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No Fur-king Way!
We’re onto our fourth week here on Good Look/Bad Look and it’s been hilarious. I would never have thought I’d see so many sins of style upon the streets of London. It’s amazing what you see when you narrow your focus. Cue Tony Robbins….
GOOD LOOK
A lastminute.com MTV party saw me throw together a quick-fit, consisting of a wool tweed shirt, a vintage leather jacket and vintage silk scarf. What I thought worked well was the combination of the formal cravat juxtaposed with a vintage leather jacket. It provides some extra visual interest to the outfit, though a colourful scarf would have enhanced it even more.
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John Lewis Gilet
This week’s P.O.T.W. comes from a brand that most young fellas would tend to veer away from, but with a revamped website and some great new collaborations, the big JL or John Lewis are upping their style game for 2010.
We’ve always said change is gonna come! It’s exciting times!
This week we styled up their gilet. You know it’s sexy.
Now due to our re-launch, we have been mad busy and so couldn’t get this post up earlier, so unfortunately it isn’t available anymore. Sorry guys. However we did find a very similar style which is available here.
These style shoots are to provide a little stylistic inspiration for you guys. The gilet is fast becoming a staple in every man’s winter wardrobe. And as you know, it’s winter eight months out of our 12 over on these chilly shores, so you’ll be well advised to invest in one.
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Liful
For this week’s brand watch, we spoke to Tres from Korean based brand Liful. As usual, head over to ACTN for the full article.
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B:SCOTT Fleece Double Snap Mock
A quality coat is something that every man should own. It’s a staple for every stylish guy’s wardrobe and essential, especially if you reside in a country like this, where the weather is as miserable as east London’s 25 bus route.
Once you have finally made the decision on investing in a winter coat, there are a million other things to consider. Should I go for a classic style, shall I keep it neutral, etc. As a rule of thumb, it’s always good to have a good mix of classic and statement pieces.
And although the rule books insist on keeping your outwear simple and classic, we thought we’d show you how to pull off a bit of both.
This exquisite specimen is B:Scott’s Fleece Double Snap Mock (‘Double Snap’ sounds like a cheap chocolate bar found at LiDL) Either way it holds just the right elements of both classic and statement. The timeless navy blue colorway strikes just the right tone for an Autumn/Winter outwear garment, while the unusual silhouette provides lashings of non-conservative stylio.
Check out Tobi for further details.
Stay Stylish folks.
Aaron C.
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Top 4 Fit Tips For The Larger Man
Just like texting on the iPhone, style can be a tricky one to get right. Swagger and confidence play a massive part in everyone’s personal style, but if you fail to apply it in correlation to your body shape, then it’s as useful as this Chinese Chin Rest.
So this week we bring you the rules and fit-tips which are essential for the larger man. Little tweaks that will help all those big-boned (and pot-bellied) men look a lot better in their clothes.
Not a big fella? No probs- just send the link to this article to someone that is. They’ll pretend to be offended, but they’ll use the info wisely. Harsh love is the only way sometimes.
So fellas, what are you waiting for? Not more pies I hope!
1. Get your blazer length right
Nothing is worse than having your arse looking like it’s FORCING it’s way out of your body. So make sure your blazer falls just below your buttocks to keep them concealed.
2. Only vertical stripes work
Avoid horizontal stripes as they accentuate the width of your chest or gut. Instead, stick with vertical stripes that lengthen your body by drawing the eyes downwards and not sideways. Pinstripes suits and shirts are a good choice.
3. Bulky Sweaters make you look fatter
Avoid bulky fabrics on top, as it only adds to the weight of your look. Stick to light-weight materials and layer up if it’s cold. You don’t want people to think you want to look like him under those clothes. OK? Good.
4. Pick single vents
If you have a large ass then avoid double-vented jackets. They add more bulk to your rear by flapping over it and showing its shape. Instead, use a single-vented blazer which closes the back of the blazer around your bum.
As Always,
Stay Stylish
Aaron & Reuben . C
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