Richard James A/W 2016

3 men modelling suit jackets & knitwear
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Mood board: To a playlist of abrupt sound bites ranging from contemporary rap to jazz, a myriad of versions of the tailored suit in colours from grey to turquoise made an appearance at Richard James. They illustrated the collection’s ‘Chains + Cranes’ theme, which took inspiration from the bustling London docks in the mid 1930s.

Best in show: Savile Row tailor Richard James excels at suiting combined with casual wear, and especially when silhouettes are integrated. For example fluid polo necks worn underneath sharp blazers, or a bulky knit with a scarf attached that perfectly coordinated with dark plum velvet suits.

Finishing touches: A novelty hair-do in many Mayfair social circles is a rarity to be sure, but Richard James sent out more than one model sporting the controversial man-bun. In the spirit of street-savvy dockworkers turned casual British gentlemen, it surely didn’t feel out of place.

3 male models stood in a studio

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4 male models line up for fashion show

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5 male models in dress suits

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3 male models in dress suits looking towards the camera

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Photography: Jason Lloyd-Evans

Siska Lyssens has contributed to Wallpaper* since 2014, covering design in all its forms – from interiors to architecture and fashion. Now living in the U.S. after spending almost a decade in London, the Belgian journalist puts her creative branding cap on for various clients when not contributing to Wallpaper* or T Magazine.