London Collections: Men SS16 Schedule And Everything You Need To Know

5 Things You Need To Know About London Collections: Men
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London Collections: Men kicks off today, returning to the capital for a four day fashion extravaganza.

Now in its seventh season, the biannual event has been extended from three to four days and showcases the brightest stars in the menswear sector.

To help you navigate LCM, we've rounded up the top five things you need to know for a long weekend of runway shows, presentations and fabulous parties.

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David Beckham at the launch of his first Belstaff collection in September 2014. He may well turn up at Belstaff's LCM show.

77 designers will be showcasing their spring/summer 2016 collections, a huge increase from the initial fixture of 46. See the full schedule on the London Collections Men website.

Don't fancy window shopping the clothes? For the first time ever, the public can get in on the fashion action too, with 10 free events taking place across London.

Highlights include special discounts, fashion films free catwalk shows. Check them all out here.

Returning designers include Alexander McQueen, Burberry, Jimmy Choo and Tom Ford, while new additions to the line up come in the shape of House of Holland and Tommy Hilfiger. JW Anderson, Christopher Kane and many more will also be hosting shows and presentations throughout the weekend.

David Beckham is rumoured to be attending the Belstaff show, as he presents his second collection.

Iris Elba will be previewing his upcoming line with Superdry, Nick Grimshaw and Tinie Tempah are heading to the Topman Design show, while model David Gandy is LCM's official ambassador, so expect to see him on the top runway front rows.

Perfect for people spotting, head to New Oxford Street as the models, editors, celebs and international press (from 39 countries no less!) play dress up for the waiting cameras.

London Collections Men S/S '16 runs from 12 to 15 June 2015. For more information visit londoncollections.co.uk

Men's Summer Fashion Trends
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: (BRAZIL OUT & FRANCE OUT) A model walks the runway at the Burberry Prorsum show at the London Collections: MEN Spring Summer 2014 at Kensington Gardens on June 18, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: (BRAZIL OUT & FRANCE OUT) A model walks the runway at the Burberry Prorsum show at the London Collections: MEN Spring Summer 2014 at Kensington Gardens on June 18, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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MILAN, ITALY - JUNE 22: A model walks the runway at the Dolce & Gabbana Spring Summer 2014 fashion show during Milan Menswear Fashion Week on June 22, 2013 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
Red, Red, And More Red(04 of34)
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PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 28: A model walks the runway during the John Galliano Menswear Spring/Summer 2014 Show As Part Of The Paris Fashion Week on June 28, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage) (credit:Getty )
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PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 27: A model walks the runway at the Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2014 fashion show during Paris Menswear Fashion Week on June 27, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: A model walks the runway at the Christopher Raeburn Spring Summer 2014 fashion show during London Menswear Fashion Week on June 18, 2013 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: A model walks the runway at the Christopher Raeburn Spring Summer 2014 fashion show during London Menswear Fashion Week on June 18, 2013 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 27: A model walks the runway during the Rick Owens Ready to Wear Menswear Spring/Summer 2014 show at Cite de la Mode et du Design as part of the Paris Fashion Week on June 27, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 27: A model walks the runway during the Rick Owens Ready to Wear Menswear Spring/Summer 2014 show at Cite de la Mode et du Design as part of the Paris Fashion Week on June 27, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 27: A model walks the runway during the Rick Owens Ready to Wear Menswear Spring/Summer 2014 show at Cite de la Mode et du Design as part of the Paris Fashion Week on June 27, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway at the Malan By Malan Breton fashion show during STYLE360 Spring 2014 at Metropolitan Pavilion on September 11, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway at the Malan By Malan Breton fashion show during STYLE360 Spring 2014 at Metropolitan Pavilion on September 11, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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Fashion designer Zac Posen attends the premiere of "Palo Alto" at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival on Thursday, April 24, 2014, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway at the Malan By Malan Breton fashion show during STYLE360 Spring 2014 at Metropolitan Pavilion on September 11, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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MILAN, ITALY - JUNE 22: A model walks the runway at the Dolce & Gabbana Spring Summer 2014 fashion show during Milan Menswear Fashion Week on June 22, 2013 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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MILAN, ITALY - JUNE 22: A model walks the runway at the Jil Sander show during Milan Menswear Fashion Week Spring Summer 2014 on June 22, 2013 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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MILAN, ITALY - JUNE 22: A model walks the runway at the Dolce & Gabbana Spring Summer 2014 fashion show during Milan Menswear Fashion Week on June 22, 2013 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 08: A model walks the Mark McNairy Amsterdam runway during Spring 2014 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Eyebeam Studio on September 8, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Etienne Tordoir/WireImage) (credit:Getty )
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RNEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 06: A model walks the runway at the Nautica Men's Spring 2014 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center on September 6, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz) (credit:Getty )
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MILAN, ITALY - JUNE 23: (BRAZIL & FRANCE OUT) A model walks the runway at the Iceberg show during Milan Menswear Fashion Week Spring Summer 2014 on June 23, 2013 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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MILAN, ITALY - JUNE 23: (BRAZIL & FRANCE OUT) A model walks the runway at the Iceberg show during Milan Menswear Fashion Week Spring Summer 2014 on June 23, 2013 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 29: Models walk the runway at Dior Homme Menswear Spring/Summer 2014 show as part of the Paris Fashion Week on June 29, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 26: A model walks the runway during Valentino Menswear Spring/Summer 2014 Show As Part Of The Paris Fashion Week on June 26, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 28: A model walks the runway at Maison Martin Margiela Menswear Spring/Summer 2014 Show As Part Of The Paris Fashion Week on June 28, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 28: A model walks the runway during the Givenchy Menswear Spring/Summer 2014 show as part of the Paris Fashion Week on June 28, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway at the Malan By Malan Breton fashion show during STYLE360 Spring 2014 at Metropolitan Pavilion on September 11, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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MILAN, ITALY - JUNE 22: A model walks the runway at the Costume National Homme Spring Summer 2014 fashion show during Milan Menswear Fashion Week on June 22, 2013 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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MILAN, ITALY - JUNE 22: A model walks the runway at the Dolce & Gabbana Spring Summer 2014 fashion show during Milan Menswear Fashion Week on June 22, 2013 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 27: A model walks the runway at the Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2014 fashion show during Paris Menswear Fashion Week on June 27, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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MILAN, ITALY - JUNE 22: A model walks the runway at the Dolce & Gabbana Spring Summer 2014 fashion show during Milan Menswear Fashion Week on June 22, 2013 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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A model displays a creation as part of Gucci Spring-Summer 2014 collection on June 24, 2013 during the fashion week in Milan. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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A model displays a creation as part of Gucci Spring-Summer 2014 collection on June 24, 2013 during the fashion week in Milan. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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MILAN, ITALY - JUNE 22: A model walks the runway at the Dolce & Gabbana show during Milan Menswear Fashion Week Spring Summer 2014 on June 22, 2013 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images) (credit:Getty )
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MILAN, ITALY - JUNE 23: A model walks the runway at the Prada Spring Summer 2014 fashion show during Milan Menswear Fashion Week on June 23, 2013 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catwalking/Getty Images) (credit:Getty )