
the modern brit–burro has always been a design-led british brand rooted in uk street, underground and mainstream culture, taking elements of each of these and reworking them into modern, wearable menswear …
designers su & olaf parker say : “for us making clothes is about balancing cultural and historical references with new techniques and attention to detail” …
the collections are researched and thought provoking, with a strong concern for detail but without the ridiculous artifice of ‘fashion’ …
shot by ivan jones with typically british looking young lads, spring 2011 has plundered some of burro’s ‘greatest bits’, reworking and updating some of the label’s signature ideas …
style references are a mixture of ‘mod’ style modernism, traditional school uniform and a nautical feel mixed with youthful suburban revolt … the graphic style of the collection mixes college stripes, nautical prints, traditional checks and pale colour blocking …
fabric and print are as ever, paramount in the collection with colour blocking and fabric mixing within garments a strong graphic feature … the overall silhouette is long & slim, collars are small & neat, shoulders are narrow, jackets are fitted … fabrics range from fine, loose mohair to lightly technical outerwear fabrics to lightweight but robust shirtings and dry handle fine gauge knits …

Spring is around the corner and the Hilfigers are back with an early glimpse at Noah Mills and Sam Way photographed by Craig McDean for Tommy Hilfiger’s latest campaign.

Mark Vanderloo joins Raquel Zimmermann for Hugo Boss’ spring 2011 campaign outing as photographed by Mario Sorrenti. (FGR)

Stefano Moro photographs Alexandre Cunha, Antonio Navas, Ben Hill, Evandro Soldati, Patrick Kafka, Simon Nessman, Texas Olsson, Thomas Hoefnagels, Travis Davenport and others for a dark spring outing from Carlo Pignatelli. Dressed to a t and embodying the very idea of luxe, Pignatelli’s men puts an impeccable foot forward in tailored suiting, cut from rich fabrics with a special sheen.

Tom Ford kicks off the new year in style. Revealing his spring collection with Luis Borges and Max Motta in leading roles, an abundance of silk and wool reaffirm Ford’s stance on luxury. From bold colors and ornate patterns to dapper cuts, the designer’s latest outing exudes elegance with a certain nostalgia. Primed and ready to go, Ford’s leading man easily transitions from the luxe trappings of eveningwear to refined casual ensembles and the perfect pieces for a laid-back tryst on the beach.

Brazilian model Romulo Pires follows in the footsteps of Jon Kortajarena as the face of Matinique. Headed back outdoors for the spring season, the label looks to a mix of urban smarts and casual business charms for easy efforts.