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features, Gallery, Shirts, top ten, Trends
By Gerald Lynch on April 18th, 2012
ASOS - Hawaiian Print Shirt - £25
When the summer heat kicks up a wavy haze off the concrete city streets, we know it can be tough to resist the urge to laze around in just your lightest shirts and underwear.
Yet, we just can’t accept the return of the Hawaiian shirt, this summer’s slob-chic must-have. It’s like someone covered themselves in wallpaper paste, tore the pages out of a tattoo catalogue and rolled around in the scraps, off their nut on umbrella-wearing cocktails.
But who are we to judge the fashion gods? We’ve pooled together ten of our favourite offerings from the likes of ASOS and Ben Sherman, ranging from the blindingly garish to more subtle, understated prints if you’re feeling a little less daring but still want to be on-trend when the heatwave finally kicks in.
So grab your hula skirts and piña coladas and dive into the gallery above for our pick of this year’s best Hawaiian shirts.
While you’re at it, have a listen to our short 60′s summer playlist below. It’s sure to instil some sunshine-surfing spirit in you even if the clouds outside your window are stubbornly grey!
Tags: asos, ben sherman, H&M, hawaiian shirt, Karmakula, Religion, river island, Top Tens, topman
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features, Gallery, Shoes
By Gerald Lynch on March 27th, 2012
Tenterden by Cheaney - £275
Ah, a good old pair of Brogues; the work horse of mens’ wardrobes across the globe, they’re the one pair of shoes as comfortable in the boardroom as they are down the pub.
The little pock-marked shoe has come a long way from its humble beginnings as cross-country footwear in Scotland and Ireland (the little holes were intended as drainage run-offs when passing through wet terrain) and now everyone from Kurt Geiger to Dr Martens have a fair few pairs in their catalogues.
Whether you’re going for wingtips or semis, black, tan or multi-coloured offerings, we’ve pulled together our ten favourite pairs to put the Spring in your step this season.
Click through the gallery above to browse our picks!
Tags: Adamis, Angus Tan Shoes, Augusti, Bally, ben sherman, Brogue Shoes, Brogues, Caine, Cheaney, dr martens, Dunhill, Hogan, kurt geiger, Louis Vuitton, Mr B
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Gallery, Health & Fitness, News, Sportswear
By Gerald Lynch on March 23rd, 2012
Team GB London 2012 kit
British Gymnast Louis Smith (top) poses on a pommel horse as Adidas unveil the British Team Kit designed by Stella McCartney during a photocall at the Tower of London, London.
Forget going for gold. Team GB will be decked out in indigo as they take to the track and field for the London 2012 Olympic games.
Inspired by the Union Jack flag, the Olympic and Paralympic sportswear will feature predominately blue hues paired with red footwear as they compete across the summer.
Designed by Beatle offspring Stella McCartney in partnership with sponsors Adidas, over 900 British athletes will be kitted out with a total of approximately 175,000 items of clothing from the range during the games.
“All eyes will be on the British athletes when they take the stage at the Games,” said Adidas UK Marketing Director Nick Craggs.
“We wanted to ensure that they would be the best equipped team through a combination of leading technologies including PowerWEB and Climacool and a unified and striking team identity.”
So what’s the rough verdict on the kit? While the public seem a little sceptical on the actual “Britishness” of the clothing, it’s garnered unanimous praise from the athletes themselves.
“It is very blue and that is nice and subtle but, at the same time, it does what it needs to do,” BMX cyclist Shanaze Reade told BBC Sport.
“You can often blend in with French wearing red, white and blue but this is completely on its own and makes us feel very British. As females it is all about what it looks like and if you feel good it makes us perform even better.”
110 metre hurdler Will Sharman was equally chuffed, noting that the kit was functional as well as fashionable:
“It needs to be lightweight, which it is, it needs to be aerodynamic and it is. There is no flapping about so, from a performance perspective, it’s exactly what we were looking for. The colours are different but it’s definitely British. I get excited putting it on. It has the Olympic rings on and that gives you pride.”
So what do you think? Will you be sprinting down to your local sportswear dealer to get a piece of McCartney’s Olympic designs, or has one of the UK’s leading fashion designers missed out on a medal this year? Let us know what you think in the comments section below!
IMAGES: Press Association
Tags: 2012 Olympic Games, 2012 Olympics, adidas, design, London 2012, Olympic kit, Sportswear, stella mccartney, Team GB
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Gallery, News, Suits & Tailoring
By Gerald Lynch on March 19th, 2012
We all know that Lando “Billy Dee Williams” Calrissian is a sharp dresser. Heck, even his Cloud City pad would be a dead cert for the title of “Best Intergalactic Crib” should the MTV show ever spread among the stars. But what of the rest of the Star Wars cast? With a whole empire at his disposal Darth Vader would surely be able to charm (READ: Force Choke) a decent tailor into suiting him up into some crisp threads. And what of an outdoorsman like Chewbacca? He’s going to need some serious Birkenstocks to keep those furry paws in shape.
John Woo (the illustrator/designer, not he of “Face/Off” fame) has the answers, dressing up the galaxy’s finest aliens and Empire henchmen on trend for his new “He Wears It” project.
It’s not only great fun, but they look neat too; the Clone Tropper in Junya Watanabe and Darth Vader in Band of Outsiders look particularly sharp! Still, there’s no saving Jar Jar Binks; in Maison Martin Margiela he’s even more of an annoying dick.
All of Woo’s Star Wars illustrations (alongside some Forrest Gump and Edward Scissorhands ones too) are available to purchase as prints from his Etsy.com shop, priced $60.00 USD.
Tags: art, Band of Outsiders, boba fett, Buy, darth vader, Darth Vader in a suit, design, Etsy, fashion, He Wears It, illustration, John Woo, Junya Watanabe, maison martin margiela, star wars, Star Wars Prints, suits, Wooszoo
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Designer Spotlight, Gallery
By Laura on January 1st, 2012
We were recently introduced to Los Angeles based Beautiful Fül, through their Spring ’12 lookbook, and one thing is for sure now… we can’t wait for spring!
Beautiful Fül’s designer, Alejandro Rodriquez has garnered respect and acclaim from both national and international retailers and industry insiders in recent years with his emphasis on clean modern lines and attention to detail. This collection shows a much lighter side than Rodriquez’s previous collections, although definitely maintains his west coast aesthetic. What do you think of the collection?
Pieces from the collection range from $187- $1,125 USD
Tags: Alejandro Rodriquez, Beautiful Fül, la, Spring 2012
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Coats & Jackets, Gallery, Jeans & Trousers, music
By Elisabeth on October 20th, 2011
Credit: Vicky Chan
There is definitely something debonair about the A|X Armani Exchange Autumn 2011 collection. A mix of blazers, plaid shirts, vests and jackets with elbow patches it looks like they’ve taken inspiration from the British gentry. Then again, the leather jacket and red outfit (see gallery below) brings the mind to more indie/rock so perhaps we’re mistaken.
As part of the A|XX 20th anniversary celebrations this year, A|X Armani Exchange teamed up with one of the UK’s top dance labels, Toolroom Knights, and has since July hosted a series of Saturday afternoon DJ sessions in their stores nationwide. The collaboration is coming to an end on 17th December, so if you want to indulge in some tunes spun by the latest and newest music talent check out the A|X Facebook page or visit the DJ Residency Series website for more info before it’s too late.
A|X Armani Exchange Autumn 2011 collection
Tags: A|X Armani Exchange Autumn 2011, blazer, fashion and music, jackets, plaid shirt, Toolroom Knights
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Clothing, features, Gallery
By Laura on October 16th, 2011
I absolutely love the latest collection from the British fashion house Alexander McQueen.
Overall they have created a minimal but elegant collection. A few of my favourite pieces include the beautiful Prince of Wales check suit, the Fair Isle Jacquard knit button-up, and a cashmere turtle neck featuring the McQueen skull on the front.
They also have a few more casual pieces such as the bomber jacket, the cashmere pony-print v-neck sweater and classic skull motif scarf.
Tags: alexander mcqueen, British fashion, Fair Isle Jacquard knit, McQueen skull, Prince of Wales check suit
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Celeb style, Clothing, Collaborations, features, Gallery
By Laura on October 16th, 2011
Adidas have rolled out the much anticipated third installment of the popular David Beckham / Design by J. Bond collection for Fall/Winter 2011.
The collaboration between sport and style icon David Beckham and Undefeated founder James Bond has been widely celebrated in the past, and will yet again see a contemporary range of footwear, outerwear, and accessories.
Much of the inspiration has clearly been pulled from collegiate imagery and has a very traditional American sportswear feel to it. This is something we have seen a lot of in the last two seasons. The varsity jacket in particular seems to be making a comeback. What do you make of this trend – will you be rocking the look this Fall/Winter?
adidas Originals by Originals James Bond for David Beckham 2011 Fall/Winter
Tags: adidas, david beckham, Fall winter 2011, James Bond
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Gallery, London Fashion Week
By Elisabeth on September 22nd, 2011
Lou Dalton Spring/Summer 2012
Lou Dalton’s spring/summer 2012 collection is all about shorts: medium shorts, short shorts and long shorts… ok the latter is probably just called trousers but you get the idea. Teamed with bomber jackets and some more tailored top pieces, the collection was a rather monochrome experience.
You might think black for summer is a bit dark and twisted, but not for Lou Dalton’s Charming Men. And with her influence for the collection coming from Swan Lake and the UK miners’ strike in 1984 it all kind of makes sense.
What do you think of Lou Dalton’s collection?
Tags: London Fashion Week, Lou Dalton spring/summer 2012
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Clothing, Collaborations, features, Gallery
By Laura on August 19th, 2011
A few weeks we announced that the upcoming fall/winter +J collection for Uniqlo would be the last. The lookbook is now out, and I have to say this is possibly the strongest collection yet.
There has undeniably been plenty of hype surrounding this final collection, but I can’t get enough of the contrasting colors, linear cuts and the mix of tech-infused materials with traditional fabrics.
Jil Sander’s was one of the first high-fashion designers to collaborate with a mass-market brand like this, and in many ways really set the benchmark for these types of collections. She has continually brought her own unique, dark and structural aesthetic to the Japanese retailer, and this collection is no exception.
One of the most interesting features of this collection is the mix of sportswear with highly tailored pieces. Although it might seem an unusual combination, it is a look that we are seeing quite a bit of at the moment, and something we expect to take off this winter.
The fianl J+ collection will be Available soon in Uniqlo stores the world over.
Final Uniqlo +J collection
Tags: collaboration, Fall winter 2011, final +j collection, j, Jil Sanders, uniqlo
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Brand Spotlight, Clothing, Coats & Jackets, Denim, Gallery, knitwear
By Elisabeth on August 17th, 2011
Summer seems to have escaped this year with a chilling 14 degrees this morning when I left the house. But as much as I love sun and park life, I can’t help but to love the colder months when you get to wrap up warm in wonderful clothes – my growing up in the Arctic could also be a reason for this… and my love for ‘look-at-me’ knitwear.
If you’re looking to invest in your winter wardrobe but want to do it in a green way, Edun is the place to look. The brand of Ali Hewson and Bono – yes that Bono – has an amazing collection out for this autumn/winter that will make you look dashing.
Using layers and dimension to create a well-travelled feel that is juxtaposed with modern silhouettes, Edun offers unique styles with added pockets, stitching and darting details, and the sweaters and knits span the spectrum, from lightweight layering to a fresh twist on vintage Fair Isles patterns.
Trousers range from clean, slim and straight tailored to tapered leg and drop crotch. Something for everyone! The denim is work wear influenced and most of it is made from recycled fabrics in Africa, with an organic wash to finish.
The seasons’ colour choices are inspired by natural elements such as stone and ash accented with petrol and ice, whereas red brick and cranberry wine play off sediment black and dark neutrals, like storm and tar, are accented with raisin, mulberry and peacock.
This is definitely style with substance!
Edun Autumn Winter 2011 Collection
Tags: Autumn/Winter 2011, eco-fashion, Edun, Men's knitwear
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Brand Spotlight, Clothing, features, Gallery
By Laura on July 25th, 2011
The weather over the last few weeks has hardly been summer like, so it is some what appropriate that Topman LENS has just unveiled their Fall/Winter 2011 lookbook.
Staring Yannick Abrath and shot by photographer Ben Weller, the collection features a wide range of styles from designers including J.W. Anderson, Dusty, Daniel Jackson, Uniforms for the Dedicated, New Power Studio and Dexter Wong.
We personally like the tailored black suit with plaid shirt the best. Which looks do you like?
Topman LENS 2011 Fall/Winter Collection
Tags: Ben Weller, Daniel Jackson, Dusty, Fall/winter 2011, j.w anderson, topman, Topman LENS, Uniforms for the Dedicated, Yannick Abrath
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Brand Spotlight, Clothing, features, Gallery
By Laura on June 19th, 2011
A few months ago I stumbled into the amazing Present store in Shoreditch, and quickly fell in love with their collection.
That love was totally reignited when I saw their lookbook which highlights their current summer 2011 collection. As the release says “The Knitwear is produced in Scotland using local wools complemented by handmade Shirting produced using the finest British Textiles. This edition of garments are produced in limited numbers, exclusively for the PRESENT store.”
If your in Shoreditch pop in and check it out (their coffee is pretty amazing too) otherwise you can check out their collection here
PRESENT London Summer 2011 Collection
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Brand Spotlight, Celeb style, Clothing, features, Gallery
By Laura on June 19th, 2011
It hardly feels as though we have had a summer, but Burberry have already unveiled their Autumn 2011 campaign looks.
Featuring a number of British actors, models and musicians, Chief Creative Officer Christopher Bailey, stated he was “inspired by iconic British portraits and our own archive campaigns from the late 1960s of Jean Shrimpton using her trench coat to shelter herself from the poetic and romantic British weather.”
What do you think?
Burberry Autumn 2011 Campaign Looks
Tags: Autumn campaign look, Burrberry, Fall 2011
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