Good Morning London Collections: Men

For Spring/Summer 16 organisers of London Collections: Men (LC: Men) have made a concerted effort to broaden the event beyond exclusive ‘invite only’ shows aimed solely at industry into a city-wide celebration with events that the public can join in with.

Here are a few examples:

i-D 35th Anniversary at Dover Street Market

What: As part of its 35th anniversary celebrations, London-based fashion title i-D will host an event at Dover Street Market with J.W. Anderson who will be signing copies of the celebratory issue of the magazine for which he designed the cover-wrap

Where: Dover Street Market, 17-18 Dover Street, London W1S 4LT

When: 15th June 2015, 5-6pm

Highlights: Meet Loewe’s Creative Director J.W. Anderson and do not miss the chance to see Dover Street Market’s new window installation created by British designer Craig Green and ShowStudio’s Nick Knight.

 

Mercedes-Benz films

What: Mercedes-Benz commissioned award winning filmmaker Ace Norton to produce two fashion films featuring exclusively British designers to celebrate the start of London Collections Men SS16 (12th – 15th June) and Pre Collections in June 2015

Where: www.mercedes-benz.com/fashion

When: The films will be launching online on 12th June

Highlights: Olympic Taekwondo champion Paige McPherson and professional BMX rider Dennis Enarson star in the films wearing British brands including Fyodor Golan, Holly Fulton, JH Zane, Mawi, Piers Atkinson, Ryan Lo, Dora Teymur, O-Thangthai and Tiger of Sweden.

 

The National Archives Designer Collection Talks

What: A panel of experts will explore the continuing importance of print within British design and how historical prints are still relevant to contemporary designers

Where: The Hospital Club, 24 Endell Street, London WC2H 9HQ

When: 15th June, 12.30-1.30pm

Highlights: Panel includes Ann Chow, National Archives, Christopher New, Senior Lecturer Fashion Design Menswear, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and Isabel Saiz, Innovative International Consultant.

 

Fashion Crawl on Duke Street

What: To celebrate London Collections Men SS16, four stores on Duke Street will be offering special discounts on their collections during the four-day event

Where:  Duke Street, London W1U

When: 12th – 15th June

Highlights: Duke Street Emporium will have personal shoppers and drinks available in store for clients, E. Tautz will host an exhibition from photographer Kane Hulse entitled Havana, Penelope Chilvers will do a sale preview and Private White V.C will offer a 20% discount to all guests of the Duke Street Fashion Crawl.

 

Jermyn Street, St James’s

What: Jermyn Street, St James’s will be showcasing a live catwalk show along Jermyn Street featuring over 20 St James’s brands to showcase the very best of the area in a modern and fresh way

Where: Jermyn Street, London

When: Saturday 14th June, three shows open to the public at 12pm, 12.45pm and 1.30pm. Seating allocation on www.stjameslondon.co.uk on a first come first served basis

Highlights: Styled by Darren Kennedy, the show will feature brands including Barbour, Budd Shirtmakers, John Lobb, Osprey, Sunspel, Tiger of Sweden and Turnbull & Asser.

 

Selfridges & House of Holland

What: Selfridges will be celebrating the launch of House of Holland’s first ever menswear collection during an in store event allowing customers to shop the brand new SS16 menswear collection as well as exclusive products

Where: Contemporary Space, 1st Floor, Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, W1A 1AB

When: Monday 15th June 2015, 2-6pm

Highlights: Henry Holland will be making a personal appearance with a special guest DJ.

http://www.londoncollections.co.uk 

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