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JACKET £85 287391 ZIP FRONT JUMPER £35 286981 ROLL NECK £15 286960
weekender Smart gets a rustic spin with this cool, laidback trend. With casual styles suitable to wear in an urban landscape, consider this your off-duty uniform
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ways to wear Earthy colours and functional outerwear make this the perfect Saturday-Sunday look
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: COAT £95 287134, SHIRT £28 288746, TROUSERS £40 287724, BOOTS £60 288493, SHIRT JACKET £35 288744, CAMEL TEE £20 287698, JEANS £60 287590, CHELSEA BOOTS £60 288498
Pair tonal hues and cosy yet sleek outerwear
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Opt for utilitarian style with a smart twist; khaki is key
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minimalist Consider this trend your shortcut to smart. Versatile styles will ensure you’re dressed and out the door in five minutes flat
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A palette of black and navy is all you need to take on the day
ways to wear Embrace athletic touches and high-shine finishes
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A slick jacket will seamlessly transition from AM to PM
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debonair Smart, sharp and seriously composed; our polished take on old-world style will have you pushing the boundaries with confidence
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THE TRENDS
ways to wear Sharply tailored blazers and outerwear are key for a refined yet individual look
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: WOOL OVERCOAT £95 287135, JERSEY ROLL NECK £18 287749, TROUSERS £45 288809, CHUKKA BOOTS £60 288494, JACKET £85 287126, SUIT JACKET £110 286623, BLOCKED ROLL NECK £22 288925, SUIT TROUSERS £40 286624, MONK STRAP SHOES £55 288473
Mix up your suit separates with a turtleneck and pair of monk strap shoes
A smart coat and grey tweed trousers will see you from work to weekends in style
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B e at t h e on comin g c h ill w ith ou t co mp ro mi sin g on style. Ton al p a l e t te s m eet soph istic ated st y l i n g fo r a look th at ’ ll g u a ra n te e you ’ re th e cen tre o f at te n t i on
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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: COAT £95 287542 TEE £18 287729 JEANS £45 287708 SHEARLING COAT £85 669717 LUREX KNIT £26 673316 SKIRT £32 675195 SATCHEL £30 673145 SHEARLING GLOVES £18 672212 A U T U M N
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this is layering 101: polo neck, shirt, jacket – winner FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: LUREX KNIT £26 674632 SKIRT £30 670996 TRENCH COAT £95 670899 SCARF £15 672274 ROLL NECK £22 290603 SHIRT £25 287738 PARKA £90 287402 JEANS £40 278488 BELT £10 270974
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pair a hoodie with your leather for effortless style FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: TEE £10 284364 HOODIE £30 287692 JACKET £65 287456 JEANS £35 286748 CHELSEA BOOTS £60 288498 KNIT TOP £35 674037 SKIRT £30 675205 COAT £100 669759 ANKLE BOOTS £45 675187
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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: SUIT JACKET £110 286623 ROLL NECK £22 290603 NYLON SHACKET £35 287744 SUIT TROUSERS £40 286624 SHOES £60 288475 FUR STOLE COMING SOON ROLL NECK £22 290606 CULOTTES £38 673298 BELT £18 287212 ANKLE BOOTS £45 675188
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MAIN PHOTOGRAPHS: JAMES WHITE @ ONE REPRESENTS| FASHION: JACK BORKETT @ MFA| HAIR: MARI OHASHI @ LGA| MAKE UP: LUCY BURT @ D&V MANAGEMENT| MODELS: JULES R @ SELECT, HARRIET ROSE @ SELECT
layer a sporty shacket under your suit for a futuristic twist
adding print to an otherwise monochrome ensemble will earn you style cred’ FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: BLAZER £80 287478 SHIRT £28 287798 TROUSERS £35 274772 DRESS £40 674071 TROUSERS £40 672010
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ZIP NECK JUMPER £28 288331 COWL NECK JUMPER £30 288385 FUNNEL NECK JUMPER £35 288325 ROLL NECK JUMPER £22 290406 SPLIT NECK JUMPER £30 287831 POLO NECK TEE £26 287528
from the neck down TOPS FOCUS With innovative shapes and elevated fabrics taking centre
NECKLINES
stage, knitwear is back but not as you know it. Autumn
layers have never been so versatile, so invest in these key styles to see you through the season
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THE BASICS
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STYLE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: BLAZER £80 288857 JACKET £85 289291 ROLL NECK £18 288688 HOLDALL £60 289193 TEE £18 287731 SCARF £15 288084 TROUSERS £40 289193 GLOVES £22 289098 SHIRT £30 290661 BOOTS £60 288498 COAT £110 289293
Choose smart outerwear with a hint of luxe, it’ll see you into autumn and go the distance in winter too
O U R E S S E N T I A L E D I T We’ve selected the key pieces for your ultimate new season wardrobe. Style is how you wear it…
As the weather changes it’s all about the new essentials; go for textured tees, slick jeans and a smart scarf
Prints are key this season but it doesn’t have to be bold, subtle is the way to do it
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JIM CHAPMAN We nabbed five minutes with the Youtube sensation to talk all things style, fame and becoming a comic book illustrator… It’s easy to see why Youtube star Jim Chapman is such a profound figure in social media. With over 2 million subscribers to his channel and 122 million
J A C K E T “With it being autumn/winter it’s still transitional so I think leather is the number” £65 287457
views, his lifestyle videos combined with his natural charisma and exuberance for life have created somewhat of a cult following. With radio slots amongst his evergrowing portfolio, this guy is well and truly in the spotlight and he’s taking it all in his stride. “It’s lovely but it’s weird to be recognised, it’s not like I was bred into this, I just sort of stumbled upon it,” Jim said. “People are like ‘You’re Jim Chapman!’ and I’m like ‘Yeah! Am I? That’s weird.’”
S H I R T “A heavier-weight shirt is the thing to wear when you’re not too sure if it’s going to be hot or cold because you can always roll the sleeves up” £38 288666
With content ranging from style tips to #askJim segments and even make-up artistry for his wife, fellow vlogger Tanya Burr, Jim posts everyday yet his rise to fame as a ‘Youtuber’ was never the plan. “When I was a child I wanted to be a comic book illustrator which changed into becoming a clinical psychologist… as things do! Then eventually turned into Youtube - who wudda thunk it?” A self-confessed “very British” dresser with enviable style, Jim says his tip is
D E N I M “Lately I’ve been going a bit wider with my jeans so I can play with my puppy, but I’ve got long legs so skinny is my go-to” £35 287578
to have two aesthetics “one sharp and one super casual”. With “multiple man crushes” at any given time he suggests that fellas should look to the likes of Eddie Redmayne for tailoring and Ryan Gosling for casual style. READ THE FULL INTERVIEW AND WATCH JIM’S RI MASTERCLASS NOW AT RIVERISLAND.COM/STYLEINSIDER
S H O E S “Suede is great as long as it’s not raining” £55 288464
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CASUAL KHAKI FOR WEEKENDS. SMART BLACK FOR WEEKDAYS.
LAPTOP CASE £40 287081 HOLDALL £45 287097 LEATHER DOCUMENT HOLDER £25 287103 LEATHER SHOPPER £30 287104 LEATHER LAPTOP CASE £35 287080
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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: BROWN CHUKKA BOOTS £60 288494 CONTRAST TRAINERS £50 288438 HI-TOP TRAINERS £55 288559 BLACK LACE TRAINERS £50 288514 BURGUNDY CHELSEA BOOT £60 288498 BLACK CHUKKA BOOTS £60 288493 WHITE LACE TRAINERS £50 288437
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Are they space ? ‘Cause your is out of this world! Thank god, I’ve finally found a guy who knows how to wear skinny jeans…
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VEST £8 288190 SHACKET £32 287925 JEANS £30 274519 DENIM SHIRT £28 287769 CARDIGAN £30 288631 SHOES £55 288461
AT H O M E W I T H . . .
Chris Millington FORGETFASHION.COM We’ve gone behind-the-scenes and inside some of our favourite bloggers’ homes in our latest series; At Home With.... First up is model and blogger Chris Millington, the man behind Forget Fashion. Forget Fashion documents Chris’ life from the cities he visits, to his latest campaigns and everything in between. Take a closer look inside his Glaswegian home for some serious design inspo’ and check out the pieces he’ll be wearing this autumn. “I’m lucky enough to travel a lot given the job that I do, it’s great ‘cause I seek inspiration from all sorts of places around the world and get to meet some extremely creative people. This reflects on my personal style, whether in the home or through how I dress; it’s a pretty mixed bag. I’m always drawn to the basics though; a well fitted denim shirt, basic tee and a good quality belt are essential.” Now boasting over 470K Instagram followers, Chris first started building his social media empire when his beard was quite possibly more famous than him. After fronting a few campaigns for fashion brands including River Island, Chris was firmly on the map as one to watch. KEEP UP WITH CHRIS ON INSTAGRAM: @chrisjohnmillington #RIStyleInsiders WAIT, THERE’S MORE! READ THE FULL FEATURE AND SHOP CHRIS’ TOP PICKS AT RIVERISLAND.COM NOW
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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: BLAZER £90 286963 SHIRT £25 288665 TROUSERS £25 266306 LACE UP BOOTS £75 287276 BLAZER £90 287440 ROLL NECK £22 290606 CHECK TROUSERS £40 288820 LOAFERS £75 288945 WOOL OVERCOAT £95 287135 BLAZER £125 286644 SHIRT £20 268209 TIE £15 286092 TROUSERS £50 286645
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smartness
redefined Smart dressing takes on a new identity this season ensuring you won’t go unnoticed
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PEACOAT £90 287128 BLAZER £65 282762 SHIRT £25 286252 TIE £12 288159 JEANS £30 286748 MONK STRAP SHOES £55 288474 SUIT JACKET £110 286623 TEE £18 288424 SUIT TROUSERS £40 286624 LACE UP TRAINERS £50 288560 SUIT JACKET £150 285928 ROLL NECK £22 290605 TROUSERS £70 285929
casual blues Denim makes an appearance to
relax the mood creating the perfect boardroom-to-beers look
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the mix up Escape the formal constraints of your suit
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with a rich new shade and cool kicks
the classicist Forget the shirt and opt for a roll neck knit for serious smart-guy style
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Christopher Shannon unveils his avant-garde collection for River Island Design Forum ‘Call the Cops’; the three provocative words used by Christopher
Christopher Shannon menswear first immersed itself in British
Shannon to sum up his collaborative Design Forum collection.
culture in 2008. Since graduating from Central Saint Martins,
Drawing inspiration from classic ‘90s apparel, Shannon continues
the designer has been influenced by a variety of artists working
to reimagine British menswear and move it away from its legacy in
within a diverse range of mediums. Photographers, filmmakers,
fine tailoring.
musicians and art directors have all had a profound impact on his ever-evolving portfolio, earning him a plethora of accolades, which
This collection flaunts its tough side with urban sweats and
includes being shortlisted for the Emerging Menswear Award at the
outerwear. Complimenting this are accessories and footwear that
British Fashion Awards.
are both sleek and daring; think faux fur accents and chain trims. The collection’s hero piece, the multi-panelled bomber, is a high neck padded jacket with a navy teddy faux fur and red check at the centre; a fearless contrast of colour and fabric. This design reappears on the long sleeved panel shirt; a crucial piece in the smart separates look.
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WE CAUGHT UP WITH CHRISTOPHER SHANNON TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HIS INSPIRING NEW COLLECTION FOR RIVER ISLAND DESIGN FORUM... WHAT HAS INSPIRED THE COLLECTION?
It was a crossover of a number of photographers’ work that I admired with some elements from previous shows. I wanted it to feel quite post-party and slightly tough. There are quite a lot of influences such as Gavin Watson, Gareth McConnell and also old Happy Mondays videos. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE AND WHY?
I love the mixed fabrication puffa jacket, I think it works in a number of ways and with different styles. I also really love the simple graphic of the glitter t-shirt. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE ‘CHRISTOPHER SHANNON’ MAN?
I think he varies depending on the projects we do, but essentially someone quite design-led probably with a sense of the ridiculous. DO YOU HAVE A MUSE?
I have many but they aren’t really style ones. I love art directors Judy Blame and Jean Paul Goude, musicians like Leslie Winer and Wim Mertens. I’ve also been researching the artist David Robilliard whose work is really personal and inspiring. WHAT KIND OF MAN DO YOU ENVISAGE WEARING YOUR RANGE?
A really hot one with nice taste! HOW DID YOU GET INTO FASHION DESIGN?
Kind of by mistake, I wanted to leave my hometown and get to London. Art college seemed like the best idea for me, I could draw and I liked visuals. I sort of worked forwards from there trying to pursue opportunities that felt right. IF YOU WEREN’T A FASHION DESIGNER WHAT INDUSTRY WOULD YOU BE IN?
I really wanted to direct music videos, that or some sort of archiving of visuals. Publishing also really interests me. WHAT ADVICE CAN YOU GIVE ANY BUDDING NEW DESIGNERS JUST STARTING OUT?
It’s not what you think it is. WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR THE CHRISTOPHER SHANNON LABEL?
I’ve got a nice team and studio. I’d like to think we continue to grow as a label internationally and keep working on
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