Tonight's outfit - what I wore ....

Tonight or last  night if your reading the newsletter was a landmark for me as it was my first event in the UK for 2015 .... Why you may ask seven weeks in ... Maybe I'm over the London thing with the fake people in the fashion scene but tonight I put on my finery and stepped out

The colour of the night was purple autumnal purple which is hot bit only for this winter but also the forthcoming ss 15 

Jacket - Ben Sherman 

Top - Bottega Veneta

Trousers - Bottega Veneta 

Shoes - Dune London - Black label 

Calf leather clutch - Tumi

Pocket Square - Austin Reed 

TODAY I WORE ... #OOTD #LFW DAY 3

Day 3 and it gets harder to pick something to wear especially when you know camera will be out and scrutiny surrounds what you will be wearing ... So I Kept the tailoring theme going today and still rocked Ben Sherman

Jacket - Ben Sherman

Sweater - Ben Sherman

Pocket square  - Austin Reed

Trousers - Burton 

Shoes Dolce&gabbana

Leather tote bag - Aspinal of London 

AUSTIN REED Brings Epic Event to Regent Street

Austin Reed Brings Epic Event to Regent Street



Last night’s Austin Reed event at 100 Regent Street saw the ultimate in style showcased to an audience of press, celebrities and business icons.  Marking the opening of the Austin Reed and Viyella flagship stores, guests were entertained by The Overtones, magician Christopher Howell and singer Mike Davies.  Guests were treated to a blitz of Britishness encapsulating the 111 year British luxury heritage of Austin Reed.

Traditional British fare and heritage cocktails were the order of the evening. A brand film showcased the British tailoring brand to the attending audience, highlighting a history that includes the likes of Winston Churchill, the Beatles and Elizabeth Taylor.

Guests on the night included cricketing legend Alastair Cook, Sir Philip Green, Harold Tilman, Dylan Jones (Editor of GQ), Stuart Rose, Courney Lawes.



 






Nick Hollingworth CEO says of the store launch, “The new store allows us to present our brand vision for the future and our next generation retail concept. Austin Reed has a fantastic history spanning over 100 years and we are looking forward to the next 100 years delivering affordable luxury with exceptional customer service.”



The new Austin Reed flagship store in Regent Street reignites the spirit of British heritage tailoring, transforming the retail landscape on Regent Street with a new store and a new retail concept.

'Austin Reed Q Club Party '

Last week I was invited to The Big Red Management & Austin Reed party. The event was a swanky affair – with an awesome atmosphere. Sports met style as Austin Reed and Big Red Management hosted an evening with international and national rugby players at Austin Reed’s exclusive Q Club in Regent Street.




Guests met the Q Club Ambassadors England Rugby Captain Lewis Moody , Lewis Moody, Ben Foden, Tom Varndell, Sam Vesty, Dave Atwood, Ollie Kohn, Calum Clark, Will Skinner, Alex Grove, Will Bowley, Chris Pennell, Rob Higgitt, Matt Kvesic were also present and represented a sophisticated blend of spirited energy, classic style and contemporary cool in there Austin Reed bespoke suits.




Guests enjoyed a Q and A with Lewis Moody and Ben Foden, MC’d by Sky Sports presenter, Alex Payne, looking very dapper sporting their Austin Reed suits.





The party took place at  the Regent Street store which was attended by sport stars and fashion bloggers such as Diary of a ClothesHorse, Stylisa, Really Ree, BSF Magazine, Chasebond and more as well as GQ, Esquire, She magazine columnist and much more. Guests were served a range of cocktails and food for the evening by Austin Reed’s Facebook community, including ‘The Stiff Collar’ and ‘The Fenchurch Fusion’ as well as generous helpings of Tattinger Champagne.

Hannah (BSF Mag) and guest.



Chareles Ampadu, Leroy Dawkins (Clotheshorse) and Prince Casssius.



Camillea (Karma Style)

Great night !!  thanks to the wonderful  PR team at Austin Reed


Check out the Q Club in-store or online at http://www.austinreed.com/


For more about Big Red Management visit http://www.bigredmanagement.com/

Preppy in the red!!! Tonights outfit

Tonight's outfit was a last minute choice but preppy inspired by the new Austin Reed Red collection........

Jumper ............ Ralph Lauren
Chinos .............. Calvin Klein
Shirt ................. Austin Reed
Cravat ............... Peckham Rye
Socks ................. Smart Turnout
Shoes ................. Medwinds.com

AMBASSADORS PAPPED BY AMELIA'S MAGAZINE....(PRESS)

Over the next week or so I will be blogging some of the press I received at London Fashion week, starting off with this picture from Amelia's Magazine (http://www.ameliasmagazine.com/) .  It was taken at the kokontozai (KTZ) show, and features four ambassadors myself (John Smedley, Prince Cassius (Herring Shoes, Austin Reed and many more), the Ambassador of Macedonia and the Ambassador of Bosnia sitting front row.

Prince Cassius wearing Austin Reed and Myself wearing John Smedley and Wrangler

For more coverage of the KTZ show and to see it illustrated visit http://www.ameliasmagazine.com/fashion/london-fashion-week-aw-2011-catwalk-review-ktz/2011/03/09/

" Austin Reed Ultimate Modern Gent Search "

The Fash Pack at Austin Reed have launched a competition to find the Ultimate Modern Gent. Could you be the ultimate modern British gentleman? The stylish winner will not only receive a membership to the amazing Q club and a win a luxury suit of his choosing but will also be in with the chance to model as one of the Faces of Austin Reed


To enter is very simple, simply style yourself as your version of a fashion modern gent and upload a photo to the facebook page: http://on.fb.me/g86eYB

Gents, don't forget to include a sentence on why you think you're the ultimate modern gent and GOODLUCK!!!!

Use link the link above or click on image for more info and to enter..... what you waiting for!!

Austin Reed Spring/Summer 11 (Mainline)

I've noticed over the last couple of months I have slowly but sure been giving myself a makeover, my look is becoming more classic, with clean lines more of a tailored look and when I saw the Austin Reed SS 11 collection I loved it and knew I wanted to share it with...


Austin Reed looks to architectural inspiration, British preppy, Mad Men and key separates to encapsulate the new collection for Spring/Summer 2011. Suits take an architectural edge; classic and structural in fit. Suit stripes are refined, not bold of yesteryear.

Fine micro textures bring heavyweight stature to the suit but lightweight fit to suit summer months. Prince of Wales check in light weave emphasises a Mad Men theme to suiting.

Blue is the seasonal colour; from navy to peacock, cobalt to pastel; combinations of blue in key separates offer a fresh, clean look. Check seersucker ties, crested collars, linen and herringbone blazers with elbow patches add the ‘prep’ to preppy.

Crisp blue blazers with contrast buttons, buggy lined double-faced fabrics with exuberant pink linings give an essence of cheekiness to sit alongside British collegiate styling. Separates take on a new force; dusky coloured chinos are paired with blazers, silk scarves and pocket squares for suave, smart casual dressing.

Kid mohair and cashmere wool blends in a sophisticated colour palette establishes quality and comfort in the finest weave. Here lies an eclectic collection of casual, crisp sophistication and architectural, structured suiting for a complete summer wardrobe; whatever the weather, whatever the occasion.

The premium Austin Reed Signature range exudes impeccable detail and confident tailoring. The capsule collection focuses on proportion and design offering clean lines and sharp silhouettes. Fresh fabrics and subtle textures encapsulate the refined look of the sophisticated modern man. Shirting and ties complete tonal looks in a palette of fresh blue and crisp white with an accent of pink. Key pieces include the blue dip dye slim blade tie, and the rounded collar white shirt for the ultimate in modern sophistication.

Love the collection, also love the Austin Reed R collection and Viyella.  Double thumbs up from the Clotheshorse!

Check out the all the menswear and womenswear collections in-store or visit http://www.austinreed.co.uk/  

THE WINNER OF THE AUSTIN REED UMBRELLA IS

THe winner of the umbrella is


Twitter ID Moominhardcore



please forward your details and congratulations

AUSTIN REED UMBRELLA GIVE AWAY

This is an umbrella from Austin Reed, small and compact and very sturdy.

To enter as always just press follow on the blog..Good Luck!

www.austinreed.com

AUSTIN REED "CUFFLINKS" GIVE AWAY

Yep we're going back to Austin Reed and today it's cufflinks.  They retail at £39 and are enamel and silver.

As usual to enter just press follow on the blog.  GOOD LUCK!!

For more about Austin Reed or to shop online visit www.Austinreed.com

THE WINNER OF THE AUSTIN REED BRACELET IS

The winner of the Bracelet is



twitter ID goblin 36



dm your details thanks and congratulations!

AUSTIN REED BRACELET GIVE AWAY

This is an 18ct gold plated chunky bracelet from Austin Reed,  a plait design and on trend.  To enter as always press follow on the blog and good luck!

AUSTIN REED Q CLUB EVENT

Where: Austin Reed Flagship store, Regent St, London
When: 19th October


Tuesday night I was invited to attend the Q club event at Austin Reed's flaghship store, OK! right now you must be asking yourself what is Q Club?

What is Q Club?

Q Club is an exclusive members club open to members nationwide and its main aim is to take your formal wear to another league.  Specialising in three areas Q Bespoke, Q Hirewear and Q Corporate, it gives members a chance to customise their individual formal attire, whilst enjoying exclusive membership benefits.  Some of the benefits include use of the members only Q Bar and lounge within the labels flagship store, 20% discount on all Austin Reed products including Q Hire and Q Bespoke and one half price bespoke suit. 

The night was a very relaxed affair where guest mingled with Q Club Ambassadors which included Alastair Cook (England cricket player) among others and it was a great chance to catch up with an old friend of mine interior designer and socialite Nicky Haslam. 

Overall brilliant night and great concept.




At the party wearing John Smedley

Harper's Editor Stephanie with Socialite Nicky Haslam



For more Info about Q Club contact customers services at info@qtheclub.co.uk or visit http://www.qtheclub.co.uk/