London Collections: MEN SS14

Sunday 16th of July saw the opening of the eagerly anticipated London Collections: MEN SS14, and it was everything we had hoped for and more. A unique assembly of the hottest contemporary design talent showcased alongside established menswear labels with decades of sartorial pedigree; it was the biggest menswear show in the British capital to date.

But what did we learn from this three-day, Nyetimber-soaked spectacular? What trends, colours and moods are set to govern our wardrobe selections next summer?

If you’re keen to get ahead of the game and introduce a little SS14 into your SS13 closet, read on for our guide to the key menswear themes that emerged from this round of London Collections: MEN (LC:M).

1. Oranges and Lemons

Men have embraced colour in recent summer seasons like never before, making it particularly apt that high-octane shades of canary yellow and orange dominated the collections shown at LC:M. From Jonathan Saunders to Agi & Sam, highlighter hues made their presence felt in the form of both tailoring and separates.

Patrick Grant’s E. Tautz displayed a penchant for burnt orange hues, showing an array of knits, sweatshirts and shorts in the eye-catching tone. Shaun Samson brought flashes of tangerine to his collection in the form of shirting, high-gloss shorts and graphic print sweatshirts. Katie Eary’s fondness for orange was distinctly evident, with the hue dominating the collection in the form of oversized statement animal prints and graduating shades:

Canary yellow was the standout tone from Jonathan Saunders’ dynamic collection, whilst mustard and sunshine hues made their mark at Oliver Spencer, Burberry and C.P. Company:

2. Fast-Forward To Futurism

With London the focus for up-and-coming contemporary design talent, it seemed appropriate that LC:M designers looked to the future for SS14.