The clothes make the man

摘要

The London men's collections brought the spotlight back on British men's style in the summer, as the likes of mega brand Burberry showcased their spring/summer 2014 menswear collection for the first time in more than a decade. With demand for designer menswear booming, now is not the time to hide behind that faded old suit and washed-out shirt. But nor is the office the place for garish or outlandish attire. Projecting the right image can have a huge effect on how clients and colleagues perceive you. For the autumn/winter collections, there was a move back to the classic double-breasted suit, blazer and coat, as seen at Rake and Topman Design. A flourish of pinstripe from the likes of Alexander McQueen and Angelo Galasso, and a pop of colour on accessories, as expertly demonstrated by Oliver Spencer, were all in keeping with a more formal look. But how does this translate into the working man's wardrobe?