CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN

anthonymcgrath405 / 30/07/2015

10 Essential Sunglasses for Summerttime

It’s the middle of summer, and the temperature is still creeping up, whilst sunshine is beaming down upon us. Now wearing sunglasses is important, not just to look cool, but to also offer protection to our eyes from the harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun.

So whether lounging by the pool, dancing in the festival sun or just waiting to catch a glimpse of the sunrise (or sunset), we’ve got ten of the best pairs around for you to choose from.

Diesel – £99

Gant – £105

Guess – £65

Mont Blanc – £218

Roberto Cavalli – £252

Zegna – £153

Cubitts Herbrand – £125

Cubitts Winford – £125

Rayban Aviators – £125

Rayban Clubmaster – £135

anthonymcgrath405 / 28/07/2015

The sweet smell of success – 6 of the best Premium Shower Gels

There’s nothing better than when someone, you admire, want to impress, are attracted to, complements you on how well you smell, that they think you smell good. However, it isn’t as easy as to Splash it all over, as good old Henry Cooper once put it, yes that antidote, is lost on anyone born past 1975. Wearing a fragrance and simply pinning all your hopes on the fact that you think it will last all day is being rather naive, to put it mildly. One of the main reasons why fragrance house and designer brands launch complete grooming ranges is to give you more of a uniform scent. So by using one particular scent’s accompanying grooming products with their flagship fragrance will give you much more of a presence in the pleasing odour departments. One of the more key products in achieving this nirvana is the shower gel and as always we do the hard work so you don’t have to.

Acqua di Parma, a highly aspirational brand which achieves that impressive desired effect, when people see this brands products in your Bathroom.

Hugo Red by Hugo Boss, is a versatile and approachable fragrance, fresh and refreshing.

A genuine classic, often copied never bettered. Creed Grooming products elevate anyone’s Bathroom and Grren Irish Tweed is a particular favorite of Clothes-Make-the-Man, well us and HRH Prince Charles and the late Cary Grant, so not bad company.

Ahhh the Amercian Designer Micheal Kors, increasingly a favourite not only with his clothing and accessories but gaining favour with his fragrance lines.

The King of sexiness’s reign doesn’t just stretch to Apparel, Tom Ford is very much the King of great smelling fragrance, well worth checking out.

Jean Paul Gaultier‘s Le Male, an amazing scent, a memorable Ad campaign, an amazing bottle, OK granted the shower gel’s bottle isn’t quite as iconic. Sweep whoever it is you are trying to impressive off their feet with this number.

anthonymcgrath405 / 27/07/2015

Preview of Best of the High Street for Autumn 2015

The sun might well be cracking the paving stones at the moment, but the thought of Autumnal trends and coats, knitwear and boots sure aren’t far from the minds or images of our favourite High Street Clothing brands. In fact it is currently pretty much easier to purchase the jumper of your choice than, let’s say a pair of shorts of the Hight Street. Well with this in mind we thought we’d bring you a little taster of what you can look forward to as the nights draw in and we start to feel a chill in the air.

Looking super smart this coming seasoning in an urban setting, Next is showing us how it should be done.

Your not gonna believe this one, this brand just seems to be going from strength to strength with their directional and yet wearable menswear. Well done Marks & Spencer

Our Spanish cousins show us how to wrap up over the colder months and how to look manly and stylish, thanks to Mango

Striking that perfect balance of Smart/Casual is Burton for next season

Deception is the name of the game with H&M designer Trends with high Street price tags !!!

Its not not just the Designers at Debenhams looking sharp next season. Their in house collection is looking smoking!

Smart, Sharp and totally Directional, New Look have completely upped their game when it comes to their Menswear

anthonymcgrath405 / 23/07/2015

Salt of the Earth – Blue Collar Worker

Denim ranges are two a penny, every clothing brand good or bad produces denim and related apparel but few get it right and even fewer do it well. One such brand is Blue Collar Worker. Founded in 2005 by a small team of seasoned denim industry die-hards tired of the ever increasing tide of over styled, over washed European and West coast American jeans brands.

Using premium quality, ring-spun denims, and trawling influences from traditional archive workwear pieces from the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s, products are given a twist in terms of styling, with a distinct British flavour, never losing sight of the fact that these are true utilitarian pieces.

Focus is given to each product, ensuring that each functions in the workplace, with overt attention to detail in terms of garment construction and internal finishing. As a brand that specialises in completely functional men’s denim. This very tight collection also includes men’s Polo’s and jackets in unique, contemporary styles that are pure Blue Collar Worker.

The focus of the collection is functionality coupled with practicality to produce exceptional workwear men’s denim. The overt attention to detail in terms of garment construction and finish speaks of quality workmanship. Pockets are lined and re-enforced with hidden rivets and bar tacks, seams are 2-ply stitched for added strength with all working as intended for pure focused jeanswear that will last.

Wash options are deliberately limited ranging from Raw through to advanced 70´s Cracked Vintage. Of course as denim purists they insist that the only route to experiencing the benefits of this great personal product is to wear them every day, rain or shine, workplace or at leisure.

The Autumn 2015 season sees the introduction of a focussed range of pared down product under the sub-heading ‘BLUE LINE’, comprising of 4 key silhouettes, a broader palette of washes and the introduction of comfort stretch denim for the first time.

Prices are kept deliberately competative and every effort had been made to ensure that the product reflects the integrity of the main line offer.

anthonymcgrath405 / 22/07/2015

Preview for Autumn 2015 – by K Adorable & Elliott Parsons

Even though we’re in the midst of the height of summer, it’s never too early to look forward at the upcoming season, Autumn, everyone will be back from their holidays getting ready for darker and gloomier days, but luckily we have some products to preview that might just make everything a little less gloomy. Here are a few of our top picks.

Duchamp has an extensive Autumn collection that can fill up any man’s wardrobe, ranging from shirts, ties to blazers.

Look smart in one Cad & The Dandy’s suits this Autumn.
Jigsaw Menswear providing the must have footwear for the harsh seasons ahead.

Look like a badass straight from the 80’s with one of these Matthew Miller leather jackets

This jumper from Paul & Shark will keep you warm this winter.
Casely Hayford‘s bomber jackets will definitely keep you warm on those dark, windy, winter nights.

This Paul Smith playsuit and sneaker combo are a must for a man who is always on his feet and ready for action!
Nothing wrong with jet black Docs by DrMartens, matches the weather too.

Levi’s allowing modern men to look rough and rugged but still look good at the same time, how thoughtful.

There are literally fourty shades of denim available from the Stone Islands collection that can occupy your wardrobe.

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