john lewis: “jl, our
new own-brand
range, is flying
out of the store”
Beth Finnigan, menswear
assistant buyer
What are the key trends for autumn?
We’re promoting great menswear basics
and classics this season, such as slim
dark-denim, waistcoats, biker jackets,
white shirts and chunky knits.
Monochromatic colours and clean
lines are very big for the younger market
this autumn, with berry colours, charcoal
grey and butter-soft leather outerwear
for the slightly older guy.
What are your best sellers? Our own
brand JL’s biker jacket has flown out of the
store. The three-ply Italian yarn cashmere
knits in a range of colours from our own
Striped shirt with scarf
ÂŁ59 by SCOTCH & SODA
REISS has a new
collection in store
from November
range are also proving popular in both
V-neck and crew neck.
Which is your favourite designer or
brand at the moment? Scotch & Soda,
which is a casual-wear brand from Holland
that is kind of classic but with some
quirky details – for example, some of
the shirts come with their own scarves
attached. It’s also done a great pea coat,
too. Reiss is another label that will be
new for us from November.
Who is the new name to watch? Paper,
Denim & Cloth and 7 For All Mankind – both
are new jeanswear labels for us.
What is autumn’s must-have item?
The black JL chunky-knit cardigan with
toggle buttons.
What is the key accessory of the
season? Scarves – we’ve got them in
every permutation: fine-knit, stripes,
chunky-knit, cable-knit and silk.
What one item should we invest in?
Our own range again: JL’s chocolate
soft-leather four-pocket jacket.
Beth Finnigan buys for 26 John Lewis
and Peter Jones stores nationwide. A new
John Lewis store opens in Cambridge in
November (johnlewis.com)
Three-ply Italian
yarn cashmere by
JL is proving to be
a bestseller
Chunky hand-knit
cardigan ÂŁ80 by JL
shortlist’s style director
recommends…
Adrian Clark has the final
word on autumn’s main
fashion influences
The key trends Metallic fabrics
and leather are being used both in
sportswear and for accessories.
Volume is also big, with oversized
layers shaping the new silhouette.
We’re seeing a resurgence of
tailoring with military detailing such
as epaulettes and brass buttons,
while knitwear is also a major factor.
Favourite designers or brands
Lanvin, Fendi and Marni.
The new name to watch Young
British-based label Satyenkumar.
Must-have items of the season
The Balenciaga pea coat with gold
buttons, Lanvin’s washed-satin
tracksuit top in magenta pink and
Paul Smith’s longer-line military coat.
Key accessories Fendi’s
camouflage gym bag or rucksack
and Gucci’s bi-coloured penny loafers
in chocolate and petrol blue.
One item to invest in A Bottega
Veneta Neapolitan tailored suit –
simultaneously classic and on-trend.
Gucci (020-7629 2716; gucci.com),
Paul Smith (020-7379 7133;
paulsmith.co.uk)
FENDI is one of
ShortList’s favourites
Dark-brown and petrol-blue
penny loafers ÂŁ285 by GUCCI
LANVIN’s new line
SATYENKUMAR
is the new name
to watch
Vintage-look military coat
ÂŁ910 by PAUL SMITH
style
Accessory of the
season: FENDI’s
camouflage bag
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