Gentleman’s Jewellery Part 1- The Collar Pin

Mention the word jewellery to most men nowadays and they’re likely to conjure images of earrings, gold chains, rings, body piercings and these plugs guys seem to enjoy using to stretching their earlobes (still getting to grips with that one). Although you can rarely see gentlemen wearing collar pins nowadays, I think they look quite elegant and debonair and often underline one’s personal style, I’m not saying it should be worn everyday but to an event you will definitely stand out from the rest.

Frank Showing us how its done.

£10.25

Available at www.clasicwardrobe.com

 

It’s not a man purse - It’s a satchel.

Yes I have got sick of the shopper bag and now time for a smarter more sartorial change. Needless to say, it won’t be quite to everyone’s tastes (preppy school boy look), but with the rule of the season to embrace bold colour blocking the Cambridge Satchel Company embraces colour at its boldest, with four exclusive fluorescent editions designed for Dover Street Market. For me the luminous greens and yellows are a bit hard to swallow, but they have also the classic colours in dark navy and chocolate brown which is a bit more up my street.

£81

£115

Sunday Lunch- Brick Lane

Mode De Vie

 I despise how common the classic espadrille has become; it seems that the world and their auntie now wear them as a part of a summer uniform. So the French company Veja have found a solution, a halfway point between a plimsoll and a boat shoe. The Veja Méditerranée made from organic cotton and with a rubber sole. The Méditerranée is available in four colours; navy, red, grey and green, it would suit all your summer activities and budgets. £45 endclothing.co.uk

Sight For Sore Eyes

A pair of sunglasses is among the important factors through warm summer. Apart from its main purpose – guarding astigmatism from powerful sunshine (official reason), sunglasses are a key accessory for men, yet, some gentlemen still feel the need to wear shades at night? would love someone to shed some light on that one for me...

Flat Top Havana- £133-http://store.retrosuperfuture.com/

Han Kjobenhavn - £119- http://www.urbanexcess.com

80s Purple - $15- http://www.80spurple.com/

Always buy more than one style – you wouldn’t own one pair of shoes for every outfit so adopt the same approach with sunglasses.

Steve McQueen- Man Up.

"I live for myself and I answer to nobody." Steve McQueen

The king of cool's style was all about clean cut masculinity, the All-American look with the no nonsense attitude. But also with that understatement and simplicity which make it an essential part of his appeal to men’s style today.

 McQueen wore clothes that didn't scream to be seen, his timeless style showed that can be worn today and still look amazing. His uniform was neutral-coloured and plain: flat-front chinos, dark brown or tan suede desert boots, straight-leg jeans, the Harrington jackets, shawl-collar cardigans, basic T-shirts, denim shirts and sweat shirts. McQueen looked as at ease in a sweatshirt and chinos as he did in a three-piece suit, wearing both looks effortlessly.

 Many of today’s designers make collections based on his thesis of his style, the likes of American Apparel or COS design menswear in the same vein. Keeping it simple.

Put a Spring in your step...

The spring season means you can freshen up your shoe collection and get rid of the heavy, dark depressing winter boots, although I know it’s not proper spring 'yet' but get ahead of the game.

YMC- Canvas Deck Shoe- £65

Converse £35

Sanders £155