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Smart/Casual always sounds so very very middle aged. It shouldn’t though… all it means it that you can strut around the pub in nice gear, and get away with wearing them at a wedding too. It means something that is a great all-rounder. One great all-rounder is The Barleycorn 781. This is the shoe that [...]...More
No-one has ever really dared to make a well designed hoodie. They’re always sports related and not all of us are especially sporty. Apart from the brilliant Domu-Kon Monster hoodie, we’ve not been able to get very excited about the humble hooded top… until now. This limited run of Rockett Hoodies come in a brilliant [...]...More
This musical attack on Sony’s PS3 is much more entertaining than a PowerPoint presentation. And I have to say I agree with a lot of what is being said. The Wii is fun and innovative, Xbox 360 has Live! and a growing library of great games, while the PS3 has a lot of catching up [...]...More
My initial reaction on seeing Francis Heaney’s tie project was ‘yuck’ But the more I looked the more I liked. How many men do you know who skirt the edges of fashion in the pursuit of sartorial excellence? My guess would be not many. I salute Mr. Heaney for his surprising but well thought out [...]...More
You be looking like a motherf**king gangster in this cheeky, terry-towelling dressing gown. Wearing it will make you feel like Ray Liotta in Goodfellas; bourbon shots and cocaine paranoia are optional accessories. Just don’t wear it with sensible slippers, or you’ll ruin the look. Flip-flops, maybe. Available in a wide range of colours ...More
Listen up gentlemen. You may not realise it, but the weather is getting a little warmer out there, and you’re going to have to start thinking about what you’re going to wear. Instead of sweating it out in your duffel, try this smart military-style Spiewak jacket. Cut in a great green with a tab collar [...]...More
Fashion fanatics, do not fear – your fashion saviour is here. As well as editing Vogue France Carine Roitfeld is now head of the biannual men’s magazine ‘Vogue Homme International’. She told the Observer on Sunday: "I think it’s difficult to do fashion for men, because either you become very over-homosexual fashio...More
For ages, Clarks have made brilliant shoes. From formal footwear to great loungers like this pair of Re Heat shoes. The Re Heat shoes from Clarks Originals are a lightweight casual lace up with a stylish suede upper with an "asymmetric shaped vamp and perforation detail" as well as a crepe rubber sole unit. I’ve [...]...More
So, what’s new for 2007? Well, according to Paul Smith, it’s classic two button suits all the way. Pick of the new range is this ace sand coloured two button cotton drill jacket. Now, the folks at Paul Smith have coupled it up with a taupe shirt and navy seersucker trousers for a cool, almost [...]...More
Formed in 2004, Pointer is made up of designers who have worked with achingly hip brands like Silas, Carhartt, and Blueprint Skateboards, among others. The Seeker III Canvas is a simple summer shoe with canvas and suede upper, and would look great with khakis, denim or board shorts (not Speedos though). They’re available from The [...]...More
Johnny Greenwood, as you may or may not know, is Radiohead’s lead guitarist. When he’s not composing mind-bending guitar solos for one of the world’s greatest rock bands, he likes to kick back, twist up a fat one (maybe) and listen to reggae. Johnny spent months digging through the back catalogue of Trojan Records to [...]...More
This Let’s Rock candle is truly the Ozzy Osbourne of candles. Or the Motorhead of candles. Or the Iron Maiden of candles. Or the Whitesnake of candles. Or… well, you get the picture – it’s a candle for rock gods, and also you. It comes in a range of bright colours, including black, black and, [...]...More
Star Wars, as we all know, is the king of merchandising. Quite a lot of it is complete tat aimed at 10 year olds… but occassionally, you get a diamond amongst the rough. This particular gem comes in the form of a pedal bin shaped like R2-D2. The Artoo bin is made by Japanese company [...]...More
Iain Banks, author of The Wasp Factory, The Crow Road and Complicity, to name just three of his novels, is one of my favourite British authors. His prose is imaginative and shot through with black humour. So I’m always excited when he has a new book out. The Steep Approach to Garbadale has been favourably [...]...More
Made from soft, 100% organic cotton, this t-shirt is part of Howies‘ shiny new range for this spring/summer. I have to agree with its slogan, too – cocaine is an overpriced drug for wankers; and if you’re not a wanker, it’ll turn you into a wanker before you can say ‘Where did that 50-pound note [...]...More
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