ELISE VISTE

Elise Viste is a young Belgian fashion designer, recently graduated from La Cambre in Brussels. Her work has been hailed as 'clever and focused' by Mr. Raf Simons himself! Her latest collection is about contrasting fabrics and techniques, using real beetle wings, leathers, knits and silks. It was a pleasure to meet her in Brussels this year for the Modo Parcours, she said she's even thinking of moving to London! I'll definitely be keeping my eyes peeled for what she does next.

MENSWEAR ROUND UP - AW11

Raf Simons

Mugler

(PS I may love Zombie Boy)

Damir Doma

Alexander McQueen

Ann Demeulemeester

Henrik Vibskov

Jil Sander

Givenchy

Lanvin

Trends: Pops of colour, mainly in yellow and red; Wide legged trousers; shiny patent fabrics; and structured tailoring, especially in large statement coats. 

The menswear this season has been exceptional so far, the trends emerging are really fresh and pushing the boundaries enough to excite, I've already heard men asking how they are going to work a pair of wide legged trousers into their wardrobe.

Jil Sander A/W 2010

Another stunning collection from Raf Simons for Jil Sander.

I particularly love the chiffon skirts in the collection, they look really chic under a big winter coat.