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anthonymcgrath405 / 11/04/2013

Be hidden in the Urban Jungle – Camouflage Trend

Good day my dear and trusted style gazers, as the weather is being as predictable as my child’s nightly sleep patterns I thought I would look at a trend which can be worn rain of shine, in the words of 80’s family groovers 5Star. Camo or Camouflage as you may know it has been floating around as a menswear trend for quite a few seasons now. Hopefully, you will have been a style consumer of great foresight and have invested in a piece or two of the camo variety over the past couple of seasons. As you see from below for Spring 2013 literally everyone has interpreted and tailored camouflage to their own likings, offering us, it in every conservable item of clothing, colour combination and from traditional Action Man-esque patterns to 21st Century state of the art stealth techno camo to even neon, floral, in your face ones.

I’ve sourced the great information Superhighway from start to finish looking for some of the better examples of this trend. Now please heed this warning, akin to not feeding the Mogwai after midnight, do not, I repeat do not wear to much of this trend at the same time or you’ll run the risk of looking like a reserve from the T.A. on civilian maneuverers, once again the maxim of less is more applies.

Must have piece, particularly for those pesky April showers is this Pac-a-mac from Superdry

A great take on the camouflage print by McQ by Alexander McQueen @ MrPorter.com

Camouflage sunnies just to complete that look from TOPMAN

Look sharp mixing and matching materials with the camo trend in these Windsor Shoes by Dr Martens

At ease solider in these camo print shorts by Scotch & Soda from John Lewis

Camo Eastpak luggage from House of Fraser

Formal up the trend with this blazer from Daniele Alessandrini @ FarFetch.com

Get your Camo on with this Tee by Marc by Marc Jacobs @ MrPorter.com

A unique Camouflage design by Diesel @ House of Fraser

On manoeuvres with this Racksack by Herschel @ John Lewis

Escape from the old routine in these high tops from Converse @ Topman.com

Not sure about the camo trend then add flashes of it with this tie from Mr Bathing Ape @ Coggles.com

anthonymcgrath405 / 09/04/2013

If the cap fits – “New Era by you” customisable cap program

I know Spring, lets not push it with Summer yet, seems a LONG way off, but it will arrive, I promise, be patient. Now when it does, finally, arrive we can wear T-shirts, remember those and short sleeves, lightweight jacket, in case it rains, not snow. Plus, you can wear hats to keep the sun out of them, yes Sun remember that big Yellow thing in the sky that felt nice and warming on your skin. Well, when the weather finally does improve bear this great stylish idea in mind. The good people over at New Era have come up with a new fangled computer program which allows fans to create one-of-a-kind 59FIFTY or 9FIFTY Snapback caps online. Featuring more than 200 logos, 33 fabric colours and 56 thread colours, cap lovers everywhere, of all ages, gender, colour or creed can now create a completely unique cap.

With all of the various colour and logo combinations, New Era by You has the potential to create more than 10 billion different styles and designs of caps at the touch of a button. The unique brand experience can also be shared with loved ones via custom New Era By You gift cards, available to purchase exclusively via the site.

You are taken through an easy-to-use, step-by-step experience on newerabyyou.com, where you can create a cap reflective of your personal style, taste and loyalties. Alongside official National Basketball Association, American Basketball Association, NYC Boroughs etc users of New Era by You are able to customise and colourise every single facet of their cap – from the colour of its stitching and panels to the intricate details of the front and rear logos. Consumers are also able to browse previous users’ designs via the online gallery, with the option to vote for their favourite cap.

With all of the various colour and logo combinations, New Era by You software has the potential to create more than 10 billion different styles and designs of caps at the touch of a button !!!! Plus this experience can also be shared with loved ones via custom New Era By You gift cards, available to purchase exclusively via the site, if that tickles your fancy.

anthonymcgrath405 / 05/04/2013

Are my shoes broken in yet Jeeves ? – Converse “Get Dirty”

No, the title to this morning’s post isn’t some collaboration or invitation by Christina Aguilera. It is in fact the latest idea dreamed up by footwear brand Converse. We all know the situation well, we love new Converse trainers, whether they be , high tops or low tops, but, we LOVE them better when there are beaten up and worn in. Able to tell a story or two from adventures on nights out and holidays away, they always look so much better for a couple of battle scars. There really is nothing like your scuffed up old comfy pair of Chuck Taylors so Converse have invented the Well worn collection. In the new seasonal colours, including Butterscotch, Tango Red and Turtledove (or Light brown, dark red and light grey to us), these new style Chucks are part of a softer canvas collection with stained and distressed sole and toe caps, slightly dirtied and thinner laces. Generally you gets that comfy old shoe feeling the first time you put them on, ahhhhhh.

Inspired by this and the Converse expression “Shoes Keep It Clean, Sneakers Get Dirty,” they have created new music series which celebrates the hedonistic mindset of throwing yourself in headfirst and resurfacing with the marks and scuffs that prove it and wear them with pride. The “GET DIRTY” campaign stretches across 11 different cities around the globe and will feature performances by a mix of renowned international artists and up-and-coming local talent. Kicking off in Paris, “GET DIRTY” will jump, kick and scream its way across Europe, with events in Amsterdam, Antwerp, Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg, London, Milan and Vienna. (for more details click on the clip below)

anthonymcgrath405 / 03/04/2013

A Great result from the beautiful game – Cruyff Classics

A Young Johan Cruff relaxes while training

The way this post came about is an unusual one, while home at Christmas, a couple of rather well dressed friends of mine asked me what I thought of Cruyff ? Cruffs ? I replied rather confused, we were in a pub and it was Christmas so maybe one of two sherries had been partaken. NO Cruyff ! I rather embarrassedly, but truthfully, admitted I had no idea what they were talking about. To which I was informed I should check it out, as they were selling quicker then they could be put out on the shelves ! Brave, strong words. So after a couple of phone calls, a trade show or two and several internet searches here is the result and who would have known a rather fluid induced conversation could result in such a post.

To say Johan Cruyff is a footballing legend, is an understatement, not only in his native Holland but internationally, so much so in 1999 he was voted European Player of the Century in an election held by the IFFHS (International Federation of Football History and Statistics), and came second behind Pele in their World Player of the Century poll.

In 1979 he ask long time friend and designer Emilio Lazzarinni to help develop a functional and aspirational brand of sportswear for the technical player. The original spirit and character of their original collaboration lives on today in what became Cruyff Classics. For Spring 2013 the complete collection has been extended and revamped with more colours, use of more luxury materials and an emphasis on strong detail, with Football still acting as the cornerstone to the entire collection.

Examples of CRUYFF for Spring 2013

anthonymcgrath405 / 28/03/2013

Ensuring your Ying and Yang are in balance – Medwinds X Naoto Fukasawa

Noato Fukasawa

Our more eagled eyed readers will recognise the name Medwinds from last year when we profiled the brand and their envious working ethic and environment of Barcelona, certainly beats South East London, just. For Spring 2013 the brand presents a complete collection of wardrobe staples designed with the Med lifestyle in mind. The collection aims to take the wearer from the essential pieces of the week to the comfort but versatile needs of the weekend. Medwinds have designed a range with their happiest memories in mind, summers by the beach, walks along the spanish coast and catching up on long hazy evenings with friends.

For Spring 2013 Medwinds has collaborated with the Japanese Designer Naoto Fuksawa, It’s the first dalliance into fashion for the prestigious Japanese designer, known internationally for his consulting work which focuses on evaluating companies corporate strategies and bring them in line with the mean of sociality and how we define quality of life in order to direct them towards where society is inevitably heading. The company’s social responsibilities are always a key point is Fuksawa’s findings and has resulted in many successful conclusions.

For this project Fukasawa worked with Medwinds, designing a collection of clothing and accessories inspired by the beauty of the Mediterranean, called “On the beach”, not to be confused with the Chris Rea song though.

“I walked slowly along the beach of Barcelona. Because it was wintertime there were not so many people out there but the shoreline, the decks that connect the beach to restaurants together with the line of the shops that gradually merge into the city,made me realise that there can be a series of clothes and shoes representing this transition of the culture based on the landscape. “On the Beach” is an idea that translates beach as a place for gathering, relaxing and for recreation”. Naoto Fukaswa