men's styling: February 2014

28 February 2014

Crew Clothing team up with Yorkshire based mills Moons and create the Horsham Blazer

http://www.crewclothing.co.uk/horsham-blazer-maa017-olive/

NOTE: Was £250 now in the sale for £185

FREE GIFT For 1st 50 Customers on Sat 1st Mar as Black Kaviar Launches SS14 Debut Collection

Black Kaviar will officially launch its début collection for Spring/Summer 14 this Saturday 1st March at

www.black-kaviar.com

with the first 50 customers receiving a free gift.

With a collection inspired by the grit and glamour of the streets, Black Kaviar is a fresh, luxury urban menswear label that combines the best of streetwear with a strong emphasis on style and design. Featuring hooded sweaters with subtle stud detailing, floral bombers with contrast leather sleeves and graphic printed t-shirts to dropped-crotch sweatpants, leather shorts and dungarees and statement accessories.

27 February 2014

Stay in time with the Tuscany XL Watch from STORM

The STORM Tuscany XL is a sophisticated watch that will never go out of style. The watch is made from high-grade polished stainless steel and is water resistant to 50m.

The Tuscany XL is available in black, brown, rose gold & slate.
RRP: Rose Gold, Brown, Slate £129.99 Black £99.99
Available now on

http://www.stormwatches.com/watches/mens/tuscany-xl-30048

Happy 1st Birthday L'Estrange! Makers of the Sartorial Hoodie

www.lestrangelondon.com

25 February 2014

Anatomic & Co Winter Boot Collection

All available from www.anatomicshoes.com
Note: the top brown shoe is the Panorama

24 February 2014

Debenhams announces charity partnership with Help for Heroes

Debenhams announced its new partnership with Help for Heroes, a charity that supports wounded, injured and sick service personnel, their families and veterans. Launching on Saturday 1 March with a national fundraising weekend in stores, Debenhams will dedicate the whole month to raising funds for the charity, aiming to raise a minimum of £75,000.

The retailer will also be supporting Help for Heroes with a range of limited edition merchandise. Exclusive sweatshirts and t-shirts for men by Red Herring will be available in stores ranging from £20-£35, with 100% of profits being donated to the charity.

Photographed in a selection of these items are two army veteran heroes, Jamie Hull and Dan Richards. Jamie Hull said: "These are great T-shirts, offering Debenhams' customers the chance to show a symbol of their support for our wounded. There are several designs, giving people the option to wear something a little different and raise awareness for Help for Heroes.”

www.debenhams.com

22 February 2014

Restoration of the birthplace of British Cinema gets green light

The restoration of the United Kingdom’s first cinema - located in the heart of London’s West End at the University of Westminster in Regent Street – has been given the green light by Westminster City Council, as the campaign to raise funds for the landmark project moves into its next phase.

The Regent Street Cinema is celebrated as the ‘Birthplace of British Cinema’ as it was used by pioneering filmmakers, the Lumière brothers, to perform their first ever moving picture show in the UK on the 21 February, 1896 – 118 years ago today. Building work will commence in April 2014 and the opening of the Cinema is expected in April 2015.

The project will see the preservation of the key architectural features of the Cinema from its 1920’s heyday, combining the restored fabric with up-to-date technology, bringing it into the 21^st century. Once completed, the iconic venue will house a 200-seat auditorium which will be open to the public and become a landmark destination for British film and a lively hub for University of Westminster students and external visitors including the local community and school children who will come to learn about the heritage and evolution of film and cinema.

The restored Cinema’s programming will be distinctive and highly informed, combining cutting edge and experimental work with a stimulating mix of the best of current UK, independent British and World cinema, documentary films, retrospectives and classic repertory titles.

The Cinema project is being backed by some of the biggest names in the British film industry who sit on its advisory board. Tim Bevan, Co-Chair of Working Title Films (Rush, Les Misérables, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy), Asif Kapadia, film director and alumnus of University of Westminster (Senna, The Warrior, Far North), Paul Trijbits, Producer (Saving Mr. Banks, Jane Eyre, Tamara Drewe), and cinematographer Seamus McGarvey (The Avengers, Anna Karenina, We Need to Talk About Kevin).

21 February 2014

Superdry’s flagship store in Regent Street has opened its new Premium Lounge.

On the lower ground floor the space is super sleek with an original art deco design.

Here customers can browse through Superdry’s luxury lines from the Superdry/Timothy Everest collaboration range to the soft leather jackets.

There are complimentary personal shoppers on hand to advise on trends and premium customers also benefit from tailoring, monogramming and gift wrapping services. Address is 103- 113 Regent Street, London W1. www.superdry.com

Danish Lifestyle brand Skagen launches new stand alone stores in London

Danish brand Skagen has opened two new stand alone stores in London – one in Westfield White City and the other in Westfield Stratford.

Providing an insight to the Danish lifestyle the brand stocks products from watches and jewellery to leather bags and accessories. With a glass front, the brand goes for stylish minimalism but defnintely not plain.

Inspired by the strength of sprouts emerging after a long winter, their Aktiv watch introduces the new men’s titanium watch with bright red or orange silicone strap as well as the classic black strap. http://www.skagenwatch.co.uk/store/SkagenUK/en_GB/shop/mens/mens_watches.html#N=cas_f4_ntk_cs%3AAktiv&Nf=p_min_price|BTWN+0+255

19 February 2014

Slim Fit Boxer Shorts: a New Modern Design by Derek Rose London

New to Derek Rose this season, the Modern Fit Boxer Short features a slimmer, contemporary cut whilst still offering the comfort of a woven boxer short.

Closer to the body, for a slim, flattering silhouette, the slim fit boxer short is perfect for wearing under narrow-legged trousers, where a classic boxer might be overly baggy and uncomfortable. They’ve added a curved hem and cut the leg a little shorter, as well as incorporating a self-seeking magnetic closure to the fly.

For Spring/Summer 14, there is a selection of four prints. Price £34
Top left to right:
Blake in a Madras multi coloured check
Arlo – Derek Rose’s Rose star motif on sky blue stripes
Bottom left to right:
Nelson in a Nautical themed pattern.
Nelson with a vintage design interpreted with geometric elements of their Rose star

http://www.derek-rose.com/underwear/mens-underwear/mens-boxer-shorts.html

18 February 2014

Oliver Spencer collaborates with Vulpine to create tailored cycling blazer

British menswear designer Oliver Spencer teams up with cycling apparel specialists Vulpine to launch a limited edition tailored cycling blazer.

The navy jacket features water resistant cotton fabric in a classic crisp cut with added breathability and technicality to withstand the elements.

Detailing includes reflective neck lining, reverse cuffs and rear vent to allow the wearer to be easily visible on the road.

The arms and back of the jacket have been cut slightly longer than traditional outerwear to suit the cycling position whilst maintaining the dapper style and fit.

Price £295 from www.oliverspencer.co.uk and http://www.vulpine.cc

Direct links are :

http://oliverspencer.co.uk/cycling-blazer-lingen-navy-osj228

http://www.vulpine.cc/Shop/Mens/Jackets-Gilets/ICAT1000/CYCLING-BLAZER/ITM1088

12 February 2014

Belstaff Autumn/Winter 2014 Collection

The Belstaff Autumnl/Winter 2014 collection pays tribute to the British motorcycle riders of the 1965 International Six Day Trial race on the Isle of Mann. With these fearless racers in mind and Belstaff’s deep-rooted history in motorsport, this collection is based on protection, functionality and endurance

Drawing reference from the Belstaff archive and redefining pieces with a contemporary relevance to create this era’s Belstaff uniform.

Durable riding suits are paired with oversized motorcycle capes and foul weather parkas. Wool patterns are layered upon leathers and signature waxed cottons. The classic Belstaff 4-pocket jacket takes new form in the Sportmaster: designed with a modular dropout lining. A reinvention of an archival piece. A hand waxed shearling moto parka is paired with trial rider trousers featuring signature Belstaff pockets and off road shearling lined motorcycle boots.

Authentic accessories define performance and provide protection from the outdoor elements in the form of waxed cotton and shearling gauntlet gloves, knitted balaclavas and waxed cotton riders hats with protective face guards.

6 February 2014

UNILEVER UNVEILS COMPRESSED MALE DEODORANT RANGE

Unilever has announced that all four of its men’s deodorant brands will undergo the Compressed makeover, following the successful launch of the female Compressed range in 20131 which has already sold 12millions cans.

The move will see Sure Men, Dove Men + Care, Lynx and Vaseline Men deodorants compressed in style. Using the latest in product development, each Compressed can will be reduced to half its original size but crucially will still contain the same level of product, meaning it will last just as long as regular sized aerosols.

RRP are £2.99 on Sure Men, £3.29 on Lynx (100ml), £3.19 on Dove Men and £2.49 on Vaseline.

Braun's CoolTec Shaver putting shaving irritation on ice

Braun was an official partner with designer E. Tautz at the London Collections: Men for autumn/winter 2014.

The partnership saw branding throughout the backstage area with Braun's UK Creative Director Fabio Vivan using a selection of the brand's power shavers and facial hair styling tools including the Braun Cool Tec the world’s first dry shaver that puts shaving irritation on ice.

The secret is Braun’s pioneering Thermo-Electric-Cooling technology usually employed in the construction of spacecrafts and satellites. CoolTec’s integrated aluminium cooling bar transports heat away from the skin, so cools down the skin during the shave and actively minimizes shaving irritation.
The CoolTec shaver also has a three stage cutting system which automatically adapts to facial contours and shaves short and long hairs in every stroke.
Available in Boots: http://www.boots.com/en/Braun-CoolTec-Shaver-CT2s_1339494/
Amazon, Argos, larger supermarkets and other good electrical retailers.
Price £199.99
For more information visit www.braun.com/uk