Opumo Competition Revisited
Ever since Ape to Gentleman and Lifestyle Editor; John Francis Bowyer laid eyes on Opumo.com we have been hooked. Launched in early 2012 by friends Mr Nicholas Ayoub and Mr Harry Beattie, the pair have, with a keen eye grown Opumo with aplomb. Their primary focus is men’s accessories of note, often sourced from small-scale manufacturers all of whom share Mr Ayoub and Mr... Read More
Hublot Masterpiece MP-05 LaFerrari Watch
There are certain moments where two philosophys come together and the end result is nothing short of mesmeric. This is something that can certainly be applied to the utterly breath taking Hublot Masterpiece MP-05 LaFerrari watch pictured. This exceptional looking timepiece, which the Swiss watchmakers Hublot have crafted to celebrate a partnership with the Italian luxury carmaker... Read More
Suitsupply
History Founded in 2000 by Fokke de Jong in Amsterdam, Suitsupply continues to go from strength to strength. The reason for success is two fold and relatively simple; firstly they focus on quality traditional craftsmanship and Italian fabrics from the Biella region. Secondly, they are a vertically-integrated brand, which means they make and retail their own products – cutting... Read More
The House of Nines
The House of Nines is a menswear label focusing on deconstructing and redefining classic tailoring. Designers Ross Paul Keenan and Shamrez Mara aim at challenging the perception of British menswear culminating in an inspired ‘rebirth’. Industrial landscapes inform sharply engineered silhouettes and muted tones. Traditional methods have been implemented to craft and... Read More
Elvine x Grundéns
Inspired by the harsh climate of Sweden’s West Coast, Elvine has teamed up with rainwear specialists Grundéns to create a capsule collection of performance-led raincoats reinterpreted for everyday city slickers. Offering practicality and function with fashion awareness, these are serious raincoats with great pedigree behind them. The collaboration combine’s Elvine’s... Read More
The Rail: Sports edition
Exercise need not limit your approach to adequate dress.Hence the reason why this issue of The Rail mixes the technical advancements of modern sportswear via the Nike Flyknit trainer with the design aesthetic of Lacoste Spring/Summer ’13 – creating an activewear look that performs on all levels of the playing field. Rain jacket, £150 by LACOSTE; Lacoste.com Heat... Read More
Alan Paine Spring/Summer ’13
Giving traditional clothing a new and modern feel can be a tricky business. However, British Heritage brand Alan Paine have accomplished just that with their use of nostalgic imagery and contemporary fabrics. For Spring/Summer ’13, the label has pushed its personal boundaries and given their most cherished styles a sprinkle of colour. Most impressive though, is the... Read More
Blancpain Villeret Tourbillon Watch
Blancpain, the world’s oldest luxury watchmakers, have plenty of strings to their bow and, as they boast over 250 years of horological heritage, it really is of little surprise that they are capable of crafting timepieces as exemplary as the Blancpain Villeret Tourbillon watch. Founded in 1735, Blancpain have been responsible for some of the most breath taking and luxurious... Read More
Lacoste 80th anniversary shoe
80 years is a fairly long time. In fact, it’s a lifetime. So, please put your hands together for Lacoste, as they celebrate their 80th anniversary. To commemorate this remarkable achievement, the brand is launching a new range of footwear – all sharing much of the design aesthetics used by René Lacoste himself in 1963.The trainers – each combining the simplicity... Read More
Montblanc Meisterstück Selection in British Racing Green
Montblanc has announced a leather goods collection, designed in collaboration with Harrods, featuring four pieces in British Racing Green. The Montblanc Meisterstück Selection will be available from Harrods Great Writing Room for a limited period of time, from May 2013. The leading piece is a unique Meisterstück Selection Briefcase, hand-crafted in genuine alligator leather in... Read More
