Style

Smart Buy – Red Mist

Smart Buy – Red Mist

While the idea of wearing brightly coloured trainers in winter is a little teenage and can border on the undeemly, warmer weather and sunshine helps make vivid colours mesh better into the environment. Bright red trainers would be, to say the least, a little jarring on a cloudy day in October. But on a sunny day in June, they just make sense. The main change between this new iteration of the Zoom match classic and the version made in 1973 is the new insole, making it a little easier on the feet. And the miniature Nike swoosh ensures you won’t be a walking ad campaign. www.tresbienshop.net

Style

The rules of wearing hats

The rules of wearing hats

As we’re sure anyone who winces at the thought of a million Pete Doherty clones realises, there’s plenty of badly made hats in the world. But what makes a good hat? Having been in existence since 1676, we assumed that Lock & Co would know a thing or two about a good hat so we spoke with Lock & Co’s Nicholas Payne-Baader to lay down the ground rules. [Read more...]

DVD,TV

US drama (you should have been watching but probably haven’t) of the week

US drama (you should have been watching but probably haven’t) of the week

Like us, you’re probably running out of room on your Sky+ with all the American (or British/Danish/French) dramas you’ve been told you should watch but haven’t got round to even starting yet. Well, without wanting to exacerbate the problem, Treme, out on DVD and bluray next week, is one show that probably deserves a bump up that longlist. Built around the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, the cast, soundtrack and premise combine to create something genuinely different amidst a glut of interchangeable drama series. And it’s got John Goodman. What more do you want? Out now

Style

Just remember it’s a coin case not a purse

Just remember it’s a coin case not a purse

Let’s be honest, coins are often an annoying part of daily life, especially any currency below 10p. You don’t want to throw it away but keeping them can make your pockets or wallet bulky and unseemly. Well, maybe it’s time you considered investing in that oft-overlooked accessory – the coin case. [Read more...]

Best-dressed man

Best Dressed Man – Friday’s Entry

Best Dressed Man – Friday’s Entry

Name Lee Fleming
Location Liverpool
Occupation Store Manager of Weavers Door
His style Carefully constructed casual

(Photograph by Andrew Meredith – www.meredithphoto.com)

Here’s how you can enter Britain’s Best-dressed Real Man in association with my-wardrobe.com

Style

Smart Buy – Calabrese Doctor’s Bag

Smart Buy – Calabrese Doctor’s Bag

There’s a lot to be said for a tan leather holdall. It’s sleek, classic and masculine – all the qualities required when dealing with the horror of an airport check-in. [Read more...]

Best-dressed man

Today’s entry – Darren Donaldson

Today’s entry – Darren Donaldson

Name Darren Donaldson
Age 32
Location Edinburgh
Occupation Manager of Harvey Nichols (Menswear)
How he describes his style “Dapper!”

(Photograph by Andrew Meredith – www.meredithphoto.com)

Here’s how you can enter Britain’s Best-dressed Real Man in association with my-wardrobe.com

Gaming

Game of the week – Dirt 3

Click to playGame of the week – Dirt 3

Calling all drifters. The third in the superb rally car Dirt series is finally with us – expect astounding realism (with damage affecting performance), more cars (over 50), more events, more routes and, as the trailer above confirms, you get to dance with the legendary Group B cars. This fêted category saw some of the quickest rally cars ever driven, but, due to their sheer speed and a number of serious accidents, the FISA banned Group B rally in 1986. Now, 25 years later, gamers get to experience these formidable machines. Belt up. It’s time for some serious blood, sweat and gears. Dirt 3 is out now on PC, Xbox and PS3, www.codemasters.co.uk