When it comes to British menswear, the tailored style exemplified by Savile Row is the foundation of all things. A collection that put a twist on this foundation was unveiled on the second day of the Spring/Summer 2015 London Collection: Men's.

This season, J.W. Anderson used traditional materials, such as pinstripes and striped tie fabric, that are the foundation of men's tailoring, to create pieces that exude a certain feminine charm and a subtle sexiness, such as shirts with attached aprons and asymmetrical draping at the hem, shirts with collars that stretch out like wide ties, and asymmetrical off-the-shoulder tops with necklines that are wide and turned 90 degrees. Many of these pieces were coordinated with tailored pants in the same color and pattern, covering the entire body in the same pattern. Cable knits were transformed into Y-back tank tops and zip-up crop tops with plunging necklines, and jackets that looked structured and slightly cropped from the front split open horizontally at the back. Inspired by the personalities created by the secluded lives of bourgeois women, the collection transformed traditional menswear shapes. J.W. Anderson 15SS Men's Collection

Also based on traditional tailoring, MARGARET HOWELL showcased serious pieces suitable for a wide range of occasions, from resort wear to business casual, featuring ankle-length pants paired with a long jacket and a wide tie that could almost be called a classic cravat. The color palette was muted, featuring shades of gray, beige, white, navy, and black. Margaret Howell 15SS Men's Collection

Alexander McQueen's double-breasted jacket, belted around the chest, features a pattern of organic curves resembling snakes and birds. Slashes along the pockets reveal the deep red lining. The men's classic gray Prince of Wales check gradually changes over the coat to a traditional pattern featuring small dots. Vests are stretched long enough to cover the hips. Despite being a Spring/Summer collection, the numerous heavy wool workman-style coats and leather jackets appear, perhaps challenging the conventional wisdom of traditional style. Alexander McQueen SS15 Men's Collection

Inspired by the Art Intervention movement of the 2000s, Casely-Hayford aimed for a collection that conveyed the idea that "modernity and the warmth of human hands are not contradictory." The collection reinterpreted the classic style of the city businessman with short zippers placed randomly, such as in the center of the pocket or on the chest, and the idea of a jacket worn under a shirt, seemingly layered but actually consisting of a single item. The utility jacket was crafted in pinstripes, and the nylon blouson had a long hem that reached the ankles. Only the right front of the jacket was made of a transparent material. While this layered look was seen in abundance last season, both the individual pieces and the collection as a whole were more streamlined and organized than in the previous season.
Casely Hayford 15SS Collection