CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN

New research reveals that as a nation, many of us are too stressed to sleep, which is having a detrimental impact on our overall health.

Shuteye, slumber, rest – a healthy amount of sleep is vital to aid rejuvenation, encourage muscle growth, tissue repair and hormone re-balance.

But according to new research commissioned for Dragonfly Biosciences, makers of  cannabidiol (CBD) supplement – DragonflyCBD –40% of people have trouble sleeping when they’re feeling stressed.

And the NHS says the knock-effect this has on our health and our immune system is a real health worry.

While a bad night sleep here and there won’t have a lasting impact on your health, a combination of sleepless lights can have a very serious impact on your mind and body.

GP, Dr Gill Jenkins says: “A lack of sleep can have real impact on our health and wellness, including our immune system and general mood. Poor sleep can lead to irritability and exhaustion – long term, the effects can be bad news and exacerbate health conditions”.

According to NHS England: “Your brain will fog, making it difficult to concentrate and make decisions. You’ll start to feel down, and may fall asleep during the day. Your risk of injury and accidents at home, work and on the road also increases.”

The average person experiences disrupted sleep more than twice a week, achieving just six hours each day (the lower end of the NHS recommendation of 6-9 hours for optimal night-time recovery).

Too stressed to sleep? Follow this advice

To help the nation hit the pillow restfully, DragonflyCBD has teamed up with pharmacist, Sultan Dajani to provide you with 5 top tips for a decent night’s sleep.

Tip 1: Switch off

Stay clear of mobile devices 30 minutes before sleep. Turn off your mobile phone, avoid the iPad and don’t watch any late night tv. The mind interprets the blue light of screens as daylight, which triggers your brain to stay functioning. So, put the phone away and instead why not read a book right before bed?

Tip 2: Stay in time

Attempt to go to bed and sleep at the same time every night. Set a bed time of say 10pm and stick to it – let your body and mind get into the rhythm that this is switch off time and eventually it should play off. Oh, and avoid napping throughout the day wherever you can.

Tip 3: Cut down on caffeine

Caffeine in coffee and energy drinks can overstimulate your mind and interfere with your body’s ability to fall asleep. So, avoid such drinks in the late afternoon and early evening; instead switch your late-night coffee for a warm, milky drink or a calming herbal tea.

Tip 4: Calm your bedroom

Create a calming sleeping environment to sleep in. That means no TV, no smartphones, no loud music in the bedroom… at all. Control the temperature and lighting to induce a sense of calm; perhaps try essential oils, light a candle or dim the lights. Comfy cushions and plush pillows are also a must to get the best out of your bed.

Tip 5: Don’t stress – that’ll make it worse

We know stress can cause sleep problems, so don’t lay in bed stressing that you can’t sleep. If you are laying wide awake, get up, have a little walk of the house, do a crossword, read a book, use the bathroom and go back to reset the sleep session.

More and more people are turning to natural therapies to seek comfort when sleeping. In fact, the DragonflyCBD® research shows that almost three in five people (58%) say they’d try a CBD oil.

CBD is becoming increasingly popular following the media attention given to the recent change in Drugs Regulation that made medical cannabis available on prescription for the first time since 1971 for certain conditions such as intractable epilepsy.

CBD has shown benefit for sleep in a clinical trial involving 103 adult patients. The retrospective study in a psychiatric clinic involving clinical application of CBD for anxiety and sleep complaints as an adjunct to usual treatment, found that sleep scores improved within the first month for two thirds of patients (67%).

CBD is a food supplement and is available over the counter (OTC). It is made with quality graded ingredients according to good manufacturing practice. CBD is commonly taken for sleep problems, stress, anxiety, chronic pain, arthritis, joint pain, and tension headaches.

DragonflyCBD is a cannnabidiol-based product derived from Cannabis Sativa L plants. It is different from cannabis as it is free from THC, which causes a ‘high’ as a result of binding with the CB1 receptors. Whilst both THC and CBD bind with the CB2 receptors, CBD, unlike THC does not bind with the CB1 receptors and so does not produce a high.

DragonflyCBD is available over the counter as a food supplement.   It was the first cannabis-derived product to be sold in a number of respected retailers.

CBD is being researched for a range of health challenges, from anxiety and depression, to sleep issues and pain.  Evidence from pre-clinical and clinical trials has demonstrated an antianxiety effect for CBD, and some preliminary research shows that CBD can influence sleep.  CBD may also reduce the physiological response to stress and there is evidence that CBD reduces inflammation and pain.

A Watch can really make the man and says so much about him, so it really isn’t something to scrimp on.

Time 4 Diamonds is one of the UK’s leading watch, jewellery, and customisation specialists, founded in 2004 and so with over a decade of  experience across a variety of luxury product sectors. With hundreds of exclusive and rare watches available from leading luxury brands. Time 4 Diamonds are sure to have what you’re looking for, and if not, they’ll find it or make it for you.

Time 4 Diamonds specialises in sourcing and trading timepieces from a select range of Swiss heritage brands like Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Rolex, as well as newer luxury brands such as Richard Mille and Franck Muller

Their in-house watch servicing department comprises some of London’s finest and skilled Hatton Garden veterans, contributing lifetimes of knowledge and experience to every watch inspection, service and customisation.

Whether you’d like a custom-designed dial on your Submariner, a diamond-set bezel on your Royal Oak Offshore or to PVD your Daytona, they can do it for you.

With hundreds of luxury products in stock, it’s pretty sure to have what you’re looking for, and if they don’t, they promise to find it or make it for you.

Like women across the land embracing their natural hair during lockdown, many men are spending more time at home and have seen this as the perfect opportunity to test out some facial hair and grow that beard, in the privacy of their own home. So what’s the verdict on Dad’s new look? Whether you love the groomed look or prefer him clean shaven, here’s him to solve his quarantine beard quandary and expert tips to get him looking his best.

Once he’s taken the leap from clean shaven to facial hair he will need to take care of it if he wants to keep it. Award winning salon and beard owner Dan Mewies from Mewies & Co says: “Growing a beard is just the first step – it’s all about how it’s cared for. Brushing it once a day will condition and maintain the style. I’d recommend a natural bristle beard brush. It stimulates blood circulation to promote a healthy, fuller beard and gets rid of any dead skin cells.”

With this expert advice in mind consider purchasing something like this wooden beard brush, handmade in the UK by Kent Brushes. An iconic British brand, Kent Brushes is recognised globally for it’s extensive haircare expertise built upon nearly 250 years of rich British heritage, an accomplishment which has been recognised by the granting of the Royal Warrant for nine reigns. A combination of skilled craftsmanship and an unbroken record of excellence in the standard of production has ensured Kent Brushes is synonymous with British craftsmanship.

This great example of a beard brush has specially cut and shaped boar bristles to improve brushing performance so it can handle the coarsest of facial foliage, whilst still being gentle on the skin. Each brush comes with a beautiful hand-stitched cotton bag printed on both sides.  Not only a handy bag to store your brush in but for those who use beard oil it will protect your clothes from any excess oil held in the brush head from leaching into unwanted places.

Additionally Dan informs us ;
“Wash the beard regularly to enhance moisture and shine. I use a beard wash to help maintain natural oils for a healthier looking beard.” Dan adds: “Regular trims are a must to avoid split ends. Go for clean edges and follow that jaw line to make the beard appear stronger and thicker.” Dan also recommends applying a beard balm or oil frequently to stop it from looking and feeling dry and to give it some hold if it becomes unruly. A great example is the 3-IN-1 SHAVE & BEARD OIL by Lab Series. This Triple-blend grooming oil delivers an all-in-one solution for shave and beard care. Sea Buckthorn Oil, Jojoba Oil, and Sweet Almond Oil blend with vitamins and hydrators to tackle each grooming need.

With Michael Jordan’s first-ever Air Jordan sneakers recently selling for $560,000 at auction at Sotheby’s, no less, forget Gold and Oil. The new, young, smart money is on investing in Leather and laces rather than stocks and shares.

Sinking your savings into rare, vintage, desired sneakers is a safer bet to get a return on your investment and today we look at the top ten, kindly advised by KLEKT.

Air Jordan 1 Retro Chicago (1994)

The Air Jordan 1 arises in the Chicago colorway! It was reissued for the first time – back in 1994 – presenting white and Varsity Red colour obstructive on the upper’s premium leather structure. This time however, black accents emerge on the branding and collar giving that minimalist tone, adding perfect style to compliment a minimalist outfit. With a white midsole encapsulating Air, varsity Red on the outsole completes this kick with an essence that is born from a flair of the 90s. Keeping it comfy as usual, but without compromising on style, The Air Jordan 1 is the perfect sneaker for anyone wanting to keep things simple whilst adding a little extra jive to their wardrobe. Don’t hold back on purchasing a pair, now available to buy on KLEKT.

£3483

Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 ‘Wave Runner’ (2017)

The Dad Jokes won’t end, and neither will the “Dad Shoes”. The Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 ‘Wave Runner’ make a return with the re-release of one of the best 700’s we’ve seen! After the first release in November 2017, they are back to represent the shift in Kanye’s design. The sneakers features an upper with black and grey suede overlays, premium leather with blue mesh underlays, neon green laces, and the signature Boost midsole. The Yeezy ‘Wave Runner’ re-released in March 2018. Even after the Yeezy Boost 700 V2 line dropped, these 700’s are an OG. If they are not already, they should be a part of any sneakerheads Yeezy collection.

£444 – £15,647

Nike Air Presto Off-White

Nike are back to team up with Virgil Abloh’s Off-White brand to bring us the ‘Air Presto’ which was released as part of ‘The Ten’ collection in November 2017. The sneakers come in the black and white colourway. The collection explores the themes of ‘Revealing’ and ‘Ghosting’, and the Air Presto were part of the ‘Ghosting’ category. The category is identified by the translucent uppers. The sneakers feature a mesh upper with a tonal “Swoosh” logo, the signature Off-White zip tie. Off-White’s iconic quotation mark lettering also appears on the heel reading the word, “AIR”. This exclusive collaborative sneaker from Nike and Virgil is available right here at KLEKT!

£1382 – £2660

Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 ‘Turtle Dove’ (2015)

The sneaker is built with a solid turtle dove colour and chunky white sole. The rugged build uses a combo of ballistic mesh, suede and durable in the upper while the outsole is made of a high-traction rubber tread for increased grip on any surface. The sneaker is completed with a pull tab and debossed tongue label and was crowned 2015’s Shoe of the Year at the Footwear News 29th Annual Achievement Awards.

£850 – £3544

Nike x Sean Wotherspoon Air Max 97/1

This Nike and Sean Wotherspoon collaboration was apparently inspired by Sean’s admiration for vintage Nike hats from the ’80s. Eagle-eyed sneakerheads will be able to recognise that the upper is of the Air Max 97, and the sole is of the Air Max 1. It also features a multicolour corduroy upper with frayed edges. This pair dropped on Air Max Day in March 2018 but if you missed this Air Max mash-up than KLEKT has you covered!

£887 – £1512

Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Beluga (2016)

The Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 ‘Beluga’ Sports Kanye West’s famous silhouette. This low top Yeezy Boost 350 features a bright Solar Red Stripe across the Steel Grey/Beluga striped upper with the text ‘YZY SPLY’. The pair is tidied up with a full length Boost cushioning system and a partly translucent Beluga outsole.

£718 – £1403

Nike Air Max 1 OG Anniversary Red (2018 Restock)

The Air Max 1 OG Anniversary ‘Red’ is a recent re-release of the popular 80’s University Red colourway. The design is an obvious classic, with it’s white mesh and grey leather upper, accentuated by the thick, red suede overlay that rounds off the edges and a matching tick. The standard Nike Air icon is present on the ankle and white tongue in stand-out red, giving an overall uniform look. A white midsole with a bar of Air cushioning, as seen. Due to huge success, they were re-released a THIRD time on 21st June 2018.

£312 – £533

Adidas Ultra Boost 1.0 ‘Key City Pack’ White (2015)

A coveted model renowned for its clean design and cushioned support, the 2015 adidas Ultra Boost 1.0 in ‘Key City Pack’ White gained notoriety for its association with future adidas collaborator, Kanye West. A black outsole with Solar Yellow torsion spring and silver lettering on the heel add a touch of colour, highlighting the pristine whiteness of the colourway. Yeezy made headlines for unveiling this all-white design before its release date and sending sneakerheads into a preorder frenzy, thus ensuring its place in the heart of every collector.

£292 – £447

Air Jordan x Off White Nike AJ I 1 Chicago ‘The 10 Ten’ (2017)

Nike’s Jordan Brand partner up with Virgil Abloh’s Off-White label for the first time to bring us the highly anticipated Air Jordan 1 Retro High ‘Chicago’ which were part of ‘The Ten’ collection and originally released in September 2017. The sneakers come a Chicago Bulls-inspired colourway and feature red, white and black colours. They feature an upper crafted from deconstructed leather. The lateral side features a large black “Swoosh” logo, while the medial side features the signature Off-White quotation lettering in black. Additional details include quotation lettering present on the midsole which reads “AIR”, and on the ends of the shoelaces reading, “SHOELACES”. The look is completed with a red outsole. Grab these exclusive Off-White Air Jordan 1s at KLEKT today!

£3347 – £15639

Adidas Superstar White ‘Gold Tongue’ (2016)

Dropping in June 2016, the Adidas Superstar White ‘Gold Tongue’ are the kicks Superman should be wearing. With a black on white colourway running through the leather upper, the sneakers also feature extra cushioning in the innersole, a soft shell toe and gold tongue to complete the star finish.

£94 – £141

Welcome back to the return edition of Something For The Weekend! After a few editions devoted to Something To Watch This Weekend when lockdown restriction’s were at their most stringent, we have resumed normal service with clothing related posts from here on out ! I don’t know about anyone else but if anything, lockdown has been nothing but an enabler in increasing my spending on all things fashion related. Anyway let’s get straight into this weeks fit!

1. AWAKE NY SS20 Classic Embroidered Hoodie 

AWAKE NY, inspired by the early/mid 90’s, was launched in 2012 by ex Supreme Brand Director Angelo Baque and aims to ‘capture the unique cultural spirit and sensibility of New York City’.

Since its relatively small beginnings as a T-Shirt and Hoodie based name, it’s sharply grown in popularity with some impressive collaborations, most notably with its footwear link-ups with sportswear’s ASICS & Reebok. With continued success in its growing network of retailers across the world such as Dover Street Market, Slam Jam and SSENSE. SS20 is truly AWAKE NY’s most impressive collection yet.

To shop the Hoodie hit the image below :

To check out the rest of the collection :

https://shop.doverstreetmarket.com/t-shirt-space/awake

2. H&M CONSCIOUS Cotton Joggers

Fast fashion giant H&M has continued to develop its conscious range little by little. The product offering is slowly but surely becoming more diverse for both men and women. These black slim fit joggers made from a combination recycled polyester, organic cotton and viscous don’t  compromise on H&M’s price or style but do reduce the impact on the environment from the conventional product construct.

Whilst CONSCIOUS is still a long way off where we’d like to see all fashion products be. It’s definitely a good place to start if your looking to begin buying more sustainably.

3. Nike Air Max 95 “Greedy 2.0″ Split-Style

Released originally in 2015 as the Air Max 95 “Greedy” 1.0 — now dubbed the “What The Air Max” — this Greedy 2.0 is the sequel to that 2015 shoe. This seemingly mis-matched pair of Air Max 95’s is in-fact a carefully selected combination of iconic 95 colourway’s from over the years.

Nike has a habit of mashing a silhouette’s most iconic colour ways together into one cluster-ball of a sneaker, capitulating tunnels of hype into two individual shoe’s packaged as one. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t. Personally I think this particular “What The” model is pretty good! But i’ll let you guys and girls be the judge of that!

To shop the Greedy two-point-o’s hit the image below:

Thanks for reading another week of Something For The Weekend, Stay safe everyone! Until next time