MAN announces AW15 line-up

Topman and Fashion East’s designer support scheme, MAN, is returning to London Collections: Men in January with last season’s newcomers Liam Hodges and Nicomede Talavera.

Hodges and Talavera will be joining recent Central Saint Martins MA graduate Rory Parnell-Mooney, who impressed the MAN selection panel with his “forward thinking shapes, luxurious fabrics and innovative techniques”.

Lulu Kennedy, director of Fashion East, said: “We’re hugely proud of Liam and Nicomede - fantastic people and talents who in just one season have worked out how to translate their aesthetic into great product that's been picked up by the most prestigious international stores – Dover Street Market, Opening Ceremony, JOYCE and more.

“We’re delighted to introduce Rory, the standout menswear MA graduate of this year's CSM show, who was lucky enough to study under Louise Wilson and Peter Jensen.”

Commenting on newcomer Parnell-Mooney, Peter Jensen, head of menswear at Central St Martin’s MA course added: “When I taught Rory on the menswear MA he was one of those students that could be a pain; I mean that in a good way, because he really believed in what he was doing. And the results were great! Rory has a great sense for fashion, texture, shapes and he’s forward thinking.”

All three will showcase their autumn/winter 2015 collections on the first day of LC:M, January 9, at the Topman Show Space in The Old Sorting Office. In addition to their catwalk showcase, each designer will also receive financial sponsorship, ongoing business support, one-on-one mentoring from panellists, and a place in the international sales showrooms in Paris.