Before Christopher Bailey there was Chris Bailey, and before Topman ruled the high street, there was Jigsaw Menswear. For many blokes now approaching their prime/40s, the name alone will cause a frisson of nostalgic excitement. Once upon a time, circa 1995, Jigsaw was the only "designer"-style British men's brand on the high street, with edgy designs and fancy fabrications. Almost 10 years after the men's line originally came to an end, it has now relaunched, with an all-new, if less overtly fashion-forward, collection of men's classics in stores and online this month. jigsaw-online.com

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Last month, in Paris, the British Fashion Council officially announced the future of men's fashion shows in London. From June 15 -17 this year, and in every January and June thereafter, a new men-only fashion week will take place in the capital, featuring a roster selected by such luminaries as Tom Ford. The finer details were revealed at London Fashion Week last Wednesday by fellow London Collections panel member, and GQ editor, Dylan Jones. Savile Row tailors, heritage labels and the Brit brands who currently show their menswear overseas are all invited - suggesting that there may well be as much of an emphasis on the balance of trade and the power of tradition as there will be to new British designers.

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One Menswear Day during London Fashion Week simply isn't enough, but we made the most of what we had. Check out some of the instagram snaps from the shows. Round-up coming soon...

(Main image; Christopher Shannon)

Astrid Anderson - Zombie sprotswear

Agi & Sam - Good tailoring and perfect prints

Shaun Samson - Uber Streetwear

James Long

Topman Design - Dark tailoring, double breasted coats and leather trousers

William Richard Green - King of the presentations

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