The Seasons BLOG - August 2012

Go ladylike for autumn

The autumnal women's designer clothing trends always seem to act as a backlash to the gaudy brights and flesh-flashing fashions of the summer, and this year is no exception.

A number of designers at the autumn/winter 2012 shows sent their models down the catwalk wearing fitted bodices, long swishy skirts and nipped in waists, suggesting that this fall it's all about looking like a lady.

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Go ladylike for autumn

Try the monotone look this winter

With summer being essentially a washout up until now, it's little wonder we've been looking forward to finding out what the autumn menswear trends are likely to be.

And a picture is slowly emerging of sharp tailoring, an interesting colour palette and monotones, which borrows heavily from the ongoing women's trend for block colours.

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Try the monotone look this winter

Tom Ford joins Paul Smith for next London Collections: Men event

Blokes who love their men's designer clothing might need a steadying brandy after hearing that legendary designer Tom Ford is set to show his forthcoming menswear collection in London next year.

The suave former Gucci head honcho will be showing his autumn/winter 2013 offerings in January as part of the London Collections: Men event, and told the Telegraph that he is l...

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Tom Ford is set to present his A/W '13 collection in London next January

Barbour jackets are the perfect addition to an autumn wardrobe

The pleasure of buying a new winter coat almost makes up for the fact that the temperature has dropped, the nights are starting to draw in and the leaves on the trees are beginning to droop.

OK, so it may only be August, but we're already looking forward to the autumn, having seen what the designers have got in store for us. And what could be a more perfect aut...

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Barbour jackets are the perfect addition to an autumn wardrobe

Cheer on Team GB in a men's polo shirt

Before the Olympics kicked off last week, many were wondering what sporty-style trends would seep into the nation's conscience.

Would we perhaps all be sporting tight lycra shorts like Team GB's cycling hero Sir Chris Hoy or going for a vest top like track and field champions Mo Farah and Gregg Rutherford?

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Cycling hero Bradley Wiggins can often be seen wearing a polo shirt

Now presenting: the mankle

We've had the man bag, the mankini and the mansseire, and now it seems the guys are apeing yet another of this season's women's designer clothing trends. 

That's right: the mankle is now the hottest part of the male bod to show off, and increasing numbers of blokes are seeking shorter-length trousers in order to show theirs off.

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Celebrities like Jude Law have been seen showing off their mankles

Victoria Beckham talks fashion and S&M;

She may be a famous women's designer clothing expert and a former member of one of the world's most famous girl bands ever, but Victoria Beckham still has her quirks, just like the rest of us.

In an interview with US Glamour magazine, Posh Spice admitted that her introduction to the world of high end designers had changed the way she comes across to the public.

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Victoria Beckham talks fashion and S&M

Eva Longoria 'constantly borrows from Victoria Beckham's wardrobe'

Being friends with Victoria Beckham is not something that many of us can claim, but for Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria it certainly has its perks.

The actress told the September issue of Lucky magazine that she often gets to borrow women's designer clothing from her famous friend's wardrobe and that Victoria &quo...;

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The actress is best friends with VB
 
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