This weekend Jermyn Street, in the heart of the West End, will be transformed into an open air catwalk as St James’shosts a series of men’s fashion shows open to the public as part of London Collections Men (LCM).
This is the first time the general public have been invited to share the front row of a catwalk show during London Collections Men with fashion leaders, press and celebrities attending from around the world.
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 13: A general view of the atmosphere at the Jermyn Street St James’s catwalk show for London Collections Men on June 13, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images for The Crown Estate)
Bringing together a fantastic array of brands, the event will give visitors on the day access to the style and panache of LCM, with guests able to purchase the garments they see on the catwalk in the stores of St James’s.
Dylan Jones, editor of GQ and chair of the Menswear Committee commented ‘LCM has already become a staple of the menswear calendar and it’s fabulous that we are able to host a catwalk show on Jermyn Street for the first time. St James’s is the perfect venue with its combination of heritage brands complemented by contemporary fashion labels.’
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 13: (L to R) Collection Stylist Darren Kennedy, British Fashion Council CEO Caroline Rush (L) and British GQ editor Dylan Jones attend the Jermyn Street St James’s catwalk show for London Collections Men on June 13, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images for The Crown Estate) *** Local Caption *** Darren Kennedy; Caroline Rush; Dylan Jones
There will be four shows on Jermyn St with 1,200 expected to visit the specially constructed catwalk, with the road closed to traffic. Brands participating will include heritage names such as Aquascutum, Dunhill, Budd Shirts, Turnbull & Asser and John Lobb as well as contemporary, newly arrived names including Tiger of Sweden, Barbour International and Osprey.
Since its inception three years ago, the number of designers showcasing their talents at London Collections Men has leapt from 46 to 77 in recognition of the global importance of London and the growth of interest in men’s fashion. As The Crown Estate continues with its plan of £500m investment, bringing into the area over 70,000 square foot of retail space as well as new offices and restaurants, it is clear that St James’s will cement its place at the centre of that growth.
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 13: (2L to R) James Cooksey, guest, Tim Webb and Adam Bray of The Crown Estate attend the Jermyn Street St James’s catwalk show for London Collections Men on June 13, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images for The Crown Estate) *** Local Caption *** James Cooksey; guest; Tim Webb; Adam Bray
James Cooksey Head of St James’s Portfolio at The Crown Estate, says: ‘The show will reflect both the unique heritage of St James while offering a glimpse of the future of menswear in London.’
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 13: A model walks the runway wearing look 11 at the runway at the Jermyn Street St James’s catwalk show for London Collections Men on June 13, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images for The Crown Estate)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 13: A model walks the runway wearing look 27 at the Jermyn Street St James’s catwalk show for London Collections Men on June 13, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images for The Crown Estate)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 13: A model walks the runway wearing look 5 at the Jermyn Street St James’s catwalk show for London Collections Men on June 13, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images for The Crown Estate)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 13: A model walks the runway in look 15 at the Jermyn Street St James’s catwalk show for London Collections Men on June 13, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images for The Crown Estate)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 13: A model walks the runway wearing look 18 the Jermyn Street St James’s catwalk show for London Collections Men on June 13, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images for The Crown Estate)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 13: A model walks the runway wearing look 14 the Jermyn Street St James’s catwalk show for London Collections Men on June 13, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images for The Crown Estate)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 13: A model walks the runway wearing look 4 at the runway at the Jermyn Street St James’s catwalk show for London Collections Men on June 13, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images for The Crown Estate)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 13: Models walk the runway at the Jermyn Street St James’s catwalk show for London Collections Men on June 13, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images for The Crown Estate)
For further information on the LCM Jermyn St, St James’s shows please visit www.stjameslondon.co.uk / @_StJamesLondon #jermynstjames
