GIVENCHY PRE-SPRING 14 MENSWEAR COLLECTION

Here is a preview of the Givenchy Spring 14 menswear collection - camouflage, lots of floral and an interesting mixture of prints. 

It looks as if Riccardo Tisci has gone a little crazy with this one - love or hate?

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MEN'S CAMBRIDGE SATCHELS

I came across a few Cambridge Satchels on ASOS, and about a year ago I definitely would of passed on them but I absolutely love them now. Traditionally stylish!

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LOVE A BIT OF PUNK

As much as I love my white collars and knitted jumpers, there is an inner punk somewhere inside of me urging to break out. 

Sometimes it does - I'd love more than anything to just wake up one day dye my hair pink, rip my jeans up and possibly pierce my nose. Maybe one day eh? 

I would sell my soul to the devil for Hedi Slimane to reinvent me - he's an absolute genius. The Fall 13 Menswear collection for Saint Laurent is beautiful. I particularly loved the styling he did for Daft Punk's new album Random Access Memories - the iconic sequin-dipped suits are stunning. Oh, and I seriously want one of those helmets!

Check out my post for men's fashion blog menswearstyle; the punk influences on men's style http://menswearstyle.co.uk/2013/05/23/punk-influences-on-mens-style/552

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STYLE NOIR PRINT LAUNCH PARTY

Last night I attended the StyleNoir magazine print launch party at Movida in London with IDOL Magazine.

It was an amazing evening celebrating the first StyleNoir print issue being released. To celebrate in style; the DJ was playing sounds from the 90's, cranberry and lyche cocktails were being served (with crystal head vodka) and the crowd were truly dressed beautifully all the name of noir. 

A very successful evening for StyleNoir editor James Joseph and I'm wishing him lots of luck with the future of the magazine - although something tells me he doesn't need much of it.

I'm looking forward to picking up my first issue! Check out the website here and order your first copy of StyleNoir.

(Zeyu and I representing the IDOL team showing our support to StyleNoir)

(IDOL Mag editor Rebecca Moore with StyleNoir cover stylist Suzie Street)

(The IDOL team)

(The cover the first print issue of StyleNoir)

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LANVIN DERBY SHOES

These stylish beauties have caught my eye this week. I like the electric blue detail in particular. Lanvin derby shoes, £620 - have a look at them here on Mr Porter.

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EAST CLUB: THE TRENCH COAT

British menswear brand East Club was created in 2012 by designer Juan Acevedo. Designs by East Club are classic, playful and have a beautiful luxury edge - the dapper gentleman's style nailed in one.

Below is a piece that is quite a gem from the SS13 collection, the navy trench coat! Priced at £328, it will be available for purchase via the website this coming Monday. 

This particular piece is 100% cotton twill and has candy stripe lining detailed onto the coat. Modern with a quirky edge - ticks all the boxes for me.

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EAST CLUB LONDON BLOGGERS BREAKFAST

Menswear brand East Club London invited me to their bloggers breakfast where they served champagne, gorgeous food and their SS13 collection. Represented by the lovely Will Jenkins PR - it's never too early for champers!

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PRADA FALL 13 MENSWEAR

My favourite looks from the Prada Fall 13 Menswear show. Particularly liking the blues working alongside the reds, the traditional styles of trousers and the heavy statement jackets. 

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AW13 UNDERGROUND PRESS DAY

Here are a few pictures from the amazing AW13 Underground press day. A favourite brand of mine for years now it was great to attend and view the cool new collection - Underground are definitely pushing it a lot further this time and getting out of the whole predictable "creeper" style. It's a whole new Underground!

Here is a preview of the soon to be launched brand UNDER, a step up from Underground. Although the difference is here prices are a lot higher than retail prices and the regular Underground brand. Prices begin around £300, but one thing is for sure, it's definitely worth it.

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