Bianca Elgar Launches Pocket Square Collection

Available soon from www.biancaelgar.com

Turnbull & Asser x Thunderbirds - Limited Edition‏ Ties & Pocket Squares

The pieces revolve around the ITV-owned archive sketches featuring the famous five vehicles, as well as Lady Penelope’s car. These have been re-worked in fine line drawings to form recurring motifs for pocket squares.
 Inspired by Brains’ iconic glasses, a focused range of geometric ties have also been designed, each lined with an imprint of the Thunderbirds comic strip. The selection is completed with a bolder pocket square that echoes the cartoon imagery.

 “Thunderbirds was a T.V show that represented an amazing time when a generation of children could suspend belief to see a bunch of puppets save the world. As a child it was the vehicles that were the main appeal, and everyone had their favourite. I hope we have done the Tracy brothers and the Anderson’s justice with our tribute to the Thunderbirds” Dean Gomilsek-Cole Head of Design at Turnbull & Asser.

www.turnbullandasser.co.uk

Direct link to Thunderbirds Limited Edition:

http://www.turnbullandasser.co.uk/p/239/thunderbirds

Turnbull & Asser - the Pocket Square - 130th Anniversary Film

2015 marks Turnbull & Asser’s 130th anniversary, in honour of this a series of films have been created to illustrate the key products synonymous with the brand.

We've posted the first 3 films:
' The Shirt',

http://mensstyling.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/turnbull-asser-shirt-130th-anniversary.html

The 'Tie'

http://mensstyling.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/turnbull-asser-tie-130th-anniversary.html
The 'Suit'

http://mensstyling.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/turnbull-asser-suit-130th-anniversary.html

And now it's the turn of the Pocket Square

Do you know the difference between a pocket square and a handkerchief? 'One's for show and one's for blow,' explains Dean Gomilsek-Cole, the creator of many flamboyant designs.

Jack Wills - Suited & Booted‏

Turnbull & Asser New York Store Celebrate their Wall Mural with Ltd Edition Handkerchief

Situated on 57th Street at Park Avenue, the Turnbull & Asser townhouse is well known as a prime retail location, exuding excellence in store design.

Turnbull & Asser unveiled a special wall mural stretching over three floors of the 57th street-townhouse. The mural, created by Colossal Media, evokes the essence and identity of the storied 129-year-old British brand.“Comparable to the design ethos of the entire Turnbull brand, we were able to embrace our bespoke to execute a great project like this one”  said James Fayed, who sits on Turnbull & Asser’s board and heads U.S. operations, of the project.

To celebrate the unique initiative, Turnbull & Asser has also created a collection of limited-edition handkerchiefs, using the mural image as a backdrop.

These handkerchiefs will be available at Turnbull & Asser’s New York store, and through their website, for $135

Bring out the Animal in you with Leo Jospeh's Silk Pocket Squares

Not only does Leo Joseph’s collection of pocket squares bring a little fun and quirkiness to your sartorial attire, but it is also designed to highlight the plight of endangered animals.

100% silk, printed and made in England with hand rolled hems in Leo Joseph's signature magenta. Price £40

http://www.leojoseph.co.uk/pocket-squares

Denzel the Gorilla - available in green, blue and lime.

Denzel in green

Gorillas are on the critically endangered list. There's only 782 alive in the wild in Rwanda and Uganda.

Sheila the Tiger - available in Royal Blue, white, cream and black

Sheila in Royal Blue

Tigers are hunted as trophies and for their body parts which are used in Chinese medicine. There are fewer than 2,500 remaining in the wild.

Ella the Elephant - available in grey and blue

Ella in Grey

Although protected, this protection is threatened.

Jeff the Turtle  - available in Ocean blue and teal

Jeff in Ocean Blue

Green Turtles are listed as an endangered species and a subpopulation in the Mediterranean is listed as critically endangered. Despite this they are killed for their meat and eggs.

Brian the Rhino - available in silver sky blue and navy blue.
Rhinos are on the verge of extinction due to poaching for their horns. About 11,000 white rhinos are now in the wild.
Sorry Brian is in hiding, to catch a look at him, you'll have to visit http://www.leojoseph.co.uk/pocket-squares

 

Get Smart for Hearts with Alfa Romeo Charity Pocket Squares

Get smart for hearts with Alfa Romeo charity pocket squares and support Heart Research UK

Janine Clark pocket square

Alfa Romeo has launched a new campaign in aid of Heart Research UK, encouraging fashion conscious members of the public to ‘get smart for hearts’ by wearing one of six specially designed pocket squares to support the charity’s fight against heart disease.

The limited edition pocket squares, priced at £14.99 each, are handmade in Italy using 100% Italian silk and designed by some well-known faces from the worlds of sport, business and fashion.

Chris Tomlinson

Chris Tomlinson

Design contributions have come from Dragons Den star and entrepreneur Peter Jones CBE; Team GB long jumper Chris Tomlinson and actor Tom Ellis,  together with fashion label PPQ and 2012 Alfa Romeo Young Designer of the Year Janine Clark.

Peter Jones CBE says; “This is a great project to be part of and I’m delighted with how my design has turned out. These accessories are beautifully made, stylish, sophisticated and they benefit a fantastic charity. So ‘tailor your ticker’ and show some heart for the great causes being helped.”

Percy Parker & Amy Molyneaux PPQ

Percy Parker, co-founder and designer at PPQ, says; “Pocket squares add colour and individuality to any formalwear. From business suits to black tie, they’re a must-have accessory for any well-heeled gentleman. With these limited edition Alfa pocket squares, now you can look the part, whilst benefitting a great cause.”

Janine Clark

Janine Clark

Tom Ellis

Marking a landmark anniversary for Alfa Romeo, a sixth pocket square design celebrates 50 years of the Giulia. Launched in 1962, the Alfa Giulia was renowned for its style, performance and innovation, selling over a million examples during its 15 year production run.

Just 6,000 Alfa pocket squares have been produced, available online from  www.alfaromeo.co.uk/pocketsquares and in participating Alfa Romeo showrooms. September will mark a dedicated month of fundraising for the campaign, with nationwide support from Alfa’s dealer network.

Tom Ellis

Damien Dally, Head of Brand, Alfa Romeo UK says; “Alfa’s brand strapline is ‘Without heart, we would be mere machines’ and that’s a poignant message for this campaign. We’re delighted to be supporting Heart Research UK’s important cause with a project that raises money and awareness through fashionable style. So get smart for your heart and wear a pocket square with pride this year.”

For more information on Alfa Pocket Squares, visit www.alfaromeo.co.uk/pocketsquares

To find out more about Heart Research UK, visit, http://www.heartresearch.org.uk/