We spent an evening last week propping up the bar at Frank’s Cafe in Peckham (frankscafe.org.uk). Once you get past the fact that it’s on the top of a dodgy multi-storey carpark, and the stairs leading up to the sixth floor smell of piss, then you’ll find it’s a smashing bar. Good drinks, impressive views and tasty, self-consciously British snacks. (more…)
September 3rd, 2010
He’s a funny looking little chap (by his own admission) with a wonderful collection of bow ties and he’s also one of the most influential men in fashion, who will this year lend his unique creative vision to high street megalith, H&M. (more…)
September 3rd, 2010
Great British style is something we celebrate here at Esquire, so you can imagine how delighted we were when Thames and Hudson’s latest title “Savile Row: The Master Tailors of British Bespoke” landed on our desks. (more…)
September 3rd, 2010
These days, it takes a lot to get us hot under the collar televisually. Amid the durge of reality shows parading pond life – and the gameshows which do the same – a few gems still manage to shine through, and the latest offering from Brit director Shane Meadows – set to go straight to the small screen – has us champing at the bit. (more…)
September 2nd, 2010
There was a time when Swear London’s distinctive brand of winkle-picker-cum-bowling shoe was all the rage. Those days, however, are gone. Thankfully it seems that the homegrown brand has caught on and their latest collection of brogues, boots and lace-ups is one of the best we’ve seen in a while. (more…)
September 1st, 2010
One of our favourite American labels, Penfield, is this year celebrating its 35th anniversary. To mark the milestone it will debut two shirts in partnership with American shirt makers Gitman Bros as part of the Autumn/Winter collection. (more…)
September 1st, 2010
The shortlist for this year’s best-dressed real man of Britain project has been drawn up, and the winner will be announced in next month’s issue, available early September. Though this year’s competition is nearly at an end, we wanted to pay tribute to some of the entrants who threw their two cents in a little too late. Gentlemen, we salute you.
Name Julian Shome
Age 41
Location London
Occupation Singer songwriter
How he describes his style “Cool and understated, taking cues from Steve McQueen, Miles Davis and Paul Weller where cut and fit come before ground-breaking fashion. Clothes that accentuate the real you and give people a glimpse into your personality. Clothes you wear but that dont wear you.”
August 27th, 2010
