When you’re bombarded on a daily basis by PR’s, brands and shysters trying to sell you their wares, it is hard to break through the barriers we put up. However, one such brand that did & I’m glad they did so are Lyme Terrace, named after the road they’re based in. A brand with a great back story, but equally with a product to back them up with.

Their business model, is centred around charity, full traceability and third party certification can be successful in todays market. They want to make fine-casual clothing with integrity, personality and longevity. All based around a coo on goal of, to create sustainable mens fine-casual wear; merging ethics and aesthetics.

Lyme Terrace are working on a long term initiative to have all their products British Made, but they their concept was born in a far more topical destination. Their inspiration came from the Balinese people themselves, whose love for life never compromises the beauty around them.

However they have chosen not to produce in the Far-East as a statement against ‘fast-fashion’ producing cheap clothing with little regard for the people a few steps back in the process; as long as prices are cheap and profits are high.

They strive to take the utmost care and accuracy in producing products, with supported stitching that is designed to last, making our threads a staple of your wardrobe for years to come.

They have paired the island’s long-standing relationship with bamboo – one of the most sustainable and versatile materials on the planet with a small amount of organic cotton, to create our soft & natural bamboo blends.

They chose Bamboo-Rayon for their tops for its’ truly unparalleled softness, if you think of it like Bamboo is to cotton what cashmere is to wool. You have to genuinely feel it to believe it. Bamboo’s moisture wicking properties and its’ organic nature, makes it perfect for people who suffer from eczema, dermatitis or sensitive skin.

Anyone who has been lucky enough to visit Bali will know of its ancient culture and breathtaking landscapes, however, Bali’s remote rural communities have been forced into a poverty trap by man-made and natural disasters. This massive disparity is something Lyme Terrace see daily in their, new found, home from home and is something they are looking to improve.

Lyme Terrace promise it will never forget about its’ Balinese heritage and actively promotes and donates to charitable projects around the island. As the company grows so will their charitable function.

Currently they are partnered with Bali Children Foundation who provide educational pathways for disadvantaged Balinese children – a journey leading to growth and long-term sustainability.

Ohhh and go for the extra packaging, it least once, you won’t regret it.

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Folks in the industry, that are in the know, have noticed the merits of the creative entrepreneur that is Raif Adelberg, whose eponymous line gathered a lot of attention few seasons back, and whose celebrity following includes such megastars a Rihanna, Jared Leto and Ashton Kutcher, not bad, huh? For Autumn/Winter 2016, Adelberg is launching a new line for men and women entitled HERMAN, which is being produced in Los Angeles and is inspired by Raif’s experiences in the city of Angels during the late eighties, HERMAN embodies the music scene of the infamous Sunset Strip, and represents the designer’s authentic signature style. Slightly worn in and torn up aesthetic, the line pays close attention to the fine details and small individual imperfections that make each HERMAN piece distinct in its own way.

The collection will be made available soon during the Spring/Summer season, and is stocked in various locations worldwide including Barneys NY, Just One Eye, Hirshleifers, Ron Herman JP, Atrium, Revolve, Alchemist, The Webster, Jonathan and Olivia and Nomad.

For 121 years, Rotary has preserved its Swiss heritage. Rotary builds on this heritage by investing in new product development and leading information technology to ensure it meets every need of the modern time and style conscious consumer.

Established in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland in 1895 by Moise Dreyfuss, Rotary is proud of its reputation as a trusted brand known for high quality, design-led, Swiss timepieces at an affordable price.

Rotary Les Originales has just announced the latest edition to their family,  the launch of the new signature collection the ‘Tradition’. Each exceptional design is powered by a Swiss automatic Selita movement and has a sleek hidden crown, creating a totally symmetrical curvature between the double domed sapphire glass and 40.5mm case. This unusual feature matched with an open case back is key to Tradition’s aesthetic and is instantly recognisable.

We caught up with, Senior Product Designer, Matthew O’Neill, who told us a little more of how the Tradition went from a sketch to reality;

“This is most definitely a hero launch. Tradition defines Rotary’s DNA – classic Swiss made dress watches of the highest quality at affordable prices. Secondly, the execution of the design allows for an understated elegance that is both refined and classic. This strong combination of attributes makes for a promising launch- we are all very excited about this collection!

It’s a reflection of where the product originated and how it sits within our current collection. It was an obvious choice.”

It’s already looks set to reach iconic status within the Rotary Les Originales collection as not only is it representative of Rotary’s new generation, but it also stays true to Rotary’s foundations and heraldic approach.

2016 is upon us and many great things are promised for us in this year, great films, great TV, great Sporting Events and what’s more great style. The first example of this being Associate. Content – The independent menswear retailer, which currently boasts two standalone stores in London, along with the Edwin collaboration store on London’s, Exmouth Market. Stocks a well curated selection of contemporary menswear and lifestyle products. 2016 sees them launching an in-house capsule brand by the name of ‘Associate’.

Founder of both Associate and Content Store(s), Mark Batista has been a key player in the menswear industry. His agency Brand Progression being the main focus of his career with nearly a twenty year history; as well as co-founding leading menswear tradeshow Jacket Required along with Craig Ford.

Associate, works on the common sense principle of, if it’s not broken it doesn’t need mending and  consists of three staple colour oxford shirts, inspired by classic 1950’s style but renewed with Portugese fabric and fine detailing to integrate with the clean aesthetic of contemporary menswear. Future seasons will expand into a wider array of product to compliment the collection as it currently stands with simplicity, premium quality at an affordable price point. “We wanted to offer outstanding garments at an rrp (recommended retail price) that’s affordable. And the last, yet pretty much most important rule is that Associate had to be a brand/collection that we would all wear.” says Batista.