Acne’s FW collection follows on from their summer show perfectly - retaining the neutral colours and colour blocking that prevailed but giving it a stylish twist perfect for winter. This being a winter collection, layering and knitwear are in heavy use but in Acne’s usual style nothing is too over the top.
The colour palette though still muted features different shades that would still mix well with any of the garments from the summer collection, along with prints inspired by love. My favorite of which being the suit patterned with the tiniest of grey hearts, so minute that it is a detail one would only notice up close.
The fit’s remain casual but overall smart, with blazers and trousers that could mix and match with anything else featured in the show - once again Acne’s collection is all entirely wearable and could literally be picked off the catwalk right into your wardrobe. Once again, I want it all!
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D.R Harris & CO. LTD. one of London’s oldest pharmacies has been in St James’s Street for over 200 years. Their products are produced by traditional methods, handmade and packed on the premises. I’ve been using their Milk of Cucumber & Roses as a cleanser on and off for a week or two now, however it is a great multi-tasking product - it’s white milky consistency lends itself well not only to a cleansing wash but also to a moisturiser (it has little in the way of smell) or makeup base. It serves well as a cleanser however, and has been leaving my skin feel soft and smooth. It probably won’t replace my Angels on Bare Skin but it’s a lovely product from a charming brand that is great for when you don’t feel you need that exfoliation
The relaxed trouser fit has been something steadily creeping back into menswear and this has not been ignored in Alexis Mabille’s FW collection, the trousers featured here are a mixture between well fitted but with a looser fit along side unstructured, slouchier fit’s. Where personally I prefer the more fitted of the two, the more unstructured trousers fit in well with the collection and are definitely the way the industry is heading.
The triumph within the offerings on show for me are most certainly the lace inspired shirts, combining the dainty and soft look of lace with some of the harder garments featured - the all white outfit is so incredibly beautiful, I adore anything with lace but this is a complete stand out piece to me from all of the FW shows this year. How well it would wear during the cold winter weather however is something I am unsure of, but either way it is beautiful.
