SPRING/SUMMER 2012
MENSWEAR TAILORING
Austin Reed tailoring comes in three distinctive looks this season, from the heritage mood of ‘Brighton Rocks’, a back to basics approach in ‘Natural Simplicity’, a modern English look in ‘Sunset Sophistication’ and finally our 110th Anniversary Collection that continues to nod to our traditional suiting history.
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Brighton Rocks is a celebration of the 1930s mod. The range pays attention to the blue hue in brightened terms. Notice a move away from designs towards semi plains. Clean, crisp fabrics are distinguished with subtle Prince of Wales checks and fine prints. Plain weaves add a sharp polish to the look.
Natural Simplicity draws inspiration from Scandinavian and Nordic effortlessness where basics are used for a layered semi-formal look. The trend plays on contrasting jackets and trousers with a predominantly grey, blue and stone colour palette. The minimal trend continues with SB1 summer jackets in a cotton and wool mix offering an uncomplicated yet sophisticated look. Luxurious silk linen suits ensure you look hot while staying cool.
Sunset Sophistication is a modern take on the Henley Regatta dress code. Contrasting jackets and trousers appear again but this time to take you from day to evening as the faultless hybrid between smart and casual. Blur the boundaries by pairing the puppytooth jacket with the navy trousers for a preppy yet sophisticated appearance.
The 110 Collection continues its nod to heritage with traditional patterns in 100% wool. The wool comes in its purest form, resulting in a linen like texture, perfect for the summer months. Hanks and wider blade ties perfectly compliment the look.
MENSWEAR CASUALWEAR
There is a strong focus on casualwear for the Spring Summer 2012 season, with three distinct looks designed to inspire.
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Back to Campus sees blazers and chinos residing in a palette of bright blue, red and slate grey. Exploding pixels carry the classic check shirt to the digital world. Layer contrasting colours to achieve a distinguished preppy look
Rugged Elegance takes a masculine stance on the vintage trend with washed blazers, chambray fabrics and check shirting. A collection of rugby shirts in Olympic colours nod to the summer’s biggest sporting event. Textured knits continue to feature. Cotton yarns and finer gauges provide a summer twist on the chunky trend.
Summer Romance takes inspiration from the elegant yet free and easy mood of the season’s events. Layer the gingham seersucker jacket with either the cobalt blue or berry red chino. Refined European clothes are used throughout the collection for a fresher, crisper summer look. Linen jackets and polo shirts are summer essentials.
WOMENSWEAR
From pretty and soft to edgy modern updates, Austin Reed womenswear is inspired by timeless style and current fashion to create something truly special.
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Urban Riviera is a metropolitan take on the ever popular nautical trend. The traditional red, white and navy palette is made edgier through the use of architectural blocky stripes. This structural and angular look is carried through to the uneven polka dot print. Finish this sophisticated and premium look with the gorgeous summer tweed jacket.
Natural Beauty is a soft take on the Scandinavian movement. Pretty and floating lines are presented in different levels of off-white. Layering stones and beiges with unstructured jackets creates an urban air. The animal print shirt dress and tribal jerseys keeps the look close to nature.
The Signature range focuses on electric blue in both the butterfly print and midi pleated skirt.
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SUITING
THIS SEASON, AR RED SUITING BRINGS A SHARP, MODERN EDGE TO TAILORED LOOKS. BLOCKS ARE SHORTENED, SHIRTS ARE SLIMMER AND TIE BLADE WIDTHS ARE DOWN, PERFECT FOR TAKING YOU FROM DAY TO EVENING.
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STYLE IS IN THE DETAIL AS TEXTURES THAT LOOK DECEIVINGLY PLAIN FROM AFAR REVEAL EITHER A PRINCE OF WALES CHECK OR A BIRDSEYE DESIGN ON CLOSER INSPECTION. A NATURAL SHEEN OCCURS DUE TO THE FINESS OF THE YARNS. PEARL BUTTONS, JET POCKETS AND FIVE BUTTON CUFFS LEAVES YOU FEELING AS FINE AND REFINED AS YOU LOOK.
THE NAVY DOUBLE BREASTED COTTON SUIT IS A MUST HAVE. TEAM WITH A CRISP GINGHAM CHECK SHIRT OR LAYER THE JACKET WITH SLIM GREY TROUSERS TO SHOW THAT YOU REALLY KNOW WHAT YOU’RE DOING.
CASUALWEAR
AR RED CASUALWEAR RETURNS THIS SEASON TAKING AN ARCHITECTURAL EDGE TO THE NAUTICAL LOOK. CHECKS AND STRIPES ARE UPDATED THROUGH STRONG COLOUR BLOCKING AND ENGINEERED STRIPES KEEP THE LOOK CLEAN AND SIMPLISTIC
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WITH A WHITE, GREY AND BLUE COLOURWAY THE HORIZONTAL STRIPE SHIRT TEAMED WITH THE JERSEY JACKET ENCAPSULATES THE SEMI FORMAL FEEL OF THE SEASON.
FOR FRESH DAYS, THE DOUBLE BREASTED SHAWL COLLAR CARDIGAN IS IDEAL, ALONG WITH THE FOUR POCKET SAFARI JACKET FOR COOLER EVENINGS. A SELECTION OF CRISP KNITS ARE OFFERED IN FINER GUAGES. WASHED SLIM LEG CHINOS IN BLUE, PLUM AND TOBACCO ARE ESSENTIAL ADDITIONS AS THE CLIMATE WARMS.
WOMENSWEAR
BUILDING ON THE SUCCESS OF AR RED MENSWEAR AUSTIN REED ARE HAPPY TO INTRODUCE THE FIRST SEASON OF AR RED WOMENSWEAR. THE COLLECTION STAYS TRUE TO THE VALUES OF AR RED BY OFFERING SHARP, SLIM TAILORING FOR THE STYLE CONCIOUS CAREER WOMAN.
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AN ARCHITECTURAL ATTITUDE HAS CREATED A COLLECTION OF CLEAN SHARP LINES. INNOVATION IN STRUCTURE AND DETAIL WITH ZIPS, BLOCK TOPS, RAW EDGES AND THE CLEANEST APPROACH TO CUT.
KEY PIECES INCLUDE THE SEMI FORMAL BLACK TROUSER AND ZIP DRESS WITH STAND COLLAR.
AR Cut Spring/Summer 2012
This season Cut has a minimal and classic aesthetic. Traditional workwear has been interpreted to create modern and elegant shapes.
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Varying shades of blue are complimented by accents of white and cream. Plain, luxurious crisp fabrics create the ideal capsule wardrobe for the modern city gentleman. Stand alone jackets layered with contrasting trousers creates the most dapper of looks.
