Ss15 spring mens master

march 2015

HIT REFRESH MASTER SPRING LAYERING

TRENDS TO KNOW

& HOW TO PULL THEM OFF

GAME CHANGING ACCESSORIES ALL NEW

RI STUDIO

new season state of mind

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JAMES LONG FOR

DESIGN FORUM

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MAIN PHOTOGRAPHS: EMMA SUMMERTON @ CLM | FASHION: EDWARD ENNINFUL @ MFA | HAIR: BEN SKERVIN @ THE MAGNET AGENCY | MAKE UP: MATHIAS VAN HOOFF @ JULIAN WATSON | MODELS: IEVA LAGUNA @ SUPREME, KAI NEWMAN @ PREMIER, SIMON NESSMAN @ SOUL, NATHANIEL VISSER @ SOUL | DESIGN: DENNIS LYE | COPY: EMMA GOBLE & KRISSIE ROGERS | EDITORIAL ASSISTANT: AMY PRIESTLEY | PRODUCT CO-ORDINATION: REBECCA DOHERTY, LUCY JORDAN & SAMANTHA AMBROSE

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NEWS. TRENDS. COMPETITIONS. BEHIND-THE-SCENES If this issue leaves you wanting more, check out the blog at www.riverisland.com/ styleinsider for the latest trend updates, news and competitions straight from RI HQ.

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ANORAK £55 283915 MESH VEST COMING SOON SHORTS COMING SOON

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MAIN PHOTOGRAPHS: NICK HADDOW | STYLIST: ANDREW DAVIS | GROOMING: GARY GILL | MODEL: NATHANIEL VISSER @ MODELS 1 | STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHER: JESSICA HAND | STYLIST SONIA JERMYN, RETOUCHING JOE MCCORMICK | COMPILED BY: DENNIS LYE & REBECCA DOHERTY

T R E N D S

tropic noir

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SHIRT £28 283679 WHITE TEE (JUST SEEN) £16 283409 KHAKI JUMPER £22 284006 BLACK JOGGER £28 281277 WATCH £26 285099 TRAINERS £28 282627 GREY JEANS £30 272995 KHAKI MAC £55 283591 BACKPACK £32 284990

how to pull it off

T H I S S E A S O N ’ S M U S TH AV E U T I L I TA R I A N J AC K E T I S I D E A L I F YO U L I K E TO K E E P T H E

T I N I E S H OW S U S T H AT YO U

R E S T O F YO U R O U T F I T

D O N ’ T A LWAYS N E E D A

SIMPLE. CLASSIC

S TAT E M E N T P I E C E TO S TA N D

KHAKI COMPLIMENTS

O U T F R O M T H E C R OW D ;

A N OT H E R W I S E

CLASSIC STYLES SUCH AS

MONOCHROME

JOGGERS AND A BOMBER ARE

PA L E T T E P E R F E C T LY

T H E P E R F E C T M ATC H . W E A R W I T H S N E A K E R S TO L E N D A N

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U R B A N E D G E TO YO U R LO O K

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BOMBER £50 285480 TEE £28 286372 JEANS £45 282686

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MAIN PHOTOGRAPHS: NICK HADDOW | STYLIST: ANDREW DAVIS | GROOMING: GARY GILL | MODEL: MATTHEW HOLT @ NEXT | STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHER: JESSICA HAND | STYLIST SONIA JERMYN, RETOUCHING JOE MCCORMICK | COMPILED BY: DENNIS LYE & REBECCA DOHERTY

T R E N D S

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C L AS S I C

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A N D

T E E ,

O P T I C

LO O S E

B LO C K W H I T E

the essentials

W I T H

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CO LO U R

TO U C H E S

SATCHEL £30 285030, CHINOS £28 285469, WOVEN BELT £12 282908, TRAINERS £55 284488, WHITE TEE (UNDER BOMBER JACKET) £16 283409, BOMBER JACKET £50 285024, DENIM SHIRT £30 283675, STRIPED TEE £12 281126, LONGSLEEVED TEE £25 285724, COTTON SHIRT £22 285726

how to pull it off A TO N A L PA L E T T E O F B L U E I S U N D O U B T E D LY THE SHADE OF THE

S M A R T E N U P A N OT H E R W I S E

SEASON. ADD DEPTH

C A S U A L D E N I M S H I R T BY

TO YO U R O U T F I T

T U C K I N G I T I N TO C H I N O S .

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BY T H E F I N E R D E TA I L S S O

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D O N ’ T F O R G E T TO R O L L

C O M P L I M E N TA R Y TO N E S

THOSE TROUSERS UP AND U N B U T TO N YO U R S H I R T F O R

colour/texture palette

z a c h a r y

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A N E F F O R T L E S S LO O K

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T R E N D S

clean slate

T H E S M A R T I D E A L

D R E S S I N G

FO R

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G E TS

E V E R Y DAY

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K N I TS

L O O K A

W E A R

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L A I D B AC K

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MAIN PHOTOGRAPHS:: NICK HADDOW | STYLIST: ANDREW DAVIS | GROOMING: GARY GILL | MODEL: TOMMY MARR @ NEXT | STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHER: JESSICA HAND | STYLIST SONIA JERMYN, RETOUCHING JOE MCCORMICK | COMPILED BY: DENNIS LYE & REBECCA DOHERTY

JACKET COMING SOON SHIRT £28 285665 JEANS £30 274148

M AST E R N E W

T H E

T R E N D

S E AS O N .

I C Y

W I T H

TO N E S

T R A D I T I O N A L A N D

C L E A N

ST Y L E S

L I N E S

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G I V E

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SHOES £60 284874 HOLDALL £60 285032 TRENCH COAT £70 284465 JEANS £40 276684 KNIT TEE £26 285775 BELT £10 280331 DENIM SHIRT £30 283681

how to pull it off S TO N E A N D W H I T E LO O K SO FRESH FOR SPRING.

A SMART SHIRT IS ALL

A STRUCTURED BLAZER

YO U N E E D TO C H A N N E L A

WILL PULL ANY OUTFIT

E F F O R T L E S S , E V E R Y DAY LO O K

colour/texture palette

c o n o r

m ay n a r d

t o m

d a l e y

TO G E T H E R . . .

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Each season we look forward to showcasing our latest Design Forum collection, our platform for collaborating with exciting and creative UK based designers. This spring, we’re excited to announce James Long as the latest designer, following in the footsteps of Katie Eary, Joseph Turvey and Baartmans & Siegel.

For those who aren’t so familiar with his name, Long is the recent recipient of the British Fashion Council’s highly commended ‘Fashion Forward’ award and already has a seriously impressive following boasting a fan base which includes Luke Day, Fashion Director at GQ Style and Lucas Ossendrijver, the Creative Director at Lanvin Homme.

Long’s 10-piece SS15 collection for River Island Design Forum showcases a kaleidoscope of colours, prints and fabrics; think relaxed sports-luxe, perfect for the modern man. His mirrored shades and neoprene backpack (which features Long’s own sketches) are the staple accessories within the collection, which has a fresh and futuristic feel to it.

What makes Long’s designs so recognisable is his signature use of leather, print and denim which he layers to create original fabrics and visuals. Every piece produced is entirely unique and his Design Forum collection reflects this aesthetic.

Earlier this season we launched the collection via a short film as part of the Fashion Film initiative, directed by Amsterdam-based Menno Fokma, for London Collections: Men. Head over to riverisland.com/styleinsider to watch it now.

Shop the collection online and in selected stores now.

“I think it’s an exciting time for menswear in the UK so it seemed like the perfect time to collaborate with River Island. We both knew that we could create a line that is perfect for the modern man. Each piece is something special which you can mix into an eclectic wardrobe.”

JAMES LONG, DESIGNER

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STYLIST: LUKE DAY @ JEDROOT | HAIR STYLIST: BEN JONES @ JED ROOT | MAKE-UP ARTIST: LOTTEN HOLMQVIST @ JULIAN WATSON | MODEL: GRYPHON O’SHEA @ SELECT | SET DESIGN: THOMAS PETHERICK @ VISUAL ARTISTS

COLOUR BLOCK ZIP JACKET £65 283781, GRAPHIC PRINT SWEATER £55 283780, SHORTS (WORN OVER JOGGERS) £35 283783, JOGGERS £45 283782, SUNGLASSES £28 283775, GRAFFITI ZIP SLEEVE JACKET £90 283776, GRAFFITI BACKPACK £35 284748, GRAFFITI HOODED JACKET £65 283778, JOGGERS £45 283782, GRAPHIC PRINT JUMPER £45 283777

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BRAND NEW FITS, FRESH NEW WASHES AND A WHOLE LOTTA’ DISTRESSED DETAILING. WITH JEANS AS HOT AS THIS, GET READY TO SPEND YOUR DAYS IN DENIM...

SUPER SKINNY DANNY

SKINNY STRETCH SID

SKINNY TAPER CHESTER

SLIM

DYLAN

STRAIGHT DEAN

JOGGER

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RYAN

BOOTCUT CLINT

m o s t

w a n t e d

PLAIN TRAINERS £32 283943 MESH DETAIL TRAINERS £25 283091 SUEDE HI TOP TRAINER £35 284401

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KICK BACK & RELAX

LEATHER HI TOP TRAINER £55 284488

A SLICK WHITE AESTHETIC ENSURES THESE STYLES WILL GO WITH ANYTHING

PHOTOGRAPHER: CHLOE SMITH | STYLIST SONIA JERMYN | RETOUCHING JOE MCCORMICK | COMPILED BY: REBECCA DOHERTY

PLAIN TRAINER WITH TAB DETAIL £50 284491 SUEDE LEATHER MIX TRAINER £30 283093

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IT’S TIME FOR A FRESH START. REWORK YOUR WARDROBE WITH OUR HERITAGEINSPIRED COLLECTION. Returning for SS15, Holloway Road is back with a fresh, youthful aesthetic for the new season. With a rich heritage at its core, the spring collection embraces classic looks for the modern man-about-

tailoring remains casual and relaxed with natural linen blends. Staple pieces such as sweatshirts, bombers and suits have been reinvented with botanical florals and a natural colour palette to create a sleek and organic, easy-wear range.

Elevate your weekend wardrobe with print t-shirts and classic slim fit jeans which showcase the label’s signature attention to detail. When it comes to your working wardrobe, our understated cotton shirts and contemporary slim fit suits will provide a smart update.

Clean-cut, sophisticated and timeless – the Holloway Road collection is built with pieces that can be worn season after season. Take a little piece of London with you wherever you go this spring.

‘We’ve really embraced classic botanical drawings this season and have hand selected lovely fabrics from Portugal and Italy. The floral trend has driven most of the collection and remains a running theme across the range from shirt prints to hidden internal details.’

MEL, DESIGNER

HOLLOWAY ROAD IS AVAILABLE TO BUY IN SELECTED STORES AND ONLINE NOW PARKA £120 283774 SHIRT £40 283846 JEANS £48 285765 TRAINERS £32 283943 HOLDALL £45 284868

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PHOTOGRAPHER : PAUL SMITH @ ONE REPRESENTS | STYLIST: HELEN SEAMONS | GROOMER: MATT RAINE @ ONE REPRESENTS | MODEL: LAURENT MERI @ NEXT | MODEL: KRISTOFFER HOUGAARD @ ELITE

town. Printed pieces feel clean and new, while

PRINT TEE £25 283763 JEANS £48 285764

BLAZER £120 283771 WAISTCOAT £50 283772 TROUSERS £50 285786 SHIRT £40 283846

PRINTED SHIRT £45 283845 SHORTS £32 285787

TRENCH COAT £120 283773 SHIRT £40 283846

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If you’re looking to wipe the style slate

with a strong focus on technical fabrics,

clean this season, look no further than

the overall feel is luxe with a tailored

our Studio capsule collection. Designed

finish and a little bit of attitude thrown in.

in-house and comprised entirely of hero pieces, the collection has quality and

Key pieces made from mesh, neoprene,

minimalism at its core.

carbon-finished cotton and appliqué feel luxurious and are complimented with

This season RI Studio has been heavily

high-shine silver and matt black details.

influenced

create

Our signature foil print features across

contemporary, wearable pieces. Based

the range making a great visual impact

on an unfussy white colour palette with

on the collection.

by

sportswear

to

highlights of black and silver-grey and

No w in its third season, RI Studio returns just in time to help you remix your wardrobe SWEATSHIRT £40 285312 TRAINERS £50 284491

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RI STUDIO WILL BE AVAILABLE TO SHOP INSTORE AND ONLINE FROM MARCH

PRINT TEE £28 285311 JOGGERS £40 285312 WATCH £100 275120

The l aye r i ng of t e xt u r e s a nd p r i nt s i s ke y; you ’ll s e e this on one of my p e r s ona l favou r i t e s, whi ch i s t he longli ne t e e wit h gr a p hi c foi li ng.

PHOTOGRAPHER: AITKEN JOLLY @ SERLIN ASSOCIATES | STYLIST: ELGAR JOHNSON | GROOMER: LEE MACHIN @ CAREN | MODEL: FREDERIK RASMUSSEN @ PREMIER | SET DESIGNER: ANDREA CELLERINO @ STREETERS

MEL, DESIGNER

T h e c o l l ec t i o n h as b een i n sp i r ed by th e h i g h fash i o n m i n i m al i sti c sp o r t sw ear tr en d, w i th h eav y u se o f t ec h n i c al fab r i c s t h at h av e b een ap p l i ed to c l ean fash i o n sh ap es MEL, DESIGNER

POLO SHIRT £30 285483 PATENT SHOES £60 283721 MESH BACKPACK £25 282955 STYLE INSIDER SPRING 2015

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THE MODERN MAC Sophisticated and sleek, a neutral tone mac will ensure you see out spring in style, whatever the weather TEE £14 283107 MAC £80 284446 JEANS £35 285626

T H E G R E AT WHAT WILL YOU BE WEARING THIS SEASON? WHATEVER YOUR GET-UP, LET YOUR OUTERWEAR TAKE CENTRE-STAGE PHOTOGRAPHS BY MARK SHEARWOOD

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BLUE HUES A utility coat in an icy blue shade will make a versatile staple for your wardrobe LIGHTWEIGHT COAT£55 285038 KNIT TEE £26 284576 JOGGERS £32 285555 TRAINERS £50 284490

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BLAZER GLORY Elevate your look with a perfectly fitting blazer; this is modern tailoring at its best BLAZER £60 283543 KNIT TEE £24 285775 TROUSERS £25 283547 SUNGLASSES £14 283194

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VARSITY STYLE Ensure you’re a major player in the fashion style stakes with a slick sports jacket JACKET £48 285019 TEE £25 285724 SHORTS £32 284687 TRAINERS £55 284488

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THE URBAN BOMBER Versatile and on-trend; the essential bomber should be your new best friend

SUNGLASSES £14 282984 SHIRT £40 284398 BOMBER £50 285023 TROUSERS £25 266307

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PHOTOGRAPHER MARK SHEARWOOD | FASHION: DENNIS LYE, REBECCA DOHERTY | FASHION ASSISTANT: LUCY JORDAN, SAMANTHA AMBROSE | HAIR: CHI WONG @ JULIAN WATSON | MAKE-UP: NINNI NUMMELA @ STREETERS | MODEL: MALTHE LUND @ ELITE | SET DESIGNER: THOMAS PETHERICK @ VISUAL ARTISTS

When it comes to

GO LONG

coats, the longer the

in style with this slick better; seize the day

silhouette

TEE £16 283409 HOODIE COMING SOON DUSTER COAT £60 285029 JEANS £40 278488 SHOES £60 284872

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Y O U R

P E R S O N A L

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O U R C O M P L I M E N TA R Y STYLING SERVICE Introducing our brand new complimentary styling service, in the luxury of our exclusive instore studio space. Let our expert team of personal stylists build your ideal look and help you discover your individual style.

Has spring got you in a new season state of mind?

If, like us, you’re planning to

overhaul your wardrobe, book an appointment with one of our expert stylists at our London Park House or Birmingham Bullring stores from April 3rd.

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events? Our fashion experts

wardrobe or a birthday treat,

you walk away with the

will find an outfit that’s

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everyday basics to workwear and everything in between

FIND OUT MORE AT: www.riverisland.com/stylestudio

MEET THE STYLISTS

Danielle

Giles

Nadyia

PERSONAL STYLIST

STYLE STUDIO MANAGER

PERSONAL STYLIST

Describe your style

Describe your style in three words.

Describe your style

in three words.

Monochrome, simple and classic.

Minimal, a little masculine and often oversized.

What’s your earliest

What’s your style mantra?

My mum worked in the fashion

should make you feel?

More often than not, less is most

industry so I was always dressed up

Men’s fashion is far more innovative

fashion memory?

How do you think clothes

definitely more. It takes just a few

for an occasion from an early age, my

than it’s ever been, there are so

key pieces to totally transform your

flat cap and a mini double breasted

many different looks out there to

wardrobe; a classic white shirt, a

Mac were favourites.

choose from to reflect the person

Who’s been your favourite

if you’re popping out to the shops, out on a date, socialising or closing

collection of jeans that fits you perfectly, a selection of blazers, a

you want to be. It doesn’t matter

leather jacket you would happily live

celeb to style?

in, quality jersey basics and a suit that

It’s hard to say as I’ve had the

a boardroom deal. Ultimately,

makes you feel totally you, but way

opportunity to dress some amazing

confidence is the first thing that

more powerful. Get all of that right,

people, I think it would have to be

every item of clothing should give

make them work together and then

Eddie Redmayne VS Ronnie Wood,

you. It’s important to find the pieces

it’s all about adding your own spin

but I can’t decide so both.

that deliver that feeling in the mind

from season to season.

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in three words.

Distinguished. Creative. Current.

and on the body.

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