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Penfield Hadley Shorts
These nautical cargo shorts are just the thing for summer. The blue and white pinstripe is the perfect summer pattern, bringing a preppy feel to the garment, while the cargo shape throws in a bit of rugged streetwear appeal just for good measure.
Rock them with a plain white T-shirt and Vans or prep it up with a polo shirt and deck shoes. Either way, you’re gonna be turning heads.
Head over to Urban Industry to pick em up.
Stay Stylish,
Aaron C.
P.S. Want to ask us more about shorts? Then simply join the forum. There you’ll be able to ask us anything regarding men’s style. You can get all these blog posts and video tips sent to you for FREE by typing your email address here. Also, if there is a topic you want us to cover then simply write it in this little box, press send and we’ll jump on it ASAP.
Or if you prefer, we can come to you! Check out our personal ‘1-on-1 style consultations’ and discover the ‘Science Behind Style’. Just drop us a message
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Ted Baker Sale
Hey peeps, just a quick update.
Ted Baker are having an exclusive sale. It’s only on from 4.30pm – 8pm so you have to be quick. Check out the full details here.
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Top 15 Underrated Sneaker Brands Part 1
When I was at uni, all I used to spend my money on trainers/sneakers. It became a bit of an obsession and I soon realised that I wasn’t alone on this athletic footwear journey. I discovered there were many others like myself and not long after that noticed there was a whole community, an international community to be more specific, that collected, customised, sold and created their own trainers.
Over the years, I’ve taken a step back on my collecting game but I still love window shopping and just admiring the design work that goes into the creation of a new trainer.
Since my uni days the world has evolved dramatically; business has changed and it has certainly affected the footwear industry. With the rise of web 2.0 and the increased technology for better communication, there are more opportunities now for independents to stand up and be counted.
Many of the brands you’re about to see were created by guys just like myself- people with an obsession for sneakers which lead them on the path to create their own styles.
In this three-part series, we’ll be introducing you to brands you probably not familiar with. For new brands, the greater competition means a greater struggle for attention but for you and me, it just means a greater choice of styles.
There’s even more opportunity for you to stand out and show off your individualism. So let’s get to it.
1. Vael
Vael is a brand whose heritage lies in apparel design for the traveller. Well if that means travelling down the road to Chicken Cottage just to show these babies off, that’s me all over!
They have a great eye for design, the silhouettes and shapes almost take on an architectural design perspective. A very simple yet elegant sneaker is their ‘Borg Mid’ as is the ‘Klipspringer’. Go check them out.
2. Gram
Gram is a brand based in Sweden and its Nordic credentials certainly transcends over to their footwear. The shoes are designed to ‘blend and enhance what you are wearing at any given time.’ We love their use of colour and their quirky silhouettes.
3. Cipher
Cipher is a brand that we really admire, so much so that we even featured a pair in our ‘Product of The Week’ post a few weeks back. Based out in Hong Kong, Cipher was initially created by a guy who sold his own sneakers out of a backpack in New York. A few years later, he is up and running with a very successful company. It just goes to show that if you have a passion, you should follow it; especially if you have talent to boot too. We salute you Collin Tompson.
4. Clae
Clae is one of the better know brands in this week’s list. Even though they stock in Size? I still don’t see people rocking them as much as I’d thought. Another brand that has a very ‘tailored’ style, they are regarded as the pioneers of the athleisure.
The ‘Rollins’ show how a high top can look stylish yet simple.
5. Common Projects
Anyone can explain and create something in a complicated way, but to do so in an effective and simple way…well, that’s difficult!
Common Projects personify this. To find out more read their full interview with Sneaker Freaker here.
Stay Stylish,
Aaron C.
Related Posts: Cipher Seditionary, TK MAXX the piss take, Top 5 London Trainer Stores
P.S. Want to ask us more about trainers? Then simply join the forum. There you’ll be able to ask us anything regarding men’s style. You can get all these blog posts and video tips sent to you for FREE by typing your email address here.
Also, if there is a topic you want us to cover then simply write it in this little box, press send and we’ll jump on it ASAP.
Or if you prefer, we can come to you! Check out our personal ‘1-on-1 style consultations’ and discover the ‘Science Behind Style’. Just drop us a message
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Cinch – Denim Special – The Individuals Out & About
The final part of our denim special sees us hitting CINCH. This store specialises in denim and is tucked away behind Carnaby Street in the heart of London’s West End.
The store has a great layout and is worth a visit purely for its design. In this episode we learned about the Levis RED collection.
Enjoy!
Stay stylish,
Aaron C.
Related Posts: Son of A Stag Pt 1(Denim Special), Son Of A Stag Part 2 (Denim Special)
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Energie ‘Cartella Score’ Laptop Bag
It’s funny how when something is on your mind, you spend time focusing on it and seem to notice it everywhere you go. For example, when you’re looking to purchase a new car and have a particular model in mind, they seem to pop up everywhere. Or if you’re studying design and are looking at colour combinations, you happen to spot those particular combinations EVERYWHERE. This is much the case when I’m thinking about clothes/accessories.
In the weeks leading up to my Macbook purchase, all I could think about was bags. Bags that would be able to carry my precious Macbook around. Small ones, big ones, colourful ones and discreet ones.
I recently bought my Macbook and found a great bag that accommodates it. However it brought me to a whole to world. The laptop case world.
This week’s ‘Product of the Week’ is a bag that not only is perfect for slipping your laptop into but it looks just as great as a stylish alternative to a holdall or messenger bag.
The mix of dark and light chocolate brown leathers works perfectly. The Cartella Score works just as well with a suit as it does with jeans and a white shirt. It’s versatility doesn’t end there either as a shoulder sling and carry handle provide you with a choice on how to carry your laptop.
Hop over to Equip and invest in yours now.
Stay Stylish,
Aaron C.
P.S: Want to ask us more about bags? Then simply join the forum. There you’ll be able to ask us anything regarding men’s style. You can get all these blog posts and video tips sent to you for FREE by typing your email address here. Also, if there is a topic you want us to cover then simply write it in this little box, press send and we’ll jump on it ASAP.
Or if you prefer, we can come to you! Check out our personal ‘1-on-1 style consultations’ and discover the ‘Science Behind Style’. Just drop us a message
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