Sharp edges

There is a renaissance in men’s fashion with men swapping the uniform-like clothes they’ve been wearing for the past two decades for an entirely more personal approach to dress. Previously the sole domain of the 00s ‘metrosexual’ or skinny-jean wearing 'rock' guys, fashion seems to be playing an increasingly large part in men's lives. On a recent trip to Liverpool Street to survey the urban male in his natural habitat, I was pleased by the number of men who clearly took an active part in planning and putting together their ensembles and who had definite views on the subject of fashion

Meet a few of the guys....

MATT

23, Teacher 

'For me, fashion is very relevant. It sparks my interest and gives me inspiration to reinterpret the looks to suit me. I love to regularly recreate myself.'

Waistcoat: H&M

Tee: Armani

Shorts: Forever 21

Sandals: Gucci

ERIC

28, Student

'Fashion is so inspiring. I love to bring it in to my everyday life, mixing High Street, Designer and vintage finds together to create my own unique look.'

Hat: Topman

Jacket: Vintage

Jumper: Vivienne Westwood

Jeans: McQueen

Shoes: Grenson

IAN

41, Creative Director

'As I work in design, I use many elements of fashion in my work; but I mainly look towards classic European design with good quality fabrication.'

Vest: Adidas Golf

Shirt: Tommy Hilfiger

Jeans: Hugo Boss

Shoes: Aldo

ANGELO

30, Designer

'As a designer, fashion is such an integral part of my life. I live and breathe fashion.'

Jacket: Dries Van Noten

Shirt and Trousers: Angelo Van Mol

MICHAEL
21, Painter

'I like to shop in flea markets. My style is easygoing and always evolving.'

Jacket: Flea market

Shirt: Vintage

Trousers: Vintage

Shoes: Borrowed from a friend