Styled by Jason Hughes and photographed by Laurence Ellis, Charlie France offers a second look at b Store’s collection for the upcoming spring season. Inspired by the film The Graduate, photo reference books of Charles Hix and American sportswear of the 1970s, designers Matthew Murphy and Kirk Beattie maintain a certain accessibility with monochromatic ensembles. Whereas boxy cuts rival narrow lapels, nylon adds a casual element to an otherwise posh collection. Altogether, the range shapes up to be the ultimate companion in spring essentials.

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The latest collection from b Store was inspired by the film The Graduate, photo reference books of Charles Hix and American sportswear of the 1970s. Designers Matthew Murphy and Kirk Beattie play it safe with this theme and take the opportunity to explore monochromatic ensembles that are highly accessible. Small pointed collars mark the shirting options, while crew necks become a staple, whether worn by themselves or as part of a casual suit. Meanwhile, nylon makes an appearance in outerwear cut from a season appropriate blue. Altogether, Murphy and Beattie may not reinvent the wheel, but they do offer a choice selection of wardrobe fundamentals for the upcoming spring season.

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B store sails into the fall with their chic collection of fashionably awkward proportions. B Store explores and tweaks traditional menswear in a fashion that results in a new range of clothing separates and pairing possibilities. High-waist trousers are cropped to high-water length, whereas blazers are delivered various treatments as modern as the motorcycle jacket’s cut. Mock turtlenecks add shape, whilst stripes and polka dots reinforce a casual atmosphere all set for the man willing to take a fashion risk this fall.

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