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Thursday, 17 May 2012

Paul Smith Trilby Hats

Time for some new accessories straight from the master himself, Sir Paul Smith. Making sure you’re always set up for the occasion, this season the British designer delivers a trio of summery hats in solid and printed alternatives. Made from breathable, lightweight materials such as straw and paper/cotton blend, these Trilby hats present a short brim, contrasting inner and outer grosgrain bands and seasonal detailings such as jungle and palm prints. Whether you wear them for functional purposes or just style, this is a Summer addition you don’t want to miss out on…

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Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Our Legacy Constellation Suit

Tired of that same old navy cotton suit? Want to stand out at work, cocktail parties or your best friend’s wedding? Worry not…the guys over at Our Legacy have got you covered. Part of their SS12 suiting line, the Constellation unstructured two button blazer and relaxed trousers are the perfect alternative for the season. Made from lightweight, soft cotton fabric with white speckles all over, these pieces can be worn by themselves or together as an edgy suit. Shine your way into the night (or day) with two of the season’s strongest deliveries from the swedish brand.

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Monday, 14 May 2012

Margiela Contrast Silk Pocket Tees

Always keeping up with a highly creative and more twisted side of things, Maison Margiela introduces us their own version of the contrast pocket tee featuring the same silk patterned fabric they’ve used on the SS12 pocket squares. The t-shirts are offered in both black or grey, cut from premium cotton and with other details including a ribbed crew neck and Margiela’s signature white basting stitches at top back.
Although there’s not so many things you can do to have a t-shirt stand out just the right way, the gifted people at Margiela manage to make it happen… again.

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Saturday, 12 May 2012

New Balance Window

It was only appropriate to commemorate the return of New Balance to the shop by dedicating one of our windows to its timeless sneakers. With a constant flow of new models coming in, as well as old ones in different shades, we decided to play around with the variety of colors we have in stock and convey a message of individuality and self expression: choose your own. To do so, we customized a few defective pairs by painting them over and creating a paint track through the window and store front. Here’s how it turned out…

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Friday, 11 May 2012

ts(s) SS12 Looks

Taking advantage of standout fabrics like high-density cotton gabardine, lyocell cotton ramie or Indian pigment dyed madras plaid, designer Takuji Suzuki brings us a new selection of well cut and amazingly constructed garments for SS12. A recurring theme with ts(s) is the reference to work clothes, well stated by the presence of items such as the tool apron, the cropped pants or the Samue shirt jacket, with this one being acknowledged as the work clothing of Japanese Buddhist monks. Work mentions aside, the below styles largely reflect the the designer’s sensitivity as well as the brand’s forward and unique take on men’s fashion today.

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Thursday, 10 May 2012

Hixsept Denim Accessories

Coming up with original takes on everyday items season after season, French brand Hixsept is constantly on the lookout for the ultimate color and fabric combinations. However, for SS12 its line of accessories takes us back to one of the best time tested combos ever: denim x leather. Comprised of a cap, belt and backpack, the trio of items revolves around the beautiful contrasting shades of light washed denim and brown leather/suede, resulting in a perfect mixed between casual and classic. Just try to resist the urge to wear them all at once…

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Wednesday, 09 May 2012

Band of Outsiders SS12 Striped Polo Shirts

Part of the This is not a polo shirt line, these new polo shirts from Band of Outsiders are indeed much more than that, with their retro feel, colorful pattern combinations and the use of a light knitted fabric from Japan’s leading textile company A-Girl’s, known for their high quality and one of a kind products. The word on these is that the fabric is so cool because it’s specially made in a traditional loop wheel machine that allows the operator to alter the stripe pattern by hand during the knitting process in order to achieve a weird, wavy stripe. In this case however, Scott an his band have taken it even further with an unconventional design for the stripes, which overlap each other by means of stitching, further enhancing the wavy effect. With classic rib on collar and cuffs, front pocket, snug fit and all that jazz, this is a truly special item for Summer so don’t miss out!

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Friday, 04 May 2012

Boglioli Double Faced Kurabo Fabric Shirt

Although most commonly associated with high end unstructured jackets, Boglioli is much more than a one trick poney. Their knowledge on fabrics and fit is also put to good use when it comes to sleek pants and one of a kind shirts. Showing just that is one of the season’s favourites here at the shop; this double faced supersoft Japanese Kurabo cotton shirt, featuring a multicolored seasonal plaid with large white and blue gingham on the inside. Half-length front button placket and buttoned cuffs add the final details to this outstanding piece.
Just remember to roll those sleeves up to show the contrasting fabric.

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Thursday, 03 May 2012

Raf Simons SS12 Show Video

For SS12, Raf Simons presented a series of bold check patterns, vivid colors and flower motifs underlined by his usual black slim silhouette. Shapes were straight and sharply tailored with long boxy jackets and vests featuring diagonal seams, X crosses or large back pleats. Fabrics went from crisp, almost gabardine like nylons for the outerwear to soft knitted cotton on tops and trousers, and supple leathers on the statement color block vests. Moving on to the footwear department, Raf’s strong signature shoes were heavily adorned with golden chains. Watch the video from the show to have a better idea.

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Wednesday, 02 May 2012

Buttero Color Welt Boat Shoes

The people at Buttero never cease to amaze with their made in Italy quality and original styles. For Summer, they’ve come up with some nice variations on the classic boat shoe model, in a hybrid mix between boat shoe and espadrille. Featuring amazingly deep colored vegetable tanned leathers and suedes on the uppers, the shoes have crepe rubber soles, braided rope trimming at the sides and red, navy and yellow color welt running on the outside. Adding it all up, some outstanding shoe styles aimed at making that everyday mix and match so much easier, and fun.

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Saturday, 28 April 2012

Zoe Leonard’s Inspiring Photos

After working with clothes for the last 14 years, coming up with fresh concepts on how to display pieces for windows, editorials or just around the shop can pose a daily challenge. On our continuous search for inspiration we came upon Zoe Leonard’s work, an artist/photographer born and raised in New York. After dropping out of school at 15, she started taking pictures of her surroundings, which for the most part, consisted of NYC. Among her work, we couldn’t help to connect to the series where she portrays clothes displayed on markets and fairs, always with a keen sense for capturing fabric based volumes and shapes, otherwise elusive to the untrained eye. Here are some of our favourites from her book “Analogue”.

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Friday, 27 April 2012

Margiela SS12 Looks

Hosted by the Trianon, Maison Martin Margiela presented a strikingly solid SS12 menswear collection. Carrying on the brand’s trademark twists on classic silhouettes, visual appeal and materials, the show had a voyeuristic feel to it, with sheer layers revealing hidden patterns and linings. Checks, stripes and polka dots made their way into suits, jackets, parkas and scarves, the latter being a central piece on several looks. As usual, browse the looks by clicking on the main image.

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Thursday, 26 April 2012

Paul Smith Flower Swim Shorts

Bathe yourself even more stylishly this Summer with these Paul Smith floral swim shorts. Featuring several flower designs in blue, pink or jungle photo motif, the shorts have a slim fit, elasticated waistband with multi color drawstrings and are made from lightweight woven nylon, making them quite resistant to fade and quickly dryable. They also come with a zipped back pocket for keys and ice cream change.

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Tuesday, 24 April 2012

Found Photo… Take it for a Spin

Fresh out of our found photo stash, here’s something for all you cycling enthusiasts. Whenever protective gear is not an issue, it’s nice to remember that your everyday garments are a great alternative to ride in style. You don’t have to go full on Italian in a double breasted pinstripe suit and felt hat, but check the young man in this picture: high cuffed slacks and rolled up sleeves, topped off with lots of attitude and personality… just look at those thick framed spectacles and hairdo.

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Tuesday, 24 April 2012

Hixsept Stranger Hand Bleached Jeans

When it comes to delivering fresh, one of a kind pieces, few brands manage to do it as well as French based Hixsept. Incorporating little details and plays on colors, they manage to create strong attention grabbing pieces. That’s just the case with these five pocket skinny fit bleached jeans, made from raw selvedge denim and featuring a handmade bleached treatment, making each pair unique. Contrast fabric on the waistband, blue leather patch on the back and gingham inner lined side pockets add the final details to this trully unparalleled denim.

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