The Tie Project

My initial reaction on seeing Francis Heaney’s tie project was ‘yuck’ But the more I looked the more I liked. How many men do you know who skirt the edges of fashion in the pursuit of sartorial excellence? My guess would be not many. I salute Mr. Heaney for his surprising but well thought out tie and shirt combos; I don’t think we’d see him ever wearing ‘comedy’ ties and hope it inspires you all to dress a little more adventurously.

[from Gawker]

American Apparel Loop Terry Resort Robe

You be looking like a motherf**king gangster in this cheeky, terry-towelling dressing gown. Wearing it will make you feel like Ray Liotta in Goodfellas; bourbon shots and cocaine paranoia are optional accessories. Just don’t wear it with sensible slippers, or you’ll ruin the look. Flip-flops, maybe.

Available in a wide range of colours from American Apparel’s online store, for £24. Be aware, if you’re a fat, life-lovin’ gangster, it’s probably not for you – it comes in one size only: medium. BUY IT

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Spiewak military jacket

Listen up gentlemen. You may not realise it, but the weather is getting a little warmer out there, and you’re going to have to start thinking about what you’re going to wear.

Instead of sweating it out in your duffel, try this smart military-style Spiewak jacket. Cut in a great green with a tab collar and 4 button pockets at the front. Finished with epaulets and a button placket.

It’s a cotton/nylon mix to keep the heat in, but it will let you cool down in the warmer weather too. However, it’s not cheap at $110, but what price can you put on looking fly?

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Carine Roitfeld to head Vogue Homme International

Fashion fanatics, do not fear – your fashion saviour is here. As well as editing Vogue France Carine Roitfeld is now head of the biannual men’s magazine ‘Vogue Homme International’. She told the Observer on Sunday: "I think it’s difficult to do fashion for men,
because either you become very over-homosexual fashion or very boring
fashion. You don’t want a boy who looks 15 in a little pair of shorts
with some strange art … But to see just a jacket and tie is boring." Men’s fashion is being taken more seriously, which is a good thing for menfolk tired of seeing the same old thing on the high street, (Burton distressed denim and faux-vintage tees anyone?) and with Carine Roitfeld on your side things are looking up!

New Paul Smith range

So, what’s new for 2007? Well, according to Paul Smith, it’s classic two button suits all the way.

Pick of the new range is this ace sand coloured two button cotton drill jacket. Now, the folks at Paul Smith have coupled it up with a taupe shirt and navy seersucker trousers for a cool, almost English take on the preppy look.

Smith’s new range also comes in light pastel shades including pale pink and blue for the more adventurous amongst you. The pastels follow through into knitwear "which are a perfect match with the subtle summer shirting colours".

More at the Paul Smith website.

Howies ‘Adrenaline is cheaper then cocaine’ t-shirt

Made from soft, 100% organic cotton, this t-shirt is part of Howies‘ shiny new range for this spring/summer. I have to agree with its slogan, too – cocaine is an overpriced drug for wankers; and if you’re not a wanker, it’ll turn you into a wanker before you can say ‘Where did that 50-pound note go?’ Adrenaline, on the other hand, is not only cheaper – it’s absolutely free.

Available in heather grey, from the company’s own website, for £25. BUY IT

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