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Emerging designers join London Collections: Men

22 May '13
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Bobby Abley

Upon graduating from Ravensbourne College in 2010, Bobby Abley cut his teeth with Jeremy Scott and Alexander McQueen. His graphic, fetishized cartoon prints and leather accessories captured the attention of Nicola Formichetti who included Bobby in a NicoPanda invasion at Lane Crawford and commissioned him to create a unique headpiece for Lady Gaga.

Bobby made his LC:M debut at Fashion East’s Menswear Installations for AW13, installing a spaceship to showcase his cosmic collection. He has already dipped his toe into womenswear with a forthcoming capsule collection with Lulu & Co for AW13.

His aesthetic is unashamedly fun, typified by the bear motif which features on printed shorts, embroidered and quilted leathers and backpacks alike. With stores Nightvision, The Unconventional, Candy and Joyrich already stocking Bobby, he’s undeniably one to watch.

Alan Taylor

Dublin-born and educated, Alan Taylor graduated from BA Fashion at the National College of Art and Design in 2010. Having worked for Alexander McQueen, Agi & Sam and fellow alum/former Fashion East designer Simone Rocha, Alan set up his eponymous label in 2011.

His Celtic roots and London base form a unique melting pot for his sharp tailoring. Collaborating with traditional Irish mills, he weaves tweed and silk compositions for a modern take on heritage fabrics.

For AW13 Alan took a Cubist approach to clothing, exploring the idea of a fourth dimension which saw tailoring doubled up in mesh.His work has been featured by the likes of Style Salvage, W magazine, Vogue Italia, Hero and Dazed & Confused.

He has recently taken part in the 4 Fashion Shake exhibition in Athens, Greece and will be one of Selfridges’ Bright Young Things, making his catwalk debut hotly Notes to anticipated.

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