LONDON, May 4, 2013/ — London Collections: Men is taking place from the 16th – 18th June 2013. The provisional schedule released by the British Fashion Council welcomes over 60 menswear designers and is set to be the strongest showcase of menswear this summer.
The line-up of shows and events sees some of menswear’s most prominent international names showing alongside Britain’s renowned heritage designers and rising stars.
New to show this season is iconic British brand Burberry Prorsum, moving their menswear show to London after more than ten years of showing in Milan showing on Tuesday 18th June.
This season also marks the first season for Pringle of Scotland, New York based brand rag & bone and footwear designer Jimmy Choo who will both show their menswear collections in London.
Further new additions to the line-up include Paul Smith who will show a presentation and a cocktail reception by BOSS on Monday 17th June.
Alexander McQueen, Oliver Spencer, Jonathan Saunders and Richard Nicoll all return to the schedule to show stand out collections in London, whilst Tom Ford, Nicole Farhi and Christopher Kane will hold private appointments for press and buyers.
And let us not forget the parties! Highlights include The Mayor of London Boris Johnson and the BFC to host a celebration of London Collections Men; the Esquire and Jimmy Choo Party; a drinks reception held by Duchamp; a dinner hosted by Jonathan Newhouse and Tommy Hilfiger; the Details Magazine Party and Alfred Dunhill cocktails to name a few.