London Collections: MEN - more fabulousness...

It's been a pretty packed three days for menswear designers/writers/bloggers/buyers/enthusiasts. London Collections: MEN came to a close yesterday (Wednesday), with another season, autumn winter 2013, wrapped up (excuse the pun). There's been LOADS I've loved, some I'm not that bothered about and a little I've loathed, but on the whole, menswear is looking good for next season. Very good. And it's nice to see the mainstream press picking up on it too - only this morning I saw Lorraine Kelly talking about Sibling's new knitwear, and I think it was the Guardian that profiled Craig Green's fence-clad models.

Take a look, and see some Twitter reactions below too!

***SIBLING***

Probably one of my favourite collections for the new season, Sibling presented us with more incredible knitwear including, erm, the most amazing over over oversized mittens and hats. Their 'Please Kill Me' jumper was a highlight, as were the Aztec-y pieces too. And those furry shorts... LOVE! I can see every man walking round town in these gloves next year...

Twitter Said:

Hilary Alexander: Loved Sibling's Afghan-meets-apres ski at LCM!especially oversized knits,pink furry shorts and huge turban/cowled beanies

Lulu Kennedy: That's how to do a show!! Adored!! @WEARESIBLING FOREVER ♥

***QASIMI***

Every time I wondered round the exhibition at the Hospital Club, I couldn't help but stroke this first pony-skin top. It's just so me! Actually everything from super luxe brand Qasimi is so me: from their slightly boxy shapes, to the zip detailing (love a shoulder zip at the moment), to their fabulous collars.

Twitter Said:

David Watts: Super-luxe jacquards and pony skin trim on sleek tailoring in dark teal and plum shades from @Qasimi for AW13 Delish!

Suzie Street: .@QASIMI without a doubt one of my favourite collections from #LondonCollections just simply beautiful!

Warren Beckett: Qasimi AW 13 was AWESOME, leather gloves and wide legged trousers with pointy shoes are IN #LCM

***Berthold***

I think I've found my new favourite label. This is the designer (on the left), and me on the right in an amazing thick, cotton-canvas jacket, with an all over print of a... drain cover! Yes, you heard right. Berthold told me that he spotted the storm drain cover on a bike ride round London. Genius. Zip detail, again, is key to this collection, as is boxy shapes once more and stiff fabrics which give an uber luxury feel to a label that isn't crazy expensive. For once. I'll be interviewing Berthold soon, so stay tuned!

***Nicholas Kirkwood***

His first foray into menswear, and it's a bloody good'un! Nicholas wanted to mirror parts of his womenswear collection, hence the studs, metallics and zigzag print. Price points start at £400, and the shoes will start to go in store in June/July. I fashion-fainted when I saw these!