Out and about....Jimmy Q

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Today is the start of the 1st ever London Men's Fashion week. At last, joining the ranks of Florence, Milan and Paris, giving British Men's Fashion a proper voice and platform. I will be shooting for Vogue and GQ, so will be bringing you all my coverage there on Monday. 
Jimmy was the first person and the last I shot at GFW. Here we have a very different look from Tuesdays post. He will be walking for Mr Start on Saturday, so hope to shoot him again then. Today he is wearing a Bolongaro Trevor leather, Thomas Pink shirt, Horiyoshi III jeans, vintage belt and DM's.

Out and about...Graduate Fashion Week part 3

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Matt Bosbridge has just graduated in promotions. He was going to an interview about promoting his own designs which, is why he told me, he was suited and booted. He has obviously decided to used his newly gained degree wisely. For his interview he has chosen to wear an ASOS suit, Ben Sherman shirt, vintage DM's and briefcase. His surprise for us is that he loves chick flicks.

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Raj Soond has just graduated in fashion design and is going to work as a freelance stylist and designer. When I asked what his surprise was he said he dresses for a big city but lives in a small town. He is wearing Vivienne Westwood glasses, shirt and shoes, Dior jacket and Topman trousers.

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Miles Dumphy has just graduated from Birmingham specialising in menswear design. He was very excited about showing his work and was looking out for one of his models while I was shooting. Next up he is hoping for a place at the RCA to do an MA. His surprise for us was that he loves music and loves to smile. Miles is wearing a Nike jacket, Kooples shirt, NBA basketball shirt, his own design trousers, Okiai shoes and is carrying a Jan Sport bag.

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Mr Porter - Luke like Miles is a menswear designer who would also like to go on to do an MA. I wish them both success. He is wearing a suit he bought in a charity shop on Berwick Street. He cut off the trousers and added the shiny detail on the collar.. His T is from H&M and shoes are Topman. Now, I wouldn't ordinarily say OK to white socks on a guy (unless he was playing sport) but I think I have found an exception with this look.

Out and about....Diamond Jubilee Weekend

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Let the party begin. London has been preparing for weeks now for the Queens Diamond Jubilee celebrations and I am sure this is also being played out in towns and villages across the UK. There are Union Jacks everywhere. I will be out and about on the Sunday and Tuesday it will be such a historic long weekend and am really looking forward to it. If you are in the UK what are you up to? All you guys from around the world will you be watching on the telly? I thought the pictures of Ben were the prefect way to kick of this great weekend for us. See what I mean about the Union Jacks. Ben is an Interiors Consultant and is originally from Middlesbrough. He is however on the move again as his surprise was that he was about to hand in his resignation and go traveling around S. America for 4 months starting with Belize. His style influence is eclectic East London, it is also his favourite place in London. To continue our very British theme he is wearing an Alexander McQueen coat - isn't the detailing wonderful. His shirt is Dior, jeans Topman, DM boots, necklace from Camden Market and his bracelets are by JW Anderson.

Out and about....Kingly St

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Charlotte is a 2nd year student at Farnham and was on work placement in London when we met. When I asked about her style she told me she was Gothy but has toned it down a bit. Very pretty Goth I say. She also said she never wears jeans. Her favourite places in London are Brick Lane and Soho. Charlotte's surprise for us is that she used to Ice Skate in Ice Skating shows. Her jacket is from All Saints (I would love one the same), skirt is Jack Wills which she is wearing with a petticoat (she only wears shirts with petticoats), top H&M, boots DMs and she is carrying a Ferragamo bag.

Out and about....Savoy Hill

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Anne from Germany and is a model with Union. She told me her style is influenced by the weather and traveling. Here she is wearing a Karaleev outer coat, Prada jumper, DM's and is carrying a Zara bag.

Out and about....Bond Street

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Pelayo graduated from St Martins earlier this year after studying Fashion Design and Marketing. Whilst at Uni he interned for McQueen and Giles. He is now living back in Spain. Originally from Oviedo he is now in Madrid and working for Davidelfin (check out the link his work is amazing his new collection for Spring/Summer has me dreaming if warmer climes). Pelayo is also the author of the blog Kate Loves Me. He and Davidelfin were in London for a few days over the holidays. Pelayo's style influences are Art, the Movies and James Dean. When I asked what his surprise was he couldn't think of anything but his friends said he has amazing handwriting and is a good painter. His favourite place in London is Columbia Road and his favourite building is a yellow tower next to the Tate. He said he has always wanted to live there. Talking of yellow it was this amazing yellow sweater that caught my eye. The sweater, belt and trousers are all by Davidelfin. His wrist cuff is Hermes, boots are DM's and bag is Chanel.

Out and about....here's lookin at you blue eyes

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Alex has a truly modern vintage look. Although you cant see it here the sides of her hair is shaved and she is wearing her hair in big pined loops. And on her modern side her favourite shoes are her DM's. Here is my interview with her in full -

What are you wearing and were is it from?
The coat was a present, its vintage from 1930, scalloped top and peach trousers are Topshop and the loafers are vintage. Headscarf is vintage Hermes. Earrings were a present and are my favourite, they’re part of a vintage set with an adorable matching necklace.

What is your favourite thing about London?
The different fashions in different parts of London and how much they vary. I love that you can walk through east wearing one outfit and no one bats an eyelid but wear the same thing in a different part of town and everyone looks at you like you got dressed drunk.

Where’s your favourite place?
Favourite place in the world is Le Marche in Italy, its beautiful and ridiculously quiet, plus the food there is the best I’ve ever had. My favourite place in London at the moment is an amazing little hidden gem near Green Park, but I don’t want anyone else to know where it is. I want it all to myself.

Out and about....colourful and fun

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I think that Kay's lovely smile says a lot about her it is great. Style wise she told me that her influences were Hitchcock films, cosmetics from the 60's, and clothing which allows her to show her character. For this look I love the way she has taken one solid base colour and added a riot of other colours around it. Kay is an artist and incorporates photography, painting and textiles into her work. She feels by mixing the media it allows her to create something new. To supplement her student income she works in a store in Carnaby St called Year Zero. It was only when I was processing my close up of her that I realised the needles on her T made it look like she was being injected. My aim had been to show you her accessories. Now it looks edgy and pretty all at the same time. Her T and trousers are from Year Zero. Then all the added colour is -  vintage scarf from Deptford market, earrings Topshop, denim shirt H&M, boots DM's, there are so many great variations of these around at the moment it is making me wish for a pair again. Her bracelets are from Funky Bling and she said her bag was random from Pop.

Out and about....swing out sister

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I love statement tights and these Emilio Cavallini's had me running up the road after Imogen, aren't they brilliant. And how lucky was it that when I caught up with her she had such a great smile too. Then to top it all off she told me she is a model with Storm. She was a bit reluctant to go for it, so I hope I have allayed her fears now she can see her shot. Imogen told me her style inspirations are Alice Dellal and Rihannah. She likes watching their style rather than it being something she would necessarily wear herself. The rest of her look today is comprised of her boyfriends hat, an 1980's vintage M&S sweater, high heel DM's and a bag from Portobello Market. When I asked her to tell me something else about herself she told me she loved horse riding. Nice way to change your focus for a while.