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A/W 15/16 Design Direction: Men's Jersey & Tops Key Items
by the WGSN Menswear team / 04.14.14

The importance of introducing texture and panelling to update classic sportswear-inspired items is highlighted by the use of plush and fleece
alongside unexpected seams and tactile mixed fabrics.

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CASUAL

Asymmetric crew
The basic tee is refreshed with asymmetric front-angled seam and cutaway shaped hem in an athletic fit. A slightly rounded crew-neck with welt trims in
blended cotton jersey provides an elevated feel.

Asymmetric crew T-shirt by Antony Morato T-shirt by Thom Krom

Volume crew
The oversized silhouette remains relevant at a commercial level, with an elongated body and sleeve. This item features a dropped shoulder and regular
crew-neck with neat welt trims in a drape, fluid jersey.

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Volume crew T-shirt by Comme des Garçons Chapter autumn/winter 2014/15

Panelled short-sleeve sweat

The sweatshirt continues its dominance, with a refresh incorporating contrast woven panels on a sporty short-sleeve style. A contrast nylon shell yoke
front and sleeve is mixed with a cotton body in dark tones, on a structured volume fit with dropped shoulder and raised rib crew. Additional features
include rib inserts at the sleeve, head and welt edge trims.

Panelled short-sleeve sweat Top by Zara Top by Zara, trousers by Diesel, shoes by Guess

Printed sweatshirt
This sweatshirt update has a contemporary feel, in all-over printed check and bonded jersey fabric. A boxy volume fit with a moulded silhouette and
dropped shoulder has a sports-luxe feel with a narrow stand rib crew, classic rib cuff and welt hem.

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Printed sweatshirt Joseph autumn/winter 2014/15 Digitaria autumn/winter 2014/15

Plush sweatshirt
The quintessential sweatshirt is combined with one of the key seasonal fabric statements, to give the plush fronted sweat. The tactile surface
complements the spongey bonded jersey sleeves and reverse body. With a volume-fit silhouette, dropped shoulder, classic rib cuffs and hem, add
further interest through contrast colour sleeves.

Plush sweatshirt Var/City at Pitti Uomo Autumn/Winter 2014/15 Iceberg autumn/winter 2014/15

Textured hoodie
The soft-handle fleece hoodie in an oversized volume-fit has a cosy, relaxed appeal. Longer-length proportions are complemented by a raglan sleeve,
kangaroo pocket and snorkel hood with adjustable pullers, with deep knitted rib cuff and hem.

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Textured hoodie PEB autumn/winter 2014/15 Michael Kors autumn/winter 2014/15

FORMAL

Refined polo
This smart, fitted long-sleeve polo shirt features tonal shoulder panelling, elbow patches and chest welt pocket. A neat button-through placket,
complemented with rib collar and cuff and simple hem finishes the look.

Refined polo RI Studio by River Island Polo by G-Star

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