Turnbull & Asser 130 year Celebration and Gloucester Factory expansion

2015 marks Turnbull & Asser’s 130^th anniversary as the world renowned authority in gentleman’s dressing and as leading shirt and tie makers.

 Looking to the future the brand announces the expansion of their Gloucester work rooms. Situated in Quedgeley, Gloucester, founded in 2003, will extend its production capabilities to approximately 70,000 shirts per year to meet the rise in global demand for the brands esteemed made in England bespoke and ready-to-wear shirts.

The number of people employed in the work rooms will increase to 101; in addition, new machinery has been added to enable a new manufacturing ‘line’ to be created within the facility that extends over two buildings to approximately 1,300 square metres in total.
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In honour of the 130th anniversary, Turnbull & Asser has created a series of films which will be housed on a microsite to illustrate key products that are synonymous with the brand and which remain, proudly made in England. The films take you on a discovery, looking closely into the past and present developments of iconic Turnbull & Asser products; the shirt, the tie, the gown, the suit and the pocket square - narrated by those who have played an integral part in the 130 year journey.

http://turnbullandasser.co.uk/130years/

H.E. by Mango AW12 Collection with Gerard Pique

For the fourth season , footballer Gerard Pique  is the face for H.E. by Mango.

Their AW12 collection is inspired by 70s Italy:

The Premium Line relives Molto Milano with printed shirts, check suits and velvet touches designed for special occasions.

Waterproof effect quilted blazer in Royal blue

Price £49.99

Also available in black

Royal blue tie with embroidered emblems detailing

Price £29.99

Also available in dark grey

Royal blue suede belt with vintage effect buckle fastening £29.99

Also available in mocha 

Wool suit trousers in dark grey £59.99.

Straight cut. Fabric: 69% wool, 30% polyester and 1% elastane

Slim fit cotton shirt from the casual Blacksmith Line £45.99 navy or medium grey

Suede brogues £79.99 Available in coal or stone

Their Blacksmith Line goes for inspiration from the Grand Prix of Monza  with t-shirts using the Formula 1 details and symbols. However  Ivy League does creep (Ivy has a habit of doing that) in with Bermuda shorts, suit jackets and shirts inspired by the uniforms of American colleges.

Washed denim jacket not yet available

Slim-fit striped cotton long sleeved shirt in soft indigo Price £45.99

Chino cotton trousers in oats

 Price £45.99 

Also available in coffee bean and navy

Embroidered ducks tie from the premium range

Price £29.99 

Also available in dark grey

For the most wintery collections inspiration comes from the Nordic countries particularly Greenland. Clean silhouettes are mixed with more casual garments and  technical parkas are combined with hand knitted garments 

Quilted jacket not yet available.

Fleck tweed blazer from Premium Collection £149.99 in dark grey with matching wool suit trousers £59.99

Fabric: 69% wool, 30% polyester and 1% elastane 

 Lightweight quilted jacket Price 49.99 Red not yet available. At the moment just available in navy and oats.

Cardigan and jeans not yet available.

Slim fit Vichy gingham check contrast shirt from the Blacksmith collection price 345.99 in navy or cordova with contrast line through the front and the cuffs.

Leather brogue style boots in coal or chocolate £114.99

Royal blue suede belt with vintage effect buckle fastening £29.99

Also available in mocha 

H.E. by MANGO was created in 2008 to offer men a contemporary and modern men’s fashion range. Its style is based on updating the classics by giving them the required touch of fashion, adapting the trends to a simple, everyday and urban style.

www.mango.com

H&M Spring 2012 Menswear Collection

For Spring, H&M are mixing work with play - blending street smart casuals and tailoring with sportswear.

The nautical theme is always a winner for Spring.
Here shown as as the classic blue and white striped jersey top teamed with white trousers and bright red anorak .

The classic short cotton double breasted navy blazer and deck shoes are given a burst of youthful colour by the vivid orange cropped chinos and leather bracelet.

Whilst the cotton seersucker adds texture and gives a cool relaxed tailored look matched with whites.

Key garments are the double breasted blazer, cropped chinos, nautical striped sweater ( all as above) plus the bright orange cropped parka...

... strong coloured tee shirts.....

....and relaxed tailored suiting. Here worn with round sunglasses- one of the key accessories.

Main colour palette is blues, khakis and neutrals...

... with statement splashes of bright yellow....

,...... orange (seen here with another key accesory - the contrast sole brogues), and red.

Some available now from H&M stores and online on ww.hm.com