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FashionBeans x oki-ni FashionBeans are proud to partner with oki-ni in offering one lucky reader the chance to win £200 to be spent across the premium menswear e-tailor’s autumn/winter 2013 collections online. oki-ni was one of the first dedicated menswear websites in the UK, with a history dating back over ten years. Starting life as … Continue reading Competition: Win A £200 oki-ni Voucher! →
Introduction As a style-conscious gent, you will be well aware of the trend-led nature of the fashion industry. Each season designers pedal ‘new’ key pieces and specific looks that go on to influence what is stocked at high street retailers and, ultimately, what we wear (within reason). Although the importance of a versatile, classic capsule … Continue reading Trend Detailing: Contrast Sleeves →
Introduction Spring/summer is renowned for being the time of year where men become much more experimental with their colour choices. Free from the shackles of dreary weather and dark, long nights, the warm weather and beating sun provide the platform for us to demonstrate a wider and more vibrant palette. Current industry influences back up … Continue reading Three Alternative Colours For High Summer 2013 →
Maximuscle Competition We’ve teamed up with the UK’s leading sports nutrition supplier, Maximuscle, to give away a bundle of products so you too can take on your own fitness challenge. After the Maximuscle x FashionBeans challenge and The Protein Project, we are giving you the chance to kick start your very own beach body training, … Continue reading Competition: Win A Maximuscle Supplement Bundle! →
Introduction Originally opened back in 1998, AllSaints’ Earlham Street store in London is the brand’s longest running retail space and should be considered a fashion institution. Recently, the brand, who are renowned for their edgy and cutting-edge approach to style, have transformed Earlham Street into an experimental, highly creative concept store in which to explore … Continue reading AllSaints Earlham Street Screening Room →
Introduction The modern style-conscious gent realises that his personal style should never take a day off. To be classed as a well dressed male, your look should be on-point at all times, even on those relaxing, dress-down days. However, this is especially tricky to pull off whilst holidaying, where baggage limits restrict how many pieces … Continue reading Reiss Menswear: High Summer 2013 →
Niven & Joshua Grooming Competition We’ve teamed up with men’s grooming experts Niven & Joshua to offer you the chance to WIN £250 TO SPEND on grooming products at nivenandjoshua.com. So what are you waiting for? Click the links below to get to the information you need quickly and easily: The Winner The Prize Niven … Continue reading Competition: Win £250 To Spend At Niven & Joshua! →
AllSaints Competition We’ve teamed up with AllSaints to offer you our most amazing competition to date. This month you have the chance to WIN A £1,000 GIFT CARD to spend online at www.AllSaints.com or any standalone AllSaints store. So what are you waiting for? Click the links below to get to the information you need … Continue reading Competition: Win A £1,000 AllSaints Gift Card! →
Dr. Martens Spring/Summer 2013 Throughout Dr. Martens’ history, the brand has been adopted and subverted by countless subcultures and tribes – from punks to mods, skin-heads to stylers. Extending the #FIRSTANDFOREVER campaign sentiment from the autumn/winter 2012 season, the new spring/summer 2013 campaign continues with Dr. Martens’ connection to the ‘tribes’. Tribes are not just … Continue reading Dr. Martens Spring/Summer 2013 Collection →
LN-CC Competition We’ve teamed up with high fashion boutique LN-CC to offer you the chance to WIN £500 TO SPEND online at LN-CC or in the appointment only London store. So what are you waiting for? Click the links below to get to the information you need quickly and easily: The Winner The Prize LN-CC … Continue reading Competition: Win £500 To Spend At LN-CC! →
Jacks of London Grooming Competition We’ve teamed up with male grooming experts Jacks of London to offer the modern gentlemen of Britain the chance to WIN £200 TO SPEND on grooming products at www.jacksmalegrooming.com. So what are you waiting for? Click the links below to get to the information you need quickly and easily: The … Continue reading Competition: Win £200 To Spend At Jacks of London! →
Introduction Gagliardi embodies the timeless appeal of Savile Row but adds a distinctive Mediterranean flair and a penchant for rich colour. The label combines the quirks of modern fashion – on trend cuts, seasonal shades and varied textures – with a no-nonsense, old-fashioned approach when it comes to quality and craftsmanship and the use of luxurious … Continue reading Gagliardi Clothing: Spring/Summer 2013 →
FashionBeans x Burton – Bloggers Choice: SS13 Ever the curators of fine menswear, this month Burton plays host to four of the Internet’s nattiest dressers for the launch of the ‘Blogger’s Choice’ editorial. Framed by the backdrop of London’s iconic Marylebone, the #BurtonBloggers project is a tour de force of style made up of editors … Continue reading FashionBeans x Burton – Bloggers Choice: SS13 →
Introduction True menswear enthusiasts will know that French Connection are renowned for producing timeless, classic and refined menswear each and every season. Gone are the days of gimmicky ‘FCUK’ slogan tees and pieces only designed to cause a stir; the brand is now a go to for contemporary gents who want to build their very … Continue reading French Connection: Make A Scene →
Prologue As a regular FashionBeans reader, we would assume you already know the importance of developing a classic and timeless capsule wardrobe that can adapt to any situation and occasion. We would also expect you to consider the little touches that can take an outfit to the next level – your choice of accessories, how … Continue reading Champagne Protocoles de G.H.MUMM iPhone App →
Fashion & Technology Fashion and technology go hand in hand these days. Whether it is the soaring popularity of coloured on-ear headphones, everyone clamouring for the next must-have tablet/smartphone/music player or tech brands pushing themselves to design the most attractive and desirable devices they possibly can (thank you Apple), what you carry with you has … Continue reading Motorola RAZR i White Smartphone →
Fashion Meets Function Sennheiser have long been associated with producing high quality headphones that boast best in class sound quality. These same headphones have also long been the reserve of true ‘techies’ and hardcore audiophiles… until now. These days, modern men not only what their tech accessories to perform, but to look great too. It’s … Continue reading Sennheiser Momentum Headphones →
Introduction Here at FashionBeans we aim to provide the everyday male with relatable, helpful style advice on a daily basis. We preach about building a timeless wardrobe full of versatile basics, encourage you to add unique individual touches through accessories and even bring you all the very latest trend reports direct from the runways. However, … Continue reading Men’s High Fashion: Rick Owens & Dries Van Noten SS13 →
Reiss, FashionBeans or any agencies directly connected with the creation and administration of the promotion. No purchase necessary. The prize is non-transferable and no cash alternative is available. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Ben HerbertFounder & Editor of Fashionbeans.com. Has been writing articles dedicated to men’s fashion and … Continue reading Competition: Win A £200 Reiss Gift Card! →
Barbour Competition We’ve teamed up with British heritage brand Barbour to offer you the chance to WIN £500 to spend on menswear from Barbour or Barbour International! So what are you waiting for? Click the links below to get to the information you need quickly and easily: The Winner The Prize Barbour SS13 Terms & … Continue reading Competition: Win £500 To Spend At Barbour! →
UNIQLO Competition We’ve teamed up with Japanese high street retailer UNIQLO to offer you the chance to WIN A £100 VOUCHER to spend online at www.uniqlo.com/UK/! So what are you waiting for? Click the links below to get to the information you need quickly and easily: The Winner The Prize UNIQLO SS13 Terms & Conditions … Continue reading Competition: Win A £100 UNIQLO Voucher! →
The Importance of RFID Protection We’ve already told you about the amazing magnetic collar stays from Würkin Stiffs and how they let you achieve that crisp and sharp look you desire on a daily basis. This time, we want to introduce you to yet another innovative everyday style essential from the brand and make you … Continue reading Defence In Your Pocket: The RFID Wallet By Würkin Stiffs →
Introduction If you are a regular reader of this site, you will probably know that I (foolishly) decided to take on the Maximuscle Blogger Challenge these past three months. For those who aren’t aware, I recommend you read the previous articles detailing my journey before you scroll down to see the end results: An introduction … Continue reading FashionBeans x Maximuscle Challenge: The End Results →
Introduction As promised in my week 6 progress update article, today I am going to break down the training routines I have been following during these past 6 weeks and the alterations I have had to make to my carb cycling plan in order to maximise the effectiveness of it. Initially, during the the first … Continue reading FashionBeans x Maximuscle Challenge: Training Routine →
Introduction It’s been 6 weeks since I began the Maximuscle Challenge, in an attempt to alter my physique from everyday male to cover model body. We are now at the half way point of the projected 12 week project, and I have learnt A LOT since I first set out on the journey. Today, I … Continue reading FashionBeans x Maximuscle Challenge: Week 6 Progress →
Editor Prologue These ‘challenge’ articles were originally run on our sister site FitnessBeans, but have been ported over into our new fitness section as I believe they offer real, no holds barred advice for men who really want to make a change to their body shape. The images you will see throughout the series are … Continue reading FashionBeans x Maximuscle Challenge: Introduction →