Wooyoungmi

At 7th MAN we have always admired Wooyoungmi's designs for winter, particularly being a fan of her simplistic, and architecture-like designed coats. Her clean cut edges and the softness within her detailing works brilliantly on key pieces.

Wooyoungmi's Spring Summer collection maintains her signature element of style and boldness, without creating designs that are too extreme or forceful. If you're dressing for an occasion this summer, we love Wooyoungmi's casual suiting and unstudied coats, we can easily see this working for 'the everyday man'. www.wooyoungmi.com is worth a visit for any sophisticated essential key pieces for this hot summer, which is apparently on its way?

By Lewis Taylor Fashion assistant.

'TSHIRT STORE

At 7th MAN we are all excited summers on its way.. Until we came across the 'TSHIRT STORE' in Covent Garden we thought we were passionate about T's, but, it turns out these guys are the real deal! With the slogan 'dedicated to Tshirts', and promise to bring a new design every week, the "TSHIRT STORE' aims to breath new life

into Tshirts up and down our high streets. We love the variety, expression and price of everything and simply had to get our mitts on some of our favourite designs for the

summer..

If you want to make your/anyones newly born baby a massive gameboy there is an excellent selection for the tiney people. For the normal sized people, we particularly liked the Andre Lorenz stock.

The TSHIRT STORE also has a website to purchase everything nice n' easy online.

www.tshirtstoreonline.com

By Lewis Taylor Fashion assistant.

Hop Farm Festival

Hop Farm Fastival is quickly becoming the UK's best music festival. Set in the lucious Kentish countryside, Hop Farm offers a brand-free experience with a host of iconic artists, including Morrissey, Iggy and The Stooges and The Eagles. And as of this morning, an extra day has been added, to be headlined by none other than Prince. More artists are to be announced in the run up to the festival, which begins on 4th July. Watch this space!
Head over to www.hopfarmfestival.com to see the full line-up and buy some tickets.

Gran Patron’s Father’s Day Tipple

With Father's Day rapidly approaching, it's high-time you started thinking over gift options before you stitch up the old man with a last minute "World's Greatest Dad" mug or a Marks and Spencers hankerchief.

For the more discerning Father, Patron Tequila have released Gran Patron Platinum: a triple-distilled, hand-harvested platinum tequila cultivated in the Hacienda Del Patron, Jalisco, Mexico.

It's an ideal gift for the afficianado as well as the amateur, arriving in a hand-carved wooden box and velvet bag. So why not dip your hands in those long pockets and give the old boy something special this year with the world's finest tequila?

Citizens of Humanity Introduces the Adonis for Men

Iconic denim brand Citizens of Humanity is launching their brand new jean for men this June exclusive to Harvey Nichols.

The 'Adonis' is the only men's jeans in the market that uses a super-stretch fabric that made the Citizens of Humanity women clientele go crazy for denim when the brand first launched it several seasons ago.

Offering the same attention to detail & durability that the brand is known for, the Adonis also features a comfort that is a first for brilliantly crafted men's jeans.

Adonis is the Greek God of beauty and we think Citizens of Humanity  really kept this in mind when designing their new  pair of jeans.

 The Adonis will be available from this June at Harvey Nichols for £305.

7thMan Summer Holiday : Your 7 must-have items!

It would be ironic to say that summer is just around the corner as summer 2011 actually creeped up sooner than expected. What you really need to ask yourself is 'where are you going for your summer holidays?', 'are you prepared for any kind of wardrobe malfunctions?' and 'is it safe to say, that you know by now how to masterfully pack a holiday suitcase without going overboard?'. C'mon fellas it's time to get those credit cards out 7thMan style.

You only need 7 items to survive on a hot summer resort and the 7thMan team has created your ultimate holiday rescue bag. Eager to find out what's in it? Then scroll down!

You wouldn't want to run off to a sizzling beach destination without packing a pair of Orlebar Brown's Men's Sport Pup swimming shorts. Orlebar's shortest of shorts and probably hottest of hots, is sure to make a few heads turn at the beach for all the right reasons. With an amazingly relaxed fit and excellent vintage inspired design, the Sport Pup is enough to cause an uproar, all you have to do is choose the color that suits you.

Navajo inspired prints were adorned by every single fashion editor this season but if you are not one who is eager to carry the trend on full-speed  then this Adam Kimmel t-shirt with rolled up sleeves is exactly what you are looking for. Discreet, sexy and with a small dose of the print aesthetic, the Bandana Rolled-Up silk Sleeve tee is the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe .

They are Bright, they are foldable, they are easy to carry and they are Burberry. Making your beach life a lot easier, the new bright & foldable range from Burberry offers sunglasses in an array of colours including lime green, purple and tortoise wrapped up in the smallest pouch ever.What more do you need ?

Going on holiday is not all about the beach; is about going out, partying, meeting people and looking great. The mix & match jacket and chino from Asos.com allows you to create your own look with vibrant neon colours making this summer block colour trend unforgettable.

Forget your old blunt granny towels, for Summer 2011 you need a beach towel that makes its own statement. C'mon you know you want to!!

With Veja you get the best of both worlds;you help the environment and get to wear a brilliant pair of shoes. The latest shoe from Veja-Veja Mediterranee- is a cross-over between a sneaker and a boat shoe, that features organic cotton canvas and a wild amazonian rubber vulcanised sole. Probably the most fitting shoe to accompany you on this summer holiday.

And last but not least you will need a large tote bag to fit everything in!

The S/S'11 'Bille' Tote bag from Copenhagen's finest Soulland, in white, features tan leather details and handles and is big enough to fit all your beach accessories including your most important possesions, phone, book, hat & your overly increasing and much-needed collection of sunscreen & spf 15 lotions!

Happy Summer Holidays everybody!

EASTPAK PLAY-THE COMMERCIAL

EASTPAK SPAK - Director's cut from WE ARE FROM L.A on Vimeo.

EASTPAK are definitely known for their innovative projects and exclusive collaborations with designers in the calibre of Maison Martin Margiela, Christopher Shannon and Raf Simons but now it seems that the bag & accessories brand are getting in on the 'viral video as commercials' action.

Their latest commercial features models diving from the top of the building on to each other on a human tetris game whilst wearing the latest Eastpak collection.

How brilliant is that?What do you guys think of the new commercial?

By Andreas Menelaou Features Assistant

Mackintosh for Converse 'Jack Pursell'

Converse Inc.  has probably just announced the launch of the most outstnading collaboration ever. Please make way for the Mackintosh for Converse Jack Purcell Johnny shoe and Mac jacket.

'With equal parts both refined and rebellious, the Jack Purcell shoe has a timeless casual style that blends perfectly with the clean, elegant simplicity of Mackintosh.'

The shoes are designed with the same attention to detail and excellent craftmanship of all the Mackintosh coats and jackets and to even top that the Jack Purcell's will feature the signature Mackintosh waterproof rubberized cotton.

As part of Converse First String, Converse’s premium product line that celebrates craftsmanship, authenticity and pure expression, the shoes will be available in limited quantities for the suggested retail price of £120 in sizes 4 – 13. Only 120 jackets will be available to be sold exclusively alongside the shoes at the newly opened Mackintosh flagship store at

104 Mount Street

and Dover Street Market in London. The jackets will be available in men’s sizes 38 – 42, just in time for April showers, the collection will launch 22^nd April.

By Andreas Menelaou Features Assistant

CAMDEN CRAWL 2011

Following hard on the heels of the Royal Wedding, Camden Crawl is the ideal way of making sure your bank holiday weekend is as manic as possible. With numerous bands and comedy acts working Camden’s pubs and clubs, you can’t fail in finding an act you’ll love. The Crawl expertly mixes a cross-section of established and up-and-coming bands, from Razorlight to Two Wounded Birds to Graham Coxon to D/R/U/G/S: expect an eclectic mix of the most important music of the moment. A weekend pass, which permits access to a host of venues across Camden, costs only £68.60. That’s your Royal Weekend sorted then. You can take the Monday off; you deserve it.

Check out the line up here...

Kenneth Cole launches underwear collection

Underwear is definitely one fashion accessory that most men nowadays consider a must. Designers transformed the once dull and simple garment into a fashion extravaganza of an array of patterns and colours, allowing men to identify underwear with their mood.

As funny as it sounds underwear are a very important issue for men. They need to look good, feel good and be very very comfortable and Kenneth Cole definitely knows what we want.

Launching his underwear collection exclusively in the UK, the range takes inspiration from his already successful menswear line. Including both happy-go-lucky bold colours and stripes but also earthly tones and the ever so classic black and white pants that we all need in our drawers, Cole's underwear features fine, gauge, cotton-jersey technology that appart from unique style is all about comfort.

Priced at £15, look for them at House of Fraser and selcted stores accross the UK soon!

See more underwear from the collection after the jump!

By Andreas Menelaou Features Assistant

BURBERRY CELEBRATES IN CHINA WITH GLOBAL DIGITAL EVENT LIVE FROM BEIJING

The event, which took place earlier this week on a 2000sqm sound stage at the Beijing Television Centre granded the audience and viewers with a spectacle that was truly breathtaking.

With a progressive technological approach, Burberry created an immense brand experience celebrating all things British and Burberry. The show that also celebrated the launch of the new 12,500 square foot flagship store in Beijing, took viewers through a magical choreographed four season weather journey that included life-size holograms of models and models transforming into snow.

“This global event in Beijing was a true expression of Burberry today bringing together all the elements of our multi faceted brand using the most innovative technology and the best of British music, connecting all our communities and celebrating this magnificent country with viewers all over the world.”
Christopher Bailey, Burberry Chief Creative Officer

To top it all off the event was attended by over 1000 guests including Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts, British actors Sam Claflin and Douglas Booth as well as Maggie Cheung, Fan Bing Bing, Li Bing Bing, Won Bin, Chen Kun, Du Juan, Dou Xiao, Shang Wen Jie; Yan Ni; Jia Nai Liang, Rock Ji, Super VC, Philip Huang and VJ Zhu Zhu.

Click here to see the highlights from the show on video!

 

 By Andreas Menelaou Features Assistant

Are you ready for Emilio Pucci menswear?

Yes it's true, the print loving fashion house is moving into new territories with a menswear capsule collection that will only be available online at www.emiliopucci.com.

The collection, that was conceived and designed by creative director Peter Dundas, was done to celebrate the launch of the brand's new design directior for their online store.

In addition to being fully optimized for iPad devices, the Emilio Pucci Online Flagship presents the Pucci collections in a contemporary new layout with larger images, a more powerful zoom and added features, enabling customers to see and experience the collections up close. Mobile versions for iPhone and Android will be rolled out in coming weeks.

By Andreas Menelaou Features Assistant

7thMan Exclusive Interview:Our favourite electro-pop band Cut Copy are back with a new album!

Australian electro-pop sensation Cut Copy are back this month with their third studio album Zonoscope.  Now a four piece, with the addition of bassist Ben Browning, the band hope to follow up the success of their last album In Ghost and Colours and, judging by the recent reception of the new release, they have little to worry about.  More of a dance record than previous albums, Zonoscope sees the band tone down on the rock/indie vibes and focus more on the electronic, with more uplifting synths, layers and percussion. We caught up with Cut Copy to find out a little bit more about the new release.

After the success of In Ghost Colours did you feel any added pressure in writing the new album?

No not really. We were happy with the result of In Ghost Colours and felt it was heading in an exciting direction. So if anything we were really eager to get back to recording and see where things went next. For us recording is always a most exciting process, so we dont think about pressure or expectations, it’s just about exploring different creative avenues.

You have a new member, how has having Ben in Cut Copy affected the creative process?

He comes from a background of classic pop music and has a real handle on musical theory and technique, whereas the rest of us are all self taught. So he’s definitely come in from a different angle. I think it’s been interesting having him play and work with us on the new record. He always seems to bring something unexpected to all our recordings and is super proficient on various instruments.

Who were your influences in writing for ‘Zonoscope’?

I was listening to a lot of Talking Heads, Grace Jones, Konk and late seventies music that was influenced by african music while working on the original demos for the record. I think the emphasis on rhythm was really influential. I also listened to a lot of other stuff; 90’s manchester stuff, chicago house, and a lot of classic pop like the rolling stones, roxy music etc. As always our records seem to be a product of a pretty diverse range of sounds.

Read the rest of the amazing interview after the jump!

Otis Batterbee 'The masculine way to grooming'

Otis Batterbee Gift-set £95

The idea behind accessories designed especially  for men  is not one that easily appeals to every single man. Some think that it diminishes their masculinity and others just don't like the thought of having to worry about accessories on top of everything else.

That's where Otis Batterbee comes in. The men's accessory brand that is designed in England and created by Otis Batterbee himself, honours and values the long-standing idea of a well-groomed man. Quality construction, good design and the use of the best possible materials are the core values of Otis Batterbee.

From  grooming accessories & cufflings to 100% cotton pocket squares and incredibly well crafter waxed wash bags and travel accessories, Otis Batterbee developed a range that is a must-have for every discerning modern man.

Find out more on www.otisbatterbee.com

By Andreas Menelaou Features Assistant

7thMan Must- Have for the Summer : 'Black Eyewear'

The sun is shining in London, the weather is sweet..Are you sure you are rocking the right pair of sunnies?Eager to buy a pair of sunglasses that all the big fashion houses are imitating?

I guess having the great jazz musician Count Bassie sit beside you at a piano and start jamming with you creates an instant gratification that everything that you've been doing so far lead up to this particular moment.

For Robert Roope, creator of the 'Black Eyewear' this was probably the best night of his life, a night that catapulted him into a series of events that brought to life this collection of brilliantly crafted sunglasses. The 'Black Eyewear' range is named after several jazz musicians as the effect of the jazz era and its aesthetic is what prompted Roope in creating a collection that has soul and passion running through them; that can easily be perceived as vintage and retro while still remaining contemporary and with an edge.

“It was my way of paying tribute to the music that has given me so much joy over the years,” says Roope.

The iconic frames appeared in movies like 'Quantum of Solace' and icons like Johnny Depp credit Roope as probably the best eyewear designer in the business so it looks like Robert Roope only had to look to the past to create an amazing future!

Have a look at more of the retro inspired 'Black Eyewear' range after the jump!

By Andreas Menelaou Features Assistant

Nancy Spero

The Serpentine Gallery in Kensington Gardens is playing host to the first major presentation of Nancy Spero’s work since her death in 2009. Her work is fascinating partly for its breadth of identities and characters: from the Celtic goddess of fertility with legs akimbo, to 50s pin-ups, to Medusa, to Artemis Artaud, the lunatic/nihilist/misogynist, a seemingly incongruous cast of oddities are brought together. It might seem strange that Spero, the strident feminist and anti-war activist, could champion such an anti-hero as Artaud, but this is only to testament her great artistic intuition; her ability to mute the intellectual for the human in creating great art. It is this aspect that comes across most strongly in the Serpentine exhibition, for although Spero was a critical and passionate political commentator, her work communicates on many other levels, be it immediately visual, emotional or humorous. The paradigmatic shift from traditional feminism has endangered many overtly feminist artists: it is proof of Spero’s art that her work remains as vital and entertaining today as it ever has been. Take a trip to the Serpentine Gallery before May 3rd and see for yourself.

Joe Stevens

Friends of Fred by Fred Perry

In a move not really anticipated by anyone, Fred Perry creates the unthinkable, multi-brand Fred Perry stores, well sort of!

The main problem with guys when they go shopping is that they tend to buy products and clothes without thinking what is in their closet already or what they could actually wear it with. Fred Perry brand has decided to change this.

'Friends of Fred' is a new collaboration concept, where the team behind the Fred Perry brand took a closer look at the iconic sub-cultures who have worn and loved Fred Perry and decided to invite other brands into their Laurel Wreath collection stores, to offer their customers the full cultural outfit experience.

First up, Sunspel, Levi's and GH Bass and Company are now available in store offering you the chance to recreate the smartly tailored look of the 50's & 60's mod movement with the trends of today. With t-shirts from Sunspell, denim from Levi's and shoes from GH Bass and Company all you need to do is hurry down to the shop and start mixing & matching.

By Andreas Menelaou Features Assistant

PRADA: New Digital-Fashion Borders

PRADA obviously sees no frontiers or boundaries when it comes to the internet and that is exactly why we love them!

The Italian fashion house is launching their Made-to-Order service on the Prada.com website that will provide users and brand enthusiasts with the opportunity to use the service on footwear, customisable eyewear and small leather goods.

Offering an interactive experience for both male and female clientele, everyone will be able to personalise and recreate their own PRADA look. Choosing from a dedicated on-line section that will feature the 'Lettering Project' for leather goods,the Spring Summer 2011 lace-ups that are the 'it' shoes for this season & the Prada Private eyewear, Prada will give you design control.

By expanding its web presence, Prada is reaffirming its ongoing interest in researching the latest and most forward-looking communications strategies. And they are certainly paying off!

The Made-to-Order service will be available on-line end of April!

 

Via 7thwomanmagazine.blogspot.com

By Andreas Menelaou Features Assistant

7thMan Must-Have: Robert Geller 'Andreas' Sunglasses

These days I seem to be so inspiring for so many people, that even designers look to me for innovation and inspiration!As you know I am only joking but I couldn't pass off this once in a lifetime opportunity to showcase probably the best-named sunglasses I have seen in quite a while and trust me they are not bad to look at either!

Robert Geller, the New York based menswear designer who is known for his well executed tailored pieces that are full of swagger, has branched out to sunglasses.

The aesthetic of the 'Andreas' sunnies continue to embody the same clean-lined and refined elements that made Geller the excellent craftsman he really is. Featuring a rounded-out rectangular skeleton, the sunglasses are available in both matte black and slick clear finish.

By Andreas Menelaou Features Assistant

Marc Jacobs - The raunchy fashion house?

What is really going on at Marc Jacobs? We've been hearing all sorts lately and even though we are finding it hard to believe most of them, more and more people are coming forward with bizzarre stories.It looks like some employees or former employees are not really happy with  CEO Robert Duffy.

A former CFO of Marc Jacobs International is allegedly suing the company, Robert Duffy and LVMH (not Marc Jacobs himself) because as he claims the CEO is using company money to pay off personal expenses, makes employees watch gay pornography and also he comprised a book where all employees were asked to be photographed in awkward sexual positions (according to the NY Post). This all sounds very peculiar!

On top of that an ex- intern hijacked the MJ twitter account claiming that Robert Duffy 'is a tyrant' and wouldn't advise anyone to apply to work for him.

Is there the slightest bit of truth in these allegations or is it just bitterness?

By Andreas Menelaou Features Assistant

Via http://7thwomanmagazine.blogspot.com/