Mantyhose

Just in case you were starting to think this was a proper blog with all of S’ brilliant LFW coverage, let me point you in the direction of ‘Mantyhose’ or tights for men.  Wtf? Unless they are used as thermals I just don’t think this is ever going to catch on. Ever.   

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Boys in Jumpers

I noticed that we haven’t done a boy’s post for a while. And for that, I’m sorry but, honestly, I don’t know what boys like to wear. I know what I like boys to wear but that really isn’t the same as what they like. Obviously, boys like lots of different things although most boys I know would agree that a) there isn’t much choice out there for men, and b) two-tone shirts are always wrong.

So, I guess, for now anyway, I’ll have to go with what I like via Oki-ni, the menswear/lifestyle shop (I’m certain they would rather I called it an ‘experience’ though).

At least most men would agree that good quality and good cut is important – in fact, that’s not really a gender specific thing. I like these brights from V-Room, available on Oki-ni;

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Men’s coats

I’ve been tasked with a little fashion challenge. My dad has just gotten a swanky new job and so is treating himself to a new coat. He’s quite a smart guy in general (think black-framed glasses and striped shirts) and apparently we are talking a trip to Selfridges and not Burtons in terms of budget. He doesn’t like big collars; it has to be knee-length or longer, not a little jacket. He’s in his mid-50s.

We’re going shopping for this golden coat next week and I am taking any suggestions for what you think I should make my dad wear! I will post pictures if he will let me take any.

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The Kanye Look

Following from our recent forays into menswear, I thought I’d post this pic, courtesy of the excellent Jak & Jil blog. I love the different looks, the eccentric to controversial to the London bloke (as espoused by Kanye in ‘American Boy’). 

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Matthew Williamson for H&M

Yet another designer collaboration announced for H&M – shiny boho Ibiza embroiderer Matthew Williamson will design a collection for women, debuting April, and one for men in May.

Matthew Williamson Resort 2009. Photo courtesy Style.com.

Williamson isn’t quite as exciting to most fashionistas as Comme des Garcons, but if Comme is the ideal winter brand, with its monochrome, structure and minimalism, then Matthew Williamson must be the ideal summer brand. Hopefully his hummingbird- and flower-festooned vision will translate with more flair in the H&M collection than it does in his largely ignored Debehams line.

The issue of fabric quality is important with designers who embody luxury and tend to design with bright colours and shine. When I started buying more designer and quality clothes, I quickly realised that much of the appeal is the softness of the wool or the light texture of the silk. No one expects H&M clothes to wash well or last, but they have to look like a respectable version of the designer’s main line.

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Giles for New Look – menswear

Giles menswear for New Look is now in stores. For those with Y chromosomes or those trying to makeover their boyfriends, this is good news as any effort at interesting menswear on the high street should be applauded. I dig the multi-pocket jacket and am a huge fan of lumberjack-check shirts on men.

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