Carhartt Competition

Have you heard? We’ve got a Carhartt competition running at the moment and it’s a big one. We’re offering you the chance to win a whole outfit from our spring/summer 2012 Carhartt range, amounting to 4 pieces of clothing in total. It’s the perfect way to ensure you’re fully decked out in one of the most sought-after brands right now. … Continue reading

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Cinephile: This Is England

Here’s the second in our series where we take a look at iconic films that have defined eras while setting fashion trends. The first instalment was 2011′s Drive which featured quintessential 1980s Americana styles, but this time we are firmly rooted in 1983 with Britain’s Skinhead scene. Shane Meadows’ iconic film This Is England made waves when it first came … Continue reading

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Hot Summer Shorts

We’re typing this while trying to pretend that it isn’t in fact freezing cold and raining outside – what can we say, we’re ever the optimists! The blinds are down on the windows, the heat is cranked up and we’re playing The Beach Boys on loop… okay so it may not be summer just yet but it will be soon … Continue reading

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Polo Ralph Lauren ‘The Open’

The Open Championship, this year at Royal Lytham & St. Annes, tees off on the 15th July. To celebrate, Polo Ralph Lauren have created a 3-piece limited edition set of polo shirts. When we say ‘limited edition’ we mean it because these are notoriously difficult to track down, don’t believe us? Try a Google search for yourself and see what … Continue reading

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‘Back to Our Roots’ Weekend Offender

Weekend Offender have just released new campaign shots for their new season range, here’s a selection of them below. A lot of people aren’t aware that fashion label, Weekend Offender has its roots in Merthyr Mydfil, Wales. With its gritty edge, their store in London’s Soho and the fact that the owners are both now based there you’d be forgiven … Continue reading

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How To: Care for Waxed Jackets

After our successful first article in the ‘How To’ series showing you how to wash your raw denim, we’ve returned with a fool-proof guide to caring for waxed jackets; from re-waxing to washing. We’ve seen a lot of questions posted on Yahoo Answers related to this very topic – trouble is, the responses are as reliable as Youtube comments i.e. … Continue reading

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Close Look: Headwear

One of our most asked for items in store is the latest drops of headwear, we’ve built a bit of a reputation for amassing a strong collection of caps. The sartorially minded of you out there understand the importance of accessories in creating the right look; especially with headwear as it has the ability to completely change the way you … Continue reading

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Anderson’s Have Landed

We’ve admired Anderson’s belts for a long time and you might even find a couple dotted around our office and stores, round the waists of our staff.  Naturally we’re thrilled to welcome them into the fold. We’ve picked out 4 woven belts that are an extremely popular choice with stand-out bold colours that round off the edges of any outfit. … Continue reading

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10 Greatest: Streetwear Brands

We’re big fans of streetwear and here’s our list of the 10 greatest/most influential brands to ever grace this planet. This is gonna become a regular feature for us – bringing you a list of the 10 Greatest of, well, whatever we feel is worth talking about really. Let’s talk quickly about exactly what defines ‘streetwear’… True traditional streetwear appeals … Continue reading

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Barbour Heritage Collections

Barbour are a brand we’ve always had a special place in our hearts for (the fact we’re both based in the same town may have something to do with it). They’re very well known for their quilted and waxed jackets but the savvy ones amongst you will know their impressive garments don’t end there. We’ve just received our new arrivals … Continue reading

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