Winter is when I develop a fondness for tailoring and formal
wear – suits, jackets, classic coats, sweaters and so on. I am fond of classic
menswear patterns often used for tailoring – hounds tooth, herringbone, bird’s
eye. Luckily they all generally make appearance in autumn winter collections
year after year. Though what caught my eye was the way these patterns were used
in Alexander McQueen’s spring summer collection. I had shifted through these
casually earlier focusing on bold coloured blocking inspired by a Japaneese
pattern. But a closer look at the details revealed how classic patterns had
been mixed and matched either by printing or through innovative jacquards. More
than a casual twist on the classics!
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| Backstage at Alexander McQueen SS'15 |
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| Picture credits (Another Man) |
For those who can’t wait or can’t afford, these classic
patterns are available on trim well-cut trousers, courtesy of Zara Man.
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| Zara Jacquard Trousers |
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| Zara Herrringbone trousers |
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| Zara Houndstooth trousers |
