U.S. Army MA1 70th Anniversary x maharishi Capsule Collection Story‏

This year maharishi commemorate the 70th anniversary of the iconic US Army MA1 flight jacket with a capsule collection that has been created in homage to this design classic, a perennial favourite in both military and civilian circles.

 As well as a maharishi version of the jacket, the capsule includes trousers, long polo shirts, sweats and bags that utilise the characteristic MA1 elements; orange high visibility interiors, rib collars and the distinctive sleeve pocket, reproduced with meticulous precision.

 Since its introduction the MA-1 quickly became the favoured flight jacket of U.S. Army and Navy pilots, as well as the ground crew. Designed for use in temperatures of 10 - 10˚c, the MA–1 had a 100% wool knit collar, waistband and cuffs. The MA-1 removed the fur collar of the B-15, its immediate predecessor as it interfered with the parachute harness worn by its pilots; other air force specific elements were removed over time as pilot equipment technology progressed and it was adopted by other branches of the US Armed Forces.

The high visibility orange lining was added in the 1960’s enabling the jacket to be turned inside out and used as a distress signal to rescue personnel in the eventuality of a crash landing.

SIMMONS BAR FITZROVIA OPENS THIS MONTH

This two storey bar is hard to miss with mismatching lamps (a signature staple of Simmons Bars) lighting up the venue.

 A sparkling mirror skull disco ball greets you as you step into this eccentric space, decorated with funky wallpaper, neon light signs and clocks and frames of all shapes and sizes.
 Hideaway downstairs for a little midnight mischief in one of their arched caves. This drinkers’ paradise is equipped with a full bar and DJ station.
 If it gets a bit too heated inside, converge outside under the stars with their seating area out front, equipped with fire blazing heaters and canopys, it works whether it’s winter or summer!

Expresso Martini teacup

Serving up a delightful range of delicious cocktails in teacups and teapots, their well stocked bar also includes a variety of ales and ciders (craft and mainstream) as well as an extensive continental wine list with a variety of bar snacks if you’re feeling peckish.
With their marathon happy hour from 4pm-9pm, Sunday- Friday there’s no need to break the bank to have a good time. Team this with an eclectic programme of entertainment, this new kid on the block is sure to impress the London centric crowd.
 Open from 1pm to 1am this whimsical watering hole will keep you entertained from dawn till dusk. With friendly staff, a house party vibe and local DJ’s pumping out some old school tunes this quirky venue is sure to attract the crowds and become the next favorite haunt in Fitzrovia.

Opening Ceremony's Sale‏ Starts Wed 26th Nov

Enjoy up to 40% off on men’s and women’s collections,
Launching Wednesday 26th November running through the month of December.

LYNX CHRISTMAS GIFT PACKS: THE ULTIMATE STOCKING FILLER - FOR HIM‏

Lynx comes to the rescue this festive season with a range of exclusive gift sets that will keep you smelling fresh and feeling great from day to night, whatever your grooming routine.

The perfect stocking fillers,  these gift sets include some of most popular products from the Lynx range and will be sure to delight this Christmas.

Jack Wills Xmas Event

It's Xmas time at the Jack Wills store just off Carnaby Street.

Press and bloggers attended the party including celebrity stylist Leroy Dawkins Diary of a Clotheshorse chasing frumpy to funky for a kiss.
They really went to town with the Xmas decorations - Customers can try on clothes in the snow drift changing room.:

Christmas tress were everywhere but absolutely loved the dapper tree in the Merry Gentleman's lounge area.

Close up of the tree reveals the ornaments are cardboard cut outs of shoes, pipe, pocket watches and bow ties - very sartorial. Also adorning the tree are real candy canes.

Drinks were served on a travelling gin bicycle by The Travelling Gin Co

www.the-tgc.com

Sweets galore for guests with a sweet tooth, 

And entertainment by the hoola hoop  troupe The Majorettes

http://marawatheamazing.com/majorettes/

Thanks to The Commnications Store and Jack Wills for a great Xmas party

Jack Wills 

8-10 Foubarts Place

London W1F 7PD

www.jackwills.com

Winter Trend; The Desert Boot

http://www.blueinc.co.uk/mens-navy-desert-boots-p22191

http://www.blueinc.co.uk/mens-black-suede-desert-boots-p22047

Thom Sweeney Ready To Wear & Made To Measure Store launch event

David Gandy, Thom Whidett, Luke Sweeney & Matt Smith

Matt Smith, Dermot O’Leary, David Gandy and Jamie Redknapp were amongst the VIP guests who were out to celebrate the opening of the Thom Sweeney ready-to-wear & made-to-measure store in Mayfair, London.

 Bespoke tailors, Thom Whiddett and Luke Sweeney hosted the exclusive event held in the new 922 square foot store at 33A Bruton Place, Mayfair, London W1J 6NP.

Guests were served cocktails including the New Old Fashioned, made with HAIG CLUB™, the new Single Grain Scotch Whisky recently launched in partnership with David Beckham and Simon Fuller.

Tailoring duo Thom Whiddett and Luke Sweeney formed Thom Sweeney in 2007, opening the bespoke store on Mayfair's Weighhouse Street. Known for its contemporary tailoring with its signature forward looking silhouette, Thom Sweeney combines a bespoke ethos of blending individuality with a luxury aesthetic of timeless modern tailoring and great quality fabrics.

The store aesthetic will echo the Thom Sweeney brand, with understated modern style and contemporary masculinity, with an informal approachable atmosphere akin to the bespoke store on Weighhouse Street.
The store and the collection concept is built around an essential tailored wardrobe of 20 pieces.  All of the collection will be available for clients to select from either off the peg ready-to-wear or from personalised made-to-measure in a wider choice of fabrics.

Jack Wills - Ideas for Men's Christmas Gifts

www.jackwills.com

Braun reveals Four New Grooming Typologies - Which one are you?

A study released by Braun has identified four new grooming ‘typologies’. Each typology, revealed by panel of grooming and male lifestyle experts, has been visually captured by photographer and legendary supermodel, Helena Christensen.
The expert panel included grooming writer, Lee Kynaston, lifestyle consultant, Mark Tungate, author of Branded Male, Brendan Murdock, owner of Murdocks barbers, and Andy Penniceard, founder of Privet grooming centre.

The four typologies have been revealed as:

Mr Mandrogynous 

Mr Mandrogynous: A slap in the face to old-school stereotypes of red-blooded heterosexual males, daily gym sessions keep him looking good as his idols Cristiano Ronaldo and Dan Osborne
Grooming Ritual: Buffed and supremely preened, he unselfconsciously practices Manscaping and indulges in regular spray tans. Aspiring to a hairless aesthetic, he’s likely to use the Braun WaterFlex shaver as the perfect wet-and-dry gym bag essential

Link to Braun Waterflex

Celebrity Examples: Channing Tatum, Taylor Lautner, Cristiano Ronaldo

 Mainstream Moustache

 Mainstream Moustache: a hipster - he reached peak beard months ago. Inspired by Movember he’s taken on the reinvention of the moustache as a personal project
Grooming Ritual:;Whatever it is, it isn’t what everyone else is doing. To cultivate his own personal style he uses a dual-purpose electric shaver like the Braun Series 3 that offers a clean shave every other day or so, and attachments to keep his ’tache in shape once a month

Link to Braun Series 3-340

Link to Braun Series 3 380

Celebrity Examples: James Franco, Ryan Gosling, Shia LaBeouf

 Metro-Dude

 Metro-Dude: Re-inventing geek-chic, he’s the technophile driving the UK’s digital revolution - most likely to be found talking algorithms and app building
Grooming Ritual: Up on the latest gadgetry but with the nous to get value for money, Mark Zuckerberg’s hoodie and jeans are just the memory of a nightmare, while the Braun CoolTec shaver keeps him at the tech forefront of the shaving revolution

Link to Braun Cooltec White

Link to Braun CT4 Cooltec

 Celebrity Examples: Benedict Cumberbatch, Matt Smith, David TennantBraun C

 The Remantic

 The Remantic: The re-born romantic, he’s suave, sophisticated and high-powered. This guy sets trends in the city on a wage that is finally enough to live the lifestyle he’s always aspired to. Fancy cars? Bespoke suits? You name it, of course he has it!
Grooming Ritual:There’s no work-out too tough, and no regime too expensive. This guy will go to any lengths to prove he’s the best. Demanding the best, he uses a state of the art shaver, such as the Braun Series 7 to give him the cleanest of shaves

Link to Braun Series 7

Celebrity Examples:George Clooney, Jose Mourinho, Pierce Brosnan

Winter Dressing with French Connection

www.frenchconnection.com

Model wearing:

Twisted wool jumper:

http://www.frenchconnection.com/product/Man+Collections+Knitwear/58CMB/Twisted+Wool+Jumper.htm

Calvin Speckle scarf

http://www.frenchconnection.com/product/Man+Collections+Accessories+Scarves/TSCAT/Calvin+Speckle+Scarf.htm

Soft grey jeans

http://www.frenchconnection.com/product/Man+Collections+Jeans/54CBM/Soft+Grey+Jeans.htm

Russell & Bromley SS15 Men's Footwear

For SS15, Russelll & Bromley goes for a laid back style with inspiration from the 70s, Sport Luxe and preppy trends.

Rich suedes in cobalt blue and bordeaux provide depth to the colour palette. Contrast is key with pops of colour on soles, stitching and laces.

Sleek and shiny leathers add a touch of refinement .The derby takes on a crucial role bridging the gap between day to evening attire. Contrast leather tones  provide interest whilst the  bold flash of colour on  laces provides a fun element.

Loafers are key to the casual preppy dress code with a new rubber soled option.

Sneak Peek at F&F SS15 Men's Clothing

Men's collection for SS15 has a utilitarian feel with a laid back attitude.

Summer Blues: Colour palette is blue based with shades ranging from dark indigo blue through slate mid tones to paler chambray.

Preppy suits in pastel shades.

Men's formal wear is more relaxed.

Gone are the skinny fit as trousers take on a looser style with a pleated front.

NEW COLLECTION - JON FRANK x ORLEBAR BROWN CAPSULE COLLECTION

Orlebar Brown have teamed up with Australian photographer Jon Frank, to produce a limited edition capsule collection.

Widely regarded as the Artist of The Ocean, over the past two decades Frank has been expressing his unique vision of the ocean.

The prints are from Frank’s Surf Photography series described as ‘Starvation on the road to madness’. His graphical interpretation of wind and water are seen on the classic Bulldog shorts, Tommy T-shirt and Morley sweatshirt.  

Abercrombie & Fitch - Christmas Sweater Collection‏

Only Available in November - The Sugar Daddy T-shirt

Inspired by popular rock musical and film Hedwig and the Angry Itch, the t-shirt features the one and only East German transgender rocker herself.

Available in white with black illustration or for a more glam rock look go for black with gold

https://teespring.com/stores/gayessential

FARAH AND RICH FAIRHEAD COLLABORATE FOR AW14 CAPSULE COLLECTION

Farah have collaborated with artist Rich Fairhead, mixing the worlds of art and fashion. Rich's tattoo inspired drawings were used as prints on Farah shirts.

 Living in south London, Rich’s quirky sense of illustration is renowned for its playfulness and fun.  Rich is inspired by everything around him, seeing London as a place of creativity with so much crammed into a small space. Influenced by the work of Ian Stevenson, Rich is further influenced by the likes hand made typography and tattoos.

Forever 21 Debuts Xmas Holiday 2014 Video Featuring Iggy Azelea and Nick Young

Forever 21 have announced the launch of their Xmas Holiday 2014 campaign featuring recording artist Iggy Azalea and Los Angeles Lakers basketball player Nick Young.

The real life celebrity couple has gained recognition not just for their many talents but also for their distinct and complementary style. Iggy describes her style as “quirky, bold and strong,” while Nick enjoys being “daring and risk-taking” with his choices.

“Fashion plays an important part in the lives of Iggy and Nick; they are both at the top of their games and we felt they were the perfect pair to highlight our Men’s and Women’s collection this Holiday,” said Linda Chang, Vice President of Merchandising. “Iggy and Nick are known for their bold style and were chosen as a way for a broader audience to experience the Forever 21 brand and lifestyle.”

The Forever 21 Men’s Holiday offering features suiting for all occasions. This unique collection includes suits of brushed flannel, wool blends, marled textures as well as tweeds in silhouettes that vary from slim to classic.