Posts in November, 2013
Brit brand, Ben Sherman have launched a new Liberty Print line as part of their Duke Street Foundry Collection. The collection is made in England and is only available this year to celebrate the brands 50th anniversary. The capsule collection features three core styles, all inspired and fabricated from a traditional Liberty Paisley print fabric. A slick urban Harrington jacket (above) has been introduced with a clean, slate grey exterior that contrasts with... ...READ MORE
One thing I miss about living in London is strolling the streets in the run up to Christmas. The battle for the most beautiful shop window, oversized Christmas trees and brightly coloured lights linking London's real estate. I was working in Knightsbridge (la-di-da) before moving out to Stockholm, and had prime position for the ultimate Christmas show stand off. Harrods always puts on quite the show, and this year their... ...READ MORE
It seems like we have only just caught our breath after one much-hyped designer x high street collaboration, and then the next arrives with equal fanfare. However, this Christmas there's capsule collection that's really caught my eye, and its in the realms of menswear - of course. Meet the marriage of high street favorite Topman with celebrated knitwear label Sibling. Sibling was born in 2008 and comprises of Joe Bates,... ...READ MORE
Christian Louboutin is known for creating ultra-feminine stilettos with a distinctive red lacquer sole. The French luxury footwear designer once told the New Yorker "I HATE the whole concept of comfort!" and yet razor-sharp heels aside, the designer offers an incredible collection of flat shoes as well. This updated Oxford brogue is the perfect rock 'n' roll take on the preppy flat, making just as much of a statement as any... ...READ MORE
We are less than a week away from the British Fashion Awards, where the most influential British designers, models, creatives and style icons will be coming together in a celebration of British fashion talent. Awards include "Brand of the Year"- Burberry, surely? "Menswear designer of the year" - my money is on Tom Ford. And "Womenswear designer of the Year"- Sarah Burton, no? However, I'm most excited about the "Emerging... ...READ MORE
The STELLA by Grenson, is a boot with some serious attitude. Featuring the British brands distinctive rubber sole, they are an updated winter version of Grenson's iconic brogue. Each pair of shoes take on average three weeks to make, and their soles can be re-soled multiples times making them good for the environment, your feet, and your bank balance too. Despite a heritage that dates back to 1866, Grenson have... ...READ MORE
Earthy tones and mismatched checks make up today's wintery look. I've embraced this seasons autumnal palette and put together an outfit for weekend wear with a sartorial spin. This time of the year, it's all about clever layering that has you looking sleek and put together, rather than bulky and uncomfortable. As someone that seriously feels the cold - my Brazilian blood was not made for these Scandinavian climes - I'm... ...READ MORE
When two of Britain's most celebrated stars collide, you should expect celestial beauty of epic proportion. Damien Hirst, the controversial but unequivocally influential artist, and Alexander McQueen, the celebrated fashion house who dressed the Princess bride, have collaborated on an exclusive scarf collection which was released under a week ago. The partnership celebrates the 10year anniversary of the cult Alexander McQueen skull scarf, the signature accessory of the fashion house.... ...READ MORE
Over the last few months I've gotten to the know the team over at REISS HQ quite well. We worked together to create my recent tuxedo feature and now for my most recent "Who's that Girl (in menswear)" interview, I've had the opportunity to catch up with a member of their menswear design team. The charming and very talented Jennifer Allen is responsible for some of the brands most beautiful... ...READ MORE
My two favourite outerwear shapes and styles this season has to be the "Tomboy" and the "Oversized" womenswear trends. Whether you have chosen to cocoon yourself in AW's relaxed parkas in grungy shades of green, or decided that big is beautiful and gone for a loose fitted coat - girls who love guys threads will most certainly be looking to these two trends to keep them toasty this winter. However,... ...READ MORE
Last week I met with the lovely team at IDOL Magazine to chat menswear trends, British fashion and why Stockholm is the city to watch for emerging designers. Read my interview here. Keep up to date on Bloglovin | Follow me on Instagram | Like me on Facebook ...READ MORE
I'm loving the way menswear has adopted a rugged 'Great Outdoors' theme for AW13 - heavy duty hiking boots, rich autumnal palettes, chunky knits and fur trims - grrrrr, manly. The trend is all about layering up, beneath your outerwear and braving the elements in an oh so effortlessly chic manner. French Connection have created a versatile AW13 menswear collection ideal for dressing you for the entirety of the cooler months. This... ...READ MORE
There are some basic skills you need to have acquired if you want to dress like a dapper damsel. If, like me, you were never subjected to a school uniform, you may not have ever learnt to tie a tie. As the only brownie I've ever encountered has been of the chocolate variety, the most elaborate knot I can tie is of the shoelace variety - until now that is.... ...READ MORE
Christmas party frock season is upon us. Girls everywhere are grabbing their smallest and sparkliest little numbers for evenings of bubbles and dancing - so what's a girl in menswear to do, hey? Throw in the well-tailored towel and grab an LBD? Or challenge the status quo and find an androgynous evening wear alternative? I say the latter. This party season it's all about the women's tuxedo aka Le Smoking.... ...READ MORE