Usually we're really on it, we know about a store opening or new range before the brands themselves do. On this occassion, however, we are a few days behind (Shooting for the October issue FYI) One of our favourtite brands, Acne opened their first U.K store in Mayfair on Thursday and a whole host of celebs we're there (including the luscious David Gandy)
Mayfair may have added a new Acne store to their portfolio, but Maidstone trumps them with a new Poundland shop opening this weekend and by happy co-incidence we were in the area. Becky from Coronation Street was in attendance rocking an on trend nautical look. Unfortunately our press passes didn't get us very far this time.
Our favourite part of Channel 5's hit show Don't Stop Believing was without question this guy's tight gold trousers (they are D&G)
Word has got back to us that there's a lot of love for our model Benardo (from 40° Models) in the current July issue & who are we to deny you more of his talents?
Anyone harbouring mucky thoughts about Tony Ward since his modelling days back in the early nineties (clamped to the face of Madonna for most of '92) will be pleased to see his face on Wrangler's Blue Bell's web-site in an interactive site where you can move him around the screen and even tear his clothes off (though as fashion fans we were admiring the AW range as well as his pecs) We hope they do this soon with R-Pattz, though we doubt we would ever get any work done ever again. www.bluebelljeans.com
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the press offices who lend us clothes for shoots. We are nothing without you! If only the clothes could sprout wings & leave of their own accord after a photo shoot our office wouldn't be such a mess...
Orlando Bloom has been signed up as the face of Hugo Boss Orange fragrance. A good choice. Here is a picture of him to jog your memory.
So organic food's been a massive trend for posh people for quite some time now, and as for organic clothing we have seen a lot of crap that's made it hard to get into. Doug Porter doing it for Polo Ralph Lauren, however, may just be able to swing it for us. Woop woop!
Check out these bad boys. Gola's new cheeky collaboration with the genius french brand JCDC. There are these 'Monster' Crocs, along with some similarly imaginative styles named 'Master' and 'Mister'. Check them all out when they hit the stores this coming September.
We were very busy last Friday and here are the models snapped mid shoot, they definitely have been through the wars (hint hint, nudge nudge!)
It may not be a hot Brazilian in Calvins but credit where credit's due. Ken (of Barbie & Ken fame) looks sexy in Burberry Prorsum for the next issue of Esquire. *Applause*
1. Buy things you love not just because they’re cheap.
2.Do the old fashion maths. If it’s £100 but you’ll wear it 100 times then it’s worth it, if it’s £10 but you’ll probably never wear it it’s not.
3. Select pieces that work for summer but can be layered up in winter.
4. Think about the longevity. If it’s too trend-led, you probably won’t want to re-wear it next Spring.
5. Denim’s always a winner (unless it’s stonewashed)
6. Put together outfits in your head with clothes you already have in your wardrobe.
7. Go at the end when it’s the dregs. You may find your taste is completely off from everyone else’s (which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, some people's taste is questionable)
8. Wear comfortable clothes that are easy to take off and put back on if your daring to try clothes on in the changing rooms.
9. Check the store's returns policy.
10. Mum always says if you buy something new you should throw something old out but we'll glide past that.
You are welcome.
Glastonbury's over and Coachella is laid to rest for another year, but fear not as it's T in The Park this weekend. Consult DSquared2 for inspiration. Accessorise with a tent.
It's expected of gay men to be ahead of straight men when it comes to fashion, that's a given. This year, however, we have seen a lot of seemingly straight men wearing theirs past the knee. That's fine, we'll let them have that, but that does mean we have to go one better. For July and August we encourage, nay, force you to wear your shorts at mid-thigh length. Straight guys girlfriends wouldn't dare let them wear their shorts that short. Advantage: Us
We have already raved about Stewart Grays bags in the magazine but now we're taking it to the blog. We love this bag, perfect for weekends away. Consider the £588 price tag a sound investment. www.stewartgrays.com
By a stroke of genius XTG opened their first UK store on Old Compton Street in Soho this Pride weekend. Co-incidence? We think not.
The store inside is bright and full of XTG treats. We love the pricing which is a direct conversion from Euro's meaning you get exiting prices such as £30.87 for a vest.
This is Julio. He will serve you.
These men are one step ahead in AW's leather trend. You go girls!
slinky vest, denim cut-offs, hit-tops. We really hope these guys co-ordinated their outfits.
We enjoy a man in uniform
He's made the effort!
Soho was awash with nautical inspired looks. If this is a bit full on, lose the hat and put a denim shirt over the top.
Gay men have fought for 40 years so that this guy could wear denim hot-pants.
Yes Nadal looks sexy and it's very tense right now but we can't help but be captivated by the crowds dapper wardrobes. Glad to see eveyone embracing a pastel. Good work
We really love this Lanvin bag, it's a hot mess. It's part of their AW collection. We won't tell you the price as didn't dare ask ourselves. We expect the reply would be 'If you have to ask, you can't afford it' (disclaimer: though actually we've come to find that staff in expensive shops are actually very nice and nothing like the one's from Pretty Woman. Shame)
Well he's quite cute too. These Diesel briefs are on sale at £9 www.diesel.com
On Tuesday night (clutching our Casio Exilim) we attended a BBQ to launch Firetrap's spring summer 2011 range (which FYI will be in store in about January) From what we saw the trend for military shows no sign of slowing down. Great burgers too.
Calvin Klein are to reproduce one of Cher's dresses from Clueless. The one where she comes downstairs and her Dad's all aghast at the size of the thing and then she covers it up with a see-through shirt. Classic! Anyway, the owner of a boutique in L.A asked Calvin Klein to re-create the dress for her store, and he did. We're not expecting you to buy it as it's $915 but we love this story.
