Nasir Mazhar as the epitome of the British roadman

When I say the word ‘roadman’, a lot of you will probably picture this:

Big puffer nupste jacket, saggy jeans*, Gucci, LV or any other designer belt, Nike Air Force 1s or Air Max 95s, and of course, the man bag.

*if you wear skinny jeans and call yourself a roadman, you are probably definitely not a roadman.

The term roadman generally has negative connotations since they're often associated with the streets, gangs, illegal activities, etc etc - basically another word for a gangster, and whatever you would associate with that.

Nonetheless, it is evident that the roadman has become an inspiration even to those in a professional industry. British fashion designer Nasir Mazhar interpreted his version of a new, cleaner roadman and streetwear, employing Grime connoisseur Skepta to soundtrack in his Spring/Summer 2015 collection.

Check it.

The bagginess vs. how it hangs on your body vs. various textures and patterns.

Monotone colours to exercise a crisp, clean, sleek visage.

We love the revival of the Nike Air Force 1, Low and Mid.

Jackets and coats are becoming a substantial piece to the street outfit.

I am also personally a big fan of the pockets, zips and buttons. Essential.

Remember when matching tracksuit tops and bottoms were cool 10 years ago? Still cool now.

These two guys look like badass ghetto gangster astronauts.

 This hairstyle also reminds me of Backstreet Boys - usually I'd say 'hell no!' to the hairstyle, but throughout this catwalk, I really dig.

Forget snapbacks. Forget 5 panels. 6 panels.
I want me one of these intergalactic looking caps.

Grime artist Skepta was part of Nasir Mazhar's catwalk, and not going to lie - he does make an excellent roadman model (lol).

Even the ladies at the SS15 runway were able to articulate the badass and sporty/eccentric roadman. And just look at that makeup! Amazing!

Both the mens' and ladies' SS15 collections were simply just on point. Nasir Mazhar is a genius in executing the sporty and rich look, and at the same time gives British fashion an identity and uniqueness. If all the roadmen and roadwomen in London were dressed in Nasir Mazhar, maybe they wouldn't be perceived so much as scary, violent or reckless gangsters.

Emily, LDN.