Day 2: Images from Reception at 10 Downing Street-Men's Fashion From Across the Pond
Dylan Jones (British GQ & Chair of the Menswear Committee), Prime Minister David Cameron & Natalie Massenet MBE
(Photographer: Darren Gerrish)
The Prime Minister, David Cameron hosted a reception at 10 Downing Street on Monday 7th January to celebrate the launch of London Collections: Men. Guests included the best of British designers, brand leaders from our most renowned fashion labels and some of fashion's key commentators.
"In Britain, we have always had the infrastructure of a fantastic industry. We have the best fashion colleges in the world. We produce some of the most creative and brilliant designers in the world. We produce fantastic brands." - Prime Minister David Cameron at the reception for the launch of London Collections: Men
Shows around town today include NEWGEN MEN designers Sibling and Martine Rose, Fashion Forward recipient Christopher Shannon, plus Alexander McQueen will present their mainline menswear collection for the first time inLondon. Watch Live!
The Designer Galleries at the Hospital Club will be home to over 30 ready-to-wear and accessories designers. Openuntil 7pm today and tomorrow.
Designer Aitor Throup will showcase his first, full ready-to-wear line entitled 'New Object Research' today at 11.15am.
MR.PORTER.com will launch exclusive capsule collections from Richard Nicoll, Katie Eary, Sibling and Matthew Miller.
"We've got some of the leading designers in the world and that's really something to be proud of" - Benedict Cumberbatch. Watch yesterday's highlights at the shows plus we talk to Ronnie Wood & Victoria Pendleton about British menswear while Rick Edwards describes the quintessential British man - bowler hats, pinstripes and nicely cut suits! Watch here
Prime Minister David Cameron hosted a reception at 10 Downing Street to celebrate the launch of London Collections: Men. He was introduced to London's menswear designers and championed the importance of the fashion industry to the British economy.