LC:M

So the last few days we've had LCM (LONDON COLLECTIONS: MEN), running from Friday until Monday. I've spent hours on Youtube watching the shows and thought I'd share a few of my favourite collections.


1. TOPMAN DESIGN 

I maybe bias, but the Topman Design collection was amazing. It's 1970 and Mick Jagger's wardrobe was chucked all over London. Bold tartan, skinny boiler suits and thrown in with some fuck-off sheepskins and crafted flared trousers, you couldn't ask for more. It's a completely different idea to Topman's "commercial" stores,  but shows why the brand and the best on the hughstreet. Commercial and premium all in one place. Will we see flares and boiler suits in stores? Probably not. But these rebel retro designers always find a way of creating new trends, I think we'll be seeing sheepskins & patch-work jackets everywhere this AW15.






2. BURBERRY 

Vibrant, tailored and pure Burberry. I love how simple Burberry do things, classy, British and classic. I loved the The Carryall Bag, I think it's something that will take off in menswear. So throw out your man bags and watch this space.

So those where my favourite collections from the past 4 days. Everyone looked amazing and the envy in me is becoming overwhelming. My highlight of the whole weekend was... David Gandy. I've never been a huge fan or admirer but his outfits were spot on. Not sure whether he has stylists/teams, but whoever chose his outfits should win an award. 

MY STYLE & INSTAGRAM

Hello!

If you follow my Instagram, you'll probably already know I love my clothes. Over the last few months I've made more of an effort with what I wear. It used to be baggy tee's and a checkered shirt (all Topman, too), now it's tailored trousers, smart shirts and a well fitted blazer. This didn't come from just anywhere, I was inspired by people I work with, as well as people I saw on the street.

Here is a few examples of how I used to dress... Bland, boring and with no effort. Buying clothes and making an effort, was just too much effort for me. I started following a few brands & magazines on Instagram, who then lead on me to follow some menswear writers & models. I was inspired. There are a lot of users that I love, but I thought I'd show you a few of my favourites.


1. Terry Donovan 

Terry is one of the first people I followed, he was managing the Topman General Stores (who I work for). He's also founder of The Sartorial 7, a collective of 7 very stylish men. I love Terry's classic look and eye for detailing, everything just flows. From pocket squares to tie pins, the days are gone when all accessories had to match. It's all about clashing patterns and attention to detail, Terry show's us how it's done.

Follow him here @terrydonovan1987


2. Tintinfellow

One of my favourite Instagram accounts right now, a real classic British Heritage feel. I don't know much about this guys background but he's pulling it out of the bag every week. There's a real sense of 'Britishness' about this guys style, there's also a lot  of tweed, Barbour & Morrissey involved. Definitely one to check out if you love a classic British man.

Follow him here: @tintinfellow 

3. Alessandro Lupi

All I can really say about this guy is WOW... what a bunch of amazing suits. Again, I don't know much about this guy, but he does own some amazing suits. It's the real Italian Style tailoring I love, everything just fits well. There's a good colour co-ordiantion and clash of colours and patterns. Considering I only bought my 1st suit around 5 months ago, I never thought I'd be so envious of a mans suit collection.

You can follow him here: @lupi_alessandro

There you have it, a few guys that inspire my fashion and make me want to dress better. My style is changing, if I'm ever on there guys level then I've made it. It's great to see men taking such pride in their appearance. 

Follow me on Instagram @macxlife

Thanks for reading

Mac

*All photos are not mine. They're taken from their individual Instagram accounts, which are linked below*

The beginning...

After getting a good reaction to my Instagram feed over the past few months, I've decided to start documenting my fashion, music and other bits onto a BLOG!

 I'll do my best to keep it up to date, with outfits of the day and Spotify playlists, etc.

Thanks
Mac