Craig Green, Charles Jeffrey Captivate Retailers at London Fashion Week Men’sBuyers were excited about new talents, too, as well as refined silhouettes and tailoring.

[Collection]LONDON — Retailers heralded the return of tailoring at London men’s week as street and athletic influences, only recently rampant, receded from the runways. “It’s exciting to see designers in London play with classic shapes, but layering them with personality,” said Simon Longland, general merchandise manager for men’s wear and sports at Harrods. Retailers were upbeat — but divided — about the talent on show, with Craig Green and Charles Jeffrey shows earning top marks. Bruce Pask, men’s wear fashion director of Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus, raved about Green’s effort. “He is one of the most brilliant designers today, technically breathtaking and deeply profound. This show was stunningly beautiful and he always distills his vision in commercial ways that our customers love and appreciate,” he said. Here, retailers talk about some of the London highlights. Jack Cassidy, men’s wear buying manager, Selfridges: Favorite collections: Craig Green. The show this morning was incredibly elevated and considered from the color palette to the textiles and silhouettes. Top trends: I’ve seen a moodier palette appearing on the most part, but with pops of brights and bolder tones interspersed. Best venue: Charles Jeffrey’s show on Saturday evening at the Wapping Hydraulic Power Station was spectacular and truly memorable. The venue, performance, music and clothes combined to create

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