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Key Catwalk Trends from London Collections: Men

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With the Spring/Summer 2016 menswear shows officially in full swing, the experts at Trendstop bring you the latest trends fresh from the catwalk. The season kicked off in the UK with London Collections: Men, inviting the international fashion scene to the heart of the city with the twin venues of The Hospital Club and Bloomsbury House. Martial arts uniforms and eastern aesthetics dominated the catwalks, introducing a delicate fluidity to summer fashion. Elsewhere, themes of British 'lad culture' added a humorous touch through placement graphics and stripped-back football kits. This week, FashionUnited readers can see which London designers have been highlighted as Trendstop's Top 5, each chosen by our editors for their directional and progressive approach to contemporary men's fashion.

Feeling Zen: J.W. Anderson

For S/S16 J.W. Anderson blends his uncompromisingly challenging aesthetic with a clean Zen colour palette and quirky yet understated details. Asian influences can be seen with tapered judo pants and boxy wrap tunics, along with tie-waisted jackets and flatly-cut vests, anchoring the collection to a strong Eastern-inspired silhouette.

A Martial Arts Movement: Craig Green

Craig Green continues to evolve his aesthetic into a complete, increasingly cohesive wardrobe proposal. This season sees him combine the languages of ceremonial martial arts with Japanese workwear, creating a new take on uniform design. Elegantly contoured garments are quilted, wrapped and tied, complete with utilitarian touches.

Oriental Sports Luxe: Astrid Andersen

A potent play-off between Eastern and Western gang culture is treated with a sensual twist, fusing masculine strength with feminine fluidity. Delicate cherry blossom prints decorate oversized streetwear silhouettes, as wet-look nylons contrast with floral-embroidered lace.

Step Back to the 70's: Topman Design

Topman demonstrates that menswear's preoccupation with the 70's is far from over, updating retro aesthetics with a coolly contemporary approach. Tailored pants make a statement with baggy flared shapes, paired with sportive knits or blocked anorak jackets. Meanwhile, silk shackets and feminine blush tones offer a fresh take on the modernised man.

Subversive Sizes: Christopher Shannon

A cloud of hungover hedonism hangs over Shannon's latest collection, which sees him playing with convention to invent a striking summer-ready wardrobe in a palette of neutrals and neon. Oversized silhouettes stand out in the form of enlarged denim separates or voluminous bottoms, along with panel pop hoodies.

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Trendstop.com is one of the world's leading trend forecasting agencies for fashion and creative professionals, renowned for its insightful trend analysis and forecasts. Clients include H&M, Primark, Forever21, Zalando, Geox, Evisu, Hugo Boss, L'Oreal and MTV.

Images courtesy of Trendstop.com: J.W. Anderson, Craig Green, Astrid Andersen, Topman Design, Christopher Shannon all Spring/Summer 2016.

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