
New Gen Tees–Topman is collaborating with popular up and coming London designers once more, this time around on a new t-shirt collection to celebrate British talent. Inviting James Long, Katie Eary, Lou Dalton, Sibling and Christopher Shannon to design for the project, the range’s theme is Menswear Rules Britannia. Priced at £18, £5 from each sale will go to The British Fashion Council Princess of Wales Charitable Trust in support of young designers. The project launches June 7, 2012, right before London Fashion Week, which kicks off June 15, 2012. Until then, here are pictures of spunky British youth captured on a sightseeing tour, captured by Craig Thomas.

Casual Formalities–Continuing a shimmering trend in London, Lou Dalton hits the catwalk with varying proportions, accented by silver. Undressing tradition, a formal foot forward coincides with a refined casualness. As blazers are paired with t-shirts for a sporty spring look, light-weight structured outerwear competes with shorts, cut at various lengths for the changing man of style. Letting out targeted silhouettes, while keeping others fitted, Lou Dalton finishes strong with textured finishes and a play on light and dark.

Thomas Lohr’s travels take him to London, where the photographer has set up shop and captured Abiah Hostvedt for i-D’s recent issue. Styled by i-D regular Matthew Josephs, Abiah wears pieces from Lou Dalton’s ready to layer fall collection. / Henna by Tomohiro Muramatsu

A hint of a kilt, tartan and fair isle prints give character to a preview of Lou Dalton’s fall 2010 collection. A modest collection inspired by thoughts of Scotland, fall’s range moves forward smoothly embracing suiting, knits and outerwear with an everyday fit and a great offering of color.

Lou Dalton tears a page out of a storybook for her latest collection. Turning a novel concept into an exciting one, Dalton extends her nautical inspirations into the realm of pirates. Working with a contemporary silhouette, stripes make the obvious appearance, but it is Dalton’s homage to days past that earns attention. A satin suit might be too much for most, but Dalton knocks it out of the park with ruffled necklines and a crafty number that employs a row of cut-outs. If these elements are still a little much, the well-tailored suit and its casual companions receive equal attention.