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Summer Blaze
*with Namara Van Kleeff

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Modern Dandy
with *Nathan Hopkinson

written Chidozie Obasi

The sense of elegant aestheticism has appeared particularly compelling through crisp shirting, and this season’s retro sobriety (teamed with a dash of tongue-in-cheek sartorial novelty) appeared crisply covetable across PreFall collections, too. From Zegna’s smart essentials and Loro Piana’s timeless classics, Paul Smith’s slouchy blazers to Alexander McQueen’s vibrant offerings, here’s how to do dandy now. A smart cue? Don’t overthink it. You’re welcome.

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Freedom Rules
with *Paolo Busti

written Chidozie Obasi

In recent seasons, the menswear realm has undergone a radical reimagining – and while its fashion circuits were once considered womenswear’s diminutive counterpart, characterised by toss-on peacockery and traditional tailoring, their impact now appears more profound than ever. As the mainstream definition of masculinity broadens, so too does the approach that men take in their chosen offerings: Sported by the trailblazing dancer Paolo Busti, there’s a newfound tenderness in freeing the rules of menswear.

Far from tapping into flamboyant territory, there’s a hot pursuit taking place in the system that frees up all manner of archaic stereotypes, redressing the idea of men’s codes that needn’t be codified by a double-breasted suit or a structured topper. Here, Paolo Busti’s brilliance brings forth the very best Spring fashion in a new guise – from Loewe’s breezy bathrobe to Prada’s finely-sculpted tailoring; Dolce&Gabbana’s maxi shirting to Alexander McQueen’s gentle drapery.