Talk about kicking the week off in style, Chico wawa ! For today’s post we have a bit of a twist on a classic favourite, instead of our Buyer’s guide to the wonderful season ahead of us. We sort the wise words of wisdom from an expert from another sector of this stylish industry, James Lawrence, Menswear Head of Design for the fashion internet Uber site Asos.
After graduating from Northumbria University and being awarded the Gold Award at Graduate Fashion Week. James began his career at German retailer, Closed. Then moved onto River Island as Menswear Design Manager. Finally then in 2012 moving to Asos where he was recently promoted to his current role as Head of Menswear Design.
Oversized is the key silhouette of the season and isn’t going anywhere. This is a great oversized style as it’s introducing the V Neck which looks new and is such a nice change from the standard crew we’ve seen for seasons.
The military trend has had a comeback but looks new by having a street wear edge. These drop crotch joggers are the perfect nod to the trend with the strap and military waistband details.
Cross Body bags don’t just look great but are also practical! This neoprene sport luxe version again will work with many looks
Baseball caps are now worn with many looks from streetwear to more tailored outfits so this clean and minimal suede style is perfect for any trend.
Bombers are still the jacket shape of the season. this style ticks off many trends with suede being a key and khaki being the new black!
After seasons of super skinny and even extreme super skinny denim, it’s great to see new wide anti- styles coming back in retro denim washes.
Simple and classic, this goes with any look.
If there’s one shirt that you have to buy for the summer, it has to be a 50’s style revere collar shirt or aka camp shirt, printed, washed, smart, casual..we’ve got it covered!
White terrace trainers are huge for the summer and look great worn with denim, shorts and even tailoring! These look modern with the elastic gusset fastening which is a key trend across both smart and casual footwear.
Wide leg trousers are one of the biggest shifts we’ve seen in menswear in a long while and look great worn casually with trainers and oversized outerwear.