CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN

Mens tailoring has changes is such an understatement. Groovy styles of the 1960’s, a decade that took men’s wear to a whole new level, is back!  With the popularity of 007, most recently evident in the blockbuster hit, “No Time To Die”, men are rediscovering the groovy styles of the ORIGINAL James Bond era and the ability to play with colors, patterns and textures brought on by the British invasion.  

From tapered “pencil leg” suit pants (that hit ever so right at the ankle) to form fitting suit jackets that weren’t afraid to showcase the male physic, men are showing they are not afraid to play with bold and bright colors in sherbet and patterns that are out of this world!!  

Now, enter GRAYSCALE, the ultimate in men’s tailored, suiting that offers todays man an arsenal of dapper and bespoke pieces that will stand the test of time!  Pulling from inspirations that incorporates that 60’s and 70’s flare, designer BJ Gray brings to the fore bold and rich solids, contrasting prints and eye-catching patterns that are “far out” taking you to a whole other universe!  

Transcending time without looking costume-y, Grayscale presents sharp retro elegance that will easily have every eye in the room on you as you walk through the door or even the red carpet.  Though the collection is inspired by the 60s, it is clearly every bit modern with clean lines, precision cuts, eye catching silhouettes and prints/patterns that exude a confidence befitting Bond himself.  

Overcoats and trenches that step away from the safety zones of fashion and incorporate geometric prints, multicolor patch work and color blocking.  Jackets offer an array of styles utilizing velvets, Moire, double breasting, shawl collaring and peak lapels.  Trouser and shirt sets that blend houndstooth patterns with solids giving a never-before-seen contrast from the shirt bottom that continues through to the pants waistline.  Not only does this create a “look” but each can be worn separately and still make a statement!  So be it a night on the town, date night or walking the red carpet, you will for sure be the sharpest dressed man in the room!  Hollywood is paying attention as well as celebrities such as Neo, Daniel Kalua, Simu Liu, Snoop, Maluma and Derek Hough among others being fans of the brand.

Created to bridge the gap between mass produced, readily available fashion and premium menswear brands, The Good Neighbour is a label that designs built-to-last, quality pieces using ethical fabrics and production. The Good Neighbour pieces are made to last, using quality fabrics and construction methods to ensure clothes can be worn for years, not just one season.

It also encapsulates the spirit of local neighbourhood shopping for all customers, no matter where they live. Since launching in 2018, this has been achieved via a series of strategic pop-ups around London and the UK, away from the traditional high-streets and in places that have embraced the buzz and personality of local shopping – especially since the pandemic. For those unable to get to one of the many pop-ups, all of the pieces are available online at the brands website.

The design ethos is based on the paired down but trend-conscious style of the men that inhabit the neighbourhoods where the pop-up stores are based. The day-to-day uniform of work-from-home dads, young professionals and those looking to create an off-duty look that is stylish and considered, yet relaxed. The collections are largely seasonless, and include outerwear, trousers & jeans,  sweatshirts and knitwear, shirts and tees; all designed to be layered or stripped back depending on the weather. Key pieces from the current collection include a cord jacket in lilac, ecru, blue and mustard, tan pleated trousers, light wash jeans and a pair of striped t-shirts in blue and white. There will also be swimshorts added to the range, further into the spring season.

The Good Neighbour was founded by John Bright, a London-based menswear buyer who saw an opportunity for more affordable design-led pieces that appealed to the kind of men he knew. Men who wanted brands that weren’t ‘high-street’, tailored to their tastes and lifestyles, only without a hefty designer price tag.

Knitwear, accessories and winter coats are sourced locally in the England, in smaller ethically sound factories.

Jeans are sustainably sourced from BDA Denim factory in Paraguay. Stone washing and chemical PP sprays have been removed from the process and replaced with ozone- washing and laser technology. BDA are a B-Corp certified factory, which guarantees the factory confirms to the highest standards in the categories of social, environmental performance, transparency and accounting

Where possible existing stock fabrics or end of roll fabrics are used, to minimise fabric wastage and reduce landfill. The majority of pieces are made in Portugal to benefit from higher standards of employment and the quality of manufacture.

Pop-up store locations have included London neighbourhoods such as Clapham, Stoke Newington, Crouch End, Leyton, East Dulwich and Broadway Market, there are also selected stockists nationwide.

All products are now packed and shipped in Plant Based Biodegradable Bags.

You can now offset the CO2 emission from your purchase with CarbonClick, simply click on the button when you checkout.

Introducing newly launched British urban and country heritage brand Laird Utility, a workwear label made of long-lasting garments for today’s man, and woman born out of the already well- established Laird Hatters, a firm favourite for high quality flat caps, trilby and Fedora’s.

Indicative of the brand’s ethos, ‘creating long lasting garments for men and women whilst being produced in the most sustainable way’,

Laird Utility manufactures every garment in their UK based factory and uses the highest quality natural fibres – ensuring that the brand’s carbon footprint is kept to a minimum.

Established during the 2020 lockdown and developed as a natural progression from Laird Hatters, Husband-and-wife duo Alex and Zofia Torun-Shaw created Laird Utility after working from home became the new normal and hybrid dressing was suddenly everywhere. When choosing the name, both Alex and Zofia wanted to reflect the durability of the product as well as the aspect of the clothes.

With Alex’s lifelong passion of workwear and Zofia’s determination to create a British-built sustainable brand, the two worked on creating Laird Utility, a brand specialising in slow fashion wardrobe staples, delivering its customers affordable investment pieces, made to be worn and last a lifetime.

Inspired by Alex’s love of headwear and the nostalgia of watching movies such as The Great Escape and The Godfather, each garment incorporates elements of uniform and military wear whilst adding an urban edge to it. For instance, one of the brands signature pieces, the Indiana Trouser, inspired by, surprise surprise, Indiana Jones, is made from a cotton military twill. Laird Utility allows the wearer to pick and mix different elements of the outfit to make it the perfect combination of smart casual.

The debut collection includes key wardrobe staples, a Boatman coat, Tweed Culotte trousers, Dungger Dress and Harrington Jacket. Each garment is made from the finest British made cloths such as Harris Tweeds, Loden and English Tweed.

However, as we all know the staple piece of everyone’s wardrobe – is the Indigo Denim jacket!

The brand think they may have created the most versatile example of this classic.  Made from 14.5oz Indigo denim, fully lined, All seams are double stitched, with Laird Utility riveted buttons. You just don’t get harder-wearing quality, that gets better the more you wear it, giving a muscular fit.

Laird Utility is a brand for those who are looking for affordable investment pieces, with each item designed to wear better over time.

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