Topman wool duffel coat

We’re not even halfway through summer (apparently) but already we’re seeing the high-street autumn/winter range starting to creep onto the shelves and racks. How depressing. Not even one full day of sunshine during July and already we’re being told to prepare for the cold.

Oh well, I’ll just have to console myself and make the most of it by buying a new jacket. This Topman duffel coat is rather smart, and is extremely reasonable at £65. Bring on the snow.

Ted Baker Tee

Here’s a good way to start what is otherwise probably going to be another wet and dreary week. I’ve had my eye on this Ted Baker t-shirt for a couple of weeks now, but just didn’t get around to actually purchasing it. I’m glad I waited – it’s been reduced from £35 to £24. Not bad, and affordable even at the end of the month (yes, I know you need booze money, but you can’t go out with nothing to wear).

Mr Baker is actually having a bit of a summer clear out, so check out his other stuff when you go and buy this sweet tee.

Design By Humans shirts

Design By Humans is website with a similar concept to Threadless – contributors submit a t-shirt design on to the site, then readers vote for which tees they like. Popular designs get picked up for production, while losing ones get consigned to the terrible, burning maw of t-shirt hell, where they suffer a fate worse than being worn by a really fat, smelly person.

Having checked the site out, I have to say that the big difference between the sites is the quality of the designs. I doubt that before the submissions go to the public vote they’re vetted, selected and vetoed by a panel of high court judges, so it can only be the readership that’s giving DBH the edge over Threadless. But then, perhaps that’s down to the former not being as well known which is plausible, seeing as they’ve only got about 12 men’s shirts for sale at the mo.

Of the few that they do have, this is my favourite – the Addition tee is $24 and available now.

Yoox sale now on

Yoox have just extended their Summer sale and have slashed up to 60% off of their original prices. I’ve had a butchers around the site and come up with five bargains that I guarantee* you’ll love.

*Disclaimer: Guarantee is not guaranteed. But there is plenty of other stuff in the sale and I guarantee** that you’ll find something you love.

**Disclaimer: See above.

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Topman Zealot Revolution tee

Not sure what kind of political statement this Topman shirt (£14) is quite trying to make with it’s meaningless but graphic depiction. And I don’t know who Kelly Sanchez is. The leader of the Zealot Revolution? An obscure South American political figure? The bloke who designed the tee?

Not that I actually care. I just like the awesomeness of the shirt. I mean, who in the hell doesn’t like skulls in tophats? Damn fools, that’s who. And you’re not a damn fool, are you? No? Then go out and buy one, ya damn fool.

Little Paper Planes clothing

While trying to find a t-shirt with a print of a paper plane emblazoned across the chest (explanation here) I came across this gem of a clothing website. Little Paper Planes is a portal for a collection of artists selling t-shirts, bags jewelry and original prints of their work.

None of their work features actual paper planes, but fortunately that matters not. For what is on the site is a selection of original, surreal and slightly disturbing t-shirts. All are hand-printed on high quality American Apparel shirts and are dead cheap – $20 which is under £10 these days.

I’ve picked this scary flamingo print by designer Apenest($20), shown above, as my favourite choice from the site, but the range is quite diverse, so you should be able to find something a little less creepy. Also, check out Kelly’s blog, the owner of the site, for updates and fashion and designer news.

Howies Anger Management tee

When perfecting my weaving technique on the Tube in the morning so that I might reach the platform quicker I often ponder the pointlessness of it. This is where Howies t-shirt come in and remind you there is more to life than gaining thirty seconds on your morning commute! This summer blue t-shirt features a scribbled man on a bike, with the words Anger Management written underneath. Kind of makes you want to head off for a bracing ride in the country doesn’t it? Printed on organic cotton it will set you back a non-anger inducing £25.

Topman striped polo

Inexpensive, simple, devoid of stupid slogans and gaudy patterns or blatant "distressing" – sometimes you just want a smart top you can chuck on in the morning without worrying which statement you want to make on that day. That’s why I have to applaud this Topman Polo Shirt (£16). It’s just nice to see that Topman, purveyors of everything "nu-rave" (isn’t that trend over yet?) going back to basics, allowing those over the age of twenty to start shopping there again. Yay.