CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN

anthonymcgrath405 / 05/09/2013

The Buyer’s Guide to Autumn 2013 – Flannels

Flannels, mightn’t necessarily mean a great deal to you just yet and a number of our loyal readers may never have experienced the delights of a Flannels boutique, but if you live in Liverpool, Nottingham, Cardiff, Leeds, Birmingham or particularly Manchester there is no doubt if you like your clothes, you’ll know about Flannels.

Flannels are the UK’s largest independent luxury retail group, specialising in contemporary men’s and women’s designer clothing, footwear and accessories. Neil Prosser, founder and independent owner of The Flannels Group, has developed the business by allowing each carefully selected brand to have their own identity and reflects the company’s philosophy of the importance of individualism and attention to detail. By providing impeccable customer service in a unique setting, Flannels strives to create a benchmark for luxury retailing.

In 2007, the Flannels website launched which has been designed to be an extension of our already successful store concepts and offers the same collection of iconic designer brands as their stores, so no excuses not to check them out. So lets see what they recommend for Autumn –

Jacob Cohen offers the ultimate in premium denim. Expect signature cuts in the finest Japanese Kurabo denim, all made in Italy and finished with the iconic pony skin patch. Be sure to look out for the limited edition collection in stores soon.

High-tops are the key footwear choice for AW13. Combining this season’s leopard print trend, these Giuseppe Zanotti’s tick all the right boxes!

McQ Alexander McQueen Ghost Tartan Trim Tuxedo Jacket
Update your evening look with an injection of McQ Alexander McQueen’s subversive style. Perfectly tailored, the classic single-breasted, narrow lapel jacket features McQueen’s iconic tartan print.

This cow skin bomber from Paul Smith is not for the faint hearted! A statement piece, it covers this seasons bomber jacket and animal print trends.

Giuseppe Zanotti Leopard Print Wash Bag
The wash bag is an essential for any man – if you don’t choose to wear leopard print this season, infuse it into your accessories to stay on-trend.

This toxic garden print shirt is a highlight of the McQ Alexander McQueen AW13 collection. Fusing fashion and art, wear with tailored suit trousers for a unique evening look.

The biker jacket is a key style for AW13. Moncler’s version offers a unique spin, with the contrast sleeves and popper and zip details. Incorporating the brand’s iconic quilted details, it is a piece which will see you through the seasons.

Louis Leeman creates shoes that make a statement. Key pieces of the Autumn Winter collection include the nickel toe suede high-tops and these suede pyramid detail loafers, launching online and in stores soon!

Valentino is new to Flannels for AW13. This Prince of Wales check suit is a highlight of the collection – a statement piece, yet a classic to bring out season after season. Also look out for the panelled reefer jacket and camouflage trainers coming soon.

Camouflage is a huge print for AW13. This camo print sweat jacket from Stone Island infuses the seasons big print trend with the brand’s iconic outerwear.

anthonymcgrath405 / 04/09/2013

Polo Ralph Lauren Autumn 2013, now here’s a collection !

Sorry, I’ve literally just been sent the below video the Autumn 2013, sorry Fall Collection by Polo Ralph Lauren it presents a season of heritage looks paired with authentic American roughwear. Key pieces include versatile tailored pieces and a range of sportswear—from estate tweeds and signature fairisle knits to a special selection of nylon and down jackets crafted by RLX and mixed with Polo. Not only is it beautifully shot, making me long to be wherever it is, but I can quite honestly say I want every single piece PLEASE !

anthonymcgrath405 / 03/09/2013

¡Andale! ¡Andale! ¡Arriba! ¡Arriba! – K-SWISS PANCHO GONZALEZ

Who ? shame on you, the legendary Pancho Gonzalez, was an American born tennis player of Mexican descent who started his amateur career in the late 1940’s, but shortly after making the leap to join the professional league. He was the World No. 1 professional tennis player for a total of eight years between the 1950s and early 1960s. He won 17 Major singles titles including 15 Pro Slams and 2 Grand Slams.

To pay homage to one of the world’s memorable tennis players, the Californian Sports and Heritage brand, K-Swiss, have used classic silhouette of their Adcourt’72 trainer to create an exclusive pack called the Adcourt’72 PG (Pancho Gonzalez). Special detailing has been added to the shoes design, such as gold eyelets and a forest green fabric patch, which shows an image of Pancho’s face. This lies on the tongue while the mixture of soft leather and suede is used for the upper, maintaining the shoes premium appearance. The finishing touch to this design is the hand written signature which adorns the side of the shoe.

anthonymcgrath405 / 02/09/2013

Clever Clarins ! – 10th Birthday of ClarinsMen by Amanda Lewis

Ten years ago Clarins developed its unique to men skin care range CLARINSMEN. With an emphasis on gentle, effective and energy boosting properties, Clarins MEN have been a favourite of Clothes make the man wash bag for a decade.

Men’s skin has differing needs to women as it is thicker and has more oil glands; it can become easily irritated by shaving. All of Clarins MEN products have a lightweight texture, non greasy and are easily absorbed. They also smell really good.

The most popular product is CLARINSMEN SUPER MOISTURE BALM a non oily balm which hydrates, firms, smooth’s and energises. Perfect am or pm particularly after shaving as its soothes razor burn. Natural ingredients include Calcium Hyaloronate to optimise moisture, sunflower Auxins firm skin, Organic alpine sea holly to sooth, Bison Grass to energise and Chinese Ginger and Purslane plant extracts purify and calms stressed out and polluted skin.

anthonymcgrath405 / 30/08/2013

Back to Reality – Work “Uniform” ideas

Ahhhhh the summer is starting to draw to an end and its not just parents that have to think about shopping for School Uniforms in one way or another. At this time of year we all take a look at the old workwear wardrobe and think, Errr yeah it could do with a little update. It’s not just a matter of impressing the boss in the workplace, although that helps, being taken seriously is all important and what you wear and how you wear it makes a big impression. We’re not talking a major overhaul, well for most of us, more a little helping hand, you know what I’m talking about, those white shirts with the stained collar and cuffs, the suit that gone rather shiny and the shoes that have simply seen better days.

On the whole we are spoilt for choice when it comes to catering for suitable workwear, whatever the budget, but I do have to say, remember the golden rules, buy cheap buy twice and you get what you pay for. so we thought we would give you a couple of suggestions to update your workwear wardrobe and bring it bang up to date.

First port of call, has to be Marks & Spencer, sorry I know its predictable, but for a balance of price and quality, they are hard to beat ! I personally love the Savile Row Inspired range. But on their website you find such valuable gems as a suit guide and what to wear for an interview. So if you don’t get that job you know who to blame.

Now, the devil’s in the detail and don’t fall at the final hurdle by the accessories you carry. I know what you’re gonna say, “What, d’ya think I’m made of money”. See this beautifully crafted man bag by Mulberry as an investment piece that, if treated with respect will be with you til the day you retire. Plus have everyone from the CEO to the new work experience fawn all over it !

Remember, workwear doesn't have to match the dull weather of an deep Winter day. Show your creative side by mixing it up. The American Retailer Banana Republic are masters of this, so don't worry if you don't have a store near you as their website is genius.

Remember, workwear doesn’t have to match the dull weather of a deep Winter’s day. Show your creative side by mixing it up, use the blazer of a suit and add some colour with some chinos in seasonal tones and replace that drab shirt with a checked one with a knitted tie. The American Retailer Banana Republic are masters of this, so don’t worry if you don’t have a store near you as their website is genius.

These brilliant Verdy Brogues from KG Kurt Geiger are spot on plus are available in Tan as well as Black and won’t break the bank so buy both colour ways and they’ll see you though any suiting combination, Simple.

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