Oliver Spencer A/W 2014

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Oliver Spencer is a popular guy, or so one would surmise after his A/W 2014 men's show, where even a burst water main pre-show didn't stop actor Jack Guinness and Blur's bassist Alex James walking the (somewhat damp) catwalk for the designer. Not unlike a recent Dries Van Noten show in Paris, a live drummer set the scene for Spencer's casual tailoring collection, that took advantage of the diverse, multi-generational casting to add authenticity to wide, cropped and mismatched suiting in mealy, flecked tweeds. Spencer's attention to detail came through in subtle idiosyncrasies, like the contrast buttonholes or buttons down a blazer front, and the intricate denim-like jacquard that signalled his update on the camouflage trend.

A queue of three people all looking away from the camera


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Man wearing a brown long coat, sunglasses and hat posing for the camera


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Two models posing for the camera, both looking away and one with resting his arm on the others shoulder


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Man in a camouflaged jacket and hat posing whilst facing away from the camera with wired fencing behind him


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