Nike Air Huarache

imageTo work with the standard British weather of Spring, or is it Autumn, it still feels like Winter. It’s all about transitional dressing this spring and what better way to freshen up your look than with a pair of Nike Huaraches from this exclusive pack available only at JD.

imageMore underground than your Nike Air Max, particulate the 95’s, and far more discreet then your Air Jordans. A footwear essential since the early 90’s, Huaraches are one of Nike’s fastest selling trainers to date, with variations on design and fit launching regularly to keep up with the demand for these hot kicks. In a survey of the top 100 trainers of, what’s often referred to as, the Golden age of Trainers, the 1990’s, by those priviers of Popular Culture, Complex. Not only were 7 out of the top 10, of the best trainers were Nike but the Huaraches came out a highly respectable number 12.

imageComplex says of the Huaraches: “Guess who designed these? Named after the Mexican footwear, the Huarache is one of the most iconic runners and influential sneakers in Nikes aresenal, creating a chain reaction of basketball, tennis, trainers and soccer kicks as well. Truth be told Tinker Hatfield’s stripped-down, water-ski-boot-inspired running shoes did receive some mixed reviews from serious runners but there is no denying they hold a serious spot as one of the greatest shoes ever constructed.

To celebrate JD’s King of Trainers campaign, these styles come exclusive to JD in this tonal pack, offering up three different silhouettes; the classic Air Huarache, the high top Air Trainer Huarache with cut-out detailing, and the Air Trainer Huarache Low. Check out the midsole’s credentials too: lightweight, full-length Phylon, a Zoom unit in the forefoot for superb responsiveness, and the revolutionary Air Sole to the heel for impact protection like nothing else.image

The Best kind of Acne – Acne Studios

Editor: Keanu Adorable

imageStockholm based fashion brand Acne Studios, founded by  Jonny Johansson who uses his interests in photography, art, architecture and contemporary culture to gain inspiration. An alternative path has been found, turning Acne Studios into a well-respected creator of ready-to-wear, magazines, furniture, books and exhibitions.

The collections are defined by Johansson’s signature juxtaposing design and attention to detail, with an emphasis on tailoring and an eclectic use of materials and custom developed fabrics and boasts flagship stores in Paris, London, New York City, Los Angeles and Tokyo.

For their Spring/Summer 2016 men’s campaign, Surfboard enthusiast, Robin Kegel Kegel created graphic prints similar to those he uses on his surfboards, which have been applied to jumpsuits that are almost as tall as his boards. The prints also appear on cashmere sweaters that have been purposefully pilled, as if worn everyday by someone who’s just come out of the surf. The collection contains tailored pants, linen coats, zip-up leather jackets, just to name a few.

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“I’m obsessed with surfing, and have long admired Robin and his aesthetic. The campaign images were shot in Robin’s studio in Biarritz with David Sims, who is also a surfer. We spent some wonderful days there, both surfing and creating the campaign.”– Jonny Johansson, Creative Director

It is the first time Acne Studios presents a men’s collection in a campaign, which was show by photographer David Sims. The imagery will be used for outdoor advertising in New York, London, Paris and Hong Kong during February and March. You can now get these pieces in store or online.

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A Clean Home = A Clean Mind, Body and Soul – Amara’s new Grooming Section

imageAmara, the luxury style and interiors E and retailer have branched out into another room of the home, this time the bathroom, no not taps or tubs but a very well curated collection of niche and premium mens grooming products. Yes, this from brand more known for stocking interior brands from Alessio to Zaha Hadid, but trust us this is well worth checking out.

imageInitially starting life as an interior design business and has always been about bringing designer style and expert knowledge into every home. Created by husband and wife team, Andrew and Sam Hood, the company has utilised their combined strengths from the very beginning. Sam’s career in retail fashion nurtured her innate talent for styling and staying ahead of the trends, and she found her calling in interiors after project managing her own home renovation. Andrew’s business know-how and acumen come from spending over twenty years as Head of Equity Trading at a large US investment bank until 2004.

imageFor this latest brand extension, Amara have gathered together the perfect products to help you look and feel your best. From kits to make sure your beard is on top form, to facial moisturisers keeping your game face strong. They have sourced a collection of premium and artisan brands that sit perfectly among the Amara home, including Triumph & Disaster, Men’s Society, Bamford and Portland England. So remember whether your playing the field or trying to make a good first impression, it’s the small, subtle details that count when it comes to men’s grooming.

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Crockett & Jones, one of the Great British double acts


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are a British institution and should be proud of this status. Founded in 1879 in, of course, Northampton, the true home of Great British footwear and the envy of the world over. Charles Jones and his brother-in-law, James Crockett, with a grant of £100 each from the Thomas White Trust ‘to encourage young men of good character in the towns of Northampton and Coventry to set up business on their own’.

imageThe brand quickly established a factory with 20 employees where they concentrated on making men’s boots. The business was successful and expanded quite rapidly with more and more work being done in house. By the 1890’s the 2nd generation (Harry Crockett and Frank Jones) began to integrate new machinery invented by Charles Goodyear from the USA for stitching the uppers, welts and soles together. This made the process much easier, and faster, and gave rise to the name for the superior construction process that we continue to use today, called ‘Goodyear Welted’.

imageThe name Crockett & Jones soon became associated with quality and innovation and in 1914 Their footwear was used for the 2nd time on a Shackleton Polar expedition, emphasising the excellent quality of the shoes and their construction. Plus, during the 2nd World War Crockett & Jones manufactured over a 1,000,000 pairs for the armed forces under instructions from the government to switch the majority of the production to military footwear, making officers’ shoes and boots for the army, navy and air force.

imageMoving more up to current times, in 2006 Philippa Jones, joined the family business as the 5th generation of the Jones family to work for the brand. The strong reputation of Crockett & Jones, which today sees stores in London, New York, Paris and Brussels, is built on solid foundations and a great ethos started many generations ago. The fact that the business remains in the hands of the family after more than 130 years ensures their shoes still retain the attention to detail, quality, comfort and durability that was the hallmark of their founders.

 

Refreshingly Traditional – Walker Slater

imageYou The wild beauty of Scotland, the striking palette and textures of the landscape, and its rich heritage of field sports and country pursuits, you couldn’t help but be inspired. One such brand that takes full advantage of its surroundings is Walker Slater. The Scottish tweed, knitwear, and tailoring specialists were founded by Paul Walker in the beautiful Scottish Highlands village of Laggan in 1989, but it takes great inspiration from Walker’s own family heritage.

imageNot least his Great-Grandfather’s landscape paintings and Salmon fishing flies which fuelled Walker’s imagination from an early age, and as a student motivated him to relocate from England to Scotland seeking the majestic, untamed expanses of the Highlands.

imageTried of being unable to find a modern clothing brand that inspired and fired his imagination in the same way, Walker decided to create his own, Walker Slater, combining evocative historical inspirations, timeless quality and craftsmanship, the rich heritage of Harris Tweed, but with contemporary styling, technology and wearability. He created a range of Clothes that convey a  creative spirit, clothes that reference the past but never look like they’ve been pulled out from a dressing up box.

imageWalker Slater opened their first shop in Edinburgh in 1992. They now have two shops in the Scottish capital, two in London, and will soon be opening in Glasgow.
The brand offers an enormous and unrivalled selection of tweeds, creating fabrics and styles that are constantly improved upon to maintain their relevance today, whilst striving to retain the heritage and integrity of the weaving and tailoring. Over the years the brand has developed close relationships with weavers and fabric designers which often results in Walker Slater having exclusive custom made fabrics. For example, in 2015 Walker Slater collaborated with the Scottish Football Association to create a special collection from the SFA Harris Tweed for the national team players and supporters.