I'd like to redesign the site so I'm holding back on the posts. Ciao.

Bloomin 'eck its getting cold...

Time for the winter wrap up! Gone are the days of excitedly regurgitating the fact that this is the hottest November on record for ages to whomever will politely pretend they haven't heard the newsflash already, a 'proper' coat is needed. Single or double breasted, sheerling is a winter winner.

Pay attention:

Burberry Prorsum (who have recently seen a massive growth in sales of late) proves classic luxury fabrications and heritage design are key to executing this stylish trend. Easy to do with a rabbit draped around ones neck, giving this wool and cashmere blend overcoat shear pazzazz.

Not to be outdone by the Brits, not that fashion is a competition or anything, The largest cashmere manufacturers globally, Loro Piani have made dolly into a delectable suede and 100% lamb skin coat. This must feel amazing to wear! One can dream...

Bringing up the shear, sorry... rear good old Ralphy (Purple Label) has brought us this deliciously dark Spanish sheerling made in Italy. I think Del Boy and Rodders will agree that dark and lovely is the way to go with sheep lined coats, Only Fools and Horses would disagree.

All available at Mr Porter

N.B. No sheep were harmed in the process of creating this blog post. Similarly, no comedians were paid for the poor puns.

500 posts!

...Milestone...

Styled by Mark McMahon for Oki-Ni

Mark McMahon is a bit of a renaissance man. He is a consultant, a stylist, designer and experiences in fashion PR. I am in no position to say which of these many skills he is best at, BUT from the looks of it he is a massively talented stylist. Check out this sullenly, smooth and epicurean images shot for Oki Ni's 'STYLED' section.

Got to get Involved With The Roll Neck Sweats

John Smedley Belvoir Roll Neck Sweater

With over two centuries of heritage good ol' Smedley is a trusted knitwear designer. Ethically sourced, amazingly the company's 100% Merino wool pieces 0.0013% of the worlds sheep population! Selection of colours and styles available online and exclusively to the Brook Street store in London.

More Millerain

Oliver Spencer Navigator 100% British Millerain Waxed showerproof Jacket

The love for this jacket is all in the deets! The large field parka or hunting jacket style pockets, good for stashing everything from shotgun shells to iPhones. The lovely jetted pocket, its the hidden one on the right side of the jacket, our left, makes an unusual addition to a piece of outwear. Usually such specification is saved for formal tailored jackets/blazers. In my humble opinion this makes the jacket even more appealing as it cleverly blends classic and contemporary styles. To top it all off, the single L shaped breast pocket with contrast coloured button has to be the most eye catching feature on this understated piece of apparel.

Oh and if you did not know, Millerain is a British made (this is a rarity in itself), premium, waxed, performance fabrication. You know this is durable and quality material when the very same company makes military and medical performance wear, as has done so for over 200 years! Need I say more?

Getting this for sure!

The Barbour Bant Jacket.

Quilted..

Cord...

Soon to be mine! My Precious!! *Rubs hands*

Ben Back With A Bang

Ben Sherman has recently created a capsule range inspired by the great British Outdoorsmen of the 1950s. The Modern Classics range reinvents classic mens pieces including the corduroy trouser, Oxford shirts and the field jacket.





Cinch back, tartan lined tapered chinos with buttons for eyelet braces and a selvedge edge. A neat fit and unique style this reinvention of a classic is well designed and executed.







This is a a cord shirt like no other. From the gusset details (the little triangles that hold the shirt together at the bottom corners, by the hips, to the discreet and delectable overlapped breast pocket finished with wooden buttons.

Toggles, elbow patches and those huge hunting pockets make me fall in love with this jacket ever time my eyes set upon it. The red rust colour gives it a vintage feel for me, which scores it extra brownie points! Other dashing details include the tartan-esque lining, large worn wooden buttons, an asymmetrical breast pocket and partial cord lining! not bad at £250.

Limited edition, only 100 made and packaged in traditional boxes and a letter of authentication, these oxford shirts come in grey and gold also. Definitely keeping an eye out for a low number when I get mine.

This, quite simply is the nicest fair isle knitted jumper on the market. It's luxury 100% lambswool fabric makes wearing this beaut a real joy, I can see this being something I'd look forward to wearing when the cold bites.

Shop the full collection at 115 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London

T: (+44) 020 7243 8195

Browse here

So sorry for the gap in posting bits and pieces. Ive been to Outlook Festival in Croatia, which was 'the nuts', and I've also started a new job, as a result my time has been limited, on top of this my laptop died. All this aside my laptop and I are ready to get back on it...

Incredibly Chic Collection from Whyred Menswear

On this collection alone Whyred has become one of my new favourite brands. Everything about this showing is on point. The extra slim tapered, and creased trousers, swinging nonchalantly above the ankle, the deep 'V' on the double breasted jacket is cunningly clever, and the narrow button down collars all appeal to my sensibilities. The green mod meets fishing attire inspired rain mac is pretty neat also (may have to invest in a similar piece for life in London over fast approaching autumn months). Really impressed by this range. I will definitely be doing some research into the Whyred brand, I suggest you do to.

Stockholm Fashion Week
Via CQC

This Is Why I rate Soulland

THEY JUST GET IT!!!

MbMJ

Marc by Marc Jacobs, Via CQC

Here Comes The Brit In Black

Neil Barrett is flying the British flag high and mighty in his dark twisted fantasy of an S/S range at Milan Fashion Week. Loving the luxe leather looks, drop crotch tapered trousers, and super slim collars and lapels. The patterns however are mistakenly brash rather than beautifully bold. P.S There is no new black.

Poetic Reflection Sparked By The Riots and Looting in The UK

Don't Forget

We used to be the flyest,

Now we the saddest,

From bespoke suits,

To being broke lawsuits,

Where did we go wrong,

Weren’t we strong,

It was all about black elegance,

Now its black negligence,

Now society got no tolerance

For the lames,

Who think their leopards,

Its time to fix up,

Look sharp,

Be spoke,

Be known,

Be conscious,

Be heard,

You owe it to yourself and your history,

to never be a mystery.


















By Kingsley Zah, DCME