Classic and casual: London kicks off men's fashion week

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From tailored suits to highstreet casual wear, the latest trends for male wardrobes go on show in London this weekend, with designers hoping to capitalize on the growth in the menswear market.

(L-R) Hu Bing, Adrianne Ho and Darren Kennedy attend the opening dinner for LFWM June 2018 at Moet Chandon House, June 8, 2018, in London, England. /VCG Photo

Despite lacking the big names of fellow fashion capitals Milan and Paris, the twice-yearly London Fashion Week Men’s, which kicks off on Friday, will play host to around 50 designers.

(L-R) Eric Underwood, Johannes Huebl and Robert Konjic attend the opening dinner for LFWM June 2018, June 8, 2018. /VCG Photo

Brands such as Iceberg, Barbour, Xander Zhou and Christopher Raeburn will show off their latest creations in the British capital, known for its emerging talent as well as classic men’s tailoring.

The men’s clothing market grew by around 3.5 percent last year to 15 billion pounds ($20 billion), according to figures from the market research firm Mintel cited by the British Fashion Council.

(L-R) Tom Stubbs, Jim Chapman /and Oliver Spencer attend the opening dinner for LFWM June 2018, June 8, 2018. /VCG Photo

“Menswear sales continue to outperform womenswear,” it said, adding that menswear makes up just over a quarter of the total British clothing market.

(Cover: Models pose at the ASOS Menswear SS19 LFWM Presentation at Ham Yard Hotel, June 8, 2018, in London. /VCG Photo)

Source(s): Reuters