
Fall’s Greatest Hitt–Enlisting Matthew Hitt for their fall 2011 lookbook, b Store’s contemporary offerings remain to be among the finest produced in London. Maintaining an understated sophistication with a youthful sensibility, b Store strikes a chord with fundamental staples and charming pieces with a twist of humor. From rolled up chinos and relaxed jeans, to tailored wool suiting and charming shirts, the London-label transitions to the fall season with style and quality.

A Fall Love Affair–Axel Gillot is enlisted for a love affair of a collection for the new season. b Store reunites with Liberty for yet another capsule collection. Designing a range for the fall/winter 2011 season with a light versatility in mind, b Store raids the Liberty archives for a series of delightful prints to dress classic menswear staples, ranging from the chino to the blazer. Using summer-weight cottons and the Liberty penchant for their signature floral fabrics, the new collection rolls out to stores in style later this month, available exclusively at Liberty, b Store and My-Wardrobe.

Taking a break from everyday life, the latest collection from b Store begins with a weekend in the country. Fashionably rugged and ready to face the elements, b Store Creative Director Jason Hughes looks to oversize outerwear, cable knits and cropped jackets paired with leggings or trousers to keep his man warm. Rounding out a playful mix of proportions, this season’s collection gets a boost from accessory designer Kuni Awai, who adds rucksacks, duffel bags, and belts to the cohesive fall outing.

Offering both loose and fitted ensembles for next season, b Store strikes a fine note with their latest offerings. Balancing high fashion proportions with the man of casual aspirations, b Store designers Matthew Murphy and Kirk Beattie craft a smart collection of many options. While tailored suiting is the norm for b Store, a revamping of everyday apparel speaks to high street culture. From leggings and oversize knits to boxy cropped coats, b Store delivers consistent quality alongside a collection that is both current and fresh.

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.

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.