a is for Albam
The Nottingham-founded English duo prefer to keep their produce locally made and organically introduced so while we're unlikely to see a full switch around from AW10 sale goods to SS11 freshness we have already noticed a few new lines popping up in the stores like green shoots through a landscape covered in brown leaves...
Images aren't yet up on their website but if you're around Old London Town then go check out their range of fine gauge crew neck and v-neck knits in a range of colours that won't shout 'Summer's here!' even though the bulk of real Winter still lays ahead.
Cords now adorn hangers which previously held chinos, they're not heavy and baggy mind - think trendy son of a wealthy farmer rather than fat old teacher! The lush burgundy will frighten the lightweights into purchasing the rich navy option...
Just to add a single ray of sunshine you can't miss the canary yellow day pack - no 'seatbelt style' straps in sight, these bad boys are padded for comfort and you'll find plenty of space for your laptop and spare a jumper.
http://www.albamclothing.com/
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Showing posts with label Fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fashion. Show all posts
Saturday, January 8
Saturday, January 1
Day One
Big Ben has once again signalled the end of one year and chimed in another, what drama.
While doom mongers may already have you wanting to pull the duvet up and sleep out 2011 we believe that this year will be another corker.
Winter 2009/10 fashion for chaps undoubtedly had an air of Mountaineers meet Farmers, this Winter sees the Mountaineers making fresh pals with Landed Gentry - think of folk music rattling around snowy peaks as wealthy explorers compare their finery while warming themselves by a fire.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes of the 1900's would just about cover it...till the Summer that is (but we'll get to that later).
While doom mongers may already have you wanting to pull the duvet up and sleep out 2011 we believe that this year will be another corker.
Winter 2009/10 fashion for chaps undoubtedly had an air of Mountaineers meet Farmers, this Winter sees the Mountaineers making fresh pals with Landed Gentry - think of folk music rattling around snowy peaks as wealthy explorers compare their finery while warming themselves by a fire.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes of the 1900's would just about cover it...till the Summer that is (but we'll get to that later).
Happy New Year!
Sunday, December 26
The Style Game
Bored of Monopoly? Don't want to be outsmarted by Grampa at Trivial Pursuit? Then while the kids play with boxes and the ladyfolk debate the merits of cooking with goose fat this Christmas, why not play The Style Game?!!
The Rules are simple:
Every chap has a turn in the limelight as The Man.
Each of the other Players take it in turn to assess The Man's attire - for every item of clothing that The Man is wearing (including socks and underwear - The Man must show the waistband of the briefs/boxers he is wearing), each Player has to guess the Brand and the Store or Website from where it was bought.
For each incorrect answer the Player gains 10 points.
Each Player then guesses the Total Cost of The Man's Complete Outfit - for every £1 (or €1) away from the true Total Cost they gain 1 point.
The Man of each round does the marking and awards the points once all of the Players have made their guesses.
The Player with the most points each round has to down his drink in one.
Example Round:
Player One: 'The Man is wearing...
...A Hugo Boss Scarf from Harrods...
...Paul Smith Suit Jacket from Paul Smith...
...John Smedley Jumper from Selfridges...
...Rocha by John Rocha Jeans from Debenhams...
...Clae Chuka Boots from ASOS.com...
...Calvin Klein Boxer Shorts from TK Maxx...
...and Topman Socks from Topman'
'Total Cost of The Man's Complete Outfit is £520'.
Player Two: 'The Man is wearing...
...A Paul Smith Scarf from Paul Smith...
...Paul Smith Suit Jacket from Paul Smith...
...Hugo Boss Jumper from Harrods...
...Ted Baker Jeans from Ted Baker...
...Clarks Originals from ASOS.com...
...and Topman Boxer Shorts and Socks from Topman'
'Total Cost of The Man's Complete Outfit is £490'.
The Man scores: 'I am wearing...
...A Paul Smith Scarf from Paul Smith...
...Ozwald Boateng Suit Jacket from Harrods...
...Hugo Boss Jumper from Selfridges...
...Ted Baker Jeans from Ted Baker...
...Clarks Originals Boots from Oi Polloi...
...and Topman Boxer Shorts from Topman...
...and Marks & Spencer Socks from Marks & Spencer's'
'Total Cost of Complete Outfit is £635.
Player One scores 245 points.
Player Two scores 205 points
Player One scores the most amount of points - down your drink!'.
Merry Christmas from all at The Gospel!
The Rules are simple:
Every chap has a turn in the limelight as The Man.
Each of the other Players take it in turn to assess The Man's attire - for every item of clothing that The Man is wearing (including socks and underwear - The Man must show the waistband of the briefs/boxers he is wearing), each Player has to guess the Brand and the Store or Website from where it was bought.
For each incorrect answer the Player gains 10 points.
Each Player then guesses the Total Cost of The Man's Complete Outfit - for every £1 (or €1) away from the true Total Cost they gain 1 point.
The Man of each round does the marking and awards the points once all of the Players have made their guesses.
The Player with the most points each round has to down his drink in one.
Example Round:
...A Hugo Boss Scarf from Harrods...
...Paul Smith Suit Jacket from Paul Smith...
...John Smedley Jumper from Selfridges...
...Rocha by John Rocha Jeans from Debenhams...
...Clae Chuka Boots from ASOS.com...
...Calvin Klein Boxer Shorts from TK Maxx...
...and Topman Socks from Topman'
'Total Cost of The Man's Complete Outfit is £520'.
Player Two: 'The Man is wearing...
...A Paul Smith Scarf from Paul Smith...
...Paul Smith Suit Jacket from Paul Smith...
...Hugo Boss Jumper from Harrods...
...Ted Baker Jeans from Ted Baker...
...Clarks Originals from ASOS.com...
...and Topman Boxer Shorts and Socks from Topman'
'Total Cost of The Man's Complete Outfit is £490'.
The Man scores: 'I am wearing...
...A Paul Smith Scarf from Paul Smith...
...Ozwald Boateng Suit Jacket from Harrods...
...Hugo Boss Jumper from Selfridges...
...Ted Baker Jeans from Ted Baker...
...Clarks Originals Boots from Oi Polloi...
...and Topman Boxer Shorts from Topman...
...and Marks & Spencer Socks from Marks & Spencer's'
'Total Cost of Complete Outfit is £635.
Player One scores 245 points.
Player Two scores 205 points
Player One scores the most amount of points - down your drink!'.
Merry Christmas from all at The Gospel!
Tuesday, December 21
Albam
As part of our Made in England series this feature heralds the triumph that is Albam.
Founded in a Nottingham office by likely lads Alistair Rae & James Shaw nearly 3 years ago with just 7 styles in their first catalogue, Albam now have retail stores in 3 premium locations in the greatest capital in England.
Their philosophy is truly admirable; create Modern Crafted Clothing, produce it in
Great Britain.
Though at times this has proven challenging and purists may huff when they admit to seeking skills from Italy, Portugal or the US - these instances have only arrived through their desire to produce a garment of superior quality and in its truest form.
While their product offer is seasonal they have not been so crass as to shepherd customers along into the 'new' and away from the 'old', instead preferring to drop in new garments as they are created rather than wait for word on the high street to arrive from the department store powers-that-be.
To this end garments are seldom reproduced for a second run at the mill; Messrs Rae & Shaw favouring evolution over revolution.
Unlike other own-brand retailers they're not naive enough to consider themselves masters of all and have in recent years brought in items from footwear specialists including Grenson, Quoddy & New Balance, accessories from Altadena Works, and books even the proudest English gentleman would be happy to have adorn his Carl Henson & Son coffee table.
Next time you're passing Carnaby Street, Spitalfields or Islington, do pop in.
http://www.albamclothing.com/
Founded in a Nottingham office by likely lads Alistair Rae & James Shaw nearly 3 years ago with just 7 styles in their first catalogue, Albam now have retail stores in 3 premium locations in the greatest capital in England.
Their philosophy is truly admirable; create Modern Crafted Clothing, produce it in
Great Britain.
Though at times this has proven challenging and purists may huff when they admit to seeking skills from Italy, Portugal or the US - these instances have only arrived through their desire to produce a garment of superior quality and in its truest form.
While their product offer is seasonal they have not been so crass as to shepherd customers along into the 'new' and away from the 'old', instead preferring to drop in new garments as they are created rather than wait for word on the high street to arrive from the department store powers-that-be.
To this end garments are seldom reproduced for a second run at the mill; Messrs Rae & Shaw favouring evolution over revolution.
Unlike other own-brand retailers they're not naive enough to consider themselves masters of all and have in recent years brought in items from footwear specialists including Grenson, Quoddy & New Balance, accessories from Altadena Works, and books even the proudest English gentleman would be happy to have adorn his Carl Henson & Son coffee table.
Next time you're passing Carnaby Street, Spitalfields or Islington, do pop in.
http://www.albamclothing.com/
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