WORDS BY AMANDA LEWIS

In the fast paced hustle of urban and country life a man bag isn’t always the best way to carry your essential items. The resurgence of the backpack has reached a new pinnacle and we offer in our humble opinion a selection of the best of both function and form.

Designed for ergonomic comfort, makes squeezing onto the tube easier and keeps both hands free when traversing mountain peaks or ordering a beer at a crowded bar– the back pack is back – better than ever before.

Everyone from Burberry to Boss have packs in their luggage range this season, some are super smart enough to replace the briefcase, others will take you smoothly from office to weekend away. If you are looking for a briefcase or messenger bag visit https://www.briefcasebash.com/briefcase-vs-messenger-bag/.

Barbour International Rubberised Backpack – Built for work or play, ideal if you get caught out in a pesky shower. This lightweight Rubberised Backpack is inspired by Barbour International’s motorcycle heritage. With a unique rubberised finish, it’s designed in a roll-top style and features an interior pocket suitable for a tablet device.

 Eastpak – leather panelled canvas backpak – When Eastpak launched in 1952 it produced duffle bags and packs for the US Army, and durability is still at the heart of its design process today. This claret canvas backpack is bolstered with a sturdy leather base and has adjustable, padded shoulder straps that are slimmed down for optimum comfort. It also features a zipped front pocket – so you can store essentials within easy reach – and has an internal Velcro fastening laptop compartment.

Mulberry – Marty full grain leather and canvas backpack – Capacious and durable, Mulberry’s ‘Marty’ backpack will help you navigate your commute with ease. This smart navy piece is made from tough nylon-canvas and is finished with tonal full-grain leather panels and sleek silver hardware. A bevy of large pockets makes it ideal to hold your current paperback, tablet and gym kit.

Whistles X Hell Buddy – Dexter Roll Top Backpack – A piece from the exclusive limited edition collaboration with Japanese brand Buddy, this ‘Dexter’ backpack is a utilitarian, military-inspired design. A highly functional piece, it has a roll-top closure, waterproof lining, and comfortable padded back panel. The roll-top design keeps your belongings secure, whilst double back entry zips keep your essentials within easy reach.

Patagonia Arbor Canvas Rucksack – Born from a love for the outdoors, Patagonia creates everyday pieces unrivalled in practicality and durability. Ideal for daily commutes or weekend adventures, this ‘Arbor’ backpack is crafted from hard-wearing canvas to withstand wear and tear. Features a water-repellent finish for protection against light rain or snow. Faux leather trims act as external lash points to attach gear or accessories. The capacious interior is sized for a day’s worth of clothes and has a padded sleeve that will hold up to a 15″ laptop.

Sandqvist Stig backpack – This is a simple and practical option. Crafted from cotton canvas, this Nordic-inspired piece opens to reveal plenty of space for your travel essentials and with adjustable back straps and an easy drawstring closure it makes for the ideal adventure companion.

WORDS BY HARRY BRADBURY

White sneakers/trainers, ohhh whatever, are no longer the preserve of big sportswear brands like Nike, Adidas, Puma and slowly over the years the brands of the high end luxury market have been taking heavy inspiration from sportswear, particularly their footwear offerings and implementing this back into their own brands. This year the high end luxury designers have stepped up their game. So lets show you 6 of the best High end white sneakers for this Summer 16 season.

Common Projects Achilles Low

 Tiger of Sweden

AMI by Alexandre Mattiussi

Valentino Garavani

 McQ by Alexander McQueen 

 Saint Laurent

By: Harry Bradbury

We’re now into month of March and although spring is dawning upon us and even though sunshine will start to come more often, the temperatures are still chilly, and there’s also that bitter breeze that blasts at our lil faces. And so, here at Clothes-Make-the-Man, we have searched for Windcheaters to battle the cold, but also still look cool whilst on the travels, and not carry a piece of clothing that weighs a ton. Casual, comfy, what else could you possibly want?

AMI ALEXANDRE MATTIUSSI
Hooded Windcheater Jacket

PENFIELD
Pac Jac Packable 2 Tone Jacket

RAINS
Anorak Blue/Soil

K-WAY
Le Vrai Claude 2.0 Jacket

PATAGONIA
Torrentshell

DICKIES
Overhead Jacket

Christmas and the parties season going into the New Year are now firmly behind us, some of us may be feeling a tad glum; and the weather isn’t exactly helping matters either. So let’s face the wetness and sobriety of Lent in Feburary with, what better way, than a new Mac! So let Clothes Make The Man help you kick Life into touch by looking good.

First on the list is from Patrick Grant’s excellent collaboration with Debenhams, Hammond & Co. With a classic look and strong check this will surely make you stand out on the tube.

Next on the list is Aquascutum. Famous for their heritage trenchcoats who better to trust to keep you warm and dry this year? The Broadgate Raincoat is fully lined and consists of a cotton mix and streamlined single breasted streamlined look. A worthy investment by any measure.

The third inclusion is this sturdy and technically brilliant Mac from our friends at Joules. It’s a mid-range price point and a highly sensible option.

Next on the list is the Classic Stormwear Mac from Marks & Spencer. A quick and easy way to look your best this coming spring.

Penultimately we have, Jaeger. Smart, practical and versatile, this Mac will last you through the winter cold and the summer showers with a removable gilet for when it get’s warmer.

Finally, where better to finish up than with the kings of trench coats and macs; Burberry themselves. This cotton gabardine single breasted trench coat is classic British heritage style summed up.  Burberry will keep you dry, warm and sartorial this coming year.

Well the Winter season has finally arrived, yes it took its time but dust off those chucky knits and balaclavas, now that we’re in the new year, it looks like its going to be like this for a while. So why don’t we have a look at 6 of the best parkas that will keep you warm for the next couple of months, well til June at least. We have, as always, included different brands with a range of prices, so have a look and find out which one most suits you and your pocket and more importantly, which you’d like to have in your wardrobe.

Zara- Quilted Parka,

COS – Hooded Padded Parka,

Hunter – Hooded Tech-Canvas Fishtail Parka,

Carhartt – Battle Parka,

Woolrich – LP Polar Parka,

Canada Goose – Citadel Black Fur Trimmed Parka,