Bally: Everest Capsule Collection
2013 marks the 60th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth. Unknown to most, is that when Sherpa Tenzing Norgay took his final steps to the summit in 1953, alongside Sir Edmund Hillary, he did so in a pair of Reindeer-Himalaya boots made by Swiss shoe manufacturer Bally. At their base camp on the first day of LC: M, visitors were provided with the perfect setting to discover the company’s involvement in... Read More
Richard Nicoll: Autumn/Winter ’13
Richard Nicoll’s second menswear collection at LC: M continued to demonstrate the same sleek, pared back aesthetic that we saw in his SS ’13 debut. With a palette consisting of blue hues, grey, white and vibrant hi-visibility orange, Nicoll showcased a range of garments in slim and loose fittings. Contrasting merino wool and cashmere suiting offered a more conservative clothing option alongside paint-spattered jeans and slouchy angora knitwear. Sharply... Read More
Sponsored video: ASOS Black x Puma
New for Autumn/Winter 2012; online clothing trendsters ASOS have partnered with sportswear company Puma to deliver a collection featuring sport finishes with fashion shapes – performance and style merged. Each item will include a rubberised ASOS Black x Puma logo. ASOS Black, noted for their sleek design merge seamlessly with Puma’s sporting background. The collection has around 60 pieces including wool suits, sports jackets, shirts and... Read More
Three of the Best: Holiday Essentials
When jetting across to a far land a man must make sure he is equipped with the necessities. These will form the base of his outfit for the entirety of the trip; whether that be poolside or by the airport, these ‘essentials’ aim to make the transition from Soho street to a Spanish villa as easy as possible. Leather luggage holdall, £140 by MEDWINDS; medwinds.com Foldable aviators, £165 by RAY-BAN at DAVID CLULOW; 0844 264 0870 Camo... Read More
Three of the Best: Father’s Day Special
The relationship between a father and son is the most crucial – if not valuable – partnership two men can have. Enduring each others trials and tribulations is part of the unspoken contract between you; therefore this Father’s Day is the time to bask in the spirit of freedom. Enjoy the luxury of each gift as you both toast to the future. Printed silk hankerchief, £74 by ERMENGILDO ZEGNA; zegna.com Crocodile-embossed leather organiser,... Read More
Versace Fall/Winter 2012 campaign
Using an anthology of moody black and white photographs by famed fashion image-makers Mert & Marcus, Versace have officially introduced their Fall 2012 campaign. Showing off a range of sharp tailoring covered by an edgy flower-camo print, the collection sees designer Donatella Versace pay duty to masculine-military. #gallery-3 { margin: auto; } #gallery-3 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align:... Read More
Ozwald Boateng Bespoke: A Journey of Self Discovery.
Unconventional talents by Lacoste L!ve
It began with a symbol, a small alligator to be precise. This reptilian creature would be the logo that would encompass a range of sporting achievements, and thus a company that understated elegance would breathe life into a whole dimension of sporting attire. Lacoste would be it’s name and since 1933 their innovative nature has harnessed the talents of everyday people to create products that not only look great, but also represent spheres of the... Read More
The Rail: Protect and Conserve.
Apart from the portrayal of elegance, the purpose of a garment is to protect and therefore conserve. This weeks issue of The Rail* looks at this idea to inspire a selection of clothes that set out to shield your body from the unpredictability of today’s climate. Umbrellas are not welcome here. Merino rollneck sweater, £145 by POLO RALPH LAUREN at MR PORTER; mrporter.com Collarless trench coat, £895 by WOOYOUNGMI; selfridges.com Slim fit cotton... Read More
Diadora Spring Summer ’12
For over 60 years Diadora has excelled in creating timeless Italian trainers. It’s ability to combine technical insight with high levels of craftsmanship has bridged the gap between fashion and sport. The brand is now set to launch 4 new styles to add to there ever growing range. Re – mastered and re – worked they offer a wealth of new and old options- ideal for the Ape who likes the weekend off. Cross 70 The ‘Cross 70’ is... Read More
