RUNWAY: Simon Spurr FW11

Simon Spurr showed a sophisticated collection of warm wools and cashmeres in steel grey, with nuances of medieval garb from the hoods the models wear to a studded blazer worn by Arthur Kulko. Simon Spurr is quickly becoming one of the most influential menswear designers coming out of New York. He mixes his British upbringing, with their proper dress (a la Savile Row) with New York's sportswear, a delicate balance many cannot achieve. Another sign of his influence? Anna Wintour attended the show, which is a rare event, since the Editrix of American Vogue hardly ever attends menswear shows, a major coup for Spurr.