My afternoon with Mr Modoo at Chester Barrie

A couple of weeks last Friday, I popped down the Row to meet one of the best dressed blokes in town and Chester Barrie's creative head, Christopher Modoo. I had previously meet Chris at CB's LCM presentation where I was very impressed with the 80's Sloane theme of the collection. Here below are a few shots of the immense Edward Sexton cut tailoring with the signature Chris Modoo styling. Also during our meet based around an upcoming article for www.mensfashionmagazine.co.uk he showed me some other formal delights like a silk, linen and wool mix jacket. And if that wasn't enough a gorgeous houndstooth golfing jacket. Chris and CB aren't messing around!

Serge in new G Star campaign

Here's a picture from Dutch denim powerhouses G Star's new with visual campaign showing Kasabian guitarist Serge Pizzorno looking his usual effortlessly cool self in dark double denim.

Barbour X Norton & Sons

Since I heard the news that Patrick Grant's Norton & Son's were collaborating with traditional British outerwear specialist Barbour, I was pretty excited to see the results. Had the first glimpse of some of the pieces the other week while browsing through Oki-Ni and I'm in love with this long length wax coat. Definitely on the wish list for AW. Practicality meets unadulterated style!

A.P.C x Kanye

So Parisian contemp brand A.P.C's long awaited collab with Mr Kanye West came and went last week. All pieces from the capsule collection where snapped up instantly. What did I think of the range? Umm.. Pretty straight up wasn't it. By that sense I mean it was pretty basic wasn't it. I know it's not in A.P.C's nature to bring to the table extravagance and interesting fabrication but just felt a bit like "is that it?" To be fair a lot of the time I'm a fan of Kanye's contemporary street luxe style and I did like the oversized hoody with the rolled up cut sleeves. Just felt there could of been a bit more ummph jacked in to it. Was still cool though. Just in a constructive knit picking mood this morning!

Marks and Spencer's best of British range

I'm very impressed with M&S. Their newly designed best of British range is due for release this AW and they've been very bold with the design for this collection and for SS14 which I got a glimpse of at LCM. For AW it's the thicker wools, window pane and checked fabrics with wider notch lapels to create a bolder statement. They also got Mr Oliver Cheshire on board to model which was a master stroke as he shows how good a twenty something can look in the range and change the stigma perhaps associated with M&S menswear. I will definitely be aiming to get my hands on a few of the pieces for AW.

LCM review

Sorry people for the late reaction but here is my own brief personal overview of LCM. First off how do some of these people do it?? Serious stamina is needed for the three days that's for sure! The early starts, cramming in as many shows and presentations as possible all day and then partying late. Then the cycle is repeated the next day and the day after! All good fun though. There was a fantastic buzz around London for those three days and for someone who lives and breaths men's fashion it was a joy to be around and see all the eclectic individual styles of the LCM crowd.

Went to the shows with my guys Reece Laurent-Hughes who's editor at www.pickmixmagazine.com and Sidney Blackburn and George Hunt of www.sidneyandgeorge.com. Reece has serious style. That's without the knotted dread's! And as for Sid and Georgie watch out for these boys!

Getting back to the overview it was a brilliant three days and every season I totally believe London is closing the gap on Paris and Milan. Maybe London will never rank alongside the established mens weeks but on this evidence it will come close. From the big names like Tom Ford, Alexander McQueen and Burberry to the new exciting designers on the block like Christopher Raeburn and Katie Eary. And then I think British menswear's strength, its Tailoring and craftsmanship. With Savile Row having a presentation at Lords cricket ground, Hardy Aimes showcasing from the top of the Gherkin building to Hackett and Spencer Harts slick runway shows.

For an in-depth look of what I thought check out my recent article for www.mensfashionmagazine.co.uk/ http://www.mensfashionmagazine.co.uk/mfms-review-of-london-collections-men

Also upcoming are some LCM stylish salutes but in the mean time here are some visuals from the week.

Joseph Cheaney tassel loafers

Love the shape on these Cheaney tassels. With so many variations from high st to high end, I find even with the luxury and premium big boys they don't always get the shape right. For me a tassel loafer has to have a low cut on the top of the shoe. Also I like the profile to be just right around the front of the foot. Not too slim but not too bulky. These are spot on. Also I like the slight rugged brown leather. Good price point too at £285.00

An afternoon at October House

A few weeks ago I was kindly invited to tailors October House's plush studio based in the heart of the west end by head tailor Gabriel John. I've known about OH for a few years as I've always been an admirer of co founder Dave Berry's style (watch out for a Daniel Rhone style analysis on Mr Berry soon). Hearing he was co founding a tailors I kept my eyes pealed. I was invited over by Gabe to conduct an interview for www.mensfashionmagazine.co.uk but for a lot of the time we got lost in general chitter chatter about all things to do with mens fashion and tailoring! That's just how Gabe is, very engaging and a straight up nice bloke. Was great to talk with a guy who has been around Savile Row and is passionate about what he does. I also now have my heart set on getting a couple of October House suits made up. At the recent LCM OH X Velvsoir presentation I saw one of the models wearing a rakishly sharp DB number that I thought I just had to have. Articles going live pretty soon guys so follow my twitter for updates @danielrhone

Only God forgives

I can't wait to see the Gosling back on the big screen in only God forgives later this summer. Looks to be shot in the same slick manor that Drive was. From the stills and trailer he looks back to his effortlessly cool best after the tattoos and peroxide locks from a place beyond the pines. Love what looks to be a uniformed navy 3 piece combo and a special shout out for the slight scoop white tee.

Sorry Amir, Wayne and Andy

I don't regard myself as the type of blogger who goes after someone for in my opinion dressing badly or making the odd fashion faux pas. But as a stylist I feel I also need to make you guys aware of certain mistakes fellas in the spotlight are making whether their being dressed by someone or not. So with my gaze over the VIP seats at Wimbledon I noticed a few offenders. First on the list is Amir Khan and at first glance he looks decent in a pastel red suit. But under further inspection it's not too good. First of all ladies and gents when it comes to a belt, I believe it should be seen and not heard. As soon I laid eyes on Khan's Hermes buckle, my ears popped! On the contrary I once adorned a Dolce & Gabbana initialed belt buckle and thought I was the dog's even though it made me look like the WWE champion! It was the hast of my youth though later on down the line I did understand the error of my ways! Getting back to the analysis I thought it was lazy for Amir to choose a black tie and black shoes with the colour choice of suit. With the weather being so good the opportunity was there to get stuck into some colour. If only Amir would've checked on what the boys were wearing at Pitti for a bit of inspiration or given me a bell. Wayne Rooney brought the footballers knot along and lost all his points earned for his suit and shirt choice. God I hate a footballers knot! To be fair it wasn't too bad compared with the knots I've seen him and his fellow professionals have on display before. And finally congrats Andy on becoming Wimbledon Champ but that doesn't give you immunity from getting singled out. The tux may have been Burberry but the way it's being worn it could well have been high street rental. Sorry gents nothing personal just some old fashioned constructive criticism.

Wimbledon's stylish salutes

My stylish glance was on SW19 this past week occasionally for the tennis but professionally of course to see what the guys were wearing. It was a three way tie for best dressed out of Jude Law, Jamie Redknapp and Eddie Redmayne. Jude opted for a navy DB suit with a suitably practical white linen button down seeing as the weather was surprisingly hot. Mr Redknapp, a consistent sharp dresser opted for a linen DB separate number with suede lace ups. Eddie Redmayne also came to the party in a Reiss Air Force blue peak lapel suit with off white buttons. Nothing too complicated but like I've said before simplicity is the key to looking good if pulled off correctly. Bravo boys.