5 Key Men’s Fashion Trends From London Collections: Men SS15

New shoes, blistered feet, sharp tailoring, Nyetimber fizz and Quintessentially Vodka cocktails… it can only mean one thing: London Collections: Men (LC:M).
The UK’s three day menswear extravaganza has been garnering more attention every season, and last week’s spring/summer 2015 showcase saw more well-turned out gents attend the event’s runway shows and presentations than ever before.
In this comprehensive two-part report, we take a look at some of the key trends and collections from this season’s spectacle, offering an insight into what we’ll be filling our wardrobes with next summer.

Latino Joe

One of the biggest themes running through LC:M SS15 was the influence of Latino cultures. With all eyes on Brazil at the moment, it seemed particularly apt that the rich culture of Latin America and the Hispanic Caribbean should have its design heritage tapped.
Hentsch Man’s ‘La Cantina’ collection, shown in Covent Garden’s Langley Street garage, drew inspiration from the nonchalance of South American summer evenings. Panama hats, reworked Cuban ‘Guayabera’ shirts and the colourful culture of the favelas were all key features of Brazilian-born designer Alexia Hentsch’s mix for SS15. Models smoked cheroots while drinking rum-infused beer, adding to the laid-back feel.
Bringing a dash of cowboy to the Latino theme, Katie Eary’s fun and energetic collection, entitled ‘Dallas Rodeo’, featured fringed Texan jackets and scarves, Mexican-inspired prints and cacti motifs, alongside tassel moccasin shoes.
Oliver Spencer’s spectacular show brought the excitement and energy of the Rio Carnival to LC:M. Accompanied by percussion band Rhythms Of The City, models took to the runway wearing suede buffalo jackets, artful loose-fit shirts and rhythmic wave print tops in a collection inspired by the Mexican architect Luis Barragán.
Elsewhere, A. Sauvage used a vintage Cuban-inspired postage stamp print in a tongue-in-cheek reference to the Banana Republic nations of the 1950s and 1960s.
Topman Design’s 1970s-inspired collection drew upon design influences from Mexico and Cuba, showing a directional fringed biker jacket and Cuban collar shirting, while Tiger of Sweden’s rock ‘n’ roll apparel incorporated Cuban-heeled Western boots, bringing a discreet Latino feel to the line: