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Accessories
By admin on May 20th, 2008
For some bizarre reason, I’ve been fixated on finding the perfect leather messenger bag. I really can’t explain why, but I think my subconscious has decided on a look that hasn’t reached my conscious brain yet. Getting away from the inner workings of my mind, this Arlington leather messenger bag is perfect for whatever look my brain has decided for me. It would also look good for those days when you’ve had enough of a black messenger bag.
Another important point to mention is that this bag costs £65, which is a, dare I say it, cheap price for a leather bag. It’s not Primark prices, but you’re unlikely to see a bag of this quality for this price.
Tags: Arlington, Leather bag, leather messenger bag, manbag, Messenger Bag
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Accessories
By admin on May 19th, 2008
If you’ve been suitably superhero inspired, you’ll know that the starting point is the specs. While metallic blues look great on their own, geeky spectacles give it an extra boost. These Salt Alec glasses transform any Joe Schmoe into Clark Kent, who dressed much better than Superman.
While these are great for all those who do need glasses, if you don’t you might feel like a fraud. Just how a lot of people feel like idiots wearing sunglasses – preferring to squint when they walk down the street – you’d surely feel a bit silly pretending to need glasses. If you can get past that then these are retailing from £142.
Tags: clark kent, Glasses, Salt glasses, superhero, Superman
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Accessories, Designer Spotlight
By Will Reid on May 14th, 2008
Now I know for a fact that I wasn’t the only one disappointed with Met Gala-attending celebrities lack of Superhero costume inspiration. In fact, Zac Posen was the only attendee who matched up to my high standards of fancy-dress. Therefore, I was delighted when I came across this River Island cap with Marvel Comic decoration (Persil, Armani, River Island- what isn’t Marvel on at the moment!) The only River Island I have ever entered outside the realm of cyber-space was in Fife, Scotland and the fact that the staff could collectively set up a tattoo and piercing parlour helped me to never return. Add to this that I was once told I don’t have a “hat-face,” I was understandably cautious of putting this on my WISHLIST. No longer shall I worry as this cap has enough Wham! Zap! Pow! to last me at least another month of pretending I could wear it.
Marvel Cap, £12.99, River Island
Tags: Christina ricci, comic, marvel, Met Institute Costume Gala, Met Institute Costume Gala 2008, river island, scotland, shopping, superhero, Wishlist, Zac Posen
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Accessories
By admin on May 13th, 2008
Adidas Originals have always had great accessories but you’d have to be quick off the mark to get them. Most of their pieces don’t even reach the official website, so it’s hard to find a bag like this Adidas fieldwork bag.
The styling is clean and timeless, giving the bag a longevity that check-laden bags don’t have. The problem with bags made from this material is that it can’t really cope with heat well. For example, if you’re wearing shorts, it’s likely to start sticking to your legs. Despite this, this bag is an investment as opposed to a trend-led buy and you’ll be using it for years to come.
Tags: Adidas Originals, bags, retro adidas, Retro bags
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Accessories, News
By admin on May 8th, 2008
It’s rare to see a hip-hop artist so readily accepted by the fashion elite like Kanye West has been. The only other contender is Andre 3000. However, Mr. West is on a level of his own when it comes to designer collaborations. In addition to his Air Yeezys, his clothing label Pastelle also has an upcoming sunglasses collection with Ksubi.
While they look great, they also look pretty similar to the American Apparel sunglasses Isabelle posted yesterday. As the amount of sunglass designs are limited at best, this usually wouldn’t be a problem. But seeing as the AA glasses are going for £30 and Ksubi’s own glasses are retailing at around £100, it’s a bit ridiculous to try and sell these for $2000. If price is no object to you, then you can get these from October.
Tags: Air Yeezy, american apparel, andre 3000, kanye west, Ksubi, Pastelle, vogue uk
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Accessories, Trends
By admin on May 7th, 2008
Whilst leather bags are great and all, there’s just something very un-summery about them. The material is pretty heavy and doesn’t cope with hot weather very well. Canvas, on the other hand, is a lighter material and copes much better in the sun. If you’ve been trying to complete a couple of looks, then look no further this Penfield oxon bag.
Available in college professor-like brown and nautical stripes, these bags have the added bonus of being able to complete two separate looks. If you’ve been slowly building on your nautical look, then this will the piece that will finish it off and all for a pretty reasonable £50.
Tags: bag, Brown, canvas bag, College Professor look, Nautical theme, Oxon, Penfield, urban outfitters
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Accessories, sunglasses
By admin on April 25th, 2008
It’s almost but not quite spring, which means it’s time to stock up on madras shirts, short shorts and sunglasses. Topman are on the case, they have launched a range of sunnies in conjunction with Linda Farrow called ‘The Classic Sunglasses’.
As well as Linda Farrow the four other guest designers this season are Bernard Wilhelm, Oliver Spencer, Kim Jones and 0044. You can’t currently get the Kim Jones ones online but fear not I have it on good authority (aka the Topman press office) that there will be a delivery next week .
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Tags: 0044, aviator, bernard wilhelm, kim jones, linda farrow, Oliver Spencer, sunglasses, topman, wayfarer
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Accessories
By admin on April 17th, 2008
We’re of a slightly follicular bent today, I’m trying to persuade Will to get a flat-top (he’s got youth and good looks on his side so I don’t know what’s stopping him!) and now I’m bringing you a comb for your moustache.
I imagine there would be nothing more unsettling than the sight of someone calmly combing their moustache but this little comb is actually quite cool. It’s $120 from Makool and is solid sterling silver.
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Tags: comb, moustache, necklace
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Accessories, Coats & Jackets
By admin on April 13th, 2008
Marc Jacobs has tapped back into the military theme that inspired some of Marc by Marc’s S/S collection last year, with a new range of recycled military goods.
Previews of the ‘Marc Jacobs Surplus’ line include this M-65 and German Mountain duffel bag. The duffel looks great, but might be hard to pull off without looking like you’ve just come back from tour of duty.
Reasonably priced, as you come to expect from M. by M., the jacket is $79 and the bag is $65.
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Accessories
By admin on April 8th, 2008
More bags, this time they’re from TANNER. Cut, sewn and handstitched from single hides, the messengers are constructed to be ‘functionally sound, utilitarian, and durable’. So rather good then. Since they’re handmade from scratch, custom adjustments can be made for pocket sizes or stitch colour. Of course, all the fun in owning a bag like this is watching the leather mature over time – well worth the investment.
Tanner good & accessories, including their expanded range of belts and wallets…
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Accessories, Designer Spotlight
By admin on April 4th, 2008
Whilst collaborations are pretty standard,
it’s still interesting to hear of a Comme
Des Garçons and Chromehearts jewellery collection. Looking at the
collection, it seems the idea of a CDG and Chromehearts collaboration is a lot
more interesting than the actuality of it. The shirts were almost too boring
for words – apart from the words I just typed – and the jewellery is good but dull.
Despite my knee jerk reactions, I’m sure
these will look much better in person when they launch in Dover Street Market
this spring.
Tags: Chromehearts, Comme Des Garcons, dover street market, Jewellery, Shirts
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Accessories, Luggage, News
By admin on April 4th, 2008
The Guardian had an article up about men with messenger
bags – I refuse to call them ‘manbags’ – Although I just did. Damn. They ask five people ranging from Topman’s design director to NME’s editor about what’s in their bags, what make their bag is and how they feel about the term ‘manbag’.
The answers as to what’s in them are relatively the same; books, notebooks, ipods, phones, everything that’s too big for your pockets. The fuss over ‘manbags’ is a silly one. They’re just a replacement for rucksacks – not an example of a new breed of man emerging. The reason they’re popular is because they’re functional and fashionable, with the emphasis on functional. There’s nothing more to it than that.
Tags: manbag, Messenger Bag, NME, Rucksacks, The Guardian, topman
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Accessories
By admin on April 3rd, 2008
Despite a deluge of beige coats in all shapes
and sizes, it’s still rare to see a beige bag of any kind. The only one I can
recall is a Topman version that’s just sold out in their sale. Surface to Air
must have seen a gap in the market as they’ve brought out this leather
weekend holdall.
The problem with holdalls like this is that
carrying anything of substance in one can be a real pain. This bag is best for
carrying clothes as opposed to electrical equipment, so it’s best used for long
stays at a girl/boyfriends house. It’s available from the surface to air
website and costs 375 Euros.
Tags: Beige, Leather Holdall, Surface to air, Weekend Bag, Weekend Holdallm Topman
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