This year, London College of Fashion graduates showed their collection in the grand labyrinth that is the Flower Cellars in Covent Garden. 190 graduates were whittled down to 28, and out of the 28, 3 young menswear designers where handpicked to show to the press by a prestigious panel of judges which included Charlie Porter (Deputy Editor of Fantastic Man, Fashion Features of i-D and Financial Times Contributor), Lee Douros (Menswear Buyer for My-Wardrobe.com) and Lulu Kennedy (Founder of MAN and Fashion East).

Aleksandra Domanevskaya

A simple collection showing clean lines. Shoes had the front hacked off in a peep-toe style that revealed curious and brightly coloured socks peeping through. The trousers were wide and the puffer coats oversized and were featured in a bright lime green colour.

“Design for me is an evolutionary process of developing ideas through toile work; sketching, researching and studying vintage pieces. My design work is predominantly focused on the idea of ‘vandalising’ staples of menswear, injecting something into a conventional garment, be it fit, colour, or detailing. I like to create items that are instantly recognisable, yet deviant at the core.”

Asger Juel Larsen

A collection with elements very similar to Damir Domar and Gareth Pugh AW09 collections at most recent menswear fashion week in Paris. The collection was awash with lots of textures, from PVC and leather to metal chain mail links and heavy knits. Trousers were skinny and silhouettes exaggerated.

“My collection reflects high masculinity in every aspect and is essentially a mirror image of myself. The focal point of the collection is themes of medieval warfare and more specifically chain mail. I have created a modern adaptation of the amour by producing ‘futuristic’ ideas of chain mail, using alternative materials such as leather, PVC and rubber cords.”

Cherry May De La Cruz

“My collection is a personal reflection of me and my aspirations as a designer. The shapes are experimental and loose, free and versatile and constant variation can be achieved depending on the wearer’s style. This collection moved away from the standard issue tailored menswear- creating individuality and freedom of movement within the garments.”

Photography by Orlando Gili.

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