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The Legendary Father’s Day Gift Guide in Association with M&S

Jeez its come round again,  the one day of year set to celebrate those hard working, long suffering, patient, ever ready Fathers, what, is that just describing me ? Yep Father’s Day is this Sunday, yes THIS SUNDAY. So if your struggling for gift ideas for the main man, whether he be a Sporty Dad, Posh Dad, Scary Dad or even Ginger Dad, we at Clothes-Make-the-Man have worked tirelessly with those genius people over at M&S to bring you the, now, legendary Father’s Day gift guide 2017. Enjoy and look after one and other.

For dads on the go the Corkcicle Canteen is a must! Keeping your beverages cold for over 25 hours and hot for over 12. Offering both functionality and a sleek and stylish design. You have the option to choose from: metallic, a pop of pastel, or an edgy matte finish. The Canteen also helps to avoid those spillages and save those white shirts with a shatter proof design and leak proof screw top, It’s the latest in flask tech

What Dad wouldn’t want the Multi Tool Pen? Durable and handy! This multi-tool pen features a comfortable rubber grip and has many features including a can opener, mini-knife, white LED light, and a convenient, chrome ring that allows you to hook just about anywhere. Batteries Included !!!!

From the sports-obsessed to the DIY fanatics to the ultimate cool guy we’ve got the perfect grooming essentials kit that is sure to become indispensable to every dad this Father’s Day. The Grooming Essentials Kit contains four of Clarins bestselling men’s products housed in a sleek navy wash bag.
Super Moisture Balm 50ml Exfoliating Cleanser 125ml Smooth Shave 50ml Shampoo & Shower 30ml

Don’t just spend some time with dear old Dad this Father’s Day give him the gift of time with a beautiful classic timepiece from Rotary Watches.


Is this perfect gift for a dad and child to share this Father’s Day ?
The London Sock Company’s ‘For Me & My Dad’ gift is available in a 2 pair of 4 pair set, which includes matching father and child socks. Finely knitted using luxury Scottish Lisle Cotton, these limited edition socks are as comfortable and stylish for little feet as they are for big. Available for ages 2-12 years

Would you like to relive a special moment you shared with your father? Chances are you are one of the 81% of Brits who have expressed this very wish, so this year, The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve is committed to making Father’s Day matter by giving you the chance to relive a memory. With Father’s Day just around the corner (Sunday, 18th June), we are honouring fathers up and down the country by launching The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve, Father’s Day Fund. The fund will offer the chance to win £1,000 worth of funding toward recreating a treasured experience shared with your father. It couldn’t be easier to get involved, to enter simply share a picture with accompanying message or a video explaining what your fondest, most precious memory with your father.

Relive your favourite team’s highs and lows as reported at the time, with Personalised Football Books from Historic Newspapers. The huge handbound luxury leather covers feature the recipient’s name embossed in gold, a message on the title page with a variety of luxury leather covers available.
The books are set to release with the latest season’s coverage.

TOM FORD’s Eau de Parfum gets its bold, complex scent from the rare and highly coveted ingredient Oud Wood. It opens with captivating notes of exotic Rose Wood and Cardamom and slowly reveals a smoky centre of Sandalwood and Vetiver. Tonka Bean and Pepper provide a warm base.

Portable yet powerful, the RIF6 Cube projector is designed to connect to your mobile devices. Small enough to carry with you wherever you go, it will transform any screen into a 120-inch display.

Drawing on it motor-cycle heritage, quintessential British label Barbour is lauded for its enduring outerwear options. Ideal for the approaching milder months, the Mira jacket is crafted from a quality waxed-cotton and punctuated with handy patch pockets and a detachable hood – perfect for the unpredictable autumn (summer) weather. Layer it over everything from pared-back denim to smart tailored separates.

 

A selection of award winning craft beers from British breweries in a wooden carry crate with a handy bottle opener attached!!! Including such favourites as;
Double Hopped Citra IPA contains- Barley, gluten
Island hopper Pale Ale contains- Barley, gluten and wheat
Battersea Rye contains- Barley, gluten and rye
Five Hop Lager contains- Barley, gluten
Sorachi Saison contains- Barley, gluten and wheat
British Clipper IPA contains- Barley, gluten

When it comes to something new, the recently released Protective Moisturiser is the ultimate all-terrain moisturiser that ensures your skin is ready for whateverimpressive crusade you end up on. It combines a broad-spectrum SPF 20 sunscreen against UV exposure with Radicare, which provides effective anti-aging properties (something your old man will thank you for in the long run, now he can stop stealing mum’s special creams on the sly).

Encourage Dad’s to have a sleep in and add a touch of luxury to your night’s sleep with these Star Wars pyjamas from M&S.

After something a little different ? What better way to enjoy a couple of hours together, than urban beekeeping and craft beer tasting? After a sell out in the first season in 2016 and rave reviews from Time Out and The Nudge, The Hiver experience is back for Spring/Summer 2017 from notonthehighstreet.com. The two hour session starts with a short introduction to Bees and Beekeeping, the equipment and tools commonly used by Beekeepers as well as a first glimpse inside the hive. We’ll then get suited up for a Hive inspection and help Hiver’s Beekeeper, Barnaby Shaw, in handling the frames and checking the health of the Hive. After the fun of getting up close with the ‘Ladies’, you can relax over a tutored beer and food matching session before leaving you to explore the rest of Bee Urban and answer any questions.

 

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Orange is not the only Fruit – But it might be the Colour of the Season, Our Kid

For all his swagger,  bravado and pure Yeah let’s ave it ! Our Liam has always been a trend setter, and maybe after the One Love Manchester Concert last weekend, see above, we can add a Heart of Gold to that roster. Mr Gallagher junior has built up quite the reputation for fashion empire building on the side with his Pretty Green brand and after wearing this Sassafras Leaf Bud Coat from Oi Polloi, the aforementioned item sold out within an hour off the website!!! But after observing his appreciation for colour and wearing it so well, maybe Liam has stuck a blow for Orange being the colour of Summer 2017, what do you think ?

Retro Rooltop Bag by Poler at The Idle Man

Leather card holder by Aspinal of London

Cardigan by John Smedley at MrPorter.com

Swimshorts by Marks & Spencer

AdidasBermuda Trainers from Oi Polloi

T-Shirt by TOPMAN

Camden leather Business Card case by Tumi

Kensington fit Single Breasted suit by Paul Smith

Heron Preston x DSNY sweatshirt

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Coolest Stores in Berlin

WORDS BY MIA RILEY

Berlin has become renowned as a culturally cool city and with that comes a pretty epic shopping experience.
A city that’s always changing, where art, shops and venues can appear in a night and be gone the next morning. Although forever changing it is also a city with a unique history and blended with the new and evolving it creates one of THE cultural hubs for Europe.

1) Soto – Situated in the heart of Berlin, it opened it’s doors back in 2010, Selling a mixture of designers from America, Europe and Asia it’s aim is to dress the modern man. Containing a mix of fashion future, essentials and classics there’s something for everyone.

2) Voo – Housed in a former locksmiths it’s a concept store like no other (it even has a courtyard out front). The store itself translates it’s “personal vision” of Berlin and is filled with Womenswear menswear as well as home-wear. With exposed walls, it’s all about the product than the aesthetic. Voo has a massive A-Z of desginers from Craig Green to Wood Wood.

3) Andreas Murkudis – After spending 15 years directing a museum Andreas opened up his own store in 2003, wanting to create a “museum-like atmosphere” the concept store houses a unique and outstanding collection of products that are very carefully curated.

4) Temporary Showroom – This concept store prides itself of blending fashion forward designers and the up and coming. Unlike the name suggests this store isn’t temporary at all, and is not just a store but a PR Company too. With a gallery aesthetic and stocking brands like Y-3, Han Kjobenhavn and Reebok it’s well worth a visit.

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Putting their best foot forward – The Camper & EFI collection

For Summer 2017 the Spanish footwear and accessories brand Camper have teamed up with the Ethical Fashion Initiative (EFI) for a limited edition footwear collaboration, bringing together decades of Spanish shoemaking expertise and the richness of African materials and techniques. This collaboration helps to improve workers’ access to knowledge and skills while offering sustainable employment.

The Ethical Fashion Initiative is a flagship program of the International Trade Centre, a joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations. Their goal is to empower micro-producers in developing countries by connecting them with top brands from the fashion industry.

The Camper & EFI collection reimagines sandals and shoes in lightweight wedge soles and premium, hand tie-dyed leather, adding a unique, one-of-a-kind look to every pair. Inspired by their first-ever shoe, the Camaleón, the Camper & EFI Summer 2017 collection reimagines sandals and shoes in extra soft, chrome-free leather tie-dyed. This limited edition collaboration is produced by Ethiopian artisans and promotes access to new knowledge and skills while creating sustainable employment.

Limited to 600 pairs, this exclusive collection is only available at select Camper stores or online at Camper.com.

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Do something positive – Jacamo’s Prostate Cancer UK T-Shirts

Cancer awareness s something we should discuss, particularly us Men. Prostate Cancer the most common cancer in men, with 330,000 living with and after the disease in the UK. 1 in 8 men in the UK will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and that stat rises to 1 in 4 amongst black men. 11,000 men die from prostate cancer in the UK each year. That’s terrifyingly one man every hour and it’s set to become the most commonly diagnosed cancer of all in the UK in 2030 – which is why we must all act now to curb its power to kill.

In response to these stark statistics, Sporting legends Freddie Flintoff, Robbie Savage and Shaun Goater have teamed up with Prostate Cancer UK and menswear retailer, Jacamo to produce a limited-edition charity t-shirt, which goes on sale today, with 100% of all profit going to the charity.

This partnership aims to raise awareness and encourage more men to be aware of their risk of prostate cancer as well as raising money to help research into better diagnosis, better treatment and support for men. The Tee is available online and in store at Jacamo in a full range of sizes.

Freddie said on the collaboration, Freddie added: “We want to raise money, and also get more men talking about prostate cancer and if they become better aware of the risks and symptoms, then all the better”.

* Anyone with concerns about prostate cancer may contact Prostate Cancer UK’s Specialist Nurses in confidence on 0800 074 8383 or online via the Live Chat instant messaging service: www.prostatecanceruk.org. The Specialist Nurse phone service is free to landlines and open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday with late opening until 8pm on Wednesdays.