Markus Lupfer Autumn/Winter 2016 Menswear a nod to London motorscycle club

This January, one designer who has showcased a quintessential London style in a sophisticated and luxuriously casual tone is Markus Lupfer.  

Lupfer's new Autumn Winter 2016 Menswear collection is inspired by mid-century motorcycle culture with a nod to the tom boys of the 59 Motorcycle Club founded in Hackney, not far from Markus’s studio in trendy Shoreditch, east London.

Renowned for his humorously subversive knitwear and inspired approach to jersey daywear and tailoring. This season’s main print, a hand-drawn illustration of the London map is featured on sweatshirts, knitwear and outerwear, but with the revival of printed silk scarves and emphasis on high collars, the finished looks are stylish by way of Yves St Laurent.

However according to the designer’s description of the collection, his oversized tonal cable pattern shows a contemporary take on classic menswear, with homage to the cultural icon James Dean and his effortless approach to dressing off-screen.

The juxtaposition of leather and textured knots captures the mood of the collection, with bear and rabbit motifs adding the iconic Markus Lupfer touch.  Colours revolve around khaki greens, navy blues, and grey slate with sharp highlights of burnt orange seem to echo the misty landscapes of England.

Suiting is casual with skinny cuts repeated throughout the collection, completed with leather shoes and trainers.

Durable outerwear have silhouettes that hark back to the 1960s biker shapes, particularly the casual driving jacket, café racer and classic mac.