One For The Boys

The worlds of science and art have always been viewed as complete parallels. One dependent on logicality, the other creativity. However the AW 13 collection for Topman has fused the two realms forming an implosion of creative diversity within high street fashion.

I was recently asked to write a sample article on this collection, so thought I would share my findings with all you who have probably accidentally stumbled across this blog. Having slept through most of my science lessons at school, I had to do a bit of research into this concept. Taxonomy literally is the branch of science concerned with the classification of organisms, things or concepts, and the Topman AW 13 collection draws creativity from this practice.

However, you don’t need to be scientifically minded to sense there is something experimental and methodical behind the inspiration for the AW 13 range. It consists of a lot of geometrical shapes, and almost imitates what you imagine seeing through a kaleido or microscope. It maintains a strong core of unique and bold print design. The latest collection takes to blending luxury athletic clothing with contemporary menswear, so think sweatshirts, bomber jackets, jogging bottoms with an array of rhythmic prints.The collection itself reeks cool, the bulk of it sticking to colder colours such as grey’s, turquoise's, different blues, with a slight injections of purples into some pieces.

As a menswear collection it’s edgy, and the pieces would certainly make you stand out in a crowd. It’s an individual and niche look, and (in my eyes) you have to fit a certain type to make the collection work. I'm not saying you have to be Pete Doherty, but like a lot of Topman collections. It’s suited for the more slender figured male with its bold and big prints, which would really help add volume to your build if you are looking to do so. However, due to the busyness of some of the prints, the stockier male should opt towards the pieces at the calmer end of the spectrum. 

The patterns and design of the collection are very inspiring, bridging the gap between science and art and creating a very futuristic form of design. It’s an ultra-modern and youthful  collection, that is extremely on trend for this season with it’s sci fi characteristics and use of grey. However, it is a distinct look and won’t be to every mans taste. I guess as Taxonomy is the classification of things then the range itself can be seen as a classification of the person displaying it, proving the uniqueness and diversity of the wearer.