Trek star: British designer looks outdoors

London – Getting ready for the rugged outdoors, British designer Carolyn Massey showed, at London Fashion Week, a collection fit for any terrain.

The menswear designer’s S/S 10 line was perfect for an exploratory retreat into the outback – a trend we have seen gather momentum in our Urban Trekkers Inspire report.

Sturdy leather straps fastened over thick knits that could protect against the wind chill of a mountain climb, whilst outer shells plastered with pockets looked like they could accommodate every supply needed for survival. Rather than the refined and the delicate, it appears we’ll be searching for the right gear next summer to keep us protected from our increasingly unforgiving environment.