NEWS| TOBEFRANK A/W13 Presentation Review

The wooden shelves filled with literature seem a fitting house for the AW13 collection of VFS's former One to Watch TOBEFRANK. Presented as part of the London Collections: Men, the collection embodies the essence of being a real gent, featuring pieces designed for the stylish man who appreciates both traditional and contemporary clothing of the highest quality.

Comprised of jumpers hand-stitched by Yorkshire shepherdess Sue Wiles, blazers and shirts, the collection is inspired by English literature and the story of designer Frank Phillips' father who has worked his way to success from being born into a lower working class family. Combine those influences with the label's authentic style and you have a showcase of incredibly personal pieces.






TOBEFRANK will be exhibited until Wednesday 9th January.






By Josh Walker (@josh_walker_)

Image from Derrick Kakembo, Fashion156

NEWS| TO BE FRANK SS12 review by Huffington Post and Idol Mag

Showcasing her Spring/Summer 2013 collection at the London Collections, menswear designer Frank Phillips kicked things off with a presentation celebrating simplicity and modernity with an array of bright colours.

The Ones To Watch designer sparked intrigue and praise from The Huffington Post as well as IDOL magazine, both commenting on her use of colour and unique story. A whimsical approach to the modern man’s wardrobe, IDOL Magazine took a closer look at nautical inspirations behind the collection which told the tale of Great Aunt Fifi. Using her heritage and remarkable story, Frank Phillips has picked up the elements that add nostalgia and charm to the clean-cut shapes of the collection. It’s this simplicity that The Huffington Post speaks of as pieces to be added to the staple wardrobe. A style that “tends to the sartorial need of the modern gentleman”, where a sense of utility is what is important. Whilst sock suspenders and primary colours have everyone charmed, as TOBEFRANK reminds us of the child within.

Read the Huffington Post and Idol articles. 

By Vanessa Omoregie

Images from above websites

COLLECTION| TOBEFRANK SS13

Opening London’s first showcase with just the boys in mind, VFS 'One-to-Watch', TOBEFRANK kicked off London Collections: Men with a pop-blocked, primary-coloured Spring/ Summer collection.

TOBEFRANK, a British menswear brand- heavy on the British- pushed heritage home from the ground-up; from the collection’s home-based construction, to the memories TBF’s pillar-box reds, and fisherman-mac yellows brought to forefront of those watching.

The live installation- with models lined, awaiting hair and make-up touch-ups, being redressed, and patted down on-loop- showcased head-to-toe looks in blocked-primary colour; contrast-collar snap-button polos, and bright circle, cut-out shirts pushing modernity through the collections traditionally conceived construction.

There’s a “red, blue, yellow; triangle, circle, square” simplicity in TOBEFRANK’s Spring/Summer looks that takes you back to your early-days, stacking Mega-Bloks pre-nursery- which is essentially what TBF’s Frances “Frank” Phillips has grounded the collection in: a look back in order to look forward; a look at home-grown hertitage, and using it to build something new; modern. 

Just what the TOBEFRANK man is- bright, bold and modern- whilst paying homage to his roots. Think "cheeky charmer", who- at the end of the day- will always make time for a cuppa over a story with Gran. Nice lad; we think you'll like him. #VFS

Images and text- Sara McAlpine (@sara_mcalpine)

ILLUSTRATIONS & VIDEO| One's To Watch Men - ToBeFrank & Julian Zigerli

We still can't get our heads around the enormous success of the Men's One's To Watch show at Vauxhall Fashion Scout. Bringing together an incredible mix of talent through young, fresh, emerging designers- we couldn't be prouder of what these fantastic designers have achieved. 

Take a look for yourself by watching our the catwalk video's & have a sneak peak at the exclusive comic's provided for the front row elite by our very own incredibly talented Andy Bumpus.