Look of the Week: At the Shows

I hope you guys are well and have been enjoying the fashion shows as much as I have over the last few weeks - there's been some amazing looks, off and on the catwalk.  If you've read this blog before you'll know I always take my LOTW inspiration from events that occur around the time and this week is no exception.  I've mostly been looking at celebrity and street style photos as I love what photographers can capture with regards to individual style so I've taken note from these and put an outfit together that you could wear off to a show, a dinner or after party and look the part.  It's an fantastic mix of suiting, smart casual and individual takes on everything in between, lots of tailoring mixed with sneakers, blazers worn with jeans and brogues or smart trousers with t-shrits and blousons (as seen by Mr David Gandy himself).  You'll find the best 'looks' around worn by models, designers and celebs alike who attend these shows and I find it to be the best inspiration for my personal style.  Anyway, here's the look and my breakdown!

As you can see it's slightly influenced by the military style that is still hanging around (and quite frankly I can't get out of my head) for some reason, my attempt previous to this could be easily be seen in a barrack - but I toned in down and smartened it up for you.  Sticking to greys, navy and dark reds mainly and block colouring will always look smart and by choosing a diferent colour blazer to the trousers will make it look less like a uniform and more of a personal touch.

The blazer is a slim-fit Prince of Wales check wool-blend from Ami (£500), it's getting slightly colder now and this double breasted jacket will keep you nice and warm on that walk from the tube to the show/bar/restaurant and also because its double breasted you'll stand out in a sea of single breasted jackets.  Double breasted jackets are coming back with a vengeance and even more so this season, they are everywhere in the mens style publications.  To accompany the blazer what else but a crisp white shirt from British brands Hackett (£95) a Drake's navy knitted tie (£95) and purple and green pockets square to make the outfit pop from Etro (£60).

The trousers are from Neil Barrett (£425), they're a cotton and linen blend cargo pant and I think they are amazing.  I'm not a big fan of the cuffed trouser that's coming in to stores this Autumn (see Topman's take, hideous) but as a Cargo pant I think they really work and definitely something to make you stand out.

Ok, so down to the finer details, the belt is from Gucci (£245) and the buckle if you look closely is detailed with a bamboo style, much like they've been using on their bag handles for the past season - I think it adds nicely to the military theme without being too over the top.

The bracelet is, of course, from Miansai (£55) - who else?  Another company I can't stop using in my LOTW is Uniform Wares (£390), so I've pinched their watch again!  Sorry, but stop making such nice watches! 

Strangely, a company I haven't used before but absolutely love are Grenson (£280), these are the Stanley Burnished-leather wingtip brogue that will last you a lifetime.  I have a pair of Sid's that I've had for a while and they still look fantastic, the build quality is second to none and they're British.

So there you go - a look I'd love to wear to a show, a creative meeting or just for a Wednesday!  As always I welcome any comments or feedback you may have and if you have an occasion you'd like me to do a look of the Week for get it touch through StyleGuiser@Gmail.com

Enjoy!