The time is now – @GWCWatches

WORDS BY ISAAC PERRY

GWC, ‘Gilchrist Watch Co’ is a Menswear accessory brand specialising in Bracelets and Watches offering affordable yet stylish alternatives to higher end watches such as Rolex’s, Breiltlin and Tag Heur to name a few.Formerly known as The Gentleman’s Watch Company the brand comes from humble beginnings in the British town of Oxford with a pure focus on creating timeless pieces, which can be worn by all.

The brand has adopted a less is more attitude towards products created by themselves focusing purely on giving high quality items at affordable pricing that you can love!

The brand offers multiple watch styles however in different colours, with an array of watch faces also available. GWC gives you the opportunity to wear more day-to-day styles such as the Shoreside II in an eye catching blue colour way, as well as more dressy alternatives such as the Artis 17-Jewel.

However our pick of the bunch would be the Finnick 17-Jewel it’s perfect for both summer and winter offering a versatility not often seen in watches, this watch in particular features a 3 Hand Analog display with a Bicast Leather strap.

It is the opinion of Clothes Make the Man that there is a time piece to be found on the GWC website for every price, style and walk of life, don’t just take our word for it, check them out for yourself and decide which one matches your personality.

Why Every Great Man needs Nightwear

WORDS BY Richard Meadow

It might not seem like the most crucial time of day to dress well, but having luxury nightwear is something every man needs in their wardrobe. Regardless of age and how much you like to spend, looking for the notable signs of quality is key to owning designer wear that will add much more depth to your style. Here’s a look at the reasons why you so have at least one set in your draws.

Quality
Conventional pyjamas are one of the easiest garments to mass produce as the fit is commonly baggy and loose to be more comfortable. But comfort doesn’t just come from buying oversized clothing, looking for premium cotton sources and a tailored fit indicates that the mens luxury pajamas that your looking at have been intentionally made to a level above the rest. This can include all aspects of men’s loungewear, shorts, tops, pants and dressing gowns. Once you feel the premium finish with a much best fit you match your body type, it changes your perception of something as trivial as loungewear.

Company
Buying a premium brand for either the designer logo or the premium finish never goes unnoticed. When you have company around, or if you live with your partner, it’s much more attractive to see you put a little extra effort into your nightwear. Finding loungewear that highlights your partner favourite things about you is just as important as when they dress up for you.

Confidence
Having pyjamas you like wearing is important, but you’re never going to feel your most confident while wearing big, thick and overly printed loungewear. Both the quality and label of designer loungewear is enough to make you feel much better about what you’re wandering around the house in, regardless of whether it’s for your partner, answering the door or having unexpected guests arrive, everyone can admire a Ralph Lauren pyjama set compared to picking something up at the local supermarket, it’s a fashion fundamental everyone can agree on.

 

Consider Loungewear Like You Do Underwear
Designer boxers, briefs and trunks offer the exact same feeling as loungewear. You wear them for a designer waistband, comfort and the knowledge that the brand is made to last for a premium. The majority of men have underwear they consider to be their best, and even if most of your loungewear continues to stay the same, try a designer label and see the difference for yourself.

6 Fashion Fundamentals You Should Never Forget

Words by Becky Gillard

 

Dressing well can be overwhelming. You only have to step into a high-street store to see a huge variety of fits, styles, patterns, collars, cuffs… and, well, you get the idea.

 

If you’ve ever stood in a shop or browsed clothing online with a slight envy for those guys who just always seem to get it right – don’t worry, we’re here to help. What follows won’t necessarily automatically have you featured on the front of Esquire – but it’ll give you some strong foundations that you can build your wardrobe on.

 

Behold; 6 fashion fundamentals that’ll help you create the basis of a solid fashion sense:

 

Buy clothes that fit

 

Buying clothes that fit sounds like such a simple rule – but a quick glance up and down the average city street will illustrate quickly that a GREAT number of people just do not know what this means.

 

It doesn’t matter if you’re a big guy, a super-slim guy or somewhere in between – you can look awesome – but you’re going to look bad and feel uncomfortable if you’re in clothes that just don’t fit.

 

The first step involves getting some professional help. Most department stores or dedicated men’s fashion stores will happily measure you – whether it’s your inside leg, waist, collar size or anything else that’ll help you get a good fit. When you’ve got some sizes, make a note of them and reference back every time you’re looking for an item.

 

Here’s the thing – a stone-cold classic pair of Levis will look awful if they’re meant for someone much bigger than you, just the same as a classic white Oxford shirt will look terrible if the buttons are heaving open. Don’t get hung up on worrying about your physique and trying to compensate with bigger or small garments – clothes that fit WILL make you look good.

 

Button your blazer properly

 

Most of us will wear a suit at some stage – and, assuming you’ve followed the first rule and you’ve got one that fits, you’ve then got the issue of buttons to address.

 

What I’m about to tell you can be carved into stone and never reassessed – no matter what the other guys in the office/at the wedding are doing. Here goes:

 

A one-button suit jacket: Have the button done up when standing – and undone when sitting.
A two-button suit jacket: Only ever fasten the top button. Never fasten both – and always undo your button when you sit.
A three-button jacket: When standing, your middle button should always be fastened. Your top button is optional – but the bottom button should never be fastened.

 

That’s cleared that up! If you see someone doing something different, they’re doing it wrong.

 

Wear good shoes

 

You’ve probably heard that thing about people noticing your shoes – even if shoes aren’t the first thing you notice. Perhaps it’s true – perhaps it’s not, but one thing is certain, you don’t want to risk someone judging you on a poor quality or lacking style of footwear.

 

Please understand – I’m not saying you have to go and spend four-figures on footwear, I’m simply saying that you should go for the best quality you can afford. This will get you a shoe that last longer than cheaper alternatives and is likely to be more timelessly stylish.

 

Consider a pair of brogues, Derbies or Chelsea boots if you want a style that’ll always look good with jeans or a suit – and always, I repeat; ALWAYS keep them clean and polished. A small tin of quality polish costs next to nothing and can transform your look.

 

Buy timeless staple pieces

 

There are some items a men’s wardrobe should never be without. Similar to shoes, the more money you can afford to spend on some staple items, the better quality you’ll get – and quality tends to last well.

 

Here’s the list:

 

A white button-down collar Oxford shirt
A quality white t-shirt
A quality navy t-shirt
Slim fitting straight-leg indigo jeans
Navy blue crew neck jumper
A textured pair of mid-grey wool trousers
Denim jacket
A pale blue cotton fine twill shirt
Chambray grandad collar shirt
Navy blue two-button suit
Brown Chelsea boots
Tan/brown Derby shoes
An unstructured, unlined blazer in charcoal

 

Any sensible combination of those things will look great – and form an exceptional basis for building a different look.You don’t have to build this wardrobe quickly – if you want to keep an eye on your funds, buy slowly, concentrating on quality. Consider each purchase – and check for sites that offer money off with voucher codes if you want to make sure you get most for your money.

 

Avoid novelty items!!!

 

This is a tricky one for some people to hear, but ‘novelty’ and ‘comedy’ don’t tend to do well in men’s wardrobes. If your Mum or your kids have bought you a novelty tie as a present, wear it out of the house and slip someone more grown-up on when you’re out of sight.

 

As for socks, novelty is fine around the house – but you stand a very real chance of being considered seriously misinformed, even in relatively smart-casual workplaces.

 

In terms of comedy – a slogan t-shirt really takes the biscuit. Again, if it’s a present, say thank you and wear it on a lazy day around the house – it’s going to give off a completely uncomedic impression in public.

 

Avoid suit jackets and jeans

 

This one might, on the surface, seem like it’s going against the grain of what you’ll read elsewhere – but stick with me, there’s an important lesson here.

 

A suit jacket and a blazer are different beasts. A suit jacket is a structured item with a lining – it’ll often have slightly padded, formed shoulders that give it a distinct shape. A suit jacket is to be worn with suit trousers.

 

On the other hand, an unstructured blazer is something entirely different. With no predefined form and no lining, it’s a far more casual item that goes just as well over a plain -t-shirt as it does a twill cotton long-sleeve shirt. Assuming you’re pairing an unstructured blazer with a nicely fitting pair of jeans, you’re safe.

Focused and Functional – Nike Launches New Tech Pack Collection

For the Fall 2018 season, Nike is releasing its latest futuristic Tech Pack collection. With new styles and materials, the pieces use innovative knit and woven fabrics that are engineered to provide a full range of motion. This new collection allows for more expressive connections to the sport; through breathability, stretch and texture.

Nike Sportswear’s latest Tech Pack collection spins body-informed and environmental data into focused and functional forms. The collection uses knit and woven materials as well as base, mid- and outer layers engineered to provide athletes with a full range of motion. “The product is engineered to the body through innovative and expressive materials that allow for stretch and breathability,” says Senior Design Director Ricky Hendry. “We wanted to redefine Tech Pack as more of a head-to-toe collection, introducing new styles and materials, allowing for a new and more expressive connection to sport,” says Hendry.

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Nike Tech Pack will be available in North America and Greater China August 1 and globally August 16.

Burberry Reveals New Logo and Monogram

British designer Peter Saville was commissioned by Burberry’s new chief creative officer and Italian designer Riccardo Tisci in March this year, who initially asked if he could complete the project in four weeks.

Riccardo Tisci has revamped Burberry’s graphic identity, updating its iconic and world-renowned classic logo, which has been left untouched for almost two decades, and monogram. The designer revealed the updated looks on Instagram, where Tisci talked of “new beginnings.” 

Burberry also posted a series of images which showed email discussions between Tisci and Saville that delivered insight as to where the inspiration for the new look came from and the pace at which designs were turned around.

What’s been revealed was that Tisci came across “a logo from 1908 and a Thomas Burberry monogram.” whilst looking through the Burberry archives. The finds were then sent over to Saville with a four-week turnaround deadline.

Per Business of Fashion‘s report, the last change to the Burberry logo happened back in 1999 when the brand dropped “’s” from “Burberry’s.” A new advertising campaign featuring the new logo and monogram is expected to proceed soon. 

What do you think of Burberry’s new look? Let us know your thoughts in the comments here or via our Instagram page: @clothesmaketheman