The latest news on the fashion circuit is of Posh Spice’s interesting new venture-into the world of men’s jeans. According to an article on DNR, Beckham “despises skinny jeans on men.”
Why Short Shorts haven’t caught on
This week has been a bit of a short shorts
week here at Brandish. While they can look good, I’m still not convinced. For
me, short shorts conjure up images of Club Tropicana-era George Michael and
that’s not a look I wish to emulate.
Aquascutum AquaMac Tompkin
Only a few years ago, Aquascutum was an ancient brand on the verge of becoming one of fashion’s victims- because fashion has no mercy and all that Liz Hurley-tagline jazz.
Trends: Watch & Wear- A Daily Dose of Dalí
From Dali’s lobster phones and melting clock faces to Damien Hirst’s butterfly works- Surrealism is something that we can’t seem to get out of our systems. We buy into the singers who prance around in vintage band uniforms (Gwen) and the art but something we rarely show an interest in is surrealist fashion.
WISHLIST: Shag Fleece Hoody from American Apparel
About a week ago, my colleague Jason posted on a pair of pretty cool purple trainers. Continuing on the trend of purple items (remember what I said about us inheriting last’s season’s woman trends?) I bring you this Shag Fleece Hoody from American Apparel.
Everyday Fashion Miracles: The Sartorialist
I know that it is an obvious choice and not avant-garde in the slightest, but The Sartorialist is one of those gems that just makes you smile.
Rocksmith Kid ‘n Play T-shirt
We’re starting to feel like Calvin Harris
here at Brandish. I don’t mean we’re turning into a poor novelty act, just that
we’re obsessed with the eighties and early nineties at the moment. This rocksmith
t-shirt allows you to finally pay homage to Kid ‘n’ Play in a suitable
manner.
Oscar Fashion- Javier Bardem
In previous years, the Oscars were associated with daring stars pushing fashion’s limits; Cher in Bob Mackie, Jack Nicholson in a beret, Sharon Stone in her husband’s shirt tucked into Vera Wang.
HBB Scary Children Tee
Everyone knows children are scary right? Their long gangly legs and arms? Freaky. That hungry look they give when they’re waiting for the swings to become free? Unsettling!
All Saints macintosh
The humble macintosh or trench, as you will be well aware, has been “in” lately. It’s been hot, sexy, now now now! Not quite wanting to let go as we move towards Spring, All Saints have released this cropped version – all the detailing’s there but without the long skirt.
Loden Dager for Uniqlo
New York label Loden Dager are the latest in an
increasing line of designers to team up with Uniqlo,
creating a Spring/Summer mini collection. The collection is strong, with the
check shirt being the only really ugly piece on it. Some might say it’s a bit
dull but it’s a collection designed for high street consumption, so that
criticism is like complaining that you can’t wear Gareth Pugh’s collection to Tesco.
McQueen Tiger print
With this vest, available from Oki-Ni, McQueen helps to put a tiger in your tank (top).
You Would If You Could… Bright Suits
There are endless trends and endless items you can wear to copy them. However, some looks are just out there to be seen.
And another one… PacMan T-shirt from Super Superficial
We at Brandish have been doggedly following this trend to the point that it could have some kind of restraining order placed on us.
Kenneth Anger Tee from Blood is the New Black
Another T-shirt trend with legs is the “So-and-so is my homegirl/boy”. I think it started with Jesus and Mary versions but there’s now millions of versions.
Ted Baker go all APC
For some reason, I can’t think about Ted
Baker without thinking ‘poor man’s Paul Smith’. I’ve got this association in my
head because most of their items seem like more chavtastic versions of Paul
Smith clothing. It’s heartening to see that some of their items look like knock
offs of APC’s spring collection. As APC have become overpriced lately, this can
only be a good thing.
Misericordia – Sportswear goes ethical
(Click on image for larger picture)
It’s not often you find a brand that would
make Danny Dyer and Katharine Hamnett happy but Misericordia would do just
that.
More mortgage crippling leather jackets
While Purple jackets may immediately make
you think of booking tickets to a Prince show, they can be incredibly subtle. This
Robert
Geller purple leather jacket is a great example of this.
Paul Smith Boxers
New year, new pants – that’s how the old
saying doesn’t go. Everyone harks on about essentials, but I don’t think enough
time is spent harking on about our most needed essential: The humble boxer (If
you’re wearing pants or Y-fronts, then leave now. Close the door behind you).
Seeing as we’re in the second month of 2008, it’s more than likely that you’ll
have some underwear that should have been thrown out a long time ago.