WORDS BY ISAAC PERRY

‘I would like, if I may, to take you on a strange journey”

Everyone’s favourite time of the year other than Christmas has come around, it is the one time of the year where it is acceptable for a grown man to dress up as the Grim Reaper and go knocking on random people’s doors. If you are or planning on going on a diet forget about it as you will soon be Feeling guilty whilst stuffing your face with the mini bags of Haribo from your kids stash of Trick or Treat delight. But if you are simply looking for some killer Halloween outfits then look no further!

We are going to build it up, so lets start off with some of the more low-key items. Knitted jumpers are a necessity every Autumn and why not get a classic piece made for the occasion. The ASOS Halloween Pumpkin Jumper is perfect for those not too keen to standout however still wanting to get into the spirit, the perfect party piece!

Boohoo man is the king of affordable fashion and this Halloween it is not disappointing! You can pick yourself up some graphics tee’s for as low as £7.00 whilst still remaining in the Halloween spirit. From dripping blood to skulls and cross bones they have something for everyone (don’t they always). Not only are they offering a range of t-shirts and onsie’s but also undies and socks, you can never have enough of them, so snap them up whilst you can as its only once a year (unfortuantely).

A two-piece is a must for everyones wardrobe and nothing screams Halloween more than Skulls and Bone, the answer is simply connect the two and ASOS have done this perfectly to create a badass costume. However, it doesn’t end there! A full face of gruesome make up will make even the toughest yoof run or hand over their sweets, completely up to you.

What kind of Halloween would it be without the face of it himself Frankenstein, he is one of the most iconic character probably to have ever been created, however this one isn’t wanting to eat brains he’s more of a friendly giant smiling with his large yellow nashers and no we aren’t talking about the editor ;), Trust us when we say you must go and look at this outfit as heads will be turning again and again.

Now for an outfit that will put Goldilocks to shame with the Adult Cousin itt costume, this will take your Halloween look to another level, actually another realm (in Halloween terms). This is an outfit that will even make the monsters run, for the best outfits you must go to Jokers’ Masquerade, it has something for everyone.

“FRAGRANCE IS A SENSORY EXPERIENCE THAT SAYS EVERYTHING

ABOUT YOU AND YOUR PERSONALITY.

IT IS THE MOST DISTINCTIVE AND INTIMATE ELEMENT BECAUSE IT MAKES YOU RECOGNIZABLE AND DIFFERENT IN A NON-DESCRIPT WAY.

WE LOVE TO THINK ABOUT OUR NEW FRAGRANCE WOOD AS A SPECIAL ACCESSORY THAT IS PERSONAL AND DEFINES DSQUARED2 STYLE AND CHARACTER”,

DEAN AND DAN CATEN

WOOD the new fragrance from Canadian design duo, otherwise known as DSquared.  WOOD is a dual project designed around the characteristics of wood- strong and sturdy, with a complex structure that makes it unique and inimitable- creating two scents that define the contemporary DSquared Man and Woman. Someone who they see as sensual, confident in themselves and their personalities.

The male scent is a powerful, distinctive and masculine fragrance. Opening with the Mediterranean freshness of Bergamot from Calabria, Mandarin and lemon from Sicily and is enriched with elegant, sharp notes of ginger. Vibrant tones of violet leaf and cardamom contrast with the distinct sensuality of Ambrox. A modern and heady blend of white woods brings light to the deep elegance of Vetiver. 

Exclusively available at Harvey Nichols for the seasonal period and Nationwide in February.

We’ve all heard and to some extent witnessed the decline of the humble local high street, and in all honesty it isn’t just the local element who is suffering, there are empty units on the most aspirational of high streets in London, Manchester, Paris, New York, Moscow and Tokyo.

However, the reports of the death of the high street are greatly exaggerated and one such proud example of this is the launch of the London flagship of the high end fashion retailer END.

Known for its expertly curated edit of luxury fashion, emerging designers and exclusive sport and streetwear. Founded in 2005 END. has rapidly grown into an Omni-channel retailer. With 6,000,000 monthly visits to it’s website and 1.7 Social Media Followers; offering customers a unique shopping experience via concept stores, online platforms and iOs App for on-the-go updates.

The END. vision is to consistently adapt, sourcing products with provenance, innovation and exclusivity – brining the most immersive and diverse experience to its customers.

Taking residence in Soho, our new Flagship store has opened its doors at 59 Broadwick Street, London. Located in the heart of the capital, END. London is the third – and largest – of their spaces to date. Designed in partnership with Brinkworth, the concept remains true to that of their Glasgow and Newcastle stores, using premium material palette of marble, stainless steel, mirror and maple to create large, monolithic masculine environment.

Inside the 8,500 sq ft space, luxury designers, streetwear and contemporary fashion span across two floors, with a vast sneaker wall wrapping around the entire corner of a glazed façade. At first floor level, the main sneaker collection is housed alongside a grooming area and a launch space with digital screens to display product releases and promotions. Bringing the online experience to END. London, iPads are available for customers to shop at endclothing.com in store.

Undoubtedly David Gandy is currently the biggest name in an otherwise female dominated business. For over ten years he has acted as the ultimate clothes horse to fashion brands as diverse as Dolce & Gabbana to, the subject of today’s post, Marks & Spencer. 

The Great British retail institution, re-confirms its position as the undisputed champion of high Street tailoring with their latest launch. An exclusive capsule tailoring collection, designed by global style icon and M&S Ambassador of Tailoring, David Gandy. 

It comprises of a double-breasted midnight blue dinner suit, a statement-check three-piece suit and a navy wool overcoat. As a renowned wearer of tailoring, David has designed the collection combining years of sartorial expertise, to create smart pieces with versatility in mind.

The double-breasted navy dinner suit boasts rich satin peak lapels, satin covered buttons and side adjusters. The three-piece Prince of Wales suit includes a red check, ticket pocket detail on the jacket and an extra button on the waistcoat, inspired by heritage design. Both suits are crafted in pure wool Yorkshire fabric and have David’s signature hounds tooth lining in burgundy.

The double-breasted navy overcoat has been designed with a longer length silhouette, broad collar, and classic back belt. It is made with wool certified by The Responsible Wool Standard, which is a global standard for growing wool with progressive standards in land management and animal welfare and uses technology to trace wool back to the farms where it was sourced.

Gandy says of his collection;

‘Tailoring has always been a passion of mine, so I am very excited to announce the launch of my first ever capsule tailoring collection for M&S. I’ve learnt a lot about the craft of tailoring throughout my career, and as Ambassador for Tailoring at M&S, designing my own tailoring collection seemed like the natural next step. I’ve enjoyed collaborating throughout the design process, from initial sketches, fabric swatches, fits, trims and details, to seeing the finished dinner suit, three-piece suit and overcoat. Style and fit are at the heart of the design, and everything from the size of the lapels, to the button details and side adjusters have been carefully considered, along with premium cuts and quality fabrics. I have designed each piece with timeless style and versatility in mind, so they can be worn in many different ways for occasions throughout the seasons.’