21 June 2017

Original Penguin AW17 - Cafe Counter Culture

For this collection, the brand looks towards The New York School of the Fifties. Jack Kerouac, Jackson Pollack, Lucian Carr, Lucian Freud and Alan Ginsberg and the generation that they inspired. - They meet in the cafes and bars of the Lower East side in Manhattan New York to talk about how they want to change the world. They wear an anti-uniform to distinguish themselves from the crowd.

Their style draws from an eclectic medley of sources to create an irreverent wardrobe that challenges the classic look of the status quo.


Simple and clean are re-invented to create modern and unique with sometimes the most subtle of touches like tone on tone texture shifts of matte to shiny.


Jackson's Pollock’s technique of pouring and dripping paint is thought to be one of the origins of the term action painting. Pollock was able to achieve a more immediate means of creating art, the paint now literally flowing from his chosen tool onto the canvas. The Splatter story takes inspiration from the Pollocks famed abstract expressionist drips and gives our knits, wovens, and outerwear a fresh, artistic 50’s / 90’s update.



Paint By Numbers kits were invented, developed and marketed in 1950 by Max S. Klein, an engineer and owner of the Palmer Paint Company of Detroit, Michigan, and Dan Robbins, a commercial artist. The Paint by Numbers group takes a whimsical look at the idea of being an artist. With our paint by numbers floral… anyone can be an artist


Plush - fabrications that have a brushed hand, a cut nap or pile that offers a luxurious softness. The plush group focuses on soft and luxurious textures. Sueded knits, brushed flannels and cosy teddy bear style sherpa



The Trend For Relaxed Fits and oversized garments in both tops and bottoms has been entering the market for a year or two now, and is finally hitting mainstream. With Raw finishes it hints a bit at 90s normcore, but done in clean fleece or jersey styles it feels modern and relaxing


Technical Innovation continues within outerwear constructions, making garments in the range 2, 3 and 4 in one! Reversible jacket: 2 in 1

M65: 3 in 1, The trend for rubberized fabrics are followed through on the M65 and Bonded Raincoat.


Parka: 4 in 1





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19 June 2017

Barbour International SS18 mens collection at London Fashion Week:Mens

Inspired by the company's rich motorcycle heritage, SS18 presentation was set against a backdrop of an overarching Barbour International Garage theme.

The collection includes pieces from 'Originals' with some of the most iconic and rugged Barbour International pieces.




And 'Sport'  -a more relaxed, sleek collection that nods to the ever strong athleisure trend.





An art installation of t-shirts immersed in wax created by Dundee based wax cotton specialists, Halley Stevensons, gave a playful nod to Barbour's was legacy whilst also profiling the brand's clothing evolution with a display of spring/summer non outerwear pieces.


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11 April 2015

New in Aquascutum Menswear‏



 The SS15 Menswear Collection from Aquascutum is a light and modern style that remembers the importance of British tailoring and high quality craftsmanship.
Chadwick Jacket

A luxurious combination of wool, silk and linen. Team with a shirt and slacks for a stand out work wear look.  It also makes an appealing first date impression.
Price £450



Carnaby Suede Jacket 

Bang on trend for SS15, this vintage inspired and a relaxed fit piece is in a bright blue soft supple suede .
Price £900





















Herrick Linen Shirt
Compiled from pure linen, this is the smart off-duty crowd pleaser.
Available in beige or blue
Price £135


















Chino Shorts

Inject sophistication into your summer collection with these chinos.
Perfect for sunny weekends away.
Available in blue, beige or dark green
Fabric: 97% cotton and 3% elastine
Price £125



























Brackenbury Harrington Jacket

The ideal outerwear piece for the transitional weather complete with the classic Aquascutum club check on the lining and under the collar.
Available in red, navy and grey
Price £250
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24 March 2015

French Connection Menswear SS15



Left: Model wearing Chokwe Colour Fish Hood jacket in Ayers Red £135. Also available in Princes blue.

Middle: Model wearing Kwandi Geometric Print shirt in Ayers Red £40. (A close up of the print is on the pattern shown on the left )


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25 June 2014

Gymphlex Launch Reversible Paisley Harrington Jacket for SS14‏

Gymphlex has launched a new reversible Harrington jacket with an inner paisley print, sold exclusively online at www.gymphlex.co.uk,



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Price £160 100% cotton gabardine in walnut or navy with mustard paisley print 

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