Looking for something a little lighter with Spring around the corner? Paul Costelloe’s menswear arm has just launched a new capsule collection of Blazers in time for the seasonal change. Focussing on chirpier shades (pastel blues, soft and salmon pinks), the line looks to champion softer fabrics, with keen attention played to trimmings such as slightly angled pockets and lipped …
Style Safari: Pretty Green White Polka Dot Jersey Polo
The polka dot shirts round I ran the other day proved very popular, so here’s another one to add to the list courtesy of Liam Gallagher’s Pretty Green label. It is a white polo in cotton with a slightly unusual small polka dot design, it also sports the Pretty Green logo and is also available in navy. I think it …
Primark SS13 Menswear range revealed for the shoestring fashionista
After giving your wallet a post-Christmas womping, updating your wardrobe for Spring/Summer 2013 can often take a backseat while waiting for that January pay packet to land. Thankfully, cheap-as-chips high street chain Primark are on hand to deliver some on-trend staples at pocket-money prices, revealing their SS13 menswear lookbook. Scroll down for a sneak peak at what’s set to hit …
Style Safari – Villain’s Mark checked trousers
Villain, an east London label which was founded seven years ago by John Vullo has a pretty interesting range of items on ASOS now. Among the best is this pair of brown-ish checked trousers. In keeping with the company’s philosophy they have minimal branding but are made of high quality fibres – in this instance 51% Polyester and 49% Wool. …
Staying warm and stylish this winter
As the temperature drops you don’t need to make the choice between keeping warm and looking stylish. In fact, to achieve any kind of confident look staying warm is essential, as the shivering look is definitely not in fashion. There are plenty of ways to stay warm while looking great, but if you don’t know where to start these tips …
Fred Perry Winter sale kicks off
Heritage brand Fred Perry has had a really good year courtesy of some high profile tie-ups. If you fancy one of their polo shirts, or anything else for that matter, now is a very good time as the company has just started its winter sale. Pictured is the £45 (down from £55) Slim Fit Twin Tipped Fred Perry Shirt, which …
Acanorum offers striking contemporary art on a T shirt
Here’s an interesting new label. Acanorum are from Sheffield and are on a mission to deliver contemporary British Art and Design on what they says is high quality clothing. The company has just gone live on Facebook and Twitter and released their first items. The range looks promising and will soon be available at The Inherited Shop and and on …
Dressing well in the festive periods
Sponsored post When it comes to dressing to impress during the festive season there are a number of different styles to go for, as well as a few that should be avoided at all costs. The most important thing is confidence, if you feel good in what you’re wearing it’ll show and you’ll look great too. Dress for the occasion …
Last minute Christmas panic? Seven cool jumpers some of which are now in the sale
Not bought that Christmas jumper for the man you love yet? Or maybe your are a bloke who wants some new knitwear to help you face the sleet, snow and driving rain that is coming next month? Here are few suggestions, some of which are in the sale.
Sports Personality Of The Year Bradley Wiggins – and where he got the velvet suit from
It seemed a pretty much done deal last night that Tour de France/Olympic Time Trial Champion would win the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year. So in this parish at least it was as much about the suit he chose to wore as it was scooping the award. Wiggins plumped for a bespoke velvet (very on trend) double-breasted suit made …
Everything you ever wanted to know about Duffle Coats – from Scots Indie bands to Harriet Harman
In some ways Duffle Coats are now classics that in theory anyone should be able to wear at any time. However unless you buy a smart one you run two risks. 1 You might end up looking a little too much like Paddington Bear. 2 Cheap ones can look a bit scruffy and won’t do for anything approaching a formal …
Aero’s 30s style (On The) Waterfront jacket
Want to look like Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront? Good to see that Aero is resurrecting the thirties style jacket worn by Terry Malloy in the iconic 1954 film. I always associate this type of jackes with the depression era of the 1930s, so given the current economic climate they really ought to be well in vogue. It is …
Stutterheim brings Swedish old school raincoats to the UK
I am not sure about those grimmest winter in 100 years predictions but the weather is bound to take a turn for the worse in the coming weeks and get colder and damper . So now is probably a really good time to invest in a raincoat that comes from a place where they know all about harsh climates. The …
Men in tights! The awful truth about Meggings and the tabloid frenzy they have whipped up
Mention men in tights and I get images of thespians prancing about in medieval costumes reciting the words of the great bard. However if you believe the papers today you soon might be seeing men in tights – or Meggings as they have come to be known – on a street near you. Meggings have apparently become a cult clothing …
Christmas shopping for men; your complete guide – gadgets, jumpers, scarves, randoms…
Over the last few weeks we have been ultra busy putting together a series of guides which may prove very useful if you are buying presents. Here then is the full list Gadgets Top weirdest gadgets and gifts Best gadgets for under £200 The ultimate tech Xmas present Retro gadgets that are actually very cool Best Android phones Best PC …
Christmas party trend – Velvet jackets – but are you ‘money’ enough to wear one?
The last time that Velvet jackets seriously disturbed the High Street was in the 90s, when inspired by movies like Swingers and clubs like Smashing, dressing up like Noel Coward (and don’t forget that neck scarf) became a must for both gay and straight men. It seems now that velvet jackets are making a return to the High Street now. …
The Nordic invasion: Why Scandinavian brands are rising in popularity among British men
Menswear has traditionally taken a background role in the world of fashion, letting women mode reign the catwalks, column inches and shopping baskets. But over the last couple
H&M teaming up with Brick Lane Bikes for cycling-in-style range
H&M are getting set to partner with the uber-trendy London cycling experts at Brick Lane Bikes for a new Spring range aimed at cyclists. Taking design advice from the custom bike specialists, H&M are putting together an 11-piece capsule collection, with the aim being to design a range that cyclists can comfortably and safely wear while riding, and not look …
Yoko Ono’s John Lennon inspired menswear debut looks like a Nathan Barley joke
We’re not sure what we should have expected from Yoko Ono’s debut menswear collection for Opening Ceremony, revealed today. But had we thought about it logically, it’d probably have been something as barmy as what she’s indeed delivered. Featuring neon pink shades, arse-exposing mesh trousers and the sort of abstract cock-and-balls motif that’d make Alan Partridge blush, it’s like …
Jimi Hendrix’s guitar, leather trousers, jacket, hat and shirt up for grabs today
Are you experienced? At bidding? Well you need to be quick. If you are a Jimi fan then you need to get here asap as they have a brilliant selection of Jimi’s stuff from the 1960s which only has a few hours left to go. Flip through the gallery to see what’s up for grabs. The guitar has a starting …