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London Fashion Week review – E.Tautz

London Fashion Week review – E.Tautz

Patrick Grant’s ready to wear label continues its admirable mission to offer elegant and flattering clothes that are hand made in the UK. For autumn, the suits are distinguished by their large checks, the impact of which is softened by the fuzzy Scottish fabrics. [Read more...]

Culture,Film

Meet the real Miss America

Click to playMeet the real Miss America

The American dream — and its dark side — is an endlessly fascinating subject for novelists, songwriters and film-makers, probably because it continues to be such a real part of the American psyche. When, while on a road trip in 2006, director Sam Huntley stopped off at Zoomer’s Treasures, a run-down curiosity shop on a Kansas highway, he found all the optimism, bitterness, joy and despair encapsulated in its eccentric owner Mary DeBoutez Zellmer-Fenoglio. So much so, in fact, that he decided to go back and make a film about her. [Read more...]

Style

London Fashion Week review – Wintle

London Fashion Week review – Wintle

The show notes described a strong preppy influence on the Jsen Wintle’s collection, which was hard to square with his usual angular aesthetic, but as the show opened with odd (as in non-matching) jackets paired with trousers the collegiate influence was clear. This was preppy style expressed in a sophisticated way with long boxy jackets, rather than the usual brightly coloured polo shirts. [Read more...]

Culture,Gaming

Tomorrow’s forecast: Heavy Rain

Click to playTomorrow’s forecast: Heavy Rain

Ever wondered how far Neil LaBute’s friends would go to protect the ones they love? Luckily you no longer have to, as the Michigan-born writer/director has gone and asked that very question to make this insightful promo for Heavy Rain, the brilliantly unnerving interactive thriller that’s out tomorrow on the PS3. And yes, we won’t be spilling Chris Weitz’s pint anytime soon either*.

* Or Samuel L Jackson’s, for that matter. Skip to 6:18 for a revenge mantra without equal.

Style,Trendwatch

Spoilt for stripes

Spoilt for stripes

This spring, like every other spring in eternity, is all about the nautical look. We’re used to competing versions of the classic Breton jumper, but this season has seen things kick up a notch. To make an overstatement, there’s a mind boggling four choices of top quality striped action to choose from.
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Food & Drink

Indian food – but not as you know it

Indian food – but not as you know it

You’d think it might be hard to add some genuine freshness to Soho’s saturated food scene but new Indian street food joint Mooli’s has managed just that. [Read more...]

The style bloggers: Jason Dike

Are you ready to go cargo?

Are you ready to go cargo?

That’s right – cargo trousers are on their way back. It’s been a while (and rightfully so) but now designers feel like they can restore this much maligned trouser to its former glory. The difference between these and the versions stuffed down the back of your wardrobe is that they’ve been trimmed and slimmed for a modern look. Despite this, the main problem with cargo trousers still remains. Namely, what kind of man needs trousers with 8 pockets?


Behind the scenes,Design,Style

Launching the Esquire zine

Launching the Esquire zine

It’s menswear day at London Fashion Week, and those attending the shows from Savile Row to Somerset House will be the lucky recipients of the very first Esquire zine – Manual For A Stylish Life, an ingeniously foldable compendium of interviews, trends, and advice, taking a sideways look at all things menswear. We’ll be putting the best bits up online soon. [Read more...]