Meanswhile is one of those Japanese brands that has no presence in the UK. Like, none. If you want to buy it, you’ll need to get busy over on their webshop, bringing a proxy service to bear, as well as a tolerance for unpredictable customs… Read More
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No offence to anyone that likes the rugby
I’m something of a fan of the whole gilet over blazers, gilets over longer shirts layering thing. But you do have to be careful you don’t end up looking like you like the rugby. Indeed just in general terms, in life, it’s probably better that… Read More
Looking for a game changer?
Take a look at the above images. This is why menswear can be so interesting. See the waistcoat he’s wearing on the left? Well on the right, that’s the same waistcoat, but unfolded. Doubled over on the left it’s like a regular waistcoat, but separated… Read More
Needles AW15 lookbook
Okay, here’s one for the players. This is the Needles AW15 lookbook. These garbs will be hitting retailers like The Bureau, Goodhood and Garbstore real soon. Designed by Keizo Shimizu, founder of Nepenthes, Needles throttles your taste levels to deliver a specific brand of madness.… Read More
From both a symbolic and a functional standpoint it’s a failure
If you’re reading this on a mobile, the above gif almost certainly won’t load. If you’re reading on a desk top, the above gif almost certainly won’t load. If you’re not reading this at all, how are you reading this? I made a gif of… Read More
I like Tunnocks chocolate teacakes
Not sure why I would buy a jacket that has been, “reconfigured for garden use”. But I did. That’s Japanese brand Sassafras’ ethos, it’s angle if you will – gardening. But like, no one’s going to drop a couple of ton on a jacket then… Read More





