Advice,Style

The Style Column by Jeremy Langmead

The Style Column by Jeremy Langmead

Someone confided in me recently that this autumn is all about “Seventies luxe”. Although I nodded my head conspiratorially, I hadn’t a clue what they were on about. “Seventies luxe” sounds like something that might give you heartburn (acid reflux with flares). However, we’ve all got used to fashion designers plundering decades past and repackaging a period that we don’t recall as being particularly endearing in the first place, and the Seventies is definitely one of those. [Read more...]

Culture,Style

What came first, Boardwalk Empire or Dwight Yorke?

What came first, Boardwalk Empire or Dwight Yorke?

We understand that Boardwalk Empire, which is due for a second season very soon, is on the inspiration list for more than a few designers this season. But we’d like to contest the idea that the HBO series should take all the credit. We’d suggest that the true originator of this trend is none other than Tobagan former-Man United and Aston Villa striker Dwight Yorke. And you’ll only have to go back to any of his Sky Sports appearances to see why. [Read more...]

Smart Buys,Style

Smart buy – Drakes cashmere polo

Smart buy – Drakes cashmere polo

We’re in mid August now and that means it’s time to start rolling down your sleeves. Yep, bar an odd hot day or two the weather is probably going south, so it’d be wise to take a look at some long sleeved shirts to get you through the transitional period. And something like this Drakes long sleeve polo shirt (Drakes, £315) is perfect for the job at hand. It’s 30 gauge cashmere which in layman’s terms means you’ll be stroking yourself incessantly. in it.

Culture

How not to name your fringe act

How not to name your fringe act

We’re not saying these performers aren’t funny because, frankly, we’re not overly familiar with their work. And we’re not saying they don’t know these names are totally lame – it may all be an elaborate double bluff. Here’s hoping: [Read more...]

Advice

AA Gill is Esquire’s Uncle Dysfunctional

AA Gill is Esquire’s Uncle Dysfunctional

Dear AA Gill,

My wife and I went on holiday with her family. Her younger sister came down to the pool wearing a tiny bikini. “Ooh,” I said, “that’s one for the wank bank.” I wasn’t really sure if I’d said it out loud. The wife went tonto. “Did you just say you wanted to masturbate over my sister?” I tried to explain the harmless concept of the wank bank, that all men have one. But she won’t let it go. She has to know who else is in it, and if she’s there. And every time we go to a restaurant or a pub she says, “I suppose she’s a deposit in your savings account.” Please help.

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Smart Buys,Style

Wardrobe essential – Uniqlo oxford

Wardrobe essential – Uniqlo oxford

While there are some things you shouldn’t cut corners on (everyone notices cheap shoes) there are other areas of your wardrobe where you can make savings without losing out too much on quality. Which is why we recommend the Uniqlo oxford shirt as a wardrobe mainstay. It’s smart enough for work, casual enough to be dressed down, comes in an array of colours and, most impressively of all, you’ll get change from a twenty pound note. (Uniqlo, £19.90)

Sport,Style

The emperor’s new clothes

The emperor’s new clothes

With Fabregas gone, Nasri with one foot out of the door and the team that’s left surrendering at home to Liverpool at the weekend, you’d be forgiven for thinking that it’s all bad news for Arsenal fans. But with every cloud comes a silver lining – this one in the shape of Wenger’s new coat. You may remember Wenger’s bizarre coat/duvet from last year that made him look like an overgrown toddler. On Saturday however he sported this lightweight rain coat that appears to be from Nike’s NSW range. It’s a definite improvement and suggests maybe he does have the ability to learn from his mistakes, move with the times and go shopping for improvements when needed.

Competitions,Motoring

Win a Supercar track day

Win a Supercar track day

We’ve all daydreamed about getting our hands on a garage full of supercars and flooring them round a racetrack. Well, we’ve teamed up with the experience day website Wish.co.uk to offer one of you the chance to do just that. [Read more...]