Access Runway - Patrick Grant

Lets talk about Menswear! Sometimes we need a little inspo for dressing the men in our life!

Owning pieces from the largest and most luxury design houses in the world is now a real option for the 'Ordinary but extra' folks of the world like you and me! In this series of Blogs Access Runway, I want to share with you how you can build your own designer closet, with huge names straight out of Design houses like Chanel, Givenchy, Dior and Alexander Mcqueen for no more cash money than you spend on your regular outfits!

In each blog I'm going to share with you my favorite wearable looks, their inspiration, and the background and history of each designer so you can talk the talk when someone compliments your killer outfit!

Patrick Grant is a go to for any man when it comes to chic style and immaculate tailoring. Patrick is a huge English designer cutting his teeth and fabric in his as the creative director of bespoke tailors Norton & Sons of Savile Row. I don't have to tell you that Savile Row is where it is at for the man in your life, but as always the personal, bespoke high end extravagance of that lifestyle comes with a significant price tag. Luckily for us Patrick as developed a ready to wear collection that is accessible to us through our friends at debenhams.com

To truly understand the value and quality of this collection there are some things you need to know about Grant and how he works his magic. Patrick is obsessed with how things work which is why he completed a degree in material sciences at the University of Leeds in 1994. It makes sense that his garments are meticulously designed and structured with emphasis on functionality and a clean masculine aesthetic. He has worked with so many huge name luxury brands such as Barbour and E. Tautz a men's clothing brand founded on Oxford Street, London. (who by the way famously dressed Winston Churchill and the British upper-classes and gentry)

Patrick's diffusion line (fancy terminology for you! definition; also known as a bridge line is a secondary line of merchandise created by a high-end fashion house or fashion designer that retails at lower prices. These ranges are separate from a fashion house's "signature line", or principal artistic line, that typically retail at much higher prices) Has been a huge success. Hammond & Co takes all the skill, love, craftsmanship and devotion that Patrick infuses into every piece of fabric, never compromising on quality detail or cut. Men's wear is a notoriously challenging and intense niche of the fashion industry, but this fashion heavyweight continues to break ground and navigate it perfectly with ease and unrivaled success.

Here are my pick from the Hammond & Co by Patrick Grant Collection. Your man is going to look dapper in Saville Row Chic, at Ready to Wear Prices!

This short-sleeved shirt is a staple piece for smart-casual styling. Made from super-soft materials, it features a contemporary chevron print and a left chest pocket. Also available in big and tall sizes. Item No. 0550102101 - Paired with jeans below, makes for a great easy casual look.

The perfect addition to your off-duty wear, these grey raw-denim jeans from Hammond and Co. by designer Patrick Grant make a sophisticated style statement. With a classic zip fly and a silm fit, they're the epitome of smart-casual. Wear yours with a jumper and Chelsea boots. As with most of his collection also available in big and tall sizes.

This mac exemplifies the brand's Savile Row heritage. The perfect upgrade to your man's outdoor capsule, this handsome piece is defined with classic checked print and a lustrous logo design on the lining. Also available in big and tall sizes.

Because Hoodies are for sports and not for gentlemen, look at this as an alternative Navy waffle knit zip neck sweater A timeless addition to your smart-casual collection. Woven from a soft cotton blend, it showcases a waffle knit texture and is finished a zip funnel neck for extra warmth.

As for shoes, I can't even begin to pick!! but you can never go wrong with a Chelsea Boot! these Tan leather Chelsea boots are not exception. Adding a classic finish to any look. Crafted in leather, this sleek pair feature elasticated side panels and pull tabs at the back.