We love the sumptuous feast of style that is this season’s French Connection Men’s collection. The look is right on trend and, with their emphasis on high quality with a sharp finish, clever detail and innovative fabrics; this is investment fashion at its best.
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Formal suiting goes from strength to strength with a refined offering of classic silhouettes and modern fashion styles. Sharkskin or Herringbone tweed, in 100% wool, is the key canvas. The nitty-gritty tailoring details are as follows: classic silhouettes boast peak lapels and super slim internal welt pockets, while fashion styles are cut to a lean silhouette and feature slim lapels and slanted pockets. Bound internal seams are throughout suit jackets, and slim-fit trousers are smartly finished with narrow waistbands.
This season's must-have suit? An eye-catching one-button option with long lapels. It's spot-on sharp and cool.
Attention to detail continues in an assortment of white ‘dress' shirts. Cut and proportions have been considered to showcase front bib panels and extended button plackets. Gingham shirts burst onto the scene in bright yoke yellow and tropical coral shades. Patterns range in size from micro squares to blown-up jumbo checks. Details include large bellow pockets and micro collars for a smarter finish. Shirts are worn with wide-leg, double-pleat trousers or tapered styles with contrast leg panels.
Innovative fabrics pave the way in outerwear. Garments are constructed in compact memory sateen polyesters, cotton metal blends and super soft twill nylons. Colours range from blue black and dark khaki (‘trench') to charcoal hues. Jacket linings make their own statement in over-dyed ginghams and bright checks, as seen in the ‘Classic Litchfield' double-breasted pea coat.
If you were a fan of last winter's 2-in-1 jacket, you'll love the upgraded 3-in-1 trench coat. For shyer souls, ‘Parkas' continue to boast imposing fur-lined hoods for complete anonymity! Key details feature throughout, from vertical chest pockets with exposed zip; to fake raglan seams and shaped popper tabs. This season voluminous, over-sized outerwear is worn with narrow leg trousers or skinny jeans to play on proportion.
Denim remains clean and un-treated. Low slung ‘Rockabilly' style jeans are heavy-weight, super baggy and feature back waist adjusters for a hardwearing industrial look. In contrast, black ultra slim fit ‘Skinny Boy' jeans are inspired by ‘Indie' rockers and ‘Emo' boys.
Accessory highlights include an oversize tan leather woven holdall, braided belts which range from ultra thin to chunky and a tie selection which boasts small floral prints and brocade detail alongside knitted ties with spots or horizontal stripes.
David Oakes, assistant manager, says:
Two must-have items are the Maryland check shirt and the Elderedge shawl-collar cardigan in grey and blue – I’ve got them!
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