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Waste not, want one

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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…)

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Right said Fred

Dry Wax Harrington

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…)

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Red Wing gets the boot

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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…)

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Madonna on your face

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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…)

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Happy Birthday Penfield

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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…)

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Short Shrift

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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…)

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The fashion cupboard – Banana Republic scarf

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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.

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The fashion cupboard – Edwin Folk shoes

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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