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Smart Buy – Barbour by To Ki To Jacket

Smart Buy – Barbour by To Ki To Jacket

Amidst a torrent of collaborations, this Barbour by To Ki To collection is one that makes sense. And it makes sense namely because it produces pieces like this. [Read more...]

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In praise of the reversible trenchcoat

In praise of the reversible trenchcoat

One of the more promising brands to come out of the Paris tradeshow labyrinth is new UK label, One Nine Zero Six (or 1906 if you’re short on typing space). The company, named after the year their factory opened, seeks to bring quality basics to the fore. While this is a mantra we hear many a time in menswear, this time it’s a little different. [Read more...]

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Smart Buy – Dickies for Hideout oxford shirt

Smart Buy – Dickies for Hideout oxford shirt

Working with workwear clothes makers Dickies isn’t usually the path to office ready clothing, but that’s what the Hideout has created with their latest collaboration. Aiming to keep what makes workwear what it is (namely simple products and good value), they’ve produced this oxford shirt. Quality wise, it’s comparable to shirts that usually come in at £120 plus, making it a snip at £60. www.oipolloi.com

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Patterned turn-ups — turn up the pattern

Patterned turn-ups — turn up the pattern

Menswear’s current love affair has led to a few companies doing something a little different with the insides of their trousers. That said, most companies tend to play it safe when it comes to patterns, sticking to checks or stripes. But what if I don’t want checks and stripes on my jeans? What if I want flowers? Or bumblebees? [Read more...]

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The Neapolitan Way

Click to playThe Neapolitan Way

Despite the wealth of heritage and craft behind the form, documentaries on tailoring are few and far between. So O’Mast, an upcoming film which takes focus on the traditions of Neapolitan tailoring, is one to keep an eye out for. [Read more...]

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Happy socks = happy feet

Happy socks = happy feet

With men embracing loud socks more readily than ever before, a few savvy companies are catching on to the fact that feet are now, more than ever, fair fashion game. [Read more...]

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Matching tones with Peeping Tom

Matching tones with Peeping Tom

Ever wonder why Alex DeLarge of A Clockwork Orange is such a popular Halloween costume choice? No, it’s not because we all lack imagination, it’s because, when it comes to movies, villains are invariably better dressed than their virtuous counterparts. [Read more...]

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Crash Test Coats

Crash Test Coats

Whilst standing out from the crowd won’t feel foreign to anyone who isn’t wearing pointy toed shoes, a brightly coloured parka is bound to get you noticed. [Read more...]