On trenD RADAR PRODUCT NEWS regent Ben ShermAn

JANUARY 2014 | GENT | PRODUCT | 26
JANUARY 2014 | GENT | PRODUCT | 27
RADAR
PRODUCT NEWS
On trenD
Spotlighting style.
Inside menswear.
Seasonal extras: Tie clips
1
2
3
4
5
1: THOMPSON LONDON
price on request
020 7384 8336
2: PAUL SMITH
RRP £55 0800 023 4006
3: SIMON CARTER
£8.90 020 8683 4475
4: ETON SHIRTS
£49 020 7495 7988
5: TATEOSSIAN
£25 0207 384 8300
AN E NGLI SH T RADI TI ON
BACK TO BASI CS
regent
ESTABLISHED: 2006
—
SIGNATURE STYLE: Slim, tailored silhouettes very much at home in
both the boardroom and the pub, catering for the 35-55 year old man.
—
HISTORY: British tailoring label Regent was founded eight years ago
and has since grown into a complete wardrobe offer for the male
contemporary fashion market.
regent, a modern clothing label with British heritage at its core, will
make its debut at London trade show Jacket required this season,
showcasing its autumn/winter 2014 offering.
established in 2006 by designer Jason regent, the latest collection
draws inspiration from regent’s own grandfather, Frank. “A man of great
character but moderate means, he emulated the traditions of high
english fashion he saw all around him, but always added a slightly worn
and roguish panache of his own,” says regent.
Utilising worsted wools and tweeds from mills across Yorkshire and
Scotland, the collection offers suits, jackets and shirts cut with a slim
silhouette – jackets are designed with a slim sleeve and shape in the
side seams, trousers with more room in the waist and slim through the
back leg.
With a design ethos that has a directional edge whilst being
deliberately understated with subtle choices of cloth, it is in the
attention to detail where the collection really comes into its own.
Complementing the latest range is a series of handmade ties, featuring
butterflies – inspired by the regent’s son’s fascination with insects.
www.regenttailoring.co.uk
—
For autumn/winter 2014, men’s contemporary footwear
label Ohw? builds on its back-to-basics aesthetic with a
new range of clean, pared-down designs which let the
craftsmanship, materials and detailing shine through.
A new capsule collection features three designs
on an architectural, sports-inspired sole unit with a
leather range, aggressive tread and a hand-sprayed
speckled finish. Silhouettes in this collection, meanwhile,
include a high-cut plain-front boot, a plain-front shoe
with hidden lace and an open-lace shoe style. Key
colours are petrol blue, cordovan and black.
—
Pantherella, the iconic english sock label, returns this season
with a comprehensive collection of stylish and high quality
designs. Business Classics are a firm staple in the brand’s offer,
focusing on yarns and textures, while also drawing inspiration
from its archives to offer vintage styles and colour palettes.
the Business modern range looks to more modern graphic
design with polka dots, stripes, checks, houndstooth and
geometric prints in merino wool. Colours include cumin, steel
blue, sunshine yellow, bright green and traditional calico and black.
For a luxury element, this season sees the return of the
escorial range encompassing classic Birdseye jacquards, motif
ribs and houndstooth patchwork checks in merino wool. the
Leisure Cashmere collection, meanwhile, sees argyle, Fair Isle,
Birdseye, simple stripes and Prince of Wales check, and the
Classic Cashmere collection offers solid colours in classic tones.
—
BRAND TO WATCH
Ben ShermAn
SPL ASHES OF COLOUR
Shirt specialist Jupiter presents an
extensive collection this season, with the
focus firmly on a more subdued colour
palette – designed to work seamlessly
with the wearer’s current wardrobe.
Autumn/winter 2014 brings with it a
palette comprising navy, marine, violet,
taupe, camel, brick, burgundy and khaki,
while flashes of brighter tones come
from orange, red, jade and topaz.
Attention to detail is key, with
contrast stitching, matching buttons
with contrasting threads, colour
matching trims in inner cuffs and inside
colour bands, adding a certain panache
to the brand’s latest offering.
—
ESTABLISHED: 1963
—
SIGNATURE STYLE:
The brand’s DNA is infused with
mod heritage, retaining its
signature detailing such as
box-back pleats, back-collar
buttons and locker-loops.
—
HISTORY:
Iconic British label Ben Sherman
has weathered many seasons, and
is re-emerging as a brand to
reconsider this season under the new
direction of CEO Mark Maidment.
Under the helm of new CEO and former creative director Mark Maidment,
British mod label Ben Sherman returns to its roots this a/w 14 season.
Split into four key themes, the latest drop blends signature styles,
fabrics and prints. the first story, heritage DnA, encapsulates characteristics
of classic Ben Sherman including the parka coat and the harrington, which
has been fused with a mac to form the harrington mac. A 2-finger collar,
meanwhile, has been applied to jersey polo shirts, which blends a classic
feature with an alternative fabric.
the second trend, British Outdoors, features a quilted bomber jacket,
roll-neck sweaters, waffled cardigans and mouline knitted jumpers, alongside
a brand new foliage print for t-shirts and shirts.
British Sartorial, meanwhile, is the third trend to drop for the new
season, and sees the return of the oversized check applied to wool car coats,
sitting on top of sharp tailoring and twill trousers. trench coats are a highlight
of the collection, while accessories reflect the trend with leather wallets and
classic holdall bags.
Finally, the fourth and final trend takes the iconic Ben Sherman look and
creates a more casual relaxed shape, featuring crew-neck jumpers over check
shirts and selvedge denim, all of which can be found at this month’s Jacket
required trade show.
www.bensherman.com
—