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NEWS FOR HIM WHAT'S TRENDING... #AW/21FASHION SPECIAL

RED ALERT

Autumn/Winter 2021 has been all about colour for men’s fashion. The colour that’s been grabbing everyone’s attention is Red. Maybe because we have had to view the Paris, London & Milan runway shows through our laptop screens has made the ‘Red Trend’ ever more apparent to stand out this year. Regardless of its cause, the result is to pick one bright scarlett, cherry or vermillion shade in top, trousers or jacket and keep the rest of the colour palette neutral. Louis Vuitton red coats were de rigeur, similarly Matthew Williamson showed red bomber jackets while Jil Sander and Casablanca opted for coral red tailoring.

THE TRENCH

Stepping into Autumn/Winter 2021 the classic trench coat is back for men. Without a flasher in sight, Burberry (of course) did it best on the runways although a nod has to go to the voluminous styles from Louis Vuitton where creative director Virgil Abloh showed his extra and oversized versions to a rapturous crowd. Fendi and Dries Van Noten were particularly good too. The trench was updated with bigger buckles, linings and jazzy prints for a modern take on this timeless classic piece. A wardrobe staple for men no doubt if you haven’t purchased one yet.

CASUAL WEAR

As we are so used to at-home workwear with Zoom meetings done with shirts and ties on top and pyjamas hidden on the bottom half! New, chic brands like People’s Republic played on this trend reimagining the humble, casual two-piece, almost pyjama-esque look in subtle pastel hues and slinky fabrics. Dior got in on the casual trend with piped military suits in mohair while Prada and ERL favoured knitted two pieces, onesies and long johns in case we have to hunker down for another winter lockdown (we sincerely hope not!)

SPORTS TECHNOLOGY

SURF’S UP FOR CITY-GOERS

Are you a surfer that happens to live in a city for your 9-5? Escaping to the coast for your favourite pastime could now be a thing of the past, with new surfing technology, Citiwave.

Brand new surfing arenas are propping up in the unlikeliest of cities in Europe, including malls in Germany and outside busy business centres in France, you can literally surf an endless wave 6 feet high within a few minutes from your office desk. Rad.

Made by surfers for surfers, Citiwave’s amazing installations range from 7m to 10m long and enables its users to surf a high perfect, endless wave from top to bottom of up to 1.8m. Plus with crowd seating, music and bars located on the arenas you can be sure of the Hawaiian beach atmosphere being transported to your local city centre.

Citiwave ensure their technology enables a stable, safe and controlled surfing experience because of the maximum pressure of 1.8m high as opposed to water speed - which could prove dangerous.

Also good news if you are a beginner, pressure can be modified within seconds by a touch of a button to release less pressure and water till you get to grips with smaller more manageable waves, rising through stages from 3 feet till the maximum 6 feet waves are reached.

The fledgling Germany based company have now opened centres in Berlin, Vienna, Madrid, Zurich, Munich, Tokyo, Moscow and the US to date with plenty more planned for 2022.

Citiwave has just exhibited at the C&C Centre Expo at ExCel in London with plans afoot to launch several more installations in the UK.

No more details could be given at the time of going to press only that “plenty more Citiwave surfing technology centres plan to open in 2022.” Watch this space.

V SSKINTED MINTED

JACKETS ON

While we can hope for the best weather wise going into September, let’s prepare for the worst (it’s Britain after all). We have found two similar yet equally stylish rain and wind proof jackets, so whether you are Skinted or Minted this month, you will look smart and feel warm in either of these.

SKINTED

£45, River Island Black Zip-up Bomber Jacket

MINTED

£415, Hugo Boss Three-in-one water-repellent Jacket

TRAVEL IN STYLE

Now travel restrictions are easing maybe you can get that weekend city break you have been hankering for? Go in style with the hottest, bowling-inspired, travel bags around. On trend for AW/21 no matter what your budget is.

SKINTED

£49.95, Zara Black Bowling Bag

MINTED

£2,649.70, Louis Vuitton Keepall Bandoulière