CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN

anthonymcgrath405 / 10/06/2014

The Buyers Guide to Summer 2014 – Pete Parry – Steranko

The subject of today’s Buyers Guide has been serving the residents of South Manchester and beyond for over 20 years now. Steranko, housed in a former confectioners, where you could say they have been supplying sweet clothes to good people. Fashionable but not faddish, contemporary but not clichéd, Steranko is packed with the kind of clothes, shoes and accessories that simply make you feel marvellous, and leave your friends feeling jealous. stocking such brand as Loake, Nudie Jeans Company, YMC, Wolsey, Superga, John Smedley and Edwin to name but a few. The place has become a bit more than just a shop that sells clothes – it’s become somewhat of a cultural landmark, a place where people come because the are assured they’ll find a unique piece picked by knowlegable and clothes-passionate staff. A place to kick back and get a cup of tea, to discuss football, current events, or where to get the best toasted sandwich in town. The first port of call for your everyday outfits. What more do you want ? So let’s see what the ubiquitous proprietor, Mr Pete Parry has to say ;

Sanders Bruno Gibson Brogue in Dark Navy

Hentschman John Jacket in Prince of Wales check

Fred Perry Tipped Seaside Shirt in Kingfisher

John Smedley Eddy Striped Raglan Pullover in Silver / White / Lemon

Carhartt Fynn Jacket in Regatta

Penfield Mens Hooded Gibson Jacket in Sea Blue

Adidas Tech Super in Running White / Mid Grey

Rains Long Jacket in Yellow

Penfield Mountain Crew in Blue Melange

YMC P6BAS Heather Cotton Pocket Tee in Red

anthonymcgrath405 / 06/06/2014

6 of the best weekend bags

We’ve all been there, had a great time on holiday, gutted to be back to cold weather, stood at the baggage re-claim carousel and that cold, stark feeling dawns upon you of, where’s my luggage ? A couple of years ago, my luggage went missing so regularly, it became a running joke with friends and work colleagues, “Ohhh wonder where it’ll end up this time ? Haha”. This was normally greeted with a withering, “ha, yeah” or similar words to that effect, kinda, use your imagination.

So as holiday season rapidly approaches we thought we’d give you some inspiration for weekend bags, ideally luggage you can keep as hand luggage to prevent that nightmare scenario, of having to describe your missing bag to a person who really doesn’t care and looks at you unsympathetically, when you inform them, “It’s a black bag”.

You’ll never suffer the misfortune of picking up the wrong luggage again if you invest in this great piece from PRADA.

Whether it be a highland jaunt or more exotic climbs, this bag with see you fine season after season in this timeless collaboration by Harris Tweed & Marks & Spencer

Buisness or or pleasure this is a great all rounder of a weekend bag by Tumi

Now this is a design classic, the Clipper from Mulberry will never go out of fashion and for experience, these just get better with age.
La Portegna might not be a brand that automatically leaping into your mind when you think of luggage but they are definitely worth hunting out this brand from Madrid.

Lastly, but by no means least is the King of Designer luggage, the brand who invented the rule book of luggage and ripped it up, Louis Vuitton Neo Eole, New light weight Damier Graphite Rolling duffle luggage continues Louis Vuitton heritage of innovating travel. Is it for everyday, of course not, it’s an investment piece which you will cherish for the rest of your life and like an old friend will remind you of past trips and adventures.

anthonymcgrath405 / 05/06/2014

Will it be coming home ? World Cup fever approaches !!!!

Can you believe the anthemic choon of Baddiel and Skinner, with a little help of Ian Broudie, Three Lions or as it commonly known after a couple of drinks, “It’s coming Home”, is Eighteen years old this Summer ! Yes ladies, four years has come around again, see your other halves turn into zombie, footsie viewing slabs, where you haven’t a cat in hell’s chance of getting a syllable of sense out of them for the entire tournament.

In just over a week’s time we see it all kick off in Brasil where teams from literally every continent will be fighting it out to bring Football home. In preparation for the opening ceremony, we’ve selected some of the best clothing ranges on offer to you .

Of course, when we think of Brasil and clothing, one brand automatically springs to mind, Havaianas and the Brazilian flip flop giant has produced their iconic footwear in the colours of many of the participant nations and in line with the Brazilian superstition about putting their right foot forward first.

yoox.com, in collaboration with the football/style magazine Sepp, have worked with Ten designers from different countries in creating an exclusive collection of unisex sweatshirts and made in Italy by custom print inspired by their country of origin.

More known for his prowess on the tennis court, back in the day Bjorn Borg is probably nowadays more a recognisable name in the underwear games then in sport, no I’m not going to make any jokes about balls, urgh. Like Havaianas Borg is playing on the spirt of national pride and produced a range of underwear bearing the national flags of some of the competing nations.

Finally, we have Franklin & Marshall who have taken a bit of a retro spin on their World Cup inspired range

anthonymcgrath405 / 03/06/2014

Stitched up – Triplstitched shirting brand

Triplstitched is a new mens brand that is designed and manufactured in its own factory in London, very topical at the moment, creating contemporary casual shirts using vintage machinery. Driven by the desire to bring back premium shirt production to the UK, over the last 10 years they have sourced, shipped and restored shirt-making machines from around the world.

These machines are not as quick as there modern cousins but the brand believe the finished garments that they create have a character and finish that sets them apart from their peers.

The finest quality construction combined with prints developed with some of Britain’s best creative talents and fabrics sourced from the finest Italian and Japanese mills create premium shirting that has the cachet of not only made in England, but made in London, what what.

anthonymcgrath405 / 02/06/2014

A Regal experience – Regal Gentleman grooming website

It’s a big old jump from selling CDs and sweets in the school playground to launching your very own premium grooming website, but this is exactly what childhood friends Liam Jennings and Josh Blackburn have done. an online retail hub for the image and health conscious modern man and a community for males to share thoughts and advice.

These entrepreneurs have effectively combined the opportunity that social media presents for driving brand success, by creating an online community for the gentleman who wants to look good and feel great about himself.

Regal Gentleman will offer high quality male grooming products and excellent customer service which makes the busy professional time -starved man’s shopping experience as slick as his appearance.

The website aims to be a one stop location for gentleman’s grooming needs, supplying the highest quality brands at competitive prices; whilst giving men confidence and pride in their appearance.

Regal Gentleman does not stock just any old product, with each product tried and tested before becoming part of the Regal Gentleman range. They not only aim to provide the very best products but also the very best advice on how to use those products, whether they are in fact the right products for the customer and whether it will suit their grooming needs and routine.

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