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Tom Ford backs London at fashion week finale Tom Ford backs London at fashion week finale
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Tom Ford expressed his love for the British capital as he presented his autumn/winter 2013 show during the final day of the second London fashion week. Tom Ford expressed his love for the British capital as he presented his autumn/winter 2013 show during the final day of the second London men's fashion week.
Hosting a series of intimate presentations, featuring groups of models in his latest designs, Ford provided running commentary, kicking off with a statement that set the tone for the show: "I like women in fashion and men in classics." He also referenced Cary Grant during the late 1950s while explaining that the key silhouette for autumn is "neat and trim but not tight".Hosting a series of intimate presentations, featuring groups of models in his latest designs, Ford provided running commentary, kicking off with a statement that set the tone for the show: "I like women in fashion and men in classics." He also referenced Cary Grant during the late 1950s while explaining that the key silhouette for autumn is "neat and trim but not tight".
Slim suit jacket lapels are based on the same shape the designer developed for Daniel Craig's James Bond wardrobe. Three-piece plaid suiting was elegantly cut and crafted from the finest luxury fabrics. Fox furs and rich evening wear, including a blockbuster orange jacquard blazer, and black bow patent slippers, added a suitably jet-set, haute-glamour twist. But the designer is also backing the ongoing trend for short trousers – also seen at Alexander McQueen – that show off the wearer's socks. It's a look that has been much in evidence on the front row this week.Slim suit jacket lapels are based on the same shape the designer developed for Daniel Craig's James Bond wardrobe. Three-piece plaid suiting was elegantly cut and crafted from the finest luxury fabrics. Fox furs and rich evening wear, including a blockbuster orange jacquard blazer, and black bow patent slippers, added a suitably jet-set, haute-glamour twist. But the designer is also backing the ongoing trend for short trousers – also seen at Alexander McQueen – that show off the wearer's socks. It's a look that has been much in evidence on the front row this week.
Ford, a self-confessed control freak, refused to allow photographers into the event, and plans to release his own images.Ford, a self-confessed control freak, refused to allow photographers into the event, and plans to release his own images.
Afterwards, Ford, whose design studios are based in London, confirmed that the British capital is his favourite European city. "I've just had a young son, I would like to send him to school here," he said. He also revealed that he'd like to dress the young princes. "Though, I understand they have to wear British designers, and I'm an American."Afterwards, Ford, whose design studios are based in London, confirmed that the British capital is his favourite European city. "I've just had a young son, I would like to send him to school here," he said. He also revealed that he'd like to dress the young princes. "Though, I understand they have to wear British designers, and I'm an American."
With over 60 scheduled events in venues across the capital – from the crypt at St Paul's to 10 Downing Street – London's menswear has proved that it can more than hold its own against Milan and Paris.With over 60 scheduled events in venues across the capital – from the crypt at St Paul's to 10 Downing Street – London's menswear has proved that it can more than hold its own against Milan and Paris.
Playing to its strengths, the British fashion council has created a lineup that takes in stalwart British brands, such as Hackett and Margaret Howell, and shows them against buzzy designers like JW Anderson and Agi & Sam. Tuesday also saw a triumphant show from Alexander McQueen, who swapped their usual presentation from Milan to a full catwalk event in London.Playing to its strengths, the British fashion council has created a lineup that takes in stalwart British brands, such as Hackett and Margaret Howell, and shows them against buzzy designers like JW Anderson and Agi & Sam. Tuesday also saw a triumphant show from Alexander McQueen, who swapped their usual presentation from Milan to a full catwalk event in London.
"Bourgeois kinkyness" and "boudoir perversity" were the catchphrases trumpeted on the show notes at JW Anderson's catwalk show on Wednesday."Bourgeois kinkyness" and "boudoir perversity" were the catchphrases trumpeted on the show notes at JW Anderson's catwalk show on Wednesday.
Dubbed the "Mathematics of Love", the Northern Irish designer opened his latest collection with a pair of camel ruffle thigh-skimming shorts, matching camel top and long black boots featuring a frilled top. Bandeau-bustier tops and leather tabards followed to equally jolting effect.Dubbed the "Mathematics of Love", the Northern Irish designer opened his latest collection with a pair of camel ruffle thigh-skimming shorts, matching camel top and long black boots featuring a frilled top. Bandeau-bustier tops and leather tabards followed to equally jolting effect.
Anderson, who is working with Donatella Versace on a collection for diffusion label Versus, is known for pushing the boundaries with his menswear. Last season headscarves and sheer floral tops appeared on the catwalk. It might not be to everyone's tastes but this kind of distinctive point of view is what makes fashion compelling.Anderson, who is working with Donatella Versace on a collection for diffusion label Versus, is known for pushing the boundaries with his menswear. Last season headscarves and sheer floral tops appeared on the catwalk. It might not be to everyone's tastes but this kind of distinctive point of view is what makes fashion compelling.
Among all the gender bending there were also wearable clothes, such as tailored overcoats in cobalt wool or signature pinstripe or white jumpers with coloured circles on the front.Among all the gender bending there were also wearable clothes, such as tailored overcoats in cobalt wool or signature pinstripe or white jumpers with coloured circles on the front.
Backstage, the designer was immediately congratulated by Natalie Massenet, founder of Net-a-Porter and new chair of the British fashion council.Backstage, the designer was immediately congratulated by Natalie Massenet, founder of Net-a-Porter and new chair of the British fashion council.
Anderson himself talks a lot about sex and seduction, school uniform fabrics and ideas around gender and middle-class domesticity.Anderson himself talks a lot about sex and seduction, school uniform fabrics and ideas around gender and middle-class domesticity.
Asked how men might approach some of his more outré pieces, he said "It's not about that. It's an exploration of menswear and pushing ideas."Asked how men might approach some of his more outré pieces, he said "It's not about that. It's an exploration of menswear and pushing ideas."
Christopher Kane and E Tautz also both showcased fine collections on Wednesday. Kane's took the Frankenstein reference from his last women's collection and expanded it to include tops featuring the Creature from the Black Lagoon.Christopher Kane and E Tautz also both showcased fine collections on Wednesday. Kane's took the Frankenstein reference from his last women's collection and expanded it to include tops featuring the Creature from the Black Lagoon.
Patrick Grant of E Tautz presented his strongest effort to date, and ticked off several developing trends – roomy coats, cuffed trousers, orange, statement knits and tartan – while he was at it.Patrick Grant of E Tautz presented his strongest effort to date, and ticked off several developing trends – roomy coats, cuffed trousers, orange, statement knits and tartan – while he was at it.
• This article was amended on 10 January 2012. An editing error led the original to refer to the "the second London fashion week", where it should have said "the second London men's fashion week".