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Monthly archive January, 2011
The Master-Piece Over V4 Backpack

The Master-Piece Over V4 Backpack

The Master-Piece Over V4 Backpack came out a few months ago now, but I have decided to write about it anyways, as every time I see one I get a little bit of bag envy. Made by the renowned Japanese bag manufacturers Master-Piece, the V4 was made exclusively for the UK market. With a nylon...
YMC Navajo Deck Shoes

YMC Navajo Deck Shoes

How awesome are these YMC navajo deck shoes! The shoes are from their Spring/Summer 2011 collection and are comprised of a casual slip-on platform with laces over a great navajo printed upper. I really like the way they have taken inspiration from the 1970s cultural movement, yet given it a modern twist. The shoes are...
Nudie Jeans Denim Bag

Nudie Jeans Denim Bag

Tonight I had the chance to go to an exclusive acoustic set by Justin Townes Earle an exclusive acoustic set at Liberty department store in London’s west end, to celebrate the opening of the new Nudie Jeans shop. While there I caught a glimpse of this amazing over sized bag. Made from 10 oz Turkish...
Sperry Corduroy Chukka Fall 2011

Sperry Corduroy Chukka Fall 2011

The chukka is certainly shaping up to be a big trend for fall footwear, and this interpretation of the look by Sperry has to be one of my favourites. The shoe will be a part of a larger collection that makes use of more unusual fabrics including waxed canvas and corduroy, in addition to the...
The Yuketen Kilted Sports Blucher

The Yuketen Kilted Sports Blucher

Yuketen was founded by Yuki Matsuda, who moved to America in order to work with footwear Artisans. Together they began to produce Moccasin style hunting boots, inspired by 1930′s mountain men. The shoes are made with traditional methods, using American sourced naked leather, to wrap the foot (not just cover it as most shoes this...
Kris Van Assche for Eastpak

Kris Van Assche for Eastpak

Over the past year Eastpak has collaborated with the likes of Raf Simons, Rick Owens, Christopher Shannon and Gaspard Yurkievich. The latest of these high end collaborations, sees the backpack maker working with Kris Van Assche. The Belgian designer first established himself in the fashion world as Hedi Slimane’s assistant on the Rive Gauche Homme...
A.P.C Suede Chukka

A.P.C Suede Chukka

A.P.C. is easily one of my favourite brands, and it is because of pieces like this classic Suede Chukka. A simple classic made from premium suede, the shoe has a versatile smart yet casual aesthetic. I absolutely love the combination of the navy upper, highlighted with brick red accents.
The Brooks Barbican Bag

The Brooks Barbican Bag

As any cyclist will know it is important to have a durable bag to carry your things around with you. In recent years the Barbican bag has certainly lead the trend, becoming a familiar sight on the shoulders of cyclists everywhere. The bag was made popular because of its tough materials, and large storage capacities....

Unusual Trends For 2O11: The Crop Top

Topman Crop Top Calvin Klein Crop Top The year is still relatively fresh, and most of us are starting to check out 2011’s spring/summer collections in anticipation of spotting any future trends. However, sometimes you come across something that simply leaves you bemused. The Crop top is one of them. This unusual yet bold idea...
Style Watch: The Desert Boot

Style Watch: The Desert Boot

The Desert Boot was first made popular in the 1940’s and has since has been revived, replicated and reinterpreted so many times by so many different people over the years it has never really fallen out of style. The first ever Desert Boot was created by Nathan Clark, whilst serving in a Burmese military outpost...
Louis Vuitton Men’s SS 2011 Bag Collection

Louis Vuitton Men’s SS 2011 Bag Collection

Nowadays, many men are just as interested as women in carrying their things around in style, whether it be for day-to-day use or for traveling. And what other brand is more famous for its bags than Louis Vuitton? The Louis Vuitton Men’s SS 2011 bag collection has been reveled and according to Louis Vuitton’s Men’s...
H&M Spring/Summer 2011 lookbook

H&M Spring/Summer 2011 lookbook

H&M’s Spring/Summer 2011 lookbook video gives us a sneak peak at what to expect this spring. Andreas Löwenstam, menswear designer at H&M commented on the new collection saying: “Styling makes all the difference this spring. The blazer looks new worn with cargo shorts, and a hooded jacket is dressed up with a shirt and tailored...