He waits for the pub to open. Just like decades of working men before him. Seeking respite from exertion, from worry, from responsibility. He has a thirst on him. It’s early, but the toil of the morning is already weighing heavily. He aches. He wonders… Read More
All posts tagged “Blue Blue Japan”
Sounds about right
Nothing pretentious to see here. There’s nothing pretentious about walking around Shoreditch. Being photographed, wearing an assortment of global casual-wear. Nothing pretentious at all. Nothing pretentious about cropping your head off the shots so they look a bit more arty. Nothing the least bit pretentious… Read More
Extremely realness
A short walk from the posh cafes, restaurants and chintz of gentrified Peckham, you’ll find the real Peckham. It’s Afro Caribbean, it’s Pakistani, it’s pound shops, it’s Sports Direct, it’s yams. This is what I’m about. You see, I’m real. I’m the realness. You’d have… Read More
I prefer to play down the glamour of it all
I don’t talk too much about my career as one of this site’s most popular menswear models. Sure, there’s the travel. One day I’ll be in Peckham for a nine minute shoot in a brightly coloured doorway. The next, maybe a brightly coloured doorway in… Read More
I don’t want to be standing next to you in the same T-shirt
The Spring drops from Japanese brand Blue Blue Japan seem to be larger in European stores than in pervious seasons. Not sure if this is a good thing or not? On the one hand, it’s easier for me to grab a couple of pieces. On… Read More
Fabric based conflict
This is the kind of jacket people will comment on. No question. Cut-wise, it’s pretty standard. Cloth-wise it’s mondo-fascination. I’m pretty sure this thing comes with a printed document guaranteeing people will say, “that’s a nice jacket”. You want that right? You want to be… Read More