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Here at FashionBeans we have a very good relationship with the guys at All Saints. They let us know about all their latest products in advance so that we can in turn let all you guys know about them. After all, our readers are the people who are interested in fashion and clothing, so it makes sense that you should be treated preferably and able to get things in advanced too.

They have a massive SALE on at the moment in which they are clearing out a load of their summer stock. Whilst this is happening they are preparing all of their new high summer collection and autumn/winter 09 pieces. Some of these are actually listed on their website but are HIDDEN right now, so that they can go live after the sale. If you check out our All Saints Clothing category on site, you will be able to find these items usually before they are released to the general public! Make sure you check each week as we update it regularly.

All Saints have also just added a LOAD of items to their Vintage range on site. Vintage at All Saints includes previous items that were TOP sellers and sold out quicker than any other items they produced. They go back to these pieces and reproduce them in LIMITED QUANTITIES so that you have a second chance to buy. In our last update (this weekend) to our All Saints clothing category we noticed some amazing blasts from the past which would be great for this Summer or to stash in your wardrobe until Autumn/Winter (as there are a lot of sweats/knitwear available). Some picks from the new Vintage range are below.

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I try to hook all my loyal readers with exclusives in the world of male fashion and I have come through for you in the form of an EXCLUSIVE discount and competition! We have got together with the guys and girls at Oki-Ni, who are our favourite premium designer retailer. They have given us an Alexander McQueen Skull t-shirt to give away, along with an exclusive voucher code which will get you an EXTRA 15% OFF all their SALE items! You can not find this anywhere else but here.

All you have to do to enter the competition and get your code is:

1. GO TO THIS PAGE: Oki-Ni and FashionBeans Competition
2. Enter your email address
3. Click Submit
4. That’s It! You will be entered into the prize draw AND you will get your secret voucher code to use.

The Prize

The winner can pick either a black or white version of this great Alexander McQueen Skull Print Tee. It’s worth £115 normally and I have one in the black already in my collection at full price (doh)! Perfect for any season, the quality is amazing and the graphic print tee is right on trend this year. You can potentially get it for free… what have you got to lose!

Click Here to Enter Competition!

This offer and competition expires Mon 6th July 2009 so you have to be quick!
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Following on from last weeks yellow clothing feature, a number of you pointed out that purple also seems to be coming on strong for the coming high summer season. I have seen some amazing new pieces recently in purple which is definitely a first for me because it has NEVER been this strong before in men’s fashion since I can remember. I think it’s because men’s fashion is gaining momentum and soon we will hopefully get to the stage where women’s fashion is at; ideally in that designers are always pushing boundaries and coming up with new creative patterns, cuts and styles each and every season. It will also hopefully bring about better budget men’s fashion clothing as I think there is definitely space for someone like Topman to come along and really produce amazing pieces that are right on trend but at lower prices.

Anyway, purple again is a colour that looks amazing in the summer and really stands out. The best thing is, it is a contrasting colour that can be used WITH yellow as well in order to give a really funky summer look. The colours work so well together that you could throw on a yellow tee and lightweight purple knit and look amazing. Remember to not overdo it, you don’t want to look like a massive uncoordinated collection of colours or Willy Wonka when you put your outfits together. Subtlety is the key – one piece of bright statement clothing will do and you can add an accessory as well.

Here are some picks from the latest purple ranges. I suggest you add this amazing colour to your wardrobe quick, as it is an amazing colour and it won’t be around for too long in so many styles.
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I always do a LOT of shopping over the weekends. I normally can not be arsed to face the crowds in my local city on a weekend unless I really want to check out a new launch, shop or collection that I have been told about. This means I scour the Internet for new items I can put in my wardrobe either for this season or in preparation for the next. What is great about the Internet is that you can really take your time whilst shopping and think about what your buying. You clothes/wardrobe will normally be in the same house, so you can search through it and see EXACTLY what you can wear with the new item you want.

Also, if you know your sizes for each designer then you can feel secure knowing that it will fit once it gets to your door a couple of days later. This is a big tip for those who are scared of Internet shopping. I have a list of designers I love and what sizes I am in their clothes at any one time. For example I know I want an XL in any All Saints top/t-shirt/knitwear and a 32″ inch waist in the regular jeans or 34″ in their really skinny fits. You should do this with everyone, even designers you only buy every so often. I know I am an XL in Elvis Jesus but only a large in LRG for example.

Anyway enough of my rambling, here are some of the items I either bought this weekend or desire. Hopefully you will enjoy them too.
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I haven’t done a look book for a while as I have been gathering all the photos I can find from famous celebrities, brand promotional images etc in order to make a collection of looks that I think are great and can easily be pulled off by all of you reading. So from now on you will be getting a weekly look book, which is a collection of items that make a specific outfit in your wardrobe. This means you can buy all the pieces you need in order to make a great look, and know that when you go to your wardrobe, you can just throw it on and go.

This weeks look book comes courtesy of Ed Westwick. For those that don’t know him, he is on the show Gossip Girl, which has made quite a big impact over here on the girls of the UK. He pays one of the main characters in the series which is renowned for their very upper class preppy style. Off set, he has just as good a sense of style… he has been featured in GQ, Arena, Harpers Bazaar and fronted a recent K Swiss print campaign. The look we are going for today is on the right of the picture at the top. It is perfect for the British summer time, as it features the staple basics in jeans and a basic bright summer t-shirt, but then can be layered with a nice leather jacket (the weather is unpredictable here!) and the focal point of the outfit for me…. the boots.

I love big worker boots like these and feel they really stand out. A slim fit pair of jeans tucked in slightly is a great look, especially for tall males (I am around 6″ – 6″1) as it provides some girth to the bottom half of your outfit and gives your long legs proportion in contrast to your upper body. They also look great and will normally last throughout the seasons. They are something that wouldn’t look out of place in Autumn/Winter outfits and are a great investment piece for this season to carry over. I guarantee we do a lot of look books this year that will feature similar styles. The pictures of Ed above feature him on two different days, but I just wanted to show that they look perfect with any outfit and his basics stay the same: Leather jacket, blue straight/slim jeans and boots. This is a perfect basis for your outfit.
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A lot of you may never have considered wearing sandals and this is probably because of the stigma surrounding them that they are “uncool” or “for old people”. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth now a days as designers actually start advancing men’s fashion by producing some amazing new styles of sandals which have more of a fashion feel. Men’s fashion has come a long way and there is actual interest from a large proportion of the male population these days as they seek to improve their look and become a more attractive man. The benefit of this to us is that more time is spent producing men’s clothing and the standards have got better with each and every season release.

The gladiator sandal trend is absolutely massive in women’s fashion at the moment, and it is slowly crossing over to men’s as well. You do not have to wear sandals just on the beach, you can wear them during the day, around town and even in a formal environment if you get it right. Take a look at the picture on the right; this really has an Italian influence but looks more summer formal wear. It is something you would maybe see around somewhere like Monaco or St. Tropez with the playboys rocking something similar. The best way to pull off this type of look and not look like an extra from “300″ is to mix your sandals with modern cuts and crisp shirting – so think nice grey slim fit trousers, a bright summer polo or shirt, a simple chain necklace and a pair of leather sandals. The guy on the right is from the Versace catwalks and manages to pull off white sandals by wearing light white/beige coloured trousers. That really is a high summer look which would probably look out of place over here in the UK (can’t count on the weather and probably would get dirty!) but would look amazing walking the streets of Rome, Paris or any other hot European fashion spot.

The second look you can pull off is the nautical men’s trend. A nice pair of chino light coloured shorts, polo shirt and lightweight knit cardigan layered over the top would be a great start, whilst adding a pair of sandals in a slimmer style which look a little bit more like a boat shoe/flip flop.

The last look you can go for is the indie or rocker look. Wear a pair of slim/skinny jeans, throw on a faded tee and lightweight jacket/check shirt over the top. Grab a pair of funky sandals in a brighter colour and your good to go.

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With the summer weather now kicking it up a notch, I thought it would be a perfect time to showcase some new sunglasses collections. Whether you are going away on holiday or just to the latest festival, you are going to need a great pair of eye wear for those long days standing around in the sunshine. You want to look good, but you also want to have the necessary protection from your eye wear as it is important to protect your eye sight.

Ray Ban are iconic sunglasses designers. People all round the world have worn them for years and they are a staple in any celebrities wardrobe. They seem to ooze cool and many people just seem to have instant respect for the brand when you see someone wearing a pair. They are the brand that other sunglasses are always judged against. They have appeared in countless Hollywood films like Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Top Gun and Men In Black which raised their profile amongst the general public and I think EVERYBODY should have an investment pair of RayBan’s.

The 2 classic styles they are famous for are the Aviator and Wayfarers. These styles are the most popular each and every season since I have been into my fashion, which is great news for us because buying a pair of each will set you up for years through each and every season. They will never go out of style, and will always finish off an outfit perfectly. I would start with your basic silver/black/brown colours for a classic pair which you can wear every season, and then add specific colours or styles to your collection if you have the cash. They will set you back on average around £100, but like I said, the classic styles will never go out of fashion and will look great on you each and every year. Plus these are built to last and NO-ONE in my eyes does it better.

Take a look at the latest collection pieces below. I have tried to feature the top wayfarers and aviator styles in some of my favourite classic and more on trend designs.
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With Wimbledon fever sweeping the nation over here in the UK the question everyone is asking is whether Andy “no personality” Murray can win it for us “Brits”… and I use that term loosely because he has made his views very clear before that he doesn’t care much for the English. Personally I would rather Federer did it again, just to cement his Greatest of All Time status, but that’s just me.

You are going to be hearing a lot over the next coming weeks about Fred Perry being the only Englishman ever to win Wimbledon, the last being back in 1936. Fred Perry was born in Stockport, Cheshire, was a British tennis and table tennis player and three-time Wimbledon champion. He was the World No. 1 player for five years, four of them consecutive, 1934 to 1938, the first three years as an amateur. As an eight-time Slam winner and an all-time great, Perry was the last British player to win the Wimbledon, US Open, French Open and Australian Open Men’s Singles titles.

Being a bit of an English icon made growing the Fred Perry clothing brand quite easy over here in the UK. It was launched in 1940 when a designer named Tibby Wegner wanted to launch a new sweatband for the player to wear on court at tournaments. As it’s popularity grew, more sportswear was produced with the Fred Perry logo and more and more players took up the clothing whilst playing tournaments. The reason why so many player took up the clothing was because the polo shirts that Fred Perry were making were fitted and looked 1000 times better that the ill fitting shirts players were wearing before. From here he had cornered the market, and now the Fred Perry name celebrates it’s 100 years (Fred Perry was born in 1909).

Andy Murray will be wearing the 100 years Fred Perry clothing at Wimbledon this year as a mark of respect, and I thought now is a good a time as ever to maybe introduce some of the younger crowd on here to the clothing line. I personally have just fallen back in love with Fred Perry; they produce quality fitted garments that are very “preppy” – which you would expect from a traditional tennis club brand. In Oki-Ni’s latest Sale I picked up 4 versions of their polo shirts which are all amazing in fit, design and style. They don’t just produce polo shirts though, their Harrington jackets are world renowned for being some of the best available each and every year… they basically invented it as a fashion piece of clothing.
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I noticed all the stories I have been doing recently feature a lot of basic fashion colours like white, black, navy etc. However it’s great to inject some bold bright colours into your wardrobe, especially for the summer months. I think one of the hardest colours to get hold of in men’s fashion pieces is yellow. A perfect summer colour, it can really look amazing in contrast to darker shades in your outfit… it will make it come alive.

Also this is a colour that looks great with dark skinned males, or if you have a tan, as it really brings out the colour/complexion nicely. I have recently been on the hunt for some great yellow Tees etc to add to my summer holiday wardrobe, but thought why stop there, you don’t have to stick to the boring basics… jackets, shorts, belts and socks can all be worn in this amazing colour and will really add some flair to your outfits. A great look for the festival season would be shorts and yellow socks and/or yellow wellies if you know that it might get a little dirty wherever you are going.

Yellow works even better when paired with blues – denim, dark, navy, pale and neon all provide an amazing contrast of colour, which will make any outfit work. Anyway, after a few good hours of searching, in no particular order, are what I have found…

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As you know by now, I am always on the pulse of what’s happening in fashion! I wrote an article about how double denim was starting to become a major fashion trend for men this summer and now a lot of major retailers are starting to stock denim shirts in order to pull off the look. All Saints have just got in some amazing examples, that will really work if you are looking to get on board. If you are not sure about the basics of doubling up your denim then read my original post here.

The double denim look is much more advanced now a days and means you won’t typically look like you just came from the local rodeo! The washes of these new shirts are amazing, the colours are varied and overall it means that it will be easier to pair with a contrasting colour of your existing jeans. I particularly like the half sleeve versions of the denim shirts below, because they seem a little more lightweight and perfect for these summer months when you go out. Plus I always fold or push my sleeves up anyway.

Take a look at the newest denim shirts I have found so far below. I recommend you pick one up and try this look as I don’t think a lot of men will get on board (meaning you will stand out), and it is easy to pull it off if you follow the basic tips in the double denim article.

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