Buyers Guide
We’ve asked the top buyers at Britain’s best retailers both online and off-line their top picks of the season. These are the must-have pieces from the people who decide what you get to buy.
Tuesday, 15 February 2011 15:58
Buyer's Guide - Goodhood
Kyle Stewart, Co-Owner Goodhood, Hoxton
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"Simple, easy and solid. You can't go wrong with a Norse Projects Cap." Norse Projects Hektor Two Colour Cap - Navy - £41 |
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"I love this bit of pop culture sloganeering." Norse Projects Kermit Tee - Grey - £41 |
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"Outdoor style is a good look. All manner of wilderness parkas and fell jackets are available at the moment - this one is particularly nice the two-tone split and the fabric is British milerain, and it all comes in at a great price." Universal Works Fell Jacket - Red Wax Cotton - £230 |
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"These Desert boots fuse the classic with just a touch of modernism which we like a lot, it comes in a deluxe Deerskin leather."
Opening Ceremony Outdoor Desert Boot - Black Deerskin - £178 |
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"Everybody should own something by Junya Watanabe. The quality is incredible and makes you feel like you are wearing something very special. The designs are classic enough to justify the price tag and tweaked enough to let you feel like you're investing in something special."
Junya Watanabe - Stripe panneled shirt - £330 |
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Tuesday, 08 February 2011 10:35
Buyer's Guide - Oki-ni.com
Tim Sturmheit, Buyer Oki-ni.com
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"The Rodrigo pant is such a great piece; with the Velcro fastening and in this crazy-bright fuscia, it's an amazing statement piece." TheChicGeek was also crazy about this piece - Click here
Jil Sander Rodrigo Trouser - £360 |
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"Another example of an amazing colour from Jil. It gives a really interesting twist on the classic Perfecto."
Jil Sander Renegade Leather Jacket - £1,790 |
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YMC x Gloverall Fisherman Raincoat - £255 |
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"We're so happy to have Lefty at oki-ni. Unbelievably good selvedge denim that's truly different from anything else out there." Levi's Lefty Jean By Takahiro Kuraishi Type 205 -£350 |
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"Margiela always does great accessories, but I think this is my favourite one of all time."
Margiela 11 Leather Lined Wood Card Holder - £260 |
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Sunday, 06 February 2011 23:39
Buyer's Guide - My-Wardrobe.com
Lee Douros - Menswear Buyer @ My-Wardrobe.com
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"I'm very excited about the exclusive collaboration we have with Tricker's this season. I have always been a fan of their traditional hardwearing aesthetic, mixing this with the coloured uppers and yellow laces really made these boots a must have for any die hard heritage fan."
Tricker's Forest Green Leather Brogue Stow Boots - £325 |
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"An amazing new designer for my-wardrobe.com this SS11 is Moschino. This season they have really gone back to their 80s root with studs, colour blocking and minimalism. My favourite piece has to be the white shirt with an exploded peace sign trim. It's simple yet striking design really caught my eye. I'd buy a size up for that authentic 80s look."
Moschino White Exploded Peace Symbol Shirt - £145 |
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"After been smothered by aviators this season, it's nice to see a classic trench again for SS11. The shearling may come and go, but a beige Burberry trench should feature in everyman's wardrobe."
Burberry Taupe Classic Double Breasted Trench Coat - £495 |
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"Check shirts are everywhere, which enables us to really get the fabric and cut that we are really after. This great shirt from Polo Ralph Lauren is colourful without being garish. I like the added details of a buttoned down collar and contrast logo, they definitely make this a must have."
Polo Ralph Lauren Blue Pink Check Cotton Shirt - £80 |
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"Some guys panic by the thought of shopping for a bag, but they needn't worry. Barbour has the perfect mix of fashion and function, with most of the bags and holdalls coming in muted tones with rich leather trims. Because we're worth it."
Barbour Beige Canva Web Front Tote - £100 |
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"Acne always get it bang on. Luxe fabrics, interesting yet flattering cuts, and wearable season after season. Last year saw the rise of the drop crotch pant, this jersey pair really are the epitome of comfort and style."
Acne Black Jersey Drop Crotch Trousers - £150 |
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Monday, 31 January 2011 20:35
Buyer's Guide - Pret-a-rever.com
Lucy Norris, Editor, Pret-a-rever.com
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"The ten year anniversary of Riccardo Tisci at Givenchy saw him deliver a DNA Tisci collection. South American Catholicism, his love for leopard print - and his ongoing mission to fight for the beauty in menswear renders this stunning piece. Less overt than one of his lace shirts, this jacquard top achieves a sporty ease. Subtle but striking."
Givenchy Top - £793 from Luisaviaroma |
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"Raf Simons' stand-out collection for Jil Sander is a through the line success. Bridget Riley, Yves Klein, Jim Lambie - this collection is packed with abstract references. The footwear doesn't get away lightly. Bold blue soles - on formal leather uppers - are guaranteed to bring happiness, wherever they tread. This season it's all about the Jil Sander crayolas."
Jil Sander Shoes - £495 from Luisaviaroma |
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"Anyone who doesn't think this piece is utterly beautiful needs to get themselves on YouTube - to watch the runway show. The 2046 film score - and the stunning set rendered a Star Wars Jedi colony. As the models came pouring out from behind the circular screens, these coats billowed with a menacing romance. Eastern in origin, this directional piece will ensure your wardrobe is relevant for years to come. Sleeveless and lightweight, it can be layered up for down."
Dior Homme Coat - £1079 from Luisaviaroma |
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"Right at the heart of the trend for linen tailoring, this piece should have sold out by now. Double facing raw cashmere to look like linen is a subversive trick that Alexander McQueen would have reveled in. As part of Sarah Burton's first collection, its pared down quality is appropriately unassuming - and humble. Alexander McQueen loved the raw romance of a toile, and Sarah takes his narrative forward with respect - and elegance."
Alexander McQueen Jacket - £840 from Matches |
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"This shirt gives me so many reasons to love it. Like McQueen, Dries Van Noten respects the artist. This white shirt, showered with ink splattered chinoiserie speaks to me of fashion's burgeoning conversation with the east. This isn't Chinese porcelain though. It's a man's shirt. And the print isn't seemingly executed with precision, it's spontaneous, hurried and artisan. Dries Van Noten has made a canvas of the man's shirt. A Western emblem of success, and China seems to be all over it. Read into this what you will."
Dries Van Noten Shirt - £282 from LN-CC |
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