7 Style Moves You Should Steal from London Collections Men

Earlier this week, Sharp crossed the pond to take in all the natty menswear goodness at the latest edition of London Collections Men. Here, we’ve compiled our seven biggest, most stylish takeaways— from the coats you’ll need come fall to the coolest new way to switch up your tailoring.

You Need a Great Coat (or Two)

Burberry AW16 LCM

Fall/Winter ’16 marks the first collection that falls under Christopher Bailey’s united vision of Burberry — the Prorsum, London and Brit distinctions are no more. His big message for the new Burberry? Coats in all shapes and sizes. Whether its a military-inspired cape, an oversized overcoat or a perfectly cut trench, look to make your strongest statements through outerwear this fall. Looking to layer up? A track jacket will be the perfect base when the temperature drops.

Respect the Past, But Keep Moving Forward

Paul Smith AW16 LCM - Paul

Paul Smith built his brand from the ground up, and he used his presentation as a way of reminding everyone how far he’s come. Partnering with the Pace London gallery, he created an installation inspired by his original shop— which opened in 1970 and only measured 3 x 3 metres — and filled it with a smattering of memorabilia alongside his latest collection. The primary coloured shirts and sneakers epitomize the clean, straightforward designs that have made him such a success, and make a strong case for embracing bright hues for fall.

Look to the ’90s

Coach AW16 LCM

Stuart Vevers continues to mine American culture and style in his quest to reinvent and modernize Coach. Fall/Winter ’16 saw a mash-up of Bruce Springsteen’s rocker style with the New York hip-hop scene: think plaid shirts and leather jackets on the one hand, followed by big shearling or fur coats paired with bucket hats on the other. Dress like the Boss or Biggie Smalls, or mix them together — Vevers is leaving it up to you.

Dress Like David Gandy

David Gandy LCM AW16

Need a new style icon? Look no further than David Gandy, the successful male model and street style fixture. Of course he always looks great in fashion shoots, but Gandy’s proven that he’s more than capable of dressing himself when left to his own devices. Take notes on the impeccable tailoring and his way with coats. You’ll be thankful you did.

Mix Up Your Tailoring

Tiger of Sweden AW16 LCM

Slim suiting will always be a Tiger of Sweden staple, but the brand has spent the past couple seasons experimenting with relaxed silhouettes with varied success. Fall/Winter ’16 saw them hit the mark by mixing the two together — think a slim jacket with looser pants, a combination you should talk to your tailor about immediately.

Get Outside

Belstaff AW16 LCM

Belstaff wants you to up your winter style game, and they transformed an underground industrial space into a polar mountainscape to make the point. Sure, leather moto pants may not be the most practical choice. But their fur-trimmed parkas, heavy knits and soft shearlings will serve you well on any winter outing, whether you’re headed up a mountain or simply around the corner for your morning coffee.

Be an Original

Bowie Burberry AW16 LCM

David Bowie was a constant source of inspiration for the fashion world, so it was fitting that there were immediate tributes to the Starman during the presentations. Whether it was his music playing before shows, glitter around the models’ eyes at Burberry, an “RIP Bowie” painted onto a model’s back at Sean Suen, or Paul Smith putting his photos with the late singer front and center in his installation, everyone wanted to pay their respects. It just goes to show that while it’s good to know what’s on the fashion horizon, putting your own spin on things will always make the biggest splash.