Best Of Britain: Ted Baker, Hackett and Barbour
We complete the story of our British brands this week. It has been a fascinating journey to research the beginnings of some of the brands we take for granted, and the journey they have taken to become household names. This week we focus on Ted Baker, Hackett and Barbour. Continue reading
Best Of Britain: Fred Perry and Lyle & Scott
With the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee fresh in our memories, our Euro hopes in Poland and Ukraine yet to be shattered, and the London Olympics round the corner, it is a great year to be British, and proud. We’re also proud to stock some of the finest British brands available. Hackett, Ted Baker, Fred Perry, Lyle & Scott and Barbour all herald from these fair isles. With such a rich history amongst all of them, we decided to unfurl our Union Jack, warm up the teapot and look at the brands that make Britain Great. Continue reading
Primal Scream at the Electric Brixton
With Levi’s coming to Hugh Harris next season, it was great to be invited to a gig laid on by the denim brand and crafted by the public (they voted for the supporting acts and on Primal Scream’s set list). A converted theatre, the Electric Brixton provides a brilliant venue and atmosphere. Small and intimate, you are immediately absorbed by the music and your innards are rattled about. Continue reading
Autumn/Winter 2011 – Part 3: Choice Chinos
The summer just gone saw the rise of the chino, a trend that has truly exploded in popularity. A fantastic alternative to jeans which allows you to add an extra dimension to your wardrobe, the success of the chino does not look to be slowing down as the weather cools. Prior to 2011 the chinos on offer were always very limited, essentially a choice of khaki or navy in a straight cut, which made it difficult to get excited about. Yet all that has changed. Continue reading
Autumn/Winter 2011 – Part 2: Not Just Jackets
Barbour’s Imperial jacket is a fashion piece that draws on their long heritage of coat manufacture. With the arctic air hanging over us, this cold nip has caught some of us by surprise. And if you’ve dug out last years winter coat to find the moths have been at it and a button is missing it might be time to … Continue reading
Autumn/Winter 2011 – Part 1: Knitwear Necessities
With the gorgeous and belated heat wave most of the UK is currently enjoying, the fashion world, as usual, seems out of sync. Or to put it another way, it is well prepared. We will be taking you through our brand new Autumn/Winter collection and arming you with the knowledge of some key trends, winter essentials and some of our favourite pieces, starting with knitwear. Continue reading
Dockers Revive The Man
Introduced in 1986 by Levi Strauss & Co, Dockers almost single handedly bought Khaki pants to the masses and was a key player in the evolution of the ‘Business Casual’ dress code, a ditching of suits in place of the more comfortable option of chinos. Dockers became work wear for all workers. Naturally that filtered into the casual wardrobe. Today, … Continue reading
Festival Guide: Global Gathering
With the countries biggest dance festival entering its 10th anniversary this year, you can be certain that its going to be a big one. Not that it isn’t anyway. Global Gathering isn’t exclusive to the UK, with sister festivals in Poland, Russia, Belarus, the Ukraine and South Korea for 2011 and a great number of countries having played host in the past. As a result it is able to bring together some of the biggest international DJs and Artists across the broad spectrum of Electronic Music. From Hardcore Trance to Chill Out Dubstep and everything in between spread across 13 stages. It is the festival if you want to get your rave on. Continue reading
Was the Dubstep Symphony a Success?
Monday saw a very rare occurrence in music. Something totally new, unique and never done before. It was the clash of two musical extremes. Classical, as performed by the BBC Philharmonic, and Dubstep as performed by Nero to give you Dubstep Symphony, simulcast on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 1Xtra, hosted by Zane Lowe and Mistajam Continue reading
Festival Guide: Latitude
Latitude Festival is only in it’s 6th year but it has already attracted a reputation. Marred by security issues in 2007 and again in 2010 it is sometimes a reputation it doesn’t want. However with this in mind, security will be heavily ramped up for this year and the organizers will be working working closely with Suffolk Police. With that said, it has put Latitude on the map as a destination festival. Continue reading
