Giuliano Fujiwara Footwear

Giuliano Fujiwara gives us a preview of his 2012 footwear collection. With simple colorways and the highest quality materials they look great. I really like the leather detailing around the top of the outsole, nice...

Band Of Outsiders SS12 Collection

Band Of Outsiders showcased their SS12 Collection at Pitti Uomo this week. The collection is a game of two halfs with the first having a casual theme with a mixture of bright colours and sporty outerwear. The second is a well tailored set of pastel summer formal wear accented by the vibrant boat shoes which come from their ever successful collaboration with shoemakers Sperry. All in all I think it is a solid collection, maybe not as good as previous seasons but there are definitely some great pieces.

Burberry Menswear SS12 Live Stream

Here we go again everyone, Milan Fashion Week is always a good gauge of things to come and for the last few seasons and one of my highlights has been the Burberry Mens Collection. Christopher Bailey has been slowly building an empire and its easy to see why the brand is so highly regarded in the current market. So join me tomorrow Saturday 18th June 4pm UK for the live stream of the Burberry Spring Summer 2012 Collection, can't wait...

Rob Pollock Woodgrain Bicycles

For over 40 years Rob Pollock has been perfecting the art of faux woodgraining. Traditionally used in the restoration of classic cars and vintage hot rods, Rob has applied this technique to custom bike frames. Each frame is hand painted by Rob himself and finished with two pot epoxy resin to give a hard durable finish. The time and effort he has put in really does shine through, it is a thing of beauty, more information here....

Union x McNairy 'Blue Bey'

Union LA had a visitor this week in the form of Hip-Hop legend Mos Def, they took the time to get some shots of the dapper gent showing off their latest collaboration with Mark McNairy. Nicknamed 'Bue Bey' this pair of shoes certainly looks the business. I've been told many a time not to mix black and blue, well this is two fingers up to those folk who didn't believe, available now via their webstore...

Redecker Lint Brush

I know your probably thinking I may have lost my mind during my absense but this is not the case. I have recently decided that many of the clothes I wear are produced solely for the purpose of cleaning the areas where I sit down or walk around in and it infuriates me especially with trousers such as cords that there is more fluff and hair than actual material covering my legs. This lint brush from German brand Redecker is not only brilliant at what it does but also in its simple design and feel very cool aswell, available now via Present...

Nike Vintage Autumn Blazers

Having just purchased the yellow pair from the last drop I feel I can pretty much fully endorse this selection of Blazers. The silhouette is a classic, the selection of colours here is great for Autumn but they are also available in stacks of other colours. They look great with a pair of jeans or shorts or chinos for that matter and they can either accent a monotone outfit or be part of a grander color scheme, available now...

Apologies...

I feel I must apologise for my lack of posting over the last 2 weeks my PC gave up the ghost so I decided to upgrade to a Macbook Pro, cue 2 weeks of waiting in front of the postbox and being constantly disappointed at the sight of a never ending stream of bills. This added to the realisation that I probably do not have the money to afford this majestic machine but I roll on regardless. So hopefully within the week I will be back to some kind of normality (despite my dwindling bank balance) and be posting like a maniac once again, watch this space and thank you for your patience...

Tantum LA Pocket Tees

Pocket T-shirts seem to be everywhere at the moment and to be honest they are kind of boring me a little. However when I saw this collection from a small LA based company Tantum I was hooked all over again. The brand is primarily a headwear company but they have recently expanded into apparel. Maybe its the mix of Navajo inspired patterns, camo, fringe detailing and the feeling of ultimate casual design. I really like the brand, although I can only find stockists of their hats online you can contact them via their blog...

Nike Vintage Oregon Waffle Pack

Vintage Oregon Waffle's need I say more. Whenever I see these it gives me a nostalgic feeling and I start spouting phrases like 'they don't make em like they used to'. With 3 simple colorways in nylon and furry suede these look the bees knees, also the white leather lining makes all the difference on comfort around the ankle. Perfect for summer sports in the park...

Vans x Robert Verdi 'Hermes' Slip Ons

Firstly I have to point out this is not a Hermes x Vans collaboration. Celebrity stylist Robert Verdi asked Vans to create a series of Slip Ons based on artwork from some of his favourite Hermes scarves. These are the results and although I wouldn't usually go for these eccentric patterns and colours I have to applaud the results. They really do work on the simple Vans silhouette. These are unfortunately they are not planned to be released but given the positive feedback I have seen on several blogs i'm hoping this might change, check out the rest of the series via flickr...

Cool Cats x Sebago 'Club 75' Docksides

Following on from last years very successful collaboration Cool Cats have once again teamed up with Sebago to create the 'Club 75' Docksides. Taking their name from the Parisian DJ supergroup they have a beautiful neutral white nubuck upper, with red/blue eyelets and insole detailing these look so nice. They are limited to 300 pairs and are available now via Cool Cats and Colette...

Masterpiece SS11 Collection

Japanese luggage makers Masterpiece have a new website to showcase their SS11 collection. With a combination of variety, style and durability the collection is certainly worth a few moments of your time. Using interesting materials and colours in order to merge design with functionality, they pride themselves on the Japanese production processes of their in-house factories based in Toyoka. I have picked some of my favourite images but make sure you get over there and have a look for yourself...

Onitsuka Tiger x Koi Klub X-Caliber Pack

Onitsuka Tiger had a storming 2010, after their Friends and Family exhibition last year which showcasted a host of collaborations which have released over the last 12 months I have seen the brand gaining momentum. This X-Caliber Pack is no exception, bringing the Berlin based Koi Klub founded by young Japanese creative Yoske Nishiumi onto his 4th collaboration with the brand. They have created 2 very distinctive denim X-Calibers, both the colorways I think look great and the materials will evolve with usage most notably the denim which will fray and wear over time. I love the graduation dip dyed laces on the grey pair they really set off the accented pink sole, they will be available from SNS, Wood Wood, Colette from May 28th...

Sneakerpedia is live

Its been 6 months of hard graft but Sneakerpedia by Footlocker (of all people) is online and is already creating a buzz. A place to browse, find, discuss and generally obsess about trainers. I've already whiled away a couple of hours just having a look through the huge archive, get yourself involved its something that has been tried before but one looks like its here to stay and this is definately a step into the 22nd century of sneaker culture...

Daniel Ballou 'Cargo Containers'

Following on from the Nico Sushi Memopad earlier this month heres another little gem to spice up your work desk. Daniel Ballou is a very innovative designer using the iconic cargo container as inspiration these ceramic desk tidies really are brilliant...

May: Day Tripping

So May is here already here, it feels as if this year is passing faster than any other of my life. The recent burst into summer weather has meant I have been making many more visits to London and other venues for days out, this is my perfect outfit for this month...


S.E.H. Kelly Raglan Shirt

After my feature on this shirt earler this month I felt its place was well deserved for a day tripping outfit. The thing that makes this shirt so unique is in its build and details. I love the pin point cotton and the club collar which adds a great dimension to the shirt.

Mads Nørgaard Blue Shorts

Shorts always mark the start of the summer and this pair from Danish brand Mads Nørgaard are a great addition to the wardrobe. They are a great colour, the blue is a perfect for both smart and casual outfits and can be the accent to an outfit or merely a background. The material these are built with its soft yet hard wearing and will last for many summers to come.

Vintage Rolex Submariner

I was looking through some vintage pictures of Steve Mcqueen and noticed he was wearing a Rolex Submariner. Definately one of the best looking watches of all time, this will be on my list for a long time I feel but I will have one some day. Interestly today I saw that inventory magazine has a feature on Submariners in their latest issue, cue a online purchase!

Fuji FinePix X100

After reading a piece on Gear Patrol I have become increasingly falling in love with this camera. With the aesthetcs of a Leica without the inflated pricetag but boasting some of the best technology available this camera really packs a punch. Don't get me wrong this is not a cheap camera by any means but with looks to kill and a plethora of features its worth it.

Coca Cola 125th Anniversary Hutchinson Bottle

After the news that Pepsi have finally admitted defeat in the Cola war (and rightly so) it seems fitting to celebrate their 125th anniversary by bringng back the bottle that started it all the original Hutchinson. I have always been an advocate that Coke tastes better from a glass bottle and this is the perfect accompaniment to a hot summers day.

Band Of Outsiders Suede Jacket

I spotted this jacket last year during Band Of Outsiders preview of their SS11 Collection. It is simply perfect, unfortunately the price tag agrees with me and although it is well out of my price range it is definately one for the memory bank when the sales come around, somehow I doubt there will be any left by then.

Mark McNairy Saddle Shoes

Saddle shoes are huge at the moment and no one in my opinion is making better looking shoes than Mark Mcnairy right now. These saddles boast some amazing quality in both materials with rich suede and lovely leather and a colour combination which laughs in the face of most try hard brands, this man is on top of his game and it shows.