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16th June 2015 — No Comments

LCM SS16 Collections & Street Style Roundup

The 2016 SS menswear collections began in London over the weekend with shows from leading labels such as Topman, Alexander McQueen, Hilfiger, Coach and Ford dominating front pages of many menswear blogs.

The four day event influences menswear trends globally so it's not a show to be missed and I highly recommend it to anyone who's able to get a few invites. My attendance this year has been sporadic to say the least due to circumstances beyond my control but here are some of the collections and street style snaps that grabbed my attention.

To check out my post about the LCM back in winter make sure you read the Casely Hayford or Duchamp London posts.

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FAVOURITE COLLECTIONS

Collections are always a chance for brands to really showcase their creative intent and really let loose with the designs. This year was no different with Topman, Paul Smith and Tom Ford (as usual) pulling out the big punches. Burberry for me was the stand out show that really managed to capture the ethos of the brand as of late.

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BURBERRY

Showcased at the beautiful Kensington Palace Gardens the Burberry show lived up to all expectations. Light wool outfits will always feel sleek but the 70s look is coming back in a big way and Burberry has yet again managed to make their collection feel effortless.

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ADA + NIK

A majority of my wardrobe seems to be made up of blacks so it's no surprise I was immediately drawn to Ada + Nik SS16 collection. With an almost dystopian feel the collection left a striking impression and in my opinion gave small nods to the Yeezy Originals from Adidas

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DUCHAMP LONDON

Going in the other direction we have an old Style Division favourite - Duchamp. Elegantly layered two and three piece suits will never go out of style and Duchamp have a knack of ensuring even the greys and blacks have something new to offer.

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STREET STYLE

I love street style shots, especially if the photographer has tried to find something unique about a moment or situation. I have an awesome little post coming up about my trip abroad and the differences in street style but here are some of my favourites from LCM this year:

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Make sure to check out Exploring Camden - PHOTOGRAPHY JOURNAL 06 for my latest post and follow Style Division to keep up to date. Part 2 from LCM will be posted online shortly!

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8th June 2015 — No Comments

Akai Kuma / Woodmy London // Lookbook 11

I seem to have an obsession with Victoria Embankment and for good reason, this little stretch of concrete has a long history going back all the way to the 1870s. I touched on it a little in one of my previous lookbooks so here it is from a new angle.

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WESTMINSTER, LONDON

London at dusk is a unique time, especially in summer and even more especially on a weekend. The atmosphere is full of reverie and it's no better time to grab some Boris bikes and explore the capital.

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Since I was going to be active I thought the perfect outfit would be an Akai Kuma baseball tee complemented by a plain blue bomber jacket and my trusted wooden Woodmy sunglasses.

For those not in the know, Akai Kuma clothing is inspired by Japanese art, a style that is all about bold graphics and colours, a theme i drew inspiration from for this lookbook.

1 - Akai Kuma Long Sleeve Top, 2 - Blue Bomber Jacket, 3 - Woodmy London Sunglasses

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The journey continued on to Westminster, where you're envoloped by listed buildings, houses of Parliament, Churchill War Rooms and also this amazing bit of cover up. Several of the historic buildings are undergoing renovation but instead of creating an eye sore a beautiful piece of cloth has been draped over them so the work can carry on as normal.

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VICTORIA EMBANKMENT, LONDON

Cutting back on ourselves we take our bikes across Westminster Bridge. Feeling the buzz of London, at speed and with little distraction is honestly one of the most exhilarating yet fleeting feelings. You almost wish you had Bernard's watch in your pocket so you can enjoy it for just a little bit longer.

After leaving our bikes by the National Theatre we're greeted by 2 amazing sights. A huge red art piece for Carol Ann Duffys' Everyman is of course a sight to behold but spinning the other way we have a perfect snapshot of my infatuation with this location.

If you ever get the chance to visit make sure this is on your to do list. The bikes cost £2 for 24 hours so you literally have no excuses.

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GET THE LOOK

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6th June 2015 — No Comments

Camden Street Style // Photography Journal 8

As part of my ode to Camden I decided to grab my trusted Fuji XE-1 and see what kind of styles people are rocking at the markets. As usual the weather was it's dreary self but this didn't seem to dampen anyone's spirits and the majority of people I approached seemed happy to have their picture taken.

Here are some of the best snaps from the afternoon:

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27th May 2015 — No Comments

Style Bloggers Overtake London Savile Row // Lookbook 10

Early last month Adam from Male Stylist organised a little blogger photo shoot in the historic Savile Row. So early on Saturday morning before the tailors began their routines we donned our finest outfits and ventured into the capital.

For those of you not aware Savile Row is famous for it's wide selection of bespoke tailors and it has been associated with this activity since the 19th century. It's estimated that between 6,000 to 7,000 suits are made in and around the Savile Row area every year.

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THE STYLE COLLECTIVE

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In some aspects we look like an Anchorman tribute act but to be fair, who wouldn't want to look like Ron Burgundy? From the left we have Benji Heath of Twenty First Century Gent, Adam Walker from Male Stylist, fashion blogger Liam Pitts and myself (Style Division).

Now onto the outfits!

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SAVILE ROW LOOK 01 - STYLE DIVISION

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I'm yet to find a suit that fits my obscenely long legs so for the third lookbook running I'm donning a spring blazer from Zara, complemented with a Farah jumper and shirt and East Dane trousers.

My trusted accessories are always with me so a pair of RayBans, a Daniel Wellington watch and a Jawbone health tracker is a must. I look at it as updating a classic look rather than completely overhauling it.

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SAVILE ROW LOOK 02 - TWENTY FIRST CENTURY GENT

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Benji puts in work and doesn't stand around on ceremonies. He turned up with a sleek new checked wool suit from Ted Baker, which was complemented perfectly by the red tie and checked waistcoat. Truly a gent for the twenty first century.

Blog: www.twentyfirstcenturygent.com

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SAVILE ROW LOOK 03 - MALE STYLIST

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The organiser Adam teamed up with our old favourites Tailor4Less (who we tested out back in January). Adam tailored his suit with a Charlestonn grey pattern and added to his look with a waistcoat, a minimal pocket square and a trusted umbrella.

Showing that preparation is invaluable it came very handy when the British weather reminded us all of what it's capable of.

Blog: www.themalestylist.com

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SAVILE ROW LOOK 04 - LIAM PITTS

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As the youngest of the group, Liam had no hesitation about donning a bright blue suit from Burton and looking like he just stepped out of the shops opposite. The pastel blue suit is a slim fit and so if you're on the skinnier side this might be the perfect suit for your body type.

Blog: www.liampitts.wordpress.com

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PHOTOGRAPHER - THEMBA ERIK

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Big thanks has to go out to Themba who was an absolute pleasure to work with. He scouted out new places for shots and gave energy to our otherwise numb poses.

Website: http://www.thembaerik.com

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SAVILE ROW INSPIRATION

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It's not all buttons and fabrics, there is a big beautiful world out there and we have to do our utmost to see it. Savile Row runs parallel to Regent Street which in itself is full of history and tradition, here are a couple of shots from the area I managed to capture.

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9th May 2015 — No Comments

An Afternoon In Seven Dials // Lookbook 9

London is chock full of hidden courtyards and narrow alleys that wouldn't look out of place in central Europe. I have written about one of those places (Seven Dials) in the past and the truth is all you have to do is wander the capital to find them.

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SEVEN DIALS STREET STYLE

This time I was joined by Krissy from Interlaced who was lucky enough to accompany me as I mooched from street to street without a real sense of purpose except to drink in the atmosphere and marvel at the architectural diversity the capital has to offer.

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Because there is a hint of sunshine in the air my RayBans are no longer leaving my side, walking around squinting like a newborn baby is not the best look. This is also my fifth year with the same pair of RBs and paying the premium back in 2010 has meant I haven't needed to purchase a new pair #sturdy

The rest of the outfit is simply black/grey layering but again it's the details that stand out. Jacket - Zara Faux Leather, Jumper - Farah Merrino Wool Jumper, Trousers - Raleigh Denim Jones Selvage Trousers, Boots - Jacamo Chelsea Boot, Bag - Ralph Lauren

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KRISSY D INTERLACED

The colourful setting of Neil's Yard was the perfect place to snap a few pictures of Krissy. A natural in front of the camera, Krissy made it really easy to snap some natural looking shots and the setting only added to the effect.

A little known courtyard by the name of Ching Court was unfortunately out of bounds but if you ever find yourself in the area I would recommend it as the most secluded spot for miles. Perfect for those moments of solitude.

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Brainbox Krissy is speaking at Digital Shoreditch (Monday 11th) about fashion, wearable tech and the future of fashion technology so make sure you pop along and keep upto date with her on Twitter and Instagram

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SEVEN DIALS STYLEGRAM

It's always good to have an abundance of images to inspire you after a busy day but as a digital hoarder it's difficult for me to pick just a few for a post and throwaway the rest.

Here are some that didn't quite make the cut and if you want to have some regular visual stimulation make sure you follow me on Instagram and Twitter

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3rd April 2015 — No Comments

Spring in London City // Lookbook 8

You may remember last week I published a little lookbook post that I shot around Embankment with Adam from Male Stylist. Well we kept exploring and ventured north of the river to be surrounded by the historic buildings of Great Scotland Yard. Whitehall Palace and Old War Office Building are my particular favourites as they're steeped in history that can be traced as far back as 800AD. Seemed a shame to waste such a glorious location.

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Although Whitehall Place was severely damaged by the great fire of London in 1698, the area continued to be known as Scotland Yard. In time the head quarters for the Metropolitan Police Service adopted the name and this association has made 'Scotland Yard' world famous. It was surprising how quiet and relatively desolate these streets were considering they're just a stones throw away from Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden.

Very few people tend to look up and in doing so miss out on so many hidden parts of a city. Interest in architecture and building design is again slowly gaining traction so if you ever find yourself in the area with a few minutes to spare I urge you to take off your headphones and just explore.

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City Lookbook Outfit Details

Coat - Han Kjobenhavn Arne Trench Coat

Suit - Ownonly Blue Business Suit (Tailored)

Tee - Calvin Klein Crew Neck

Watch - Daniel Wellington St. Mawes with Brown Leather Band

Shoes - PS by Paul Smith

Sunglasses - Ray Ban Originals

Bag - Ralph Lauren Holdall

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London Lookbook Part 1

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27th March 2015 — No Comments

London Embankment // Lookbook 7

I feel that if you don't live in a big city it's easy to overestimate their vastness. Sure, places like Tokyo or Chicago take a lifetime just to commute through but having lived in London for around 7 months now I'm astounded that I can jump on the underground and within minutes be surrounded by the rich history of the capital.

This thought gave me a jolt of inspiration, so a couple of weeks ago Adam from Male Stylist and I hit the London Embankment for a mini lookbook shoot. Enjoy!

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The Queen's Walk, Embankment London Lookbook

The Queen's Walk (better known as the South Bank Walk) hold a small fragment in my memory as this is the first place I remember visiting as a little kid when my family moved to England. By no small coincidence it was also here that I decided to move to the capital in April of last year. It was 6am, we had no place to sleep for the night and after an evening of Gesaffelstein's deafening beats (12 Month Ago) a Boris bike ride through London was a must.

There was something unique about seeing London in this different light. Embankment, St Pauls, Brick Lane were all deserted and allowed us to explore the capital to our hearts desires before coming to rest on some hammocks hours later. It remains one of the most memorable nights of my life and as a side note please check out Gesaffelstein. Just imagine him and Brodinski dropping bombs like these for a solid 9 hours (Gesaffelstein - LIVE in Olympia Paris)

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Back to the Queen's walk which in itself is a great way to explore London. It stretches for several miles and allows you to see Tower Bridge, London Eye, Tower of London, the Tate Gallery and much more. The place is constantly in motion, swarming with tourists, musicians, street food stalls and on this particular day a collection of vintage cars from the 50s and 60s.

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Excuse my snobbishness but the contrast of modern and classic is ever prevalent here. This is especially true if you take a stroll down the Embankment and see the London Eye standing proud next to the County Hall, St Pauls mirroring The Tate, and if you angle yourself in a certain way you can get The Shard to poke out of the top of the Tower of London.

It all works seamlessly and one of the reasons millions of people come here on for a city break and why companies such as Red Bull are able to stage ridiculously fun events like this - Red Bull Revolutions in Sound. RBR was back in 2013 and although I didn't get a chance to go into a pod the ground party was heaps of fun. I hope Red Bull and the City of London allow for more events like these to happen because as you can see they're still being talked about years later.

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Embankment Outfit Details

Staying with the theme from above I thought why not have an outfit that has some modern and some classic elements. The start of spring meant a classic light navy blue suit from Ownonly was in order, this was complemented by the blue trench from Han Kjobenhavn, a plain white CK shirt and of course my trusty leather Daniel Wellington watch.

The bespoke suit from Ownonly has become the perfect spring companion in the recent weeks. The tailoring process was made easy as it's all done online and there's something about not knowing how good a real suit feels until you get one that's made to measure just for you. The delivery took less than a week and the Ownonly suit came with it's own little lint brush and wooden USB stick. For me those are the things that separate a good suit company from a great one.

Part of of this lookbook will be online next week so make sure to check out Style Division on Monday to see what other London treasures we managed to uncover.

Coat - Han Kjobenhavn Arne Trench Coat

Suit - Blue Business Suit (Tailored)

Tee - Calvin Klein Crew Neck

Healthband - Jawbone UP24

Watch - Daniel Wellington St. Mawes with Brown Leather Band

Sunglasses - Ray Ban Originals

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London Lookbook Part 2

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11th March 2015 — No Comments

Paris Fashion Week 2015 – Street Style Photography Roundup

So another busy month of fashion has come and gone with London, Milan and Paris all welcoming fashionistas from around the world with open arms. I only had the chance to visit the London fashion week although next year the challenge is to go to at least two under my belt.

Although it was important to keep an eye out on the perfectly curated runway collections (such as the Lemaire Collection), the style on the streets outside the shows were even more important. Tiny details get scrutinised, natural light reveals imperfections and boring outfits get ignored. For me it's always exciting to see attendees try their best to stand out from the maddening crowds.

Farfetch, ELLE and WWD have sent out professional photographers to the 2015 Paris Fashion Week and I picked some of my favourite street styles they managed to capture. Let me know which ones caught your eye or even share some of your own pictures with me for a chance to be featured int he next street style roundup.

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If you're a photographer and want some exposure on Style Division please send an email to anton@thestyledivision.com along with a few of your favourite snaps and I'll make sure to get back to you as soon as possible.

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28th February 2015 — No Comments

Ocean Independence Blogger Challenge // Lookbook 6

A few weeks ago OCEAN Independence put up an awesome blogger challenge I simply couldn't turn down - put together an outfit that I would like to wear on one of their yachts. Unfortunately England's climate is unkind (to say the least) during the winter months so although my outfit isn't suitable for a yacht you can look at it as the UK entry to the competition.

As with my previous lookbook post for Qantas I tried to give a little overview of the location and the outfit. Let me know what you think in the comments below or tweet me @StyleDivision
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The Location

Tottenham Court Road is a major road in central London and is a significant shopping street, best known for its high concentration of consumer electronics and interior design shops. At the moment it's undergoing a huge renovation but it remains one of my favourite areas in London.

The 3/4 mile walk will take you past green phone boxes, unique coffee shops and the Fitzrovia Mural. This piece is meant to record the life of the local community in the 80s and was created by artists Mick Jones and Simon Barber. It remains one of my favourite street art pieces in London even though it's slowly fading away.

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The Outfit

The weather in the capital is testing to say the least so in the last few weeks I have been rocking my favourite Ted Baker coat and a Burberry-esque scarf I managed to get as a Valentines present. It even has internal pockets which instantly puts it above anything Burberry ever made. Although this is not an ideal look I'd love to wear on a yacht who knows, it may get nippy and I'd have been prepared from day 1.

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Outfit Details

Hat - Scotch & Soda Beanie Hat

Scarf - Heritage Burberry Pattern

Coat - Ted Baker Grey Coat

Trousers - Antony Morato Super Skinny Trousers In Black Cotton

Shoes - Loake 1880 Chester Brogue Wingtips

Watch - Daniel Wellington Classic Bristol Watch

Bag - Hard Graft Work Satchel

Headphones - Marshall Monitor Headphones

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The Yacht

Now as part of the OCEAN Independence challenge I have to select a yacht that tickles my fancy and hopefully get a chance to visit it during my trip to Monaco. I've always been a fan of classic yachts with sails so the ATHENA yacht was my obvious choice. Check out the images below and tell me what you'd give just to spend a night there. The ATHENA yacht was last refitted in 2011 and is available for purchase or charter. Make it your perfect getaway this summer!

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22nd February 2015 — No Comments

Style Division Inspiration Collection 02 – The Next One

London is going to be a pretty hectic place over the next couple of days, mainly due to the fact that our beloved Fashion Week is underway again. Menswear designers had their fun last month during the London Collections: Men showcase so now it's time for some great womenswear designers to show their stuff.

I've got two little shows to go to (Amanda Wakeley and Ryan Lo) but in the meantime I thought I'd throw together another one of my promised collections (you're gonna be seeing a lot more of these). If you want to read about LCM15 make sure you read the Duchamp and Casely Hayford posts.

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Caught My Eye

I constantly screenshot things on my phone in the vain hope of coming back to them later for inspiration. In reality what happens is I start accumulating a ridiculous number of pictures with no original sources. Below you'll find some of my favourite visual treats from the past few months:

Spotted on Matt Zorpas' (Gentleman Blogger) Instagram. What an absolute beaut. Make sure you give Matt a follow - https://instagram.com/matthewzorpas/

The Barbour blog is just gorgeous to look though - http://www.barbour.com/blog

The Sartorial 7 out in full force for LCM last month. A great shot as always by one of my favourite photographers Garcon Jon. Check him out - https://instagram.com/garconjon/

Alice Zielasko showing off her Mon Monogram passport holder from Louis Vuitton. A little bit jealous. Alice takes some awesome pictures so make sure you follow her IG - https://instagram.com/alicezielasko/

Jefferson Pires was one of the first fashion influencers I started to follow and he remains a great inspiration to me. He was also the one who recommended my Fujifilm to me and so far I've had no gripes with that www.noc2healthcare.com/viagra-sildenafil/ awesome little camera. Follow Jefferson on IG here - https://instagram.com/schlboycouture

Tom Ford has always been the master of sexual advertising. The Made-to-Measure experience.

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A Most Interesting Month

Apart from collecting every bit of visual information I can find my shutterbug tendencies have also worsened. If commitment is your thing you can keep upto date with this barrage of pictures on Twitter and Instagram.

A more finalised concept for the Style Division logo. I was thinking the bowtie in the middle can be interchangeable for other logos but I quite like it as it is. Thoughts?

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One of my first lookbooks, really happy with how the photos came out although still such a big room for improvement. Photos by Harry Riot.

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Loving my Hard Graft bag more by the day. Really sturdy, handmade in Italy from real leather. Can't go wrong with that - Hard Graft

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Menswear Products of the Month

Some of the products I had a chance to try out recently and some that I wouldn't mind having in my wardrobe.

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1 - Zino Davidoff Leather Collection (FULL LOOKBOOK)

2 - Moleskine Backpack in Black

3 - Goodhood Christmas SWAG BAGS

4 - APC Bomber Jacket

5 - Zino Davidoff Wallet

6 - Amorstil Watches on Kickstarter (FULL ARTICLE)

7 - Adidas 'OMG' Sweater. I must find this.

8 - Reali Sneaker from Vinceo

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February /March Menswear Inspiration

And finally here is some menswear inspiration for you. As the seasons change it's time to get out of our wooly layers and hats and put on something brighter and lighter. Most of these images came from Pinterest so if you fancy some daily menswear inspirations make sure to give my profile a follow.

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