Tuesday, 20 August 2019 14:25
#OOTD 125 United Colours Of Chic Geek
Somewhere in the depths of rainy Kent, TheChicGeek, was a Lego-like vision of colour. When we think of bold colours we often get sidetracked by prints and pattens. Plain primaries, like these, should be looked at like children's building blocks, all adding up to a balanced whole. Don't be frightened by bold trousers, because, when they're balanced, like here with other just as strong colours, they don't feel as bright and daring. It says confidence and references masters of colour like David Hockney and Luke Edward Hall. Credits - #Gifted Shirt - Barena, Sandals - Grenson, Socks - Falke, Jacket…
Monday, 05 August 2019 15:17
#OOTD 124 Can't See The Wood For The Dries
When you can't see the wood for the Dries... it's probably time to step back, remember it's only August and just chill. We still have weeks of summer left. For summer evening wear, team a nice shirt - this has a classic 1970s Verner Panton print - with a smart pair of loose trousers and sandals with socks. Who gives a French tuck?! Credits - #Gifted Shirt - Dries Van Noten from Harrods, Trousers - American Vintage, Sandals - Grenson, Socks - Falke, Watch - Kronaby
Monday, 08 July 2019 16:21
#OOTD 123 It's Nicce That!
Sometimes it's good to go for a run in the woods. Clear the mind, wind in your hair and the latest sneakers on your feet, life is good. and breathe. Nothing feels as good as a fresh tracksuit to put that spring in your step. Sorry, gotta run! Credits - #Gifted Tracksuit - Nicce, Trainers - Diadora, Watch - Kronaby,
Monday, 03 June 2019 09:02
#OOTD 122 Fringe Festival
When I received an e-mail from the 'Jacket Maker', at the beginning of the year, offering me the opportunity of designing my own leather jacket, I jumped at the chance. I wanted something with lots of fringing. I was thinking Harry Styles meets Stevie Nicks (look just what happened at the recent Gucci Cruise show!) to wear to a festival. A few e-mails back and forth and a few months later, voila, here's my western style leather jacket in oxblood red with maximum fringing. Rock on! I've teamed it with a vintage, dead-stock 1970s yellow blouse with beagle collars I…
Monday, 20 May 2019 09:33
#OOTD 121 Country Casuals
Without the rain, there wouldn't be any rainbows, or so the optimists like to tell us. TheChicGeek ventured into the woods, this week, prepared for all weathers in his new, minimal raincoat. The concealed hood, taped seams and internal pockets makes it perfect for a country ramble. There's nothing as timeless as a grey sweatshirt, but add a gold necklace, baseball cap and sporty looking hiking boots and the look becomes just at home in an urban setting as amongst the bluebells. Credits - Gifted - Coat - Chrome Industries, Sweatshirt - The Workers Club from Bombinate, Trousers - Spoke,…
Tuesday, 07 May 2019 14:35
#OOTD 120 Blue Bank Holiday Monday
Every year, the bluebells arrive to herald the end of spring, and TheChicGeek takes to the woods. The blur of blue and intoxicating smell are one of the miracles of the season and you should dress to match. Gifted - Credits - Blue V-Neck - MG Rivers, Yellow Shirt - eBay, Tie - Dries Van Noten from Harvey Nichols, Trousers - American Vintage, Suede Loafers - Dune London, Watch - Kronaby
Monday, 02 July 2018 11:27
#OOTD 119 Party Time
They say the suit is on its way back, but the most important thing for tailoring brands to do is simply is give us suits that we want to wear. It sounds simple, but, if it's good, we'll wear it. I designed this suit with The Drop see more here Based on something I already had in my wardrobe by Tom Ford, I had it remade in brown with a pink lining. The new trends coming out of the recent shows were for longer jackets in a double-breasted shape, see more here Whatever you do, just make sure the jacket…
Tuesday, 05 June 2018 10:49
#OOTD 118 Top Summer Suiting
Summer isn't all shorts and sandals, it can also be a time for formal occasions and those days when you just feel like making an effort. Putting on a suit, after a break, can be, almost, liberating. It's that old feeling of a uniform that runs throughout British menswear and that comfort in feeling 'dressed'. A checked suit adds more interest, a waistcoat adds more formality and a black vinyl raincoat adds, well, it just ADDS! See more of the vinyl trend - here Credits - Coat - ASOS, Suit - Remus Uomo, Shirt - Simon Carter, Shoes - Base…
Tuesday, 29 May 2018 13:07
#OOTD 117 World Cup Casual
Regardless of whether you like football or not, they'll be no escaping the World Cup when it starts in Russia shortly. I can't remember how many 'years of hurt' it is now, but, expectations aren't particularly high with regards to the England team. That doesn't mean that I don't care. Settle down in front of the TV and start shouting, "Come on, England!" Credits - Cardigan - A Day's March, Shirt - R.M. Williams, Jeans - Paul Smith, Shoes - Base London
Monday, 14 May 2018 16:28
#OOTD 116 Festivals SS18
We all love a good festival, it's as British as bunting and warm cider. So, when it's time to get those chicken legs out, go bold and put bright colour with bright colour. (Oh, and something waterproof, we all know how the weather works!). It's also practical, because it's good to stand out from the crowd, just for your friends' benefit. Just add some Gallagher swagger! Credits - Jacket & Shorts - K Way, Socks - Topman, T-Shirt - Jaeger, Shoes - Base London, Backpack - Eastpak