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Menswear at Graduate Fashion Week Championed Identity and Innovation

by Tia Janowski To close the second day of Graduate Fashion Week, a curated menswear showcase brought together twenty of the most exciting emerging talents in the country. The runway delivered collections rich in technical finesse, strong visual identity, and bold reimaginings of contemporary menswear. Here are Darling’s three standout collections from the show.  Amaani Chowdhary - Clothing as Comfort From Arts University Bournemouth, Amaani Chowdhary ( @clothingbyamaani ) presented “Clothing as Comfort”, a deeply personal collection inspired by their experience with seasonal affective disorder and the emotional connections we form with objects during difficult times. Designed to be both protective and wearable, the garments combined oversized knitwear, quilted fabrics, and waterproof outerwear in a palette of red, grey, and orange.  Slouchy turtle necks, puffy quilted trousers, and a drooping red puffy coat captured the feeling of warmth and safety while also nodding to conte...