May 2010
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MONDAY, 3 MAY 2010 A Selection of Events to Keep...
Take your pick of the best events up and down the country this month…. In Leeds: 16th May 2010 - The Affordable Vintage Fair @ Leeds University Student Union (The Riley Smith Hall, LS2 9JT) This is the vintage fair for those on a budget, with a range of vintage pieces being sold at 75% less high street vintage prices. 29th-30th May 2010 - St Gemma’s Vintage Weekend @ St Gemma’s...
April 2010
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20% OFF TODAY ONLY AT COGGLES.COM DESIGNER...
Enter the Promotional code COGGLESFAN before 12 p.m. GMT at coggles.com and you can get 20% off your entire order.
On brands:
Acne
Aertex
Ames Bros
APC
Ash
Belstaff
Blackdice
Bolongaro Trevor
Cheap Monday
Comme Des Garcons
D&G
Diesel
Diesel Black Gold
Dsquared
Edwin
Farhi By Nicole Farhi
Folk
Franklin & Marshall
Fred Perry Laurel
G-Star
Grenson
H By Hudson
Hard...
The Great Summer Shoe Conundrum
When it comes to summer shoes, women have got it made; out comes the sunshine and with it, rows upon rows of beautiful sandals and dainty flats. Add to this already stunning array of shoes, the ultimate collection of sizzling summer stilettos and the collection is complete. Men on the other hand, aren’t so lucky. Summer shoes is pretty much a no-go area for men; whichever style they go for,...
English Summertime Dress
April is fully upon us, bringing muggy weather, random downpours and a hint of sun. Although dressing well in a hot climate isn’t always easy, there’s numerous helpful guides online, meaning you’ll look charming whatever the temperature.
But for those in England, with our intemperate sunshine and storms (both likely in the same day), summer dressing can be awkward.
Starting with the basics,...
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Womenswear: Back to Basics
I, like many others I’m sure, find myself jealously surveying people that have seemingly chucked on a basic white tee and a pair of well-fitting jeans and manage to look incredible. Of course, it helps if you’re lucky enough to have been born with ‘clothes horse’ genes, which guarantee a willowy frame that can pull almost anything off, but effortless style is also a definite skill. The catwalks...
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The Future of Models in the Fashion Industry
In the fashion and retail worlds, models are usually chosen to make clothes look their best. Therefore, only the most slim and attractive people are recruited for the job.
However, designers and retailers are increasingly making moves to select models for ulterior motives.
The first occurrence I can remember that caused controversy at the time, was when Alexander McQueen chose double amputee...
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Fashion in Film: Kick Ass
‘Kick-Ass’ T-shirts available now from French Connection.
So, Avatar was good right? I mean, especially in 3D, talk about wow! But was I the only one who thought the whole phenomenon about how spectacular these visual effects were, left a somewhat noticeable hole in the film’s story line? Don’t get me wrong, I lo-HU-ved Avatar, but what ever happened to a film just being a good film? James...
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March 2010
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We're moving out
The designasuit network tumblr page has finally come of age and we will now be moving our activity over to The Designasuit Blog. This means more freedom over content and more frequent posts, so its all good!
We will continue to occasionally update this tumblr but for all the latest check out designasuit.com
Cheers!
February 2010
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Cheap Monday denim a/w10
from denimblog:
The Swedish label, Cheap Monday, known for their sleek dark hued looks, has released their Fall/Winter 2010 collection at Swedish Fashion week last week. The collection will feature gray hued distressed skinny looks for both men and women. Check out some of the looks below:
for more visit www.designasuit.co.uk
O Hanlon Mill Backpack now at UO
Urban Outfitters europe just got in these great backpacks from O Hanlon Mill, amazing price at £28. The bag comes up quite wide at 45cm x 37cm x 14cm which doesn’t aid the overall appearance but it is spacious and great value, available here in two on trend colour ways.
for more visit www.designasuit.co.uk
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A.P.C x K-Way S/S 10
Probably the best attempt thus far by A.P.C and K-way, working side by side to produce outerwear for the A.P.C collection, available from Tres Bien Shop now.
‘a short parka with hood, big pockets on the outside and elastic waist-band. Embroidered, old-school K-Way logo on the front pocket.’
for more visit www.designasuit.co.uk
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Lowerwear By Trousers London
Similar to the silhouettes and stylings we documented with the Humor pant and adjacent denim collection, Trousers London offer a forward thinking range of denim only in deep indigo. The line gives a more classic look to these ultra-modern engineered jeans. To view the rest of the collection or order online click here.
for more visit www.designasuit.co.uk
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Introducing Albam, by Monocle →
for more visit www.designasuit.co.uk
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Portland General Store Toiletries Re-stock at...
Tabacco scented aftershave, whisky shaving soap and tweed lotion stick all re-stocked.
“if a young Marlon Brando were to wear a Portland General Store scent, it would be TWEED. Elegance, strength, and charisma describe the fragrance of this lotion bar.”
Order now from Hickoree’s Hard Goods.
for more visit www.designasuit.co.uk
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Nike air x Oreo
sarazucker:
nike’s newest air jordan vi was inspired by the oreo cookie. with an upcoming release date, the sneaker features a white/black upper and splinkled details on the midsole, heel and tongue. pre-order it now at opium rotterdam.
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Britains finest, Oliver Spencer Wax Fisher Jacket
Inspired by traditional tailoring Oliver Spencer is a designer close to the hearts of the designasuit team and the S/S 10 collection is anything but a let down. One of our favourite pieces is this re-vamped fisher jacket with three great colour ways in a light waxed cotton. Buy direct from Oliver Spencer’s online store but please note, this is a fitted jacket and comes out very small.
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January 2010
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Fashion news update: Drapers Etail Awards 2010
The results to the awards show held in London last night, as revealed by Claudia Winkleman
Best Customer Experience sponsored by Royal Mail Winner: my-wardrobe.com
Best Etail Innovation sponsored by Prologic Winner: Girl Meets Dress
Best Etail Marketing Initiative sponsored by e-style Winner: M and M Direct
Best Independent Etailer sponsored by Drapers Winner: Coggles.com Highly commended:...
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Vote for our contributor, win a free suit!
Please click here to vote for one of our contributors to report for G-Star Raw at the NYFW. The person who casts the 1000th vote will win a free suit, tailor made!
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Humor pant, pre-order now from oki-ni.
Humor have tapped into the consciousness of the forward thinking fashionista and at a more than reasonable £75 these highly sought after elasticated cuff slim leg trousers will sell out quick, everywhere. You can pre-order them now here in two colour ways - grey and sand.
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Designasuit article picked up by Edwin...
@EdwinEurope:
RT @Designasuit:
Folk x Edwin jeans, just dropped. - The first pieces from Folk x Edwin have just surfaced and the verdict is… tumblr.com/xex5wbh…
- Folk x Edwin jeans, just dropped - bit.ly/c9IIhl
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Weekly education: Women's Fashion in the 1910's
After the turn of the century and the influence of the Edwardian era a new ethos towards lifestyle and culture in Britain allowed for creativity and wearability to lead the way, for the first time in the fashion realms for women. It was a movement that would influence the next 100 years as women finally said ‘No!’ to conventions that had ruled their everyday life in recent centuries. The harsh...
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Suitcase project 1.
Folk x Edwin jeans, just dropped.
The first pieces from Folk x Edwin have just surfaced and the verdict is similar to that of the Shofolk x Edwin collection. The collaborations are understated but refined and whilst the jeans are a classic and look great, we recommend waiting a season or two for this marriage to really take off.
Denim features:
Premium Organic Denim
Aztechnical Pocket Lining Pattern
Dual Branding at...
Needs listening to. Full article here.
“This will be the most important thing I’ve ever done.”
– Steve Jobs, talking about the tablet rumored to be introduced this week, as reported by TechCrunch (via davidkaneda)
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One denim
British retailer oki-ni have just released their order of ‘One’ jeans, a denim produced by Mark Westmoreland (designer for both Levi’s and Evisu in recent years). A limited number of 100 jeans have been produced and trusting that no one else has already chosen it you can decide which number is on the back patch and whether its cow, sheep or ostrich leather. We like the sound of...
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Special Edition Garbstore Mountain Parka
We’ve been drooling over Garbstores mountain Providence Parka for months now, it came in three colour-ways and we loved them all. The original three jackets have now gone into sale and are retailing at £201 but we just had to let you know about this limited edition new release in the same style. The blue parka works great with the toggles and ivory cord on the jacket and the plaid lining...
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Reminiscent of 'Harry' from Shofolk but a little...
Posted 11 December 2009 by Garbstore & The Vintage Showroom present the ‘Workerbilly’ Coming soon to the Garbstore. Workabilly unfamiliar vintage leather boots. Based on a Vintage Canadian work boot and crossed wit the idea of a Rock’a’Billy shape. The work boot is the result of a joint project between the Garsbtore and London’s best Vintage dealer ‘The...
“The Anatomy of a Red Wing Work Boot” Display http://bit.ly/7OnyfB”
– selectism
The Haçienda x Peter Hook →
Our selection, pre-order now from Folk's s/s10...
Features include 2 front pockets, back belt slider and buckle, removabale veg tanned leather buckle on collar (so you can wash the jacket) and a chambray half lining and bound cotton poplin seams
This navy overcoat would look great with any of our notched lapel two pieces! Pre-order now from www.folkclothing.com
WatchBeautiful, from Folk.
Something progressive from the company that has...
TOPMAN LTD. INDIGO FARM.
Out in March, we’ve got a look at the spring/summer collection from the TOPMAN LTD. team with their project ‘indigo farm’.
The collection features “attention to detail and uses washes and finishes to give a sophisticated utility look. Indgio’s colour palette is predominantly made up of subtle blues and greys, highlighted with ochre and purples...
William Arnot -If honor be your clothing, the suit... →
Kings Of Leon fashion clothing collection with...
Most people would recognize the band ‘Kings of Leon’ for their chart topping songs and rock-style appearance. Most recently the band has tapped it’s image down the fashion line to do a recent new clothing collection in a collaboration with Parisian creative ‘Surface To Air’
Their twelve piece collection consists of pieces which include a Kings’ rock uniform, including also a vintage- inspired...
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Alexander West, tailor made shirts →
We love these Alexander West tailored shirts and this gift card is the perfect opportunity to stay looking great all year round.
