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30th October 2015 — No Comments

Exploring St Paul’s Cathedral with Ralph Lauren // Lookbook 19

For my latest lookbook I decided to team up with an old Style Divisioner Themba and get up close and personal with St Paul’s Cathedral, an iconic London landmark that has truly stood the test of time. St Paul’s sits on Ludgate Hill, the highest point of the City of London and is responsible in shaping the look of the skyscrapers in the city because views of the cathedral are protected from various prominent London locations.

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As part of a major rebuilding after the Great Fire of London the ‘new’ St Paul’s Cathedral was designed in the English Baroque style by a mathematician Sir Christopher Wren as the word for architect was yet to be invented. Christopher Wren overcame a number of challenges during its 36 year build including a sinking foundation, hostility from parliament as well as numerous financial and architectural challenges.

The famous dome which drew inspiration from Michelangelo's dome of St Peter's Basilica was also considered distasteful by the church and they tried their upmost to remove it from the initial plans until Christopher Wren spent most of his own savings constructing a model of the cathedral to convince them otherwise. This model is still on display in St Paul’s should you ever wish to see it.

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As the old quote goes, “It’s always nice to look nice” so for this adventure I wore a Solid Oxford Sport Shirt from Ralph Lauren which is 100% pure cotton and retains the feel of the classic Ralph Lauren polo shirt.

The button down was paired nicely with a simple grey blazer from Reiss and as always the smaller details make the outfit so don’t be afraid to experiment.

I picked out a gold lapel pin and sunglasses from ASOS as this really added to the casual style I was going for while the Ralph Lauren Oxford is sleek enough to be worn on it’s own. Remember, real men wear pink 🙂

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St Paul’s is a marvel of British engineering and architecture and I urge you all to visit it if you get the chance. The interior is a surprise I don’t want to spoil but it gives the mathematically symmetrical exterior a run for its money.

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Thanks for coming on this little adventure with me. I’m very keen to hear what you think about the direction Style Division is heading so feel free to drop me an email on anton@thestyledivision.com and check the little teaser video I made for the new Style Division: Explores idea. As always you can keep upto date using the links below and if you’re not strapped for time check out my latest lookbook where I explore the City of London with Farrell Clothing.

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28th October 2015 — No Comments

Exploring City of London with Farrell Clothing // Lookbook 18

One can get very complacent when living in London as having so many historical landmarks a few underground stops away makes it easy to put off visiting them. This is until you realise that over the last few months you’ve hardly explored the city most people come to visit on their holidays so I donned myself head to toe in the latest Farrell Clothing range, grabbed a mate and a camera and went on a little morning wander around a small borough aptly named ‘City of London’.

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Tower of London is a historic castle that’s situated on the borders between the City of London and Tower Hill. Built by William the Conqueror in 1078 and used as a prison until 1952, the infamous Kray twins were one of the last prisoners to serve time here.

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Another City of London landmark is Tower Bridge which crosses the River Thames and connects the Southwark bank to Tower Hamlets. Opened in 1894, Tower Bridge drew its fair share of criticism, some going as far as calling it ‘pretencious’ but it’s hard to deny its current iconic status.

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Adjacent to the Tower of London is the Trinity Square Garden, an open space that’s home to the World War Mercantile Marine Memorial and surrounded by buildings that recall the rich British maritime history. Although often overlooked by tourists it's one of many hidden gems that litter the area.

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Farrell Clothing is owned by the famous pop singer Robbie Williams with the collection being inspired by his grandfather Jack Farrell. I actually talked about Farrell Clothing in my latest lookbook ‘A Lazy Shoreditch Afternoon’ and the comeback of the classic British style. The range is now stocked in selected Primark stores with designs that draw upon Jack’s strong values, timeless style and alluring personality.

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The pieces range from heavyweight T-shirts, textured sweatshirts and thickly knitted cable jumpers and of course blazers that are really pleasant to touch and fit my body contours perfectly. The collection, which is priced between £8-£45 has something for everyone so make sure you check out the link below and keep an eye out for any Farrell branded products next time you’re in store.

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Make sure to check out my latest photo journal where I explore the House of VANS Skatepark and my shoot with ASOS Menswear for the 'As Seen On Me' campaign. You can also use the links below to stay connected 🙂

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11th October 2015 — No Comments

Louis Vuitton LV Series 3 Exhibition, London // Photography Journal 24

The Louis Vuitton Series 3 Exhibition is up and running in London and I thought I'd put a little post together to showcase the experience. The exhibition finishes next Sunday (18th of October) so if you 're gonna be in the area or simply want to find out more about the LV brand I highly recommend popping in for a visit or even a free guided tour!

Just like a runway show, the Series 3 Exhibition plays on and exaggerates certain design elements of a collection. In this instance the focus was on the 'malle’ (trunk) case that has stayed with the brand in one way or another since it's foundation in 1854.

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The exhibition shows how Louis Vuitton was the first malletier to manufacture a flat-topped trunk that was both lightweight and airtight making it perfect for long distance travel. Prior to this, trunks had rounded tops for water to run off, and thus could not be stacked.

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Part of Louis Vuitton's charm and fame comes from an intricate attention to detail and care they show to their products.

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I got to experience this first hand as a LV representative was actually working inside the exhibition and showcased the way each bag is put together and the delicate touch needed to ensure utmost quality and craftsmanship.

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On the day I was joined by Themba (you may remember our interview with him) which was heaps of fun as we ended up jumping from room to room getting that perfect shot. The exhibition itself holds many surprises and interactive rooms that are sure to keep you busy so instead of spoiling it all for you here I highly recommend you give it a visit.

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Dates: 21/09 until 18/10

Location: 80 Strand adjacent to Somerset House

Time: 10:00 / 20:00

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Make sure to check out my latest photo journal from Budva in Montengero and my shoot with ASOS Menswear for the 'As Seen On Me' campaign. You can also use the links below to stay connected 🙂

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1st October 2015 — No Comments

ASOS As Seen On Me // Lookbook 16

Following on from my previous ASOS street style post, Miles and I delved further into Shoreditch and then onto Exchange House in Liverpool St to really bring the lookbook together. With autumn weather hitting full stride in the last few days I feel that a woolly hat and a nice parka coat should be essential purchases for any modern day gent looking to keep warm and stylish.

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A coat can be one of the biggest clothing purchases you make all year so ASOS are currently running 'The Coat Vote' which lets you vote for your favourite coat type and a chance to win one on the 3rd of October. The parka has been growing in popularity over the last few seasons and for good reason. It's very easy to layer with other items in your wardrobe and it's anything-goes style shouldn't leave you with a headache when getting ready.

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The parka coat was made by the British brand Native Youth who fuse Japanese-style details with Scandinavian prints in their collections. As I'm a sucker for small details their latest outerwear pieces have left me impressed and you have to agree that the style suits Shoreditch down to a T.

HAT - ASOS Cable Bobble Beanie in Burgundy with Nep, JUMPER - Farah Jumper with Cable Knit Exclusive, PARKA COAT - Native Youth Parka with Faux Fur Hood

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After soaking in the street art around Shoreditch and Brick Lane we moved onto Liverpool Street that's famous for it's hectic atmosphere and looming, glass filled skyscrapers. The majority of the area is taken up by Liverpool Street Station which stretches underground in every direction. Towering over the railway tracks is Exchange House which was built in 1990 by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.

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SHOES - ASOS Chukka Boots - Tan, TROUSERS - ASOS Super Skinny Trousers In Brown

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The open design of Exchange House allows you to see the 'inner workings' of the building which is essentially an inhabited bridge with a frame that's supported by four parabolic arches. As a side note, the walk between Shoreditch and Liverpool Street is well worth your time as you get to see beautiful modern architecture entwined with street art pieces from artists such as Joel Bergner (cover photo) and James Cochran (above).

Just want to say a big thank you to Lucyn for planning the whole shoot as someone who is very impulsive I need people to keep me organised. The photographer was Miles Drury who managed to get the best out of my shy self and I would highly recommend you check out more of his work HERE.

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Thanks for coming on this little adventure with me 🙂 Make sure to check out my latest photo journal where I explore London with my trusted Fujifilm (PART 1 / PART 2) and the first part of this ASOS Menswear shoot. The street art shots below are a little preview of my upcoming article on street art in Shoreditch and to ensure you don't miss it you can use the links below to stay connected:

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25th September 2015 — No Comments

ASOS As Seen On Me – Shoreditch Street Style // Lookbook 15

Last week I was lucky to be invited by AccessAllASOS to take part in a small shoot for the As Seen On Me campaign. We ended up shooting around Shoreditch and Liverpool Street as these locations served as the perfect backdrop for the two outfits I ended up putting together.

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Although now part of Inner London, Shoreditch was previously an external suburb of the City of London. Over the years (most notably during the second 'dot-com' boom) the suburb has become popular with London-based tech companies and began to be recognised as one of the most vibrant areas of the capital.

My look was heavily influenced by the young Shoreditch crowds who are always on the go yet do not wish to sacrifice comfort for style. A pair of plimsolls and some grey joggers are very easy to style as they go with pretty much anything you have in your wardrobe and ASOS do a jogger double pack which contains a black variety if grey isn't your colour.

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A long sleeve baseball tee from Nicce London complemented the black bomber jacket which really completed the outfit and with colder days almost upon us, a long sleeve shirt and a light autumn jacket are the perfect choices.

Shoes: ASOS Pointed Slip On Plimsolls in Black Crocodile Effect, Trousers: ASOS 2 Pack Super Skinny Joggers, Shirt: Nicce London Long Sleeve Raglan T-Shirt, Jacket: MA1 Bomber Jacket In Jersey With Pocket, Fitness Tracker: Jawbone, Watch: 1face Charity Watch

Photography: Miles Drury

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Part 2 of my shoot with ASOS will be live this weekend and if you like street art then that lookbook will be right up your street. Make sure to check out my latest lookbook with All Saints from BEDFORD SQUARE and make sure to follow Style Division using the links below to keep up to date:

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22nd September 2015 — No Comments

All Saints at Bedford Square // Lookbook 14

A few weeks ago I got in touch with Joe Galvin who's a 22 year old blogger and aspiring photographer to see if there was a chance we could grab a couple of shots during another hectic day in the capital. Luckily he obliged and here's a small glimpse of the shots we managed to take:

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The location Joe chose was Bedford Square in the Bloomsbury district of the Borough of Camden. It was built between 1775 and 1783 as an upper middle class residential area and is one of the best preserved set pieces of Georgian architecture in London.

You can tell the shoot took place when I was still living in Camden and sporting some terrible facial fuzz as that was the 'look' at the time. Laziness also played a part 🙂

I went for a simple outfit you may have seen me sporting in my PlusMinus Magazine shoot. My home country colours of Ukraine (blue and yellow) were represented as well as my trusty leather jacket from Zara Men which is a little on the chunky side but perfect for those rainy London days. The shoes were probably my favourite part of the outfit as they're part of the new All Saints autumn collection and they were bright purple! How could you not go for that?

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Get the look with a bright yellow knit jumper which you can find at ASOS and don't forget the blue shirt! - BUY

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The mens Boundary Hi Top from All Saints are one of the most comfortable shoes I've owned. You can grab yourself a pair on the All Saints website - BUY

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Joe is currently looking for work to expand his portfolio so make sure you get in touch and follow his work by using the links below:

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9th September 2015 — No Comments

Italy Street Style // Photography Journal 17

I had some spare time to kill this afternoon so I looked through my ever growing abandoned projects pile and discovered a number of photos from my trip to Italy in which I tried to practice the art of street style photography and approach strangers in the hope of capturing their look of the day.

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Luckily for me Italians are an open bunch and were very welcoming when I approached them to take a picture. The majority of the snaps were taken on the streets of Bologna and Padua with the styles perfectly representing the laid back nature of the cities.

Italian style is distinctive in its appearance, defined by its nonchalant nature and dedicated to achieving sprezzatura. In simple terms, if you go to Italy and try to act cool you'll be found out very quickly.

"Sprezzature - a certain nonchalance, so as to conceal all art and make whatever one does or says appear to be without effort and almost without any thought to it"

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Italian style is much more diverse than many people come to assume, with regional nuances adding variety and characterising local tastes. One thing that I found interesting is that commitment is everything and the old saying of 'beauty requires sacrifice' rings very true here.

No matter the weather, scarves and wool jackets are always an option and a dog is probably the most diverse 'accessory' one can have with them.

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One key take away from Italy is that dedicating time to think and experiment with outfit ideas is the key to looking stylish without any apparent effort.

Just as important is the careful selection of style rules you're willing to break as there is a world of difference between knowing the rules and breaking them, and not knowing the rules and playing it by ear.

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I hope you enjoyed my street style post from Italy. What do you think are some of the most stylish cities in the world? Let me know by leaving a comment below and check out my latest post from MONTENEGRO. Until next time - Anton

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1st August 2015 — No Comments

1Face Charity Watch – Make A Difference // Lookbook 13

Let's start out with a question. How much money do you spend every month on things you don't even need? From over priced designer clothes to that £3 coffee on your way to work? In the end it all adds up and the unnecessary purchases we make can actually end up biting us in the rear. Once in a while you need to spend money on someone other than yourself although it can be hard when there is no outright benefit (basic human nature is not a kind mistress).

1:Face Watch believes that one person can literally change the world. Millions of people need food, medical attention and clean water and there are millions more that can help change that. One person has the power to feed a child, quench a thirst and find a cure to an illness and this is exactly where you come in.

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Move beyond the basic wristband to show your support for a cause that's close to your heart with a sleek digital watch. 1:Face comes in nine different colors – each representing a different issue: hunger, water, breast cancer, cancer, the environment and more. With every purchase, you’ll be able to help individuals and communities and sometimes there's no better feeling.

The watches are designed at the Mirza Minds headquarters in Chicago and assembled in China. There is a 3-month warranty if the watch is defective from the manufacturer or if it is broken in shipping. And all watches are 3ATM water resistant which means you can take the watch up to 96 feet under the water.

My chosen colour was orange which ensured a loving home for 1 animal out there in the world. It was hard to choose one cause over another but with the recent news of Cecil the lion and rise in poaching I felt that some little furry creature really needed my help. So don't wait too long, make sure you visit the 1:Face website and support a charity of your choice.

My 1:Face watch joined me on my trip to Montengero last week and it was the perfect companion during our 7 active days in this forgotten Balkan state. I somehow managed to lose my phone so the post next week will be a little light on visuals but here's a little preview of the beauty that surrounded us:

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london architecture london eye Did you enjoy that? What colour watch will you choose? Make sure to check out my Natural History Lookbook and follow Style Division to keep up to date. Until next time!

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4th July 2015 — No Comments

Akai Kuma / Woodmy London – Natural History // Lookbook 12

A few weeks ago my little sister came over for a visit and being a 10 year old at heart I thought we should spend the day looking at dinosaurs and meteors and everything else in between. The Natural History museum was of course the right choice and we were greeted by Dippy, the iconic Diplodocus that was cast from the original specimen found in America. It still manages to overwhelm and excite crowds even though it was first unveiled over 100 years ago in 1905.

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You just cannot comprehend Dippy's scale and that famous scene from Jurassic Park comes to mind when the dinos are first revealed to the two doctors. The museum itself is home to life and earth science specimens comprising some 80 million items within five main collections: botany, entomology, mineralogy, palaeontology and zoology.

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The museum library contains extensive books, journals, manuscripts, and artwork collections. Because the library is under constant development, items are moved around and sometimes even imported from different museums around the world to ensure no one visit is ever the same.

For my outfit I turned to some Style Division favourites Akai Kuma and Woodmy London. I talked about them in the past when we explored London in the Westminster Lookbook and again want to show that getting the right street look this summer shouldn't be overly complicated.

The long sleeve shirt from Akai Kuma is enhanced by a great little floral pattern which matches neatly with my wooden Woodmy London sunglasses.

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Fully completed in 1883, the National History Museum to me is one of the most beautiful pieces of architecture in the capital. Both the interiors and exteriors of the Waterhouse building make extensive use of terracotta tiles to resist the sooty London climate.

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The central axis of the museum is aligned with the tower of Imperial College London and the Royal Albert Hall and Albert Memorial further north. These all form part of the complex known colloquially as Albertopolis. (source: Wikipedia)

Specimens and research by people such as Charles Darwin are contained within these walls and hold massive scientific value. This has lead to many people dubbing the museum 'The Cathedral of Nature' and complemtned by the icnoic architecture it's easy to see why.

Although we only spent a few hours at the museum it left us with an enormous impression and a feeling that we have only just begun to scratch the surface.

If you liked the outfit make sure you visit the Akai Kuma and Woodmy London pages to find out more about their latest offers and products.

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18th June 2015 — No Comments

London Collections Men 2015: TGB3party

Before LCM kicked off last weekend I had the privilege of attending Matt Zorpas' (Gentleman Blogger) 3 year anniversary party at the stunning St Martins Lane hotel. Mojitos were in full flow and it was ace to meet people you regularly see through a computer screen. [separator type="thin"]

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If you managed to spot a flash of green during LCM that was probably me. Farah have ben kind enough to send me a few shirts from their summer so I thought it'd be a shame not to test them out. Old Style Division favourites are of course present - Daniel Wellington watches and wooden Woodmy London sunglasses complete the look whilst the durable HardGraft bag was nothing short of essential. lcm modern gent outfit london collections 2015

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Anton D from Style Division, Matt Zorpas from Gentleman Blogger and Krissy D from Interlaced

The venue was the beautiful Blind Spot in St Martins Lane Hotel, recently renovated and the perfect place to host the party. The whole night was very inspirational as it showed what hard work and dedication to the craft can achieve. The Gentleman Blogger has been going for 3 years now and having followed it for the best part of 2 it was amazing to see the evolution of the site and Matt's style. When someone has a clear passion for something it simply shines through.

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To find out more about this years London Collections: Men check out the video above from the British Fashion Council and read the Collections / Street Style roundup I put together. London Fashion Week is slowly creeping up on us so I hope to see you guys there. If you see me, make sure to say hi.

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