
Style, The fashion cupboard, Where to buy

Though the sentiments behind new art-eco-fashion brand ISSI are truly worthy we cannot accept that ‘waste not, want not’ is a maxim that necessarily rings true. Why? Well, ISSI’s products might all be made from waste but we really, really want them. (more…)

April 27th, 2010

The sun is threatening to come out and it looks like the time might be right to break out the lightweight summer jackets. And they don’t come any better than the classic Harrington. (more…)

April 6th, 2010
Style, The fashion cupboard, Where to buy

We’re partial to footwear that’s blends stylish and rugged, which explains why we’re fans of Red Wing’s new Wabasha leather boots. (more…)

March 22nd, 2010
Style, The fashion cupboard, Trendwatch

The first summer rays of 2010 were teasing their way through the Esquire windows this week, so we thought we’d bring you the latest from the world of designer sunglasses. (more…)

March 19th, 2010

Although we should now be settling into spring, we don’t need too many reminders that we live in a country where the weather cannot be relied upon. Global warming has, let’s be honest, been a huge disappointment thus far. Luckily, help – and rather stylish help – is at hand… (more…)

March 11th, 2010
Style, The fashion cupboard, Trendwatch

We’re frequently told by purveyors of very short, and therefore unpractically proportioned, overcoats (ie any formal coat that finishes above the knee) that the abbreviated length is informed by the advent of central heating and the fact that men don’t spend much time out in the elements anymore. (more…)

February 19th, 2010
Style, The fashion cupboard, Where to buy

With the arrival of the English winter — oh, and how — this big grey, cable knit scarf from Banana Republic’s Heritage Collection is the perfect addition to any man’s wardrobe. It looks good with most things and is thick enough to keep that Baltic wind from freezing your windpipe. £45. For stockists, call 0207 758 3550.

December 24th, 2009
Shoes, Style, The fashion cupboard

When two champions of design simplicity – Edwin, the Japanese denim specialists, and Folk, acclaimed London-based purveyors of superior knits and lovingly produced menswear – come together, you can guarantee the results will be anything but fussy. The new range of Edwin Folk shoes are a case in point; 100 per cent leather with a half cuff of classic Edwin selvage denim on the rear, introducing just the right amount of pleasing detail to the classic Shofolk silhouette. Nothing brash, just simple and effective – as most great things are. £150, www.thethreethreads.com

December 15th, 2009