Costume National 2011

Let's actually make this collection the national costume for SS11: The trends are seamlessly graduated from the extreme winter versions.

Camel tones have been graduated into caramels, greys have been softened and crafted from delicate fabrics rather than robust wools and tweeds, tailoring has been relaxed freeing your limbs to move as they wish and to keep as cool as they need.

Team your softly structured suiting with wafer thing cottons and translucent t-shirts for the full on effect. [don't forget your socks]

Altogether this grown up collection emanates the gentlemanly aesthetics that were made essential on the AW10/11 catwalks, but are carried off with a little more ease and ounces more panache.

[All images from gq.com]

Elegantly Dry.

The beginnings of what can only be described as a classically volatile British summer are creeping into the atmosphere, scorching sun one moment and hard lashings of rain the next.

What better way to eclipse the moody grey clouds than to counteract them with a classic yet contemporary rain proof mac.

No need to champion the bin liner look at festivals when you could be the PROUD owner of one of the Fred Perry originals: The esteemed British leisure wear brand have collaborated with The British Millerain Co Ltd to create a men's dry wax fishing jacket, that is evidently remeniscent of paddington's natty little waterproof whilst eminating effortlessly dry style.

The must have addition to any mud-ready British Summer outfit.

These waxed wonders come in both navy and shocking yellow, so you can either blend or shine.

They retail at £195 and are available online and in store: get yours from www.endclothing.co.uk



www.fredperry.com

Short Comings

SS10 E Tautz

Whilst staring out of the window today I found myself profusely people watching, well not so much people as their carefully selected attire.. It was surprising how few shorts there were walking past me.

Usually, [now correct me if I am wrong] there are some compromisingly short shorts busted out at the first threat of watery sunlight, whether it is actually radiating warmth or not is irrelevant, or at least it was last summer, no?

Well anyway, I investigated the shorts on offer amongst highstreet retailers and I have to say that Topman have secured first place for best selection. A courteous bow is due to their buyers.

Now before showing your disdain at my proclamation, understand that I am not saying they are the best place to get high quality, sumptiously indulgent shorts, I am just stating that they have a wonderful selection of casual, nicely cut, cotton, bright, disposable shorts. Absolutely perfect for Summer and for boys and girls and men and androgynous women.

The palette for these trim, neat, well above the knee tailored shorts are remeniscent of an American ice cream parlour: Creamy pastels, sharp vibrants and glaring citruses work together to pretty much overwhelm you with choice for yourimpending summer look.

Maybe stroll in and take a look for yourselves as I really would like to see some short suits worn by working men this Summer.

http://www.topman.com

Roll Up Roll Up

22nd April marks the momentous coming of Guccis first European pop up. WONDERFUL.

You will all be trouping down to 37 Earlham St, London, in order to experience this unique fashion experience I presume? It will be lasting for 3 weeks, almost long enough for it to lay roots before it gets packed up and shipped off somewhere else.

I thought I would give you some advance warning so that financial states can be primped in preparation for this - too good to miss - shopping opportunity.