The Astrid Andersen Spring/Summer 2015 collection graced the stage at the London Collections: Men shows where it embodied a youthfully urban and sporty theme. The menswear line brought its fighter inspiration to life with martial arts inspired robes, boxer-themed shorts and unexpected crop top garments that were both over-the-top and masculine.
Following up her latest collaboration collection with fast fashion retailer Topshop, the designer gives fashion fans a dose of her signature aesthetic that marries athletic silhouettes with vivid prints and unexpected fabrics.
Her vividly printed pieces were displayed in a palette of black, citrus and pink-hued pairings that were clad with the designer's signature iconography. This iconography married her logo with paisley prints and illustrated, cultural motifs.
Flamboyant Fighter Fashions
The Astrid Andersen Spring/Summer 2015 Line Embodies Urban Opulence
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