MUST SEE - GIAMBATTISA VIALLI X COLLABORATION.....

Ok boys it's all about the girls with this one but I can see some of you now walking around soho with one of these gowns on or worse walking into some trashy club especially in London as most decent places have been closed down but yeah it's not gonna stop you and you will accessorise it with a fake Goyard or Louis Vuitton clutch 

Ok enough of that ..... early images say it's a nice collection but as expected mainly gowns but that might change because May 25th a pre collection is being released and as always in November the main collection will be released and I'm thinking there will be some menswear as a collaboration like this will test reaction 

MUST SEE - GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI OPENS LONDON FLAGSHIP STORE

First of all check out my instastories and instagram for the action inside the party last night because of course I was there  ..... Mr Zanotti launched his flagship store last night with a bang on London's Conduit st in Mayfair and there was celebs a plenty and fashion's who's who


the store itself is quite minimalist still showcases the collection really well .... best feature in the 3 story Georgian grade II listed building is the outdoor indoor garden ..... The store is spread over three floors as mentioned and measures 2,300 Sq Ft


The store will house footwear, hangbag collections, Giuseppe Junior as well as a dedicated bridal section .... definitely worth a visit


It's a hot one!

guests included

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PORTS 1961 Launches Collaboration with Artist Michael Lau

PORTS 1961 Launches Collaboration with Artist Michael Lau 

 Ports 1961 and Creative Director Milan Vukmirovic, in an intimate event, unveiled the second toy in a series of three designed in collaboration with Hong Kong artist Michael Lau, at the New York City menswear flagship on May 19th 2016. With Michael Lau, the 'Godfather' of the designer toy movement, Ports 1961 released the first figure, the skater, in Hong Kong in May 2015.

Vukmirovic's Spring-Summer 2016 collection has inspired Lau to create a 9-foot tall surfer figure for the second in the series, which features the key themes of the collection including the star camo print, #followme, and Navajo embroidery motifs. Following the unveiling, the sculpture installation will be on view through mid July 2016.

The third and final figure in the series will be revealed in early 2017.

Michael Lau is widely known for his designer toys inspired by street culture, hip-hop and skate culture. Effortlessly cool and masculine, Lau's work is well matched for the forward-thinking approach to menswear that Milan Vukmirovic has brought to Ports 1961.

Forever 21 Men Launch on Instagram

Forever 21, one of the most followed fashion brands on social media, has amassed a cult following with over six million followers on Instagram, @Forever21.

they will expand their digital presence with a dedicated menswear Instagram account, @Forever21Men.       

Forever 21 Men’s Instagram is inspired by those that embody creativity and adventure. The page will showcase the latest menswear trends, highlight street style stars and will be the go-to destination to stay up-to-date on new arrivals and exclusive collaborations from Forever 21 Men.

Linda Chang, Vice President of Merchandising commented on the launch by saying:

“As Forever 21 Men continues to grow, we are thrilled to launch a dedicated digital platform that will allow us to connect and engage directly with our savvy and stylish male customer”

Forever 21 Men launched in 2006 and continues to offer on trend fashionable men’s clothing and accessories including denim, outerwear, shirts, polos, shorts, swimwear, shoes, sunglasses, and hats making affordable fashion for men more accessible.

MR PORTER SPORT

MRPORTER.COM, the award-winning global retail destination for men’s style, is pleased to announce the launch of MR PORTER SPORT on site today www.mrporter.com/sport

MR PORTER SPORT will offer customers in more than 170 countries an edited selection of the best and most stylish in performance gear from 25-plus brands across nine disciplines – including running, cycling, tennis, golf, training, outdoor, swimming, sailing and overall fitness accessories. More than 15 new, and around 10 existing, brands will be introduced to MR PORTER SPORT, and will occupy a dedicated section on the site. New brands include: Arc’teryx, APL, Condor, Newton, 2XU, Castelli, Fizik, Brooks England, Boast, RLX, TriggerPoint, Suunto, Oakley, Matuse and Arena. Existing brands are: Nike, Iffley Road, Café du Cycliste, Lacoste, Patagonia, Musto Sailing, Musto Shooting, Peter Millar and Sperry.

“We are excited to launch MR PORTER SPORT, a dedicated area within MRPORTER.COMthat is focused on sport, performance and style. We know that sport and fitness are integral to our customers’ interests and day-to-day lives, so beyond offering the best in men’s fashion, we want to offer our global audience the best in men’s sports apparel as well. In keeping with our ethos of editing only the best brands within each category, we have chosen our sport brands based primarily on their technical performance properties, but also for their style,”

says Mr Toby Bateman, Buying Director, MRPORTER.COM.

In today’s issue of The Journal, A Sporting Man, we sit down with Chelsea FC Manager Mr Jose Mourinho to find out his secrets on leadership, his all-time fantasy signing and why doughnuts are essential to a happy life.  Additionally, we work out with Mr Ramel Murphyin Fit for Fit, the first of a five-part video series with Equinox and go cycling with London-based architect Mr Edmund Fowles in the Majorcan Mountains, where he reveals why he’s often more at home in the saddle then out of it.

Acne Studios launches his new underwear collection

New underwear collection coming this fall

Acne Studios is launching a new underwear collection for both men and women, made from the finest Pima cotton and with signature Acne Studios detailing. Four different styles for men – boxer, normal brief, high waist brief and shorts – and two different briefs for women – normal and high waist – are being introduced.

The subtle tones range from nude, putty and military green to classic black and white.

“Underwear should be beige or skin coloured, because I prefer no underwear”, says Jonny Johansson, Acne Studios Creative Director.

The new underwear collection will be exclusively available in selected Acne Studios stores and on acnestudios.com from late October.

MUST SEE - Will.i.am Launches Eyewear Range

Hit or miss ... let me know what you think ... start talking to me people ...... let's get interactive like the old days ....

FRENCH CONNECTION OPEN POP UP STORE IN OLD STREET STATION

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FRENCH CONNECTION LAUNCHES ITS FIRST POP-UP STORE IN OLD STREET STATION

Today French Connection opeed its first convenience store in Old Street Station on, to offer a new method of delivering goods to customers.

The 1000 sq ft store, will stock a selection of gifts and key pieces from its AW14 trend led capsule collection whilst offering the increasingly popular click and collect service.

The pop-up store in Old Street Station offers a service where customers can collect online orders as they commute. Click and collect is a new service offered to the time poor, modern day customer and an ideal one stop shop for shopping and gifting needs in the run up to Christmas.

The store will additionally offer a free same-day order and pick-up service from the store – simply order before 1PM and pick up after 5PM.

Targeting the trendy Shoreditch set, Old Street station was the perfect choice for launch. Partnering with Appear Here and Transport for London, the store aims to attract the creative thinkers and tech trendsetters. Inviting and supporting local artist talent also plays a huge part in the project with artists being invited to come down and curate with us and our windows.

The pop-up store is being trialled for four month period and French Connection will continue to consider opening small outlets at other transport hubs.

Ralph Lauren Debut New Polo Video Series by Bruce Weber to SupportWomenswear Launch

Ralph Lauren to debut new Polo video series by Bruce Weber to support launch of women’s collection

Ralph Lauren crafted a series of cinematic videos and dynamic advertising images to support the debut of the Polo Women’s collection on Aug. 14.

For this important moment in the evolution of the highly recognizable Polo Ralph Lauren brand, the company turned to longtime collaborator Bruce Weber, who shot his first campaign for the company more than 30 years ago.

Weber, one of the most acclaimed photographers in the world, has worked with Ralph Lauren to create many famous fashion moments. The new Polo looks are presented in a way to become future iconic images.

“From the very beginning Bruce understood what I was about and I understood what he was about,” Ralph Lauren said about Weber, whom he met in 1976. “We shared a love for rusticity and earthiness. We had the same sensibility about realness and family-ness , and a sensitivity about fashion that is in a way non-fashion. We started working together on ads that shared those feeling. And, as the years go by, I'm always constantly looking at those pictures. And, they are me.”

The first images to be released for the new Polo campaign were shot in Santa Barbara, Calif. “We ended up in all kinds of new places and asked ourselves, `OK, now what are we going to do?’ Let’s do some skateboarding, let’s do a canoe trip, and let’s discover a beautiful loft where a bright young girl who’s a poet lives with a very rebellious, handsome painter,”said Weber.

Three mini films. “Are We Going Downtown?” “Letters to Lauren” and “Record Store,” will launch on The World of Polo website experience on RalphLauren.com. Others will be released throughout the fall.

Weber said, “We tried to make something like a suit - a little bit of classic mixed with a lot of street smart and what’s relevant now to us in our lives. The great thing photographing for Polo and Ralph Lauren is that we can always put something personal into our pictures.”

Todd Lynn launches SS15 Menswear