From much coveted designers such as Tom Ford, Alexander McQueen and Christopher Kane for Burberry to unstoppable talents like J.W Anderson and Agi & Sam (they scooped Emerging Talent Award at the British Fashion Awards), it's proved times are good for menswear. There was also a storming presence from the high street. Yes, Topman.
Day one we were loving the likes of Jonathan Saunders. Those bright stripes, chevrons and polka dots! That warm-earthy-auburn vibe!
Getty: Jonathan Saunders
Then there was Orlebar Brown's tropical-botanical pieces that included super short shorts and Topman's line of oversized outerwear with leather details, chunky roll-neck knits and a whole lot of hoods.
Getty: Topman
And we can't not mention the Astrid Andersen collection, essentially because it was so freakin' cool. If you're a lady who loves the forever-androgynous trend then these pieces will make for a killer A/W wardrobe.
Andersen took her inspiration from Ryan Gosling flick Only God Forgives - the vibe was tough, sporty, edgy, but with a sleek-smooth palette of icy blue, grey and metallic. All about the orange and black combos too.
Getty: Astrid Andersen
Day two marked the masterful works of Alexander McQueen (think signature dark, sultry-romantic. Think tartan, tailoring, feather headbands) and James Long's leather bombers and blue hair.
Getty: Alexander McQueen
Kit Neale's (seriously cute) fleet of fellas walked in crazy-cool, top to toe prints, beanies and backpacks. We'll definitely be dabbling in this style come A/W, because we'd make it look better than the boyfriends do.
Getty: Kit Neale
Then there was king of outerwear, Christopher Raeburn, who showed a line of Arctic worthy pieces complete with fur-trim hoods, zip and drawstring detailing. All fully functional, baby.
There were quilted duffle coats, abominable snowman-esque styles with high collars and smart bomber jackets. The polar bear motif? Love it.
Getty: Christopher Raeburn
J.W Anderson's line revelled in tailored three-quarter-length trousers with peplum detailing, platform brogues, actual bucket bags and chunky bangles.
The print bomber style shirts (heavy on the shoulders) and matching trousers were a favourite. This designer always has both ladies and fellas on the mind.
On day three, awesome Agi & Sam proved fashionable fellas will be wearing check through this year's cold climes and p.s monochrome will still be a huge thing.
Getty: Agi & Sam
Sibling did fabulous furs, belted knit cardis, purple leopard print, knee-high socks and knitted baseball caps. Oliver Spencer (the man all about timeless classic wears) showed tweeds, camo print, floral print and warm khaki colours.
In short, London Collections: Men was a ruddy marvel. And do these trends (tartan, tweed, tracksuits, oversized outerwear, print, sports-cool...) apply for us ladies? Oh yes they do.
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