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Puma x KITH / Colette Ever wanted a pair of trainers so much you were willing to jump on the Eurostar to get hold of them? Ronnie Fieg, the first name on any brand’s collab list, has put his stamp on Puma’s iconic Disc Blaze model. And to make an exclusive shoe even tougher to … Continue reading This Month’s Best New Trainer Releases: Part 2 →
If you follow runway trends then you’ll be fully aware of how much sway streetwear has over high fashion. What ends up with a Givenchy or Vetements label sewn into it was inspired by an oblivious man on the street, because streetwear is the blood that courses through the body of fashion. Many influential streetwear … Continue reading 7 Streetwear Brands You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of →
Asics Millionaire’s Row Pack Inspired by the seersucker suits of the spectators at the Kentucky Derby (and their residences in millionaire’s row) the latest rendition of the GEL-Lyte III and GEL-Respector models take their cue from “the most exciting two minutes in sport”. Both silhouettes feature seersucker uppers accented with a terry cloth sockliner, as … Continue reading This Month’s Best New Trainer Releases: Part 1 →
Filling Pieces x Bodega Any good sneakerhead will claim the trainer is an art form, but it’s not often that the kind found in galleries translates to what’s on your feet… until now. Amsterdam label Filling Pieces has joined forces with Boston independent retailer Bodega to drag the blue and white porcelain aesthetic into the … Continue reading This Month’s Best New Trainer Releases: Part 2 →
OFF-WHITE – Blue Collar Virgil Abloh’s uber-trendy OFF-WHITE label still carries plenty of cache, even despite a Justin Bieber co-sign. It’s a brand not known for its trainers, but as part of the ‘Blue Collar’ collection, the label has two new sneaker styles launching this month. The shoe is a fairly common low-top silhouette that … Continue reading This Month’s Best New Trainer Releases: Part 1 →
Asics Japanese Textile Pack As any menswear nerd will tell you, Japan makes the fabrics you want to wear the most. Especially denim. Hence Asics paying homage to its Japanese heritage with this pack that stars premium Okayama denim, dyed in a dark indigo wash with a straight edge weave. Just like your favourite jeans. … Continue reading This Month’s Best New Trainer Releases: Part 2 →
YMC x Novesta We can count our favourite Slovakian sneaker brands on the fingers of Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ frostbite-ravaged hand. But the undisputed champ is Novesta, which has handmade its canvas lace-ups in the same factory since 1939. Its hallmark is the press-and-seal sole, where sustainable rubber is moulded to the upper to leave a … Continue reading This Month’s Best New Trainer Releases: Part 1 →
Few trainers are ever actually iconic, despite what marketing departments claim. But the Air Max not only owns that accolade, but also its spot at the head of the sneaker hall of fame. The Jordan may turn over more money; the Chuck Taylor may be more ubiquitous; but the Air Max is the one every … Continue reading The 5 Greatest Nike Air Max Trainers In History →
Adidas By Raf Simons Ozweego 2 The ever-contentious Raf Simons collaboration with adidas returns, with several new colourways for the now iconic Ozweego 2. We know these aren’t to everyone’s taste but for those of you brave enough to embrace avant-garde design, rest assured that the Ozweego 2 has more streetwear cachet than any other … Continue reading The Month’s Best New Trainer Releases: Part 2 →
What The Hell’s A Souvenir Jacket? Also known as a Sukajan, the souvenir jacket dates back to the post-WWII years when American soldiers stationed in Japan commissioned these ornate, hand-made jackets as a souvenir (hence the name) of their time stationed abroad. Key design factors include a mixture of Western and Eastern iconography; American eagles … Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About Souvenir Jackets →
Asics GT Cool Xpress ‘Block Pack’ Never a brand to rest on its laurels, Asics is set to release the GT Cool Express ‘Block Pack’ this month. Recent collaborations with Ronnie Fieg have seen demand for the GT Cool Xpress skyrocket; this take boasts a similar tongue construction to the iconic Gel Lyte V, as … Continue reading This Month’s Best New Trainer Releases →
Y-3 Qasa High All-White In a trainer world rife with reissues, Yohji Yamamoto’s Y-3 Qasa proved that sneaker design can still leave you breathless. Combining a futuristic aesthetic with the kind of wearability that most concept trainers rarely achieve, the Qasa has spawned a legion of inferior copycat shoes – in a fast fashion world, … Continue reading This Month’s Best New Trainer Releases: Part 2 →
Puma Ignite Sock It was back in 2015 that Puma dropped the original Ignite, but just one short year later the shape’s been reworked as the Ignite Sock – a revamped, ultra-modern update on this already classic Puma silhouette. Designed with performance in mind, the super-lightweight microfiber suede upper is mounted on the original Ignite … Continue reading This Month’s Best New Trainer Releases →
Bags are big news (and not just the oversized holdalls that were all over AW15’s runways). But with prices equally inflated, developing a deep bag rotation is bad news for your bank balance. Instead, you need utility; invest in a bag that works everywhere, with any outfit, and that three-figure outlay seems less imposing. Size … Continue reading How To Buy A Bag That Works Everywhere →
Aspiration is little solace in the face of a red-nudging bank balance. Though what exactly goes into a luxury object’s eye-watering price tag is unclear, trust that it’s not just parts and labour. But before you look up kidney prices on eBay, know that you can buy into your favourite brand on a budget. From … Continue reading How To Buy Luxury Goods On A Budget →
Fashion can be a risky business. Trends shift and a misplaced investment in luxury fashion can leave you mocked by your bank balance as well as your mates. But with high street brands producing their own, let’s say ‘homages’ to the runways, you can dip a toe this season without scalding yourself. It’s time to … Continue reading The Best Pieces On The High Street This Season →
Certain menswear pieces have so much history they’re impervious to trends. You may have to visit the V&A to get your knickerbocker and frock coat fill, but some of their fashion contemporaries look as fresh-faced now as they did on your great-granddad. And with designers raiding the archive to take this season’s pieces back to … Continue reading The Century-Old Menswear Pieces That Still Look Good →
Don’t be fooled by the mild autumn. Winter is coming. Which means you need a wardrobe overhaul, to counter rougher weather and fashion’s fickleness. If you haven’t had time to assess the trickle of AW15 drops, consider this your crib sheet. If you only buy 10 things this season, make them these. Shearling In terms … Continue reading Top 10 Autumn/Winter 2015 Menswear Buys →
Synonyms for the word neutral – like ‘bland’ and ‘anodyne’ – might fool you into thinking that a trend based on neutral hues is one to pass on, but the fact is that, if done correctly, tonal dressing can pack a punch. Wearing a single colour is a classic fashion trick that swerves between chic … Continue reading Men’s AW15 Fashion Trend: Head-To-Toe Neutrals →