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So another season passes and you really can’t beat London Collections: Men for its pure diversity and direction. Diverse in the sense of the word from the designers that showcased their enemies talents to the attendees that funneled out along the Old Sorting office wooden slated wall after the shows.

BY DANIEL RHONE

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The usual three-day showcase was extended to four with a greater emphasis on collection presentations amongst the catwalk shows that you can’t beat for that extended gaze at eye catching pieces. So my LCM highlights; where do i start? in terms of the runway shows you have to start with Christopher Baileys Burberry collection, which was outstanding. Forget the buzz, the amazing setting and the capacity fashion elite in attendance. This for me has to be Mr Bailey’s best collection yet and that’s against a very high standard of shows that had been and gone before. The way he managed to combine several bold colours, camouflage, leopard and paisley print with a masterclass of how to do layering deserves the highest praise. He even had time to construct a new fringed Burberry check scarf.

My other highlights from the shows included e. Tautz which once again showed a masterclass in voluminous outerwear created from a grey on grey colour palette, alongside The Topman Design show which opened the four days with a striking 70’s inspired visual delight. another personal favourite was Casely-Hayford with the father son duo producing a rebellious collective that was to represent ‘outsiders and runaways’. To add a little ambiance to the show Wiz Khalifa decided he would light a joint up mid show! Tiger of Sweden was also in the mix for putting on an energetic show of sharp wearable tailoring combinations.

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M R P O R T E R L A U N C H

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There’s a huge crossover between fashion and film, and the question of ‘where can I buy that’ often floats around online forums. With costumes from film often being locked away or kept secret, it’s refreshing to see the recent Kingsman collection launched by Mr Porter and Kingsman: The Secret Service.

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The film, featuring Colin Firth and Samuel L Jackson is an English spy film based on the cult comic book. Arianne Phillips (costume designer) Toby Bateman (Buying Director of Mr Porter) and Matthew Vaughn (Director) have developed a 60-piece collection worn in the film… which can also now be bought at Mr Porter.

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Based around ‘The best of British cloth and from the best of British craftsmanship,’ the collection includes pieces from Turnbull & Asser, Cutler & Cross, Drake’s Swaine

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HOW TO FRESHEN UP

YOUR LOOK FOR

With 2014 done and dusted, may 2015 bring us all great health, prosperity and happiness over the coming year. After the whirlwind of Christmas and New Year’s Eve, we face the first bizarre

weeks of the New Year; pledging resolutions and seeking inspirational influence from others.

It is during this time that not only do we find ourselves packing beloved Christmas

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it is the perfect opportunity for us to clear out unwanted possessions, including the vicinity of our closets. as the saying goes, “out with the old and in with the new” marking a refreshing start to the New Year.Here at MFM, we’ve devised some helpful tips when it comes to shopping over these next few weeks. With endless amounts of sales just waiting for you to spend, here’s to avoiding impulse and investment buying – we’re actually all for it!

Invest In Winter Essentials

Look in your closet – old worn out tees, holey socks and not a single pair of good quality gloves to your name. instead of lusting after that statement piece you saw the other day, evaluate and purchase those sought after items that are your necessities.

Wouldn’t it be so much easier in the morning to quickly reach for your beanie and wear that all round great knit that has got you through the coldest days? great winter style is cleverly down to getting the balance of fashion and practicality just right.if you need some simple everyday essentials to replace your worn out stuff, with so many bargains to be had it’s the best time to shop! Take a look at these ace products…

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RETHINK COLOUR IN YOUR CLOSETWith a new start to the year, it’s a good idea to not only evaluate your personal items but also the colour you choose to wear everyday. Just because its winter and you may be veering towards 50 shades of blue, doesn’t mean you should stick with dark shades.an intuitive colour injection every now and again can really enhance great pieces that may seem tired or “last season”.

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instead of teaming just classic dark winter, greys, navy and black; place a bright accent somewhere in there; whether it be in footwear or accessory. Your look will be instantly transformed from looking drab into something aesthetically pleasing to the eye.Orange and red are good shades to work with; warm and dominant – these colours will help tie a dark head-to-toe look together well. Chose from these colours to integrate into your daily look…

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PURCHASE A NEW PAIR OF KICKS

if it’s been a while since you last shopped for a new pair of trainers; don’t believe the misconception that they don’t go with everything. it’s actually the very opposite; owning a pair of trainers can enhance your busy lifestyle, whether you have a long walk to work or are on your feet most of the day. Long gone are the sneakers that you wanted to hide in your bag years ago.

With so many styles out there to try; reebok, Nike, Brooks, NB, gourmet the list goes on… be sure to find something catered to your personal style requirements. Bright, bold and eclectic is the best bet if you want to liven up tired layers.

Or simply keep things low-key and opt for a pair likely to blend easily with your current collection of denim and smart trousers. Take a look at these styles guaranteed to impress…

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ONE LAST NOTE…With 2015 kick-started, we’ve made it easy for you to update your look and freshen up for the coming months ahead. By following these simple style tips, you may find yourself surprised to be happy and relaxed with just a few minor adjustments. Here at MFM, we love you guys to have your say so let us know if these tips work for you and we wish you a very Happy New Year!

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23 year old Alessandro Lindblad, better known as Alesso has been on our radar for a while now. The Swedish DJ and Dance Producer has had an impressive few years within the music industry, but his eye for style shouldn’t go unnoticed. After sell out shows, a Grammy nomination, and with his latest single ‘Cool’ featuring Roy English set to take over radio stations in the UK… 2015 is going to be a huge year for Alesso. But that’s not all, the 23 year old boasts an impressive 2.75 million Facebook likes, 600,000 Instagram followers, 1 million Twitter followers and an amazing 100 million plus views on YouTube. Paul met up with the man himself before his sell out show at the O2 Academy to find out more about his thoughts on style…

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I T H I N K I N S T A G R A M I N S P I R E S M Y S T Y L E A L O T ; I T ’ S A G R E A T W A Y T O G E T I N S P I R E D O N W H A T T O W E A R

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W O R K I N G O U T

T O L O O K G O O D

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People used to work out in order to gain strength. However, in modern times, this has shifted to more people working out in order to look ‘good’. This is known in the fitness world as ‘aesthetics’.People now want to look good both in and out of clothes. In this article I will explain a few tips to help you get that aesthetically pleasing look you desire.

By Mark Bailey

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Most people want to have the look in the picture above, a well rounded chest, defined shoulders and arms, but most importantly a toned six pack.i will state the best exercise for each of these muscle groups below and explain how these exercises will help you to get the body you desire.

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The bench press is a classic exercise that every gym goer uses in order to improve the size and shape of their chest. This exercise can be completed with either dumbbells or a barbell, my personal preference is dumbbells as i believe this works my chest more as a whole.My main tip for improving the size of your chest is to squeeze your chest at the top of the repetition and hold for a second before slowly lowering the weights. The bench press also works your triceps which will tone your arms.

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