-and-eye fastener made from recycled metal at one side. All textile materials are mono fibre to further enable recycling.
H&M even have a matching jacket with a cut-out at the back to reveal the beading. This is the best collection I've seen from them for a long time.
Far Left & Bottom - H&M - Bead-embellished Vest Top - £79.99
I think they still have some left in the H&M Oxford Circus branch.
Right - Timothée Chalamet in Louis Vuitton
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Menswear Product Of The Week Tim's Beaded Vest
STONE DECO VEST
This stylish suit vest is made from 100% recycled polyester and is embellished with recycled plastic beads. Pair it with the cut-out slim blazer and pleated shorts. All textile materials are mono fibre to further enable recycling.
For the latest addition to H&M's Innovation stories we were inspired by the joy of dressing up. What sets this collection apart is how we've considered what happens to each garment once it's reached the end of its life cycle, at the start of the design process. This is key for moving towards a circular future.
Innovation Circular Design Story. Narrow-cut vest top in twill and mesh made from recycled polyester with a round neckline that has a concealed hook-and-eye fastener made from recycled metal at one side. The vest is embellished with beads made from recycled plastic.
I think they still had some left in the Oxford Circus branch.
Menswear Trend Art Deco Shoulders
Raf Simons' latest menswear collection for Prada took a new direction for AW22 leading with the shoulders. The austere and strong shouldered leather coats are graphic and cartoony in their geometry. Raf Simons always does a good coat. Looking very villain-in-a-Gotham City/Art Deco-way, it brought to mind the art deco portrait of artist Tamara de Lempicka's husband.
Surrounded by 1930s skyscrapers, this brooding and moody portrait features Tadeusz de Lempicki in a strong shouldered double-breasted coat. The long Prada AW22 version looks protective, and much like armour, with the reflective leather giving it an even more intimidating feel. Start saving, this will be big £££.
Far Left - Prada FW22, Left - Portrait of Tadeusz de Lempicki (Portrait of the Artist's Husband), 1928
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Menswear Trend Art Deco Shoulders
Portrait of Tadeusz de Lempicki (Portrait of the Artist's Husband), unfinished”
Portrait of a Man or Mr Tadeusz de Lempicki, 1928
Prada
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