MODERN FLORAL MOTIFS BY LIBERTY FABRICS

Words: C. Saramowicz

With it’s rich, century-spanning heritage and a vast array of unique designs, Liberty Fabrics runs one of the oldest and most recognisable design studio in the UK.

Our latest collection of ties, bows hanks and cummerbunds, made with Liberty fabric, showcases the studio’s premium quality and dedication to design.

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Our macro collection sees the use of Tana Lawn™, a fine, cool and durable cotton with a silk-like feel. A perfect fabric quality to achieve a brilliant reproduction of Liberty’s rich textile designs, its bespoke process has been fine-tuned by Liberty Fabrics experts over the last 100 years, advancing the product’s performance as well as perfecting the printing quality and detail that can be achieved.

The macro collection comes in two distinct tones, oxblood and midnight, and are perfect for brightening up a black tie look. Pair the cummerbund and bow tie with a crisp white dress shirt, and finish with a velvet tux that’ll have you shining all night long.

Our ditsy ties and hanks are crafted from Liberty’s Piccadilly Poplin, a classic poplin characterised by a pleasant hand-feel, due to a rich construction and yarn. Made from sustainably sourced cotton, the fabric is soft, durable and easy to care for.

Our ditsy collection lends itself well to spring weddings. The floral prints are fun, playful and great for when you need to add a bit of colour to your outfit. Wear with a green suit or a blue suit to lean into the tonal trend, or combine with neutral tailoring to brighten things up.

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THE MEN’S STYLE REPORT

Exploring the intersection of style and confidence in a modern man’s world, we reached out to 2,000 men across the UK for their perspectives on fashion, colour and dressing for different occasions.

FROM NEUTRAL TONES TO TAILORED FITS

The dress code at work is probably more relaxed than ever before, and that’s no different with some of the world’s most influential businessmen. It’s less ‘business dress’, and more ‘anything goes’. Menswear experts Moss have looked at how some of the most powerful men in the world dress for work, and what it says about them. 

Based on the number of searches, popularity on social media, along with fashion and style searches, Moss has worked out what some of the best known businessmen are wearing across the globe.

David Beckham

Footballer David Beckham has skills in business and fashion as well as on the pitch. Beyond his iconic sports career, he’s carved out a path as a successful businessman, with his own fashion and lifestyle label, as well as sponsorship deals and ownership of Inter Miami CF.

When it comes to fashion moments, it’s no surprise that he’s at the top of the list when it comes to the best-dressed in business. Throughout his career, he’s not been afraid to experiment with his style. Whether it’s the famous sarong moment, matching leather outfits with Victoria Beckham or highlighted hair, his style’s evolved into understated, luxurious tailoring and perfectly matched casual wear.

Tom Ford

American fashion designer and filmmaker Tom Ford has been a creative director at a number of luxury fashion houses, as well as launching his own fashion, cosmetics and fragrance brand.

Tom Ford’s known for his monochromatic looks almost always wearing a black suit, white French-cuffed dress shirt and a black tie, or no tie with an open collar. He’ll also add some extra detail with a pocket square – still usually monochrome – and a boutonniere or sunglasses. Sometimes he’ll mix it up with a velvet dinner jacket, usually in brown, burgundy or navy blue.

Jay-Z

Rapper, entertainment company founder and entrepreneur Jay-Z has long been at the forefront of what’s hot, even founding his own clothing line in the ‘90s as well as partnering with countless fashion and lifestyle brands. He’s also the wealthiest musical artist in the world.

From his-and-hers suits with wife Beyonce at Paris Fashion Week to monogrammed leather jackets and oversized streetwear, he isn’t afraid to experiment with style. You’ll usually find him in tailored suits, luxury casual wear, an expensive watch and some seriously pricey jewellery.

Bill Gates

While Bill Gates is best known as the co-founder of tech giant Microsoft, he’s also an investor and philanthropist who’s been included in the Forbes list of the world’s wealthiest people every year since 1987.

When it comes to fashion, his style is pretty understated. He goes for simple, straightforward looks like shirts, jumpers and chinos paired with a Casio watch. What he wears hasn’t changed too much over the years, and he deliberately doesn’t spend money on expensive clothes and accessories. So you don’t have to be rich to dress like a billionaire entrepreneur! 

David Furnish

David Furnish is a Canadian filmmaker, producer and director as well as being a former ad exec and a philanthropist. It’s also worth mentioning that he’s CEO of Rocket Management, and is responsible for managing one of the biggest music artists in the world – his husband, Elton John.

David’s previously been a columnist for GQ and Interview, as well as contributing editor at Tatler. He’s also regularly included in best dressed lists, and has been a London Fashion Week ambassador as well as a member of the Style Council. Often found in a perfectly put-together suit, classic double breasted jacket or laid-back casualwear styles (designer, of course), David tends to go for polished, classic looks.

Elon Musk

Elon Musk is a South African business magnate and investor who’s involved in SpaceX, Tesla Inc, Twitter, the Boring Company, Neuralink and OpenAI. As well as being the wealthiest person in the world, he’s also president of the philanthropic Musk Foundation.

He regularly attends fashion events like the Met Gala and has stated in the past how much he loves fashion. His outfits tend to be on the simpler side, and he’s a fan of casual jeans and a tee – which he’ll occasionally add a little extra to with a cowboy hat or buckle – but he can dress up in a tux or smart suit when the needs arise.

Tim Cook

Apple CEO Tim Cook also serves on the board of directors at Nike and the National Football Foundation, as well as being a trustee of Duke University and keen philanthropist. Like a lot of tech leads, his style is understated and subtle, focusing on classic and sustainable pieces.

For work, he’ll wear fairly casual jeans and a shirt with undone cuffs, usually in darker shades of blue, black and grey. For casual wear, it’s still jeans but he’ll pair it with a casual tee. His outfits tend to be on the plainer side, and can be classed as “norm-core” and he tends to accessorise in a pretty minimal way, with – of course – an Apple watch.

Jeff Bezos

American entrepreneur Jeff Bezos is best known as the founder, executive chairman and former president and CEO of Amazon, though he also founded spaceflight services company Blue Origin and Altos Labs, as well as investing in other businesses like The Washington Post. He’s the third-wealthiest person in the world.

Jeff has recently had something of a style revolution, moving towards more fitted styles, prints and blazer/jeans combos. For formal events, you’ll usually see him in a formal tuxedo with a bow tie, whereas when he dresses down, he really dresses down in shorts, sandals and short sleeved shirts.

Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg is the co-founder of Facebook and parent company Meta Platforms, as well as being a philanthropist, computer programmer and entrepreneur. At 23, he was the world’s youngest self-made billionaire, has been listed as one of the most influential people in the world four times and was named as Person of the Year by Time magazine.

When it comes to fashion, Zuckerberg tends to wear the same thing every day to “save his mental capacity for making more decisions at work”. He tends to wear a grey t-shirt and jeans for most events, throwing on a hoodie for work, and swapping between trainers or loafers. He’ll occasionally wear a suit or a tux for high profile events.

David Lauren

David Lauren is a Chief Innovation Officer, Strategic Advisor to the CEO, Head of the Ralph Lauren Foundation and Vice Chairman of the Board. He’s also a philanthropist, working with many different charitable organisations.

As part of the Lauren family and working for the iconic brand, he’s often seen in classic, tailored styles or more relaxed suits. You’ll also see him in jeans, shirts and blazers or leather jackets when he’s going for a more casual style.

How to dress like a business billionaire

When it comes to dressing like a business billionaire, whoever’s style you’re into, the experts at Moss have some tips on getting that business-ready style without breaking the bank:

• Quality over quantity – choose your fabrics wisely and look for tailored fits, quality cuts and classic styles. If you’re not sure on your favourite fits or you want to craft the billionaire look for a special event, you can always try hiring something different to your usual suit style or going for something Custom Made.
• Classic and timeless styles – some styles never go out of fashion. Again tailored suits, crisp shirts and well-fitting trousers always look good and can make the simplest outfit look premium and put together.
• Neutral colours – most of the stylish businessmen on the list dress pretty naturally in greys, whites, navy and beige, especially for day-to-day. But if you want to experiment with colours and styles, look to Beckham and Jay-Z for solid examples of embracing bolder looks..
• Quality accessories – subtle, classic accessories like Italian-made ties and pocket squares, orpremium leather belts and bags can seriously elevate your look. The same goes for great quality shoes too.

Feeling comfortable, confident and well-groomed all add an extra boost to your outfit. Business dress doesn’t need a billion-pound budget. Shop Moss for your choice of tailored suits, Custom Made and casual styling for the boardroom and beyond.

THE UK’S BEST DRESSED UNIVERSITIES – RANKED

Menswear experts Moss have crunched the numbers to find out which universities have the most stylish students.

Based on fashion courses, search data and distance to trends-led fashion retailers, they’ve worked out where to find the most fashionable students in the UK.

When it comes to fashion, there’s no such a thing as the north/south divide. Fashion– forward students are all over the UK. 

 Here are the top 10 universities when it comes to stylish students: 

1. Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent’s a uni known for its fashion programmes, and creative education. It offers an exciting environment for designers and fashion fans to flourish, with the skills to match. They have alumni working at fashion brands all over the world, so it’s no wonder this uni’s come out on top in the fashion stakes.  

2. Leeds University

While Leeds might not be the fashion capital of the UK, the students at the University of Leeds have their pick of fashion courses to hone their creative talents. With modern facilities and courses that cover everything from design through to sustainable fashion and trend analysis, these stylish students have it all. 

3 University of Arts London

UAL is a global leader in creative education, in one of the leading fashion hubs in the world, so it’s no surprise that it’s filled with stylish students. Their fashion research, careers that its graduates end up in and rich style history make it a first choice for the fashion-forward. 

4. Oxford University

Although it’s better known for being a prestigious university for less creative courses, creative students at Oxford have all sorts of other interests, including fashion. It’s not your typical fashion destination but it shows students are still embracing their style in this smaller city. 

5. Northumbria University

Located in Newcastle, Northumbria University’s close to the main retail areas of the city and hosts fashion courses, exhibitions and a fashion society for students looking to make their studies even more sartorial. The students have links to industry and the opportunity to get hands-on which is definitely reflected in their style. 

6. Newcastle University

Next on the list is Newcastle University, just a stone’s throw away from Northumbria, with links to the local and global fashion industry and access to the independent and larger fashion retailers that the city has to offer. Students can get hands on with style here, and it shows. 

7. Manchester Metropolitan University

The university’s fashion programmes have led to graduates working all across the fashion industry, starting out with the retailers that call Manchester home – such as Moss’ new flagship store at Manchester Arndale. Students are showing off their style at spots all across the city, including Northern Fashion Week. 

8. Bristol University

The University of Bristol is big on style, personal expression and individuality, encouraging students to find their fit, explore their style and shape their aesthetics through innovation, self-expression and awareness. With fashion and creative courses to suit everyone, it’s no wonder Bristol’s independent spirit continues through to the students that study there. 

9. Brighton University

Brighton’s known for its creative, colourful vibe and expression of individuality so it makes sense that students at the University of Brighton take that to their personal style and love of fashion too – plus it has plenty of places to create and shop, and it’s in close proximity to London. It’s a creative city and the students that head here show that. 

10. University of East London

East London is filled with culture, inspiration and style – and that’s reflected in the University of East London’s surroundings, students and courses. It’s London location means it has amazing links to one of the fashion capitals of the world, and this is shown in the student’s dedication to style. 

11. University of South Wales

The University of South Wales is known for nurturing creative talent, with fashion courses for different types of industry-specific careers. Students work on live projects, showcase their final year work at British Fashion Week and have incredible internship opportunities. It’s no surprise that it’s one of the most fashionable unis in the UK.

12. University of Creative Arts Canterbury

With a wide range of fashion courses including digital fashion, design and marketing, UCA is a great destination for those looking to enter the industry. With easy access to London and ranked 12^th best uni for fashion and textiles in the UK, it attracts some of the most stylish students from around the world.

13. Loughborough University

Loughborough University has been ranked no. 1 in the UK for Fashion and Textiles, making it one of the world’s leading centres for art and design. Their courses are led by industry experts and academics who offer access to the industry, making it a destination for fashion-conscious students.

14. Norwich University of Arts

Norwich University of the Arts prides itself on helping students develop their professional and technical skills as well as their personal style. Students have dedicated studios and fully equipped workshops to explore their creativity.

15. University of Manchester

With creative courses ranging from fashion art direction through to design, buying and management, students at the Manchester Fashion Institute are taught by experts, using industry equipment and taking part in live projects. It all builds to students exploring their own style, ending up in the top 15 fashionable universities in the UK.

Back to uni styles from Moss

Heading to university this year, or returning after the summer break? It’s a great time to experiment with your personal style, get more creative and invest in some stylish outfits that’ll help you make an impression. 

Layer up with overshirts – our taupe check overshirt is always a winner and will take you from lectures to nights out –  and tees and polo shirts that are cut to make you look your best. As the weather cools, choose a moleskin shacket or flannel overshirt to keep you warm for campus walks, evening strolls to the library or relaxed pub nights out.

Casual doesn’t have to just be hoodies and jeans either – elevate your style with fitted joggers like our flannel joggers and jumpers made with from luxury Merino wool, like this winter white fit, to keep you comfy and stylish all in one.

FANCY DRESS INSPIRATION FROM SOME OF THE BEST DRESSED BAD GUYS

It’s often the heroes who claim the spotlight, but there’s an undeniable allure to the darker side of the silver screen. On-screen villains have always captivated audiences with their charisma, complexity and, often, their impeccable sense of style.

From sharp suits to eccentric looks, menswear experts at Moss have uncovered which villains are well known for their outfit choices. Using a combination of search data and social media sentiment, they’ve ranked the best dressed villains from TV and film.

If you’re looking for some Halloween costume inspiration this year, take your pick from some of the most stylish on-screen antiheroes.

OUR SURVEY REVEALS MEN’S DATE NIGHT OUTFIT PREFERENCES

Around 28 million people in the UK are single, with dating being the 29th most popular way of spending time for Brits.

Even though we do it a lot, it’s no secret that modern dating comes with some challenges; one of them is working out what to wear, especially for men. Getting the balance of style, confidence and comfort is key, but isn’t always as easy as it sounds.

To find out more, we commissioned an independent survey to discover which areas in the UK have the best-dressed dates.

Moss Bros has announced that it will be launching the UK’s first menswear clothing subscription service that allows customers to effectively hire wardrobe items and then return and swap as many times as they like.

The ‘Moss Box’ service allows members to select two items from Moss Bros ‘edited’ collection including the likes of French Connection, Barberis and Ted Baker all for a flat monthly fee of £65. Users also have the option of unlimited swaps with free shipping both ways.

Men can select from over 180 products including chinos, jeans, shorts, jumpers, rollnecks, waistcoats, tailoring and other wardrobe essentials. If the customer finds what Moss Bros’ calls ‘a keeper’ there is the option to buy for up to 50% off the retail price.

Returned items are laundered with an eco-friendly, Covid-compliant service that uses less water and electricity than traditional at home washing. In addition, the rental also expands the life of the garments when compared to owning the product, as well as reducing the cost per wear for the user.

With Brits disposing an estimated £140 million worth of clothing every year, it’s no surprise that clothing rental services are paving the way for a more sustainable approach to fashion and reducing fashion waste.

“We launched our hire service in 1897 and we’ve dressed people for the biggest moments in their lives ever since,” says Moss Bros. CEO Brian Brick. “With such a long heritage we’re well-known for our formalwear, but over the last several seasons we’ve evolved with shifts in mindsets and shopping patterns to suit the more casual way men dress now. With more and more men wanting flexibility in the way they dress and shop Moss Bros provides the perfect solution.”