There couldn't be a wider gulf between the last round of women's shows – packed with fanciful aquatic inspirations and references to vintage Americana – and the latest men's shows in Milan. After four days of shows in the Italian capital, it is clear that the suit is the focus of the season, specifically one that has its roots in English tradition.
At Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton debuted a capsule collection of bespoke items that will be made in partnership with Savile Row tailor Hunstman; a clever move which nods to her predecessor's starting point as a apprentice tailor on the same street. Acknowledging that a strong collection cannot be hooked on one idea, Burton worked in luxury casual wear – example, a felted bomber jacket – and worked in trademark McQueen detail in the form of sinister raven feathers and embroidered tulips.
"Sarah Burton debuted a capsule collection of bespoke items that will be made in partnership with Savile Row tailor Hunstman; a clever move which nod's to her predecessor's starting point as a apprentice tailor on the same street"
Elsewhere, there were plenty of collections titled to fit in with the aforementioned theme: "The Gentleman" by Christopher Bailey for Burberry and "Savile Rock" by Moschino. Native Italian's Missoni and Iceberg gave their own interpretations of English suiting, with Iceberg working in workman's clothing. Photographer Alice Rosati captured the defining moments of the new trend exclusively for AnOther.
Suggested Reading: Revisit Tom Ford's masterclass in how to be a modern gentleman.
