TANO at London Collections Men

er Styles Rocker: (gushes, breathlessly)  It makes the other elements look even more fashionable and beguiling.  It's the top model among the plethora of fedoras at Men's Fashion Week. Admittedly I LOVE all LCM fedora hats, but this one, melts my heart; multiple times; it's undoubtedly the most, achingly immersive hat, I have EVER seen, on the London Collections: Men scene.  SS17

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Mr Jain: Enough of that over the top posh! Strike a pose, Tano, please.

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The designer walking the sidewalk at London Collections: Men is TANO. He’s from France and Ivory Coast and studies Graphic Design. Steal his chaotically cool style by teaming an achingly immersive fedora by Bates Hatters with other heroic elements; Pharrell Williams and Adidas sneakers, Reiss tailored trousers, Armani T shirt, Balmain for H&M sweater, Burberry blazer.

er Styles Rocker: (swoons, rhythmically) Oh my gosh! I'm in LOVE - with this achingly delicious LCM outfit; such hypnotizing elements. Look! The DEFINITIVELY cool #fedora hat is the main reason. In my book, it's the fedora of Men's Fashion Week, unquestionably. Just saying. Fedoras are my favorite piece in any ground-breaking ensemble; they are always an outfit's glory. Little wonder, I tremble; I simply can't wait to speak with you about this success story. It resembles a deity. I am mesmerized by the beauty; the design; simply jaw-dropping. Hence, my clapping.

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TANO: I'm a graphic designer. And, erm, I'm into Fashion.

er Styles Rocker: Great choice; it's my ultimate passion. So I LOVE Ivory Ivory Coast, I LOVE France. Most importantly, I absolutely LOVE you style today.

TANO: (peers over his outfit, grabs either side of the blazer, strike a pose, proudly)

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er Styles Rocker: The designs are super bombastic; just the way we like it. Every aspect is so effortless and appealing. What an entrance it has made. I am ethereally entrance. The WHOLEsome Fashion Week set is, CLEARLY,  in a stupor, a trance. That's the kind of sartorial aesthetic that I admire so much that I always it rock myself and also curate at London Collections: Men. I am HIGHLY drawn to the super cool elements; particularly that chaotically BLOOMING fedora hat. I hope it's not the one one you got because I have designs on it.

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TANO: (no response, strikes a pose)

er Styles Rocker: I am, understandably, HIGHLY keen on discovering your inspiration behind what you are wearing. Why did you choose these clothes when you planned your Men's Fashion Week outfit?

TANO: I was inspired...by FRANCE (beams with pride) France, really...The trends in France...I try to mix it with the street-style..I'm wearing the Adidas sneakers for Pharrel Williams...

er Styles Rocker:...Yes, Pharrel Williams - Adidas. What collaboration! Amazing. And that fedora hat! What fashion brand is it?

TANO: Brands?

er Styles Rocker: Yes.

TANO: Hang on to either side of blazer) This, actually - Balmain for H&M...This collaboration occurs few months ago.

er Styles Rocker: Balmain! H&M! A stupendous collaboration

TANO: This (trousers) is Reiss

er Styles Rocker: What an AMAZING cut. it cheers me up.  Well done, Reiss. I have a wicked Reiss blazer in my capsule collection…Last but not least, that fedora...

TANO:...This is Burberry (refers to the blazer)

er Styles Rocker: That blazer is something special, it ignites in the spotlight, Like an terrestrial inferno, it blazes,  the details on the arm are something else; so pulsating, they are raising my pulse...

TANO: Hat is Bates. Bates Hatters.

er Styles Rocker: Spell that for me please.

TANO: (spells) B.A.T.E.S

er Styles Rocker: Needless to say, this design is super stupendous. I'm so in love with this STRIKING element. How many fedoras are residents in your wardrobe?

(smiles, broadly, seems like he has 100) Actually, I have (indicate with a solitary, emphatic finger) ONE. This is my first one...

er Styles Rocker: Fedoras are my first love. London Fashion Week is my first love, so I know the feeling...

TANO: I bought this a few months ago. I do have... (hats that are not NOT fedoras? NOT interested then) [a vehicle's horn toots, rather loudly as he mentioned the other types of hats]..

er Styles Rocker: Yes.

TANO: I just started the hat game...

er Styles Rocker: As a proud an exclusive player...of the fedora hat game - WELCOME. What took you so long and why did you suddenly decide to ROCK these hats?

TANO: I don't know. erm, what took me so long? I was REALLY busy with my graphic design. I am ready to out my hand into fashion right now...

er Styles Rocker: There is nothing more thrilling to put your hand into, right now. It's super fullfilling!

TANO: Since I start my, erm...Since I finish, my studies, so now I have time...

er Styles Rocker:...to Focus on Fashion. You admitted that you do not know why you start rocking fedoras, BUT...it's the right reason, because...you said you do not know the reason why you started to rock a fedora...

TANO:...actually, I have one.

er Styles Rocker: What's it?

TANO: Because, one artist - a rapper; F..

er Styles Rocker: What's the artiste’s name?

TANO: Future! I LOVE his hats, man! They fit him so well. And he really knows how to rock it.

er Styles Rocker: Future! Sounds like he's the future of the fashion forward aesthetic. What can I say! I think Future would be super proud of you, his sartorial protege. You definitely demonstrate that you can rock this one, your only one, just as well, as the man himself. You nailed the aesthetic, boldly and most importantly, BEAUTIFULLY. You should be proud of yourself. I LOVE these elements, right...

TANO: (strikes a pose)

er Styles Rocker: What do you LIKE about London Collections Men

TANO: Sorry? (leans towards Styles Rocker, ear perked)

er Styles Rocker: What do you love about London Collections Men?

TANO: London Collections Men!

er Styles Rocker: Yes, please. This menswear showcase...

TANO: This is actually my first time here

er Styles Rocker: Well, welcome. There is always room for rock and roll style like yours.

TANO:  I heard about it - online. So I didn't know anything about it. I always wanted to go to a Fashion Week, so this is my first time here, SO (gesticulate with hands, widely, WILDLY)

er Styles Rocker: And what do you think about it, SO far? What's your impression of what you have seen today?

TANO: See?

er Styles Rocker: Yes!

TANO: Looks on fashionable fashion week set in the distance. It seems interesting, you know

er Styles Rocker: Before you walk the sidewalk yourself, just want to thank you for sharing the French-inspired style with us

TANO: (nods)

er Styles Rocker: I would like to have your permission to publish this video on our youtube show called Sidewalk Darlings?

TANO: Yes,sure.

er Styles Rocker: Your style is super AMAZING.Enjoy the week at Men's Fashion Week
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TANO: (Walk towards Styles Rocker, stops)

er Styles Rocker: (loudly) First of all, please say your name and what you do. Please!

TANO: (walk backwards)

er Styles Rocker: Yes. Just say your name and what you do

TANO: (stops walking)

er Styles Rocker: What's your name and what do you do? Please say your name and what do you do

TANO: (lean forward, ears perked up) Sorry?

er Styles Rocker: What do you name, sorry, I mean what's your name and what do you do?

TANO: My name is Tano. I....study Graphic De...

er Styles Rocker: What do you study?

TANO: (loudly, emphatically) Tano! (spells) T.A.N.O

er Styles Rocker: Thanks Tano. And what do you study?

TANO: I'm half French and half Ivorian

er Styles Rocker: Excellence!

TANO: I was born in France.

er Styles Rocker: Excellence. And do you do for a living?
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Styles Rocker: (gushes, feverishly) My bombastic Bruce Field biker jacket rocks. My obstreperous Christys Hats fedora from Christys' Crown Collection, rock! For the record, I did not change my previous, er, moniker. I simply hand it to one of my Sidewalk Darlings band members, our guitarist; Styles Ultra. Besides, it's a new fashion week season; SS16, hence a new moniker for me - Styles Rocker...Rock forever!

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Photo by Trisha Ward, for CNN  : Scene from London Colllections: Men, Spring-Summer 2017

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SAKURA: I thought your name was Styles UltrA. Why did you change your name, again, to Styles Rocker this time?

er Styles Rocker: (smiles) For the record, I did not change my previous, er, moniker. I simply hand it to one of my Sidewalk Darlings band members, our guitarist; Styles Ultra

SAKURA: For heaven sake, Styles Rocker, this is Men's Fashion Week aka London Collections Men; LCM why didn't you dress up like the other guys? Where on earth is your suit and tie

Styles Rocker: Don't take me to church, TASK, Don't take me to task. Say you won't. I mean, don't give me a dressing down because I'm showcasing my personal style which is, incidentally, er, dress down. Besides, I'm rocking this uproarious fedora which I match with a cutting edge biker jacket; my favourite, and crisp white shirt with a, er, neck tie...

SAKURA: this is an outrage, an affront, most, importantly, a riotous mockery of the suited and booted aesthetic

Styles Rocker: At London Collections Men, similarly at London Fashion Week, personal styles speak. The hiearrchy clamours for more of what I have to offer....

Trisha Ward: Strike a pose, Styles Rocker...

Styles Rocker: Look! CNN loves my aesthete also, er, understandably, justifiably so....

SAKURA: Whatever! You would have been kicked out other events for dressing like that...

Styles Rocker: Well, what can I say!...I LOVE London Collections Men, Thank you establishment for London Fashion Week...
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Emma Wilson at London Fashion Week

er Styles ultrA: (gushes lyrically) .. Look! I LOVE London Fashion Week! Thank you establishment, heaven for London Fashion Week! Today is the best day ever, thanks to the IMMENSE appeal of that FLAMING fedora.  it's such a thunder! I am, hooked; ABSOLUTELY in love with that minimal beauty. THE SMILE ON MY FACE IS Perpetual. Where on earth did you discover it? It looks super immersive. What a legend! I’m curious to discover the name of fashion house it’s from SS16 LFW

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The Fashion Week fashionista walking the sidewalk at London Fashion Week needs no introduction. Her name is Emma Wilson and she studies Fashion Management at London College of Fashion. You have my permission to steal her effortlessly pared-back style by setting up a roguish fedora by MANILA GRACE with Forever 21 jacket, Topshop jeans and Nike trainers (sneakers) 

Er Styles ultrA: Oh! That’s the hallmark of excellence. I just wanna say, that your outfit today, is quite APPEALING. This London Fashion Week outfit is incredibly divine; it's REALLY cool. Every single element is a monstrous hit, counts; desirable - I want them.   Along the London Fashion Week sidewalk, that gregarious fedora hat is simply stealing other fashionistas' hearts. Oh my goodness, it's wonderful to look at and more wonderful to dream about. That's what I call professional styling! Keep up the good work of art

EMMA: Thank you 

er Styles ultrA: I’m highly keen on discovering the inspiration behind this show-stopping style you are showcasing at London Fashion Week 

EMMA: I just love the color of the fur jacket. I think it’s really cute. 

Er Styles ultrA: It REALLY is! Oh my gosh! I agree with you 

EMMA: (chortles) 

Er Styles ultrA: And how do you describe your personal style? 

EMMA: It’s QUITE minimal – with a touch of something FUN 

Er Styles ultrA: Something fun (murmurs satiety) That's why I never leave home without a bombastic fedora on…London Fashion Week! What’s it all about? 

EMMA: I think it’s about showing off your personal styles and checking out what’s new. 

Er Styles ultrA: That’s also my view. In fact, it’s the wholesome Fashion Week set’s point a view. How many designers do you think are showcasing at this bi-annual presentation of London Fashion Week 

EMMA: Erm. I don’t know 

Er Styles ultrA: Just take a guess 

EMMA: About 100? 

Er Styles ultrA: It’s actually 140; so your answer is pretty close. I’d like to discover the fashion brands you are rocking. Fedora first, please. 

EMMA: The fedora is from a market stall in Spitalfields Market. 

Er Styles ultrA: Look! I LOVE London Fashion Week! Thank you heaven for London Fashion Week! Today is the best day ever, thanks to the appeal of that FLAMING fedora.  it's such a thunder! I am, hooked; ABSOLUTELY in love with that minimal beauty. THE SMILE ON MY FACE IS Perpetual. Where on earth did you discover it? It looks super immersive. What a legend! I’m curious to discover the name of fashion house it’s from 

EMMA: I think it’s called THE LAST STOP FOR THE CURIOUS 

Er Styles ultrA: What a mischievous! Beautiful silhouette, beautiful fabric…What else are you wearing? What other fashion brands? 

EMMA: This is Forever 21; the jacket. 

Er Styles ultrA: It’s as lush as a treasure; a treasure every self-respecting designer desires to keep safe in their pockets, er, forever… 

EMMA: My jeans are Topshop, Nike trainers…  

Er Styles ultrA: A display of sheer excellence. That top! Can you open the jacket, so we can see its striking silhouette better? 

EMMA: (opens jacket) 

Er Styles ultrA: How mesmerizing! What fashion label is it? 

EMMA: Missguided 

Er Styles ultrA: I’m persuaded. Thanks for guiding me to this beguiling beauty…So how many fedoras do you have in your wardrobe? 

EMMA: I think about 3 

Er Styles ultrA: Three! Oh my gosh! I’m AMAZED. Why on earth do you have so many fedoras? 

EMMA: (laughs) I just LOVE them; they are easy to throw on  when you want to wear something different 

Er Styles ultrA: That’s brilliance! Do you have a style icon? I am convinced you have an acclaimed one. 

EMMA: Erm. Not really. I just like to go pretty chill, so 

Er Styles ultrA: And are you a high street or a designer wearing fashionista? 

EMMA: High street at the moment but I hope to be designer soon.  

Er Styles ultrA: Designer or High-street, in the moment, the super superb style you are flaunting, lifts my mood. I’m so over the moon. Thanks for sharing it, I really appreciate you’re your SARTORIAL TASTE. Can you tell me what spring/summer trends you are aware of? 

EMMA: Definitely neutrals see through. Those are the main ones that are gonna rock. 

Er Styles ultrA: What should would-be fashion week fashionistas wear to London Fashion Week? 

EMMA: Wear something comfortable and easy to throw on because you are rushing – and something FUN.  

Er Styles ultrA: Well done! So we have seen these ultra-charming elements that you are rocking today, it makes us super keen to discover, the other sartorial delights you are shielding in your wardrobe. 

EMMA: I don’t know…I like a big shearling jacket; that’s one of my favorites. I LOVE statement boots also. 

Er Styles ultrA: This fedora hat is a serious statement. Your ensemble is seriously statement 

EMMA: (chuckles) 

Er Styles ultrA: Thank you so much or sharing your style and edifying ideas with us. We are immensely inspired. Before you walk the sidewalk, may we have your permission to publish this video on our youtube show called Sidewalk Darlings? 

EMMA: Yes! That’s fine! 

Er Styles ultrA: Have a nice day at London Fashion Week 

EMMA: Bye! 
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