Style,The style bloggers: Jason Dike

Trendwatch – back to school

Trendwatch – back to school

With the US college inspiration barrel scraped empty, it’s only natural that designers turn elsewhere for their fix. While there isn’t as much to choose from, designers have chosen the rugby shirt as the school uniform pick du jour. [Read more...]

Culture,Music,Video clips

Martin Solveig plays to the crowd

Click to playMartin Solveig plays to the crowd

Though you might not know the name, you’ll know the tunes of Martin Solveig (his last single, “Hello”, was all over Britain’s Got Talent on Saturday, er, apparently). You also may know the videos  — his last one, which you can watch here, has had just shy of 23 million views already. His latest, for new single “Ready 2 Go”, which features the vocal talents of Kele from Bloc Party, has some catching up to do, but with an impressive set-up — it was shot during an international friendly at the Stade de France, no less — we’re sure it won’t take long.

Style

Wardrobe essential – the block-coloured tee

Wardrobe essential – the block-coloured tee

One of the most neglected parts of a man’s wardrobe tends to be the t-shirt department. While the legion of aged and ratty band t-shirts are fine for weekend lounging, something a tad smarter should also be part of your armoury. [Read more...]

What we're listening to

What we’re listening to – Low

Click to playWhat we’re listening to – Low

Fey indie poppers Low have, astonishingly, recently released their ninth album, C’mon. And as this video attests, they still don’t take themselves as seriously as their sombre balladry might suggest. Try to Sleep features none other than Glee’s John Stamos, doing his flashy-toothed all-American thing against a B-movie backdrop. We wish he’d look at the road more often, though. C’mon is out now on Sub Pop

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Smart buys – Folk Rain Mac

Smart buys – Folk Rain Mac

Yes, the week’s weather forecast is good, but the light raincoat is still a spring essential. While wearing the same raincoat you wore in winter is an option, we’re not sure the ‘sweating buckets’ look is one that anyone should strive for. Instead a lightweight mac like this will go over whatever you’re wearing without leaving you feeling too bulky. £195, www.oipolloi.com

Design & Technology

Tech Doctor – the MacBook alternative

Tech Doctor – the MacBook alternative

The problem: You want a Windows equivalent of the MacBook Air.

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Style

Are you ready for pink trousers?

Are you ready for pink trousers?

We dipped our toes into the tantalising world of bright-coloured chinos earlier in the week. If that was the beginner class, this one’s for more advanced proponents of colourful trouser wearing. [Read more...]

Best-dressed man,Style & Grooming

Style advice – Britain’s best-dressed man

Click to playStyle advice – Britain’s best-dressed man

If you hadn’t heard, our Best-dressed Man competition is underway with a £25,000 prize up for grabs. If you’re looking for some inspiration before you enter, this video might help. Esquire’s fashion editor Gareth Scourfield takes you through a couple of different contemporary looks and offers some advice on how to put a look together. Now there’s no excuse for not entering – here’s how.