Fashion

180 years of Woolrich

180 years of Woolrich

Known for their rich heritage of quality outdoor wear and signature range of plaid jackets and woolen work-wear, Woolrich isn’t exactly the kind of lust-after brand we’re used to. But this year they celebrate 180 years of the brand and to mark the occasion they have released a special limited edition anniversary collection – and let us tell you, it’s really rather cool.

The capsule collection for AW10 comprises just 17 pieces for men and women with only 180 pieces produced for each item. And just so you know you’re getting a true collectable every piece has been individually numbered with anniversary labelling. The styles, which include a great ranch style plaid jacket and the classic ‘Charley Brown’ jacket, have been taken from the depths of the Woolrich archives and have been re-worked for a contemporary look.

We love the original images from the archives which accompany the latest interpretations of the pieces – especially loving the couple in matching outfits. The traditional outdoor wool and shearling Ranch coat that they are sporting so well has been re-worked in Woolrich’s signature red plaid with a shearling collar and real horn buttons. It’s a really wearable on-trend piece and these kind of coats are going to be everywhere come next season so getting a true heritage piece will put you one step ahead of the rest.

The ‘Charley Brown’ jacket was a favourite with fans throughout the 60s – 80s and with a tagline – ‘Where the girls are is where the Charley Brown is’ – we can see why. Featuring handpicked archive fabrics, chamois suede collar and cuffs and cashmere lining this jacket is a great investment buy for AW that will be a real heritage piece.

The Woolrich AW10 heritage collection will be available to next season via the Woolrich site.

Culture

Ronaldo disrobes for Armani…again.

Ronaldo disrobes for Armani…again.

Football star Ronaldo has got his kit off of for Armani for the second season in a row, and guess what? He still looks annoyingly good. Yes, his taut, toned, muscle-ripped torso will be fronting not only the Emporio Armani Underwear campaign, but the Armani Jeans campaign for AW10 too.

We don’t need to tell you how good he looks, so we think we’ll just leave it at that.

Shot on location in Madrid, you’ll be able to see the advertising campaign (and Ronaldo’s muscles) in their full glory from around July, so any be prepared for admiring glances to turn into full blown episodes of gawking at billboards. Beware, it’s coming to a city near you soon…

Fashion

Emporio Armani World Cup Collection

Emporio Armani World Cup Collection

Just in case you didn’t know, there’s something called the World Cup going on at the moment, and never one to shy away from worldwide sporting events the fabulous world of fashion is following suit and putting it’s own unique stamp on the game.

While Dolce and Gabbana were responsible for dressing the impeccably stylish Italian football team, Emporio Armani has created a special World Cup collection so not only can you show your support, but you can look stylish at the same time.

The collection includes a range of accessories including a weekend bag, a shoulder bag, a belt with flag logo, sneakers, a basic tee, and white knit boxer brief. And don’t worry football fans, each accessory has a detatchable country flag which you can change according to your team – extra handy when your team of choice gets knocked out in the first round.

The collection is available now in Emporio Armani stores and selected department stores.

Culture

Ralph Lauren Wimbledon Collection

Ralph Lauren Wimbledon Collection

World Cup fever may have taken hold but there’s another beautiful game that’s set to start very soon which boasts quintessential British heritage, sporting elegance, strawberries and cream, and…Boris Becker.

Yes, Wimbledon will be upon us in a matter of weeks and to celebrate its fifth year as the official outfitter of the Wimbledon Championship, Ralph Lauren is bringing fashion to centre court with a collection that’s inspired by the sophisticated heritage and elegance of English tennis.

The very English collection features classic tennis cable knits, the iconic Wimbledon blazer in both navy pinstripe and cream, as well as crisp polos edged in the tournament’s signature shade of Wimbledon Bentley green. Verrr’ nice indeed.

As well as the new collection Ralph Lauren have teamed up with 3 times world champion Boris Becker to host the very first Legends Clinic – a live interactive virtual tennis clinic where fans from around the world will be able to tune in while Becker demonstrates technique and offers hints and tips on how to improve your game. Ralph Lauren are also giving you the opportunity to pose your very own question to the sporting legend which will be asked during the live web event.

We’ll be tuning in tomorrow afternoon at 4pm to see Boris – and the collection – in action, but if you just can’t wait until then you can watch a special preview film here.

To sumbit your questions visit the Ralph Lauren Wimbledon site, and watch the live streaming at 4pm tomorrow 17th June.

Fashion

AW10 arrives at Oki-Ni

AW10 arrives at Oki-Ni

We know it’s a little premature, but we’re so over the summer. It’s not that we’ve had enough of the sunny weather (where?!), the barbecues (grand total so far: 1), or the football (so not over that), but we’re just too excited about buying our autumn-winter wardrobes.

And it really doesn’t help our already impatient state of mind when Oki-Ni start tempting us with really nice things that we really, really want: I present to you the new Margiela Footwear.

We know. Pretty smart we think you’ll agree? Go ahead, knock yourself out and buy them here.

Culture

Esquire’s Best Dressed Man on Tour

Esquire’s Best Dressed Man on Tour

It wasn’t so long ago that we asked you this very pressing question for the first time, and with a distinct air of de ja vous we find ourselves asking it once more: are you Britain’s best dressed man? Yes, back in May we told you about men’s mag GQ and their search for Britain’s most sartorially savvy man, but now the gentleman’s style file Esquire has launched their very own quest for the best dressed amongst you.

The impeccable taste and collective fashion eye of Esquire’s style team are being put to the test out on the road as they embark on their tour of Britain’s cities to find the most stylish ordinary man. Visiting cities around the whole of the UK including Cardiff, Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester the team are out on the hunt, and whether you’re a master of the classic gent look or more of a charming rogue they know how to spot a well dressed chap in an instant. And just so we can stay up to date with their stylish findings the Esquire team are making a mini documentary to accompany each city they visit – first stop Bristol which you can watch below.

Esquire – Britain’s best-dressed real man, episode 1 from esquireuk on Vimeo.

Judged by an expert panel that includes Savile Row tailor Richard James, designer Roland Mouret, and head of menswear at Harrods Jason Broderick, the £30,000 prize will include an entire wardrobe of clothes from Harrods, a grooming day at the store’s new Gentleman’s Club and a beautiful Longines watch. Pretty impressive. So if you think you are Britain’s Best Dressed Man you can enter here.

Time to get your best outfit on and start posing…again.

Style Notes

Exclusive Private Sale at farfetch.com

Exclusive Private Sale at farfetch.com

Our dear MFL for him friends, we’ve got a little treat for you this Friday morning that’s guaranteed to get your weekend off to a good start. Farfetch.com, the online e-tailer that brings together some of the most exciting brands from exclusive boutiques around the world is offering you special people access to their private sale. Good times.

Farfetch.com boasts an impressive list of partners that includes Maria Luisa in Paris; b Store, Beyond the Valley and Feathers in London; Henrik Vibskov’s The-V-Store and Paristexas in Copenhagen, Tessabit in Como, Anastasia and Amercian Rag in California and Bblessing in New York. With a role-call like that you can imagine the kind of beauties they stock when it comes to the very best in menswear. And with discounts of up to 40% on selected items just think of the bargains you could pick up, pretty cool eh?

In case you needed any more persuading we’ve picked out a few of the pieces we’ve got our eyes on, just to tempt you…
These Marc by Marc Jacobs aviator style sunglasses from Mode de Vue, Paris are now £125.88 £107.00

We love this Acne grey jersey jacket from Sefton Men, London £215 £193

And from Paleari, Milan this Hugo Pratt double breasted cotton/linen jacket has caught our eye £468.60 £351

As well as these highlights you can get great discounts on a range of great labels including pieces from Rick Owens, Vivienne Westwood, Moncler, Paul Smith, Acne, Maison Martin Margiela, Opening Ceremony and Damir Doma as well as many more.

So go! Go and shop! But you can only access the sale via this link to the Farfetch.com site and only until 16th June.

Enjoy.

Interviews, Style Notes

Exclusive Chipmunk Interview

Exclusive Chipmunk Interview

Hip-hop star Chipmunk has teamed up with Foot Locker and adidas Shop this summer to launch the latest reincarnation of the iconic adidas Top Ten trainer. As the face of the campaign, Chipmunk will be pictured in Foot Locker windows nationwide when the must-have sneakers hit the shop floor on 6th June. We caught up with Chipmunk for a quick Q&A about the campaign, his personal style and why it’s all in the walk.

How does it feel to be fronting the campaign for such an iconic footwear brand and trainer?
Yeh, good! Cool! It’s kinda hard to explain, it’s good for both parties, you know, I’m into trainers – I like Footlocker, they’re into me – they like my music, so we just made it happen.

How do you wear your adidas Shop which is your favourite colour?
White, it’s summer “innit”. One thing I don’t do is leave a load of laces hanging out my trainers, you know, big bows and stuff, I just think it looks pretty young. Other than that I just do them up and put them on.

So how important is looking good to you?
Yeh man, I just feel that you’ve got to stay fresh, that doesn’t mean that you’ve got to wear designer clothes, I just personally like them to stay looking fresh.

How would you describe your style in 3 words?
Chipmunk, Jamaal, Indescribable.

When your not sporting your Adidas originals, what other brands do you like to wear?
Prada

Good choice…..

I like Prada, I’m hot on Prada, I’ve been on them for a long time.

What is your favourite item of clothing?
My favourite piece of clothing – I actually don’t have a favourite piece but I really like – footwear wise – Superstars and Stan Smiths. And I like plain things, so plain white and plain black t-shirts.

You like keeping it simple, so you let the rest do the talking?
Yeh man, it’s all in the walk.

When it comes to women who do you think has really good style?
Rhianna, Cheryl Cole and Pixie (Lott)

I’ve heard you say you’ve got the TP, total package,‘Look good, MC good make hits and still go on radio and roll with the MCs…’ so what’s the secret behind looking so good?

I think it’s all about confidence. For instance you might get dressed and say to your friend ‘what do you think’, and they might go ‘nah no way’, but it’s down to you ‘innit? I think you should just go for it, you know, you’ve got to be able to pull things off.

Can we expect a Chipmunk clothing line anytime soon?
Yeh you can! I’ve got my Chipmunk cartoon that I wear on my t-shirt, but yeh it’s probably going to pick up more after my tour then we can give it a proper push. I’m more towards the music side, but as well as that I’m into clothes, and kids like what I wear. Yeh we’ve got a t-shirt that’s been popular, so we’re going to branch out soon.

Chipmunk’s Shine Shine tour starts on 28th June and runs throughout July. Visit his website for more information.

The classic adidas Top Ten design is available in three colour ways and will be sold in Foot Locker stores nationwide from June 6th priced from £54.99. Visit footlocker for further information.

Fashion

Net-a-Porter to launch menswear site

Net-a-Porter to launch menswear site

He knows all of the best designers on first name terms, he’s available 24 hours a day, and to top it off he has impeccable taste and style: the perfect man? Almost – get ready for the arrival of Mr Porter, yes prepare yourselves for the brand new brother-site to the enormously successful Net-a-Porter. After ten years of making the very best in fashion available at the click of a well manicured fingernail, the global online shopping destination is set to bring its unbeatable shopping experience to the well manicured nails of the male sex.

Speaking about the launch, founder of the site Natalie Massenet (pictured above) says, “We look forward to welcoming a new group of super stylish men who join us to shop for themselves with the same level of service, dedication and commitment that women have had for the last decade.” With an offer like that how could we possibly refuse?

Promising the best in men’s style from global brands to niche specialist brands Mr Porter will provide the ultimate online shopping experience together with original editorial and style advice.

Amongst the launch partners Mr Porter can boast of are Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Lanvin, YSL, Margiela, Balmain, Dunhill, Margaret Howell, Rick Owens, John Lobb and MR by the designer Roland Mouret. With same day delivery available in London and Manhattan why would there ever be any need to leave the office again?

With baited breath we await your arrival Mr Porter, and wonder how we survived without you until now…

Mr Porter is set to launch in January in time for SS11 collections.

Fashion

Sherbert Shades

Sherbert Shades

One of menswear’s rising stars Jsen Wintle championed pastels and muted shades of suiting on the catwalk at London fashion week SS10, as did Burberry Prorsum and elsewhere at Dior Homme and Michael Kors. The trend is a great way to add a bit of a summer lift to an outfit and it brings a new approach to classic separates such as a tailored suit jacket.

We’ve bought together some of the best pastels around, so take your pick.

This blazer brings a whole new meaning to parma violets – not just a childhood sweet but a viable shade for a piece of clothing too. Ok so this Marc Jacobs blazer is officially ‘light grey’ but from here we’re calling it parma violet. Either way with its subtle pinstripe and cropped style it’s a great alternative to your dark blazer. £365 Buy it here.

Salmon? Pink? Whatever you want to call it this Gant polo shirt is a sherbert staple that will see you right through summer and is a great work wear alternative to a shirt for a slightly more relaxed look. Keep it on trend and mix with a light pair of trousers, or you can even wear it with your brand new Marc Jacobs blazer…£55 Buy it here.

For a lighthearted look try experimenting with a pattern and sport this very fetching polka dot jersey in mint green. Pair this Paul Smith jumper with a tailored jacket to give your look a bit more of a smart edge. £115 Buy it here.

These dusty pink shorts from Reiss aren’t exactly the best choice for rolling around in the park practicing your World Cup standard skills, but they are perfect for city outings and make for a super cool work wear alternative. £59 Buy them here.

With only 3000 of these limited collectors edition Oakley Frogskins made it’s time to embrace the eighties and get your hands on a pair while you can. £90 Buy them here.

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