tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68564352589127900472024-03-05T02:55:47.696-08:00MrBarnaby'sMrBarnaby'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303207362882728920noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6856435258912790047.post-43949634436630241992011-09-01T04:23:00.000-07:002011-09-01T04:23:03.068-07:00Style Icon - David Gandy<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">My published editorial - <a href="http://www.thestyleking.com/" style="color: #99aadd; text-decoration: none;">www.thestyleking.com</a></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 16px;"></span><br />
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It wasn’t until he graduated from university in 2001 that his life changed from Essex boy ugly duckling to international heart throb and iconic mega star. While David was busy enjoying himself in his dream summer job at car mag Auto Express (he’s a huge car geek for those of you who don’t read his Vogue Blog) his friends secretly entered him into a male modelling competition on Richard & Judy’s This Morning show. Not surprisingly David won and landed a contract with Select Model Management.</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 16px;"><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: 14px; font: inherit; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 6px; vertical-align: baseline;">His first few years were not a shinning success, but eventually someone (that clever Italian duo) saw in David Gandy what we all thankfully do and a star was born. Dolce & Gabbana selected Gandy to front their ad campaign for their new fragrance Light Blue Pour Homme and subsequently he has become a brand name in his own right.</div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: 14px; font: inherit; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"><img height="200" src="http://www.thestyleking.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/David-Gandy-21.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: 14px; font: inherit; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 6px; vertical-align: baseline;">He’s had rapid success within the brand becoming the international face of menswear as well as working with some of the world most notorious super models like Naomi Campbell. He also worked on many other campaigns from Ermeregldo Zegna, Zara, Harpers Bazaar, Glamour, GQ Style and worked with some of the worlds top photographers like Mario Testino. Forbes Magazines even ranked Gandy as the third most successful male model in the world – quite an achievement for an unfashionable high school kid from Essex.</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 16px;"><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: 14px; font: inherit; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 6px; vertical-align: baseline;">But what of Gandy’s own style? Well, his handsome smouldering good looks and perfectly tuned and sculpted body certainly help, but he also has a calming masculine confidence and charm which mirrors a style that is simple, elegant and impeccable.</div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: 14px; font: inherit; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"><img src="http://www.thestyleking.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/David-Gandy-3.jpg" /></div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: 14px; font: inherit; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 6px; vertical-align: baseline;">His wardrobe has a strong emphasis on strong correctly tailored clothing, be it a jacket, suit or casual shirt and jeans.</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">His reliance on tailored clothing to accentuate his superhero-esque physique with it’s clean lines and silhouette is most apparent in his favoured staple, the two piece suit. However, for Gandy and any gentleman of good taste and a sense of style the attention is in the detail. He always adds something to give his outfit a signature David Gandy stamp of approval, whether it be a waistcoat or a scarf layered into the jacket. He also isn’t afraid to blur the edges of conventional menswear mixing formal separates with jeans or a simple (fitted) white T’s.</span><br />
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A singer, rapper, record producer and composer as well a fashion designer, Pharrell has proven he’s a blinding success and passionate individual.</div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 6px; vertical-align: baseline;">Along with friend Chad Hugo the musician they make up the record producing duo The Neptunes, who’s funky urban beats focus on hip hop and R&B and together with childhood friend Shay Haley, they complete the hip-hop-funk band N.E.R.D with Pharrell as the lead vocalist and drummer.</div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 6px; vertical-align: baseline;">More recently Pharrell helped make up the band Child Rebel Soldier, but N.E.R.D put him on the map and made him a key player on the modern music scene releasing their debut single “Frontin” in 2003 and album “In My Life” in 2006. Along with the great and good of the genre (Jay-Z and Kanye West to name a few) he changed the face of pop-culture at the turn on the century. Money, sex, confidence and self worth along with relaxed cool and bling became the new world order and Pharrell’s young fresh face and handsome naughty puppy like looks helped prove him unstoppable.</div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 6px; vertical-align: baseline;">But as far as icons go, in the style stakes Pharrell may not be an obvious choice. However, there is a lot to be said for flawlessly pulling off the perfectly put together ‘street’ look with ease. He has proved an icon of many young men who want to emulate ‘effortless cool’ which, if done correctly is seamless and by all account Pharrell has it down to a tee.</div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"><img height="259" src="http://www.thestyleking.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Pharrell-Louis-Vuitton1.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 6px; vertical-align: baseline;">On the whole like another of our Style Icons, Kanye West, Pharrell has matured in his own tastes. From the baggy jeans and XXL crisp white t-shirts when hip-hop was at an all time high a few years ago to a now more discerning and formal wardrobe – the modern American gent – Pharrell seems to have mastered a style and taste of his own.</div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 6px; vertical-align: baseline;">What gives Pharrell’s street-chic style its edge is the attention to detail and focus on bold colours and patterns. His use of layering and accessories like scarves, hats (baseball and trilby) and bandanas don’t distract form his looks, but enhance it giving a fresh depth and creativity to his style.<a href="http://www.thestyleking.com/compass/icons/pharrell/attachment/pharrell-bw/" rel="attachment wp-att-34179" style="border-width: 0px; clear: both; color: #de4d74; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br />
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These stylised tweaks only add to the creativity of his music and ooze a confidence and charm that makes him stand out of the every day guy pimped up in hip-hop street style fashion that today often looks dated and out of touch. Partly what makes Pharrell so successful as an icon is how accessible his style is. Easily mimicked and translated into your own sort of ‘street wear’ it’s all about looking cool, relaxed and comfortable in your own skin. Saying that, he’s mastered dapper formal dress too proving a true icon is comfortable and effortless in anything. It’s the confidence and the ability to be able to construct a meticulously put together outfit that’s key.</div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 6px; vertical-align: baseline;"><img height="320" src="http://www.thestyleking.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Pharrell-MAN1.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 6px; vertical-align: baseline;">This creativity and flair for fashion is evident in Pharrell’s own work as a fashion designer. Teaming up with the Japanese design craftsman Nigo, founder of The Bathing Ape/Bape brands Pharrell produced two lines of clothing called Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream in 2005 which have gone from strength to strength, even gaining cult following in the US and British markets.</div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 6px; vertical-align: baseline;">In 2005 Pharrell was voted the Best Dressed Male by Esquire magazine cementing his credibility and confidence as a force to be reckoned with.</div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 6px; vertical-align: baseline;">By Sam Outing</div>MrBarnaby'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303207362882728920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6856435258912790047.post-32488458665781471172011-07-23T05:34:00.000-07:002011-07-23T05:38:40.072-07:00Style Icon - Don Draper<span style="font-size: xx-small;">My published editorial - <a href="http://www.thestyleking.com/">www.thestyleking.com</a></span><br />
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Every now and then a character so inspiring because of his wit and whole misdemeanour as well as a devilishly sharp and polished style has to make it though the sartorial net – who better to do so that the maddest of all Mad Men, Don Draper. To coincide with the launch of the BBC’s The Hour, which aired last night and is a spin off of the successful US franchise, we thought it only the done and proper thing to salute a masculine style icon who has epitomised an era in time and captivated audiences so successfully.<br />
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Those of you who don’t know (the rest of us will try to forgive you – but it’s really your own ignorant fault) Don Draper is the lead protagonist in the American TV drama based in early 1960’s Manhattan in a top dog-eat-dog Madison Avenue Ad Agency. The show itself is flawless and captures the 60’s in all it’s political, social and visual glory. Blatant sexism, homophobia and racism go hand in hand with post war optimism, hedonism and an overwhelmingly sexually charged environment where the new and old orders collide. Mix with heavy drinking night and day, endless smoking and a wardrobe to die for and you have a sartorial recipe for success.<br />
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At the centre of it all played by the handsome, dishevelled and puppy like Jon Hamm is Donald Draper who in contrast is a constantly internally conflicted but outwardly confident (even arrogant) brooding, smouldering man. On the surface Draper is devastatingly attractive with deep sparkling eyes, a gravely rich voice, confrontational stare and an impeccable sharp suit proving the embodiment of the strong, silent type. His chauvinistic manner and disregard for human frailty combining with a manipulative animalistic urge to get what he wants is matched with an irresistible charismatic charming, over powering sexual magnetism and fear of his own shadow. <br />
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The real power of the Hamm/Draper colab is that combined, they have made all men fall in love with the suit again. A neglected wardrobe essential for the discerning man who takes his attire seriously the suit has become a focal point for men to show off the physique, personal style and appreciation of fine tailoring and design classics. When we look at Draper though, we don’t just want to look like him, but we pine for the past that he emulates. A past that for most of us has only been attainable though vintage advertising or family photos and news reels.<br />
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Draper evokes a time were men dressed like men and were proud of it. From a tailored suit (grey, single breasted with that classic streamlined 60’s cut- very Ivy League), freshly starched shirt and impeccably polished shoes to the additional, but essential personal nuances; a pocket square, knitted tie, tie clips and a desk draw packed with fresh shirts in case you’re faced with an all-nighter, waking up in the loving arm of a women who’s not your wife.<br />
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That’s another reason we love Draper – he’s a cad and a complete womanising scoundrel. Despite this, women love him. Because he’s fictional Draper can get away with things most men wouldn’t dream of and because of this, men love him too. He’s every man’s alter-ego, the fantasy us we could never be but hope our Grandfather’s were. Women want him and we want to be him.<br />
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In this case fiction proves too irresistible to refuse – particularly when he’s sipping a strong drink, looking seamless and brutish in a moody bar.<br />
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By Sam OutingMrBarnaby'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303207362882728920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6856435258912790047.post-1583339924424533492011-07-23T05:17:00.000-07:002011-07-23T05:17:25.837-07:00Style Icon - Richard Gere<span style="font-size: xx-small;">My published editorial - <a href="http://www.thestyleking.com/">www.thestyleking.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span>From Philadelphia, to the London stage and back to America and the splendour of Hollywood Richard Gere has become the epitome of 1980’s masculine cool.<br />
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As a ladies man and sensational romantic heart throb he was the man of the decade; seductive, charming, handsome and perfectly turned out in the appropriate YUPPIE trends, Gere gave the girls someone to swoon and romanticise over and gave the boys a style icon with wit and charisma to idolise and embody.<br />
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Three films summarise Gere’s success and iconic status; American Gigolo, Pretty Woman and The Officer and the Gentleman.<br />
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These films, with there sex appeal and flare of the decade of excess that was the 80’s gave Gere the edge and the embodiment of many words that come to summaries the age; money, success, sex and flirtation.<br />
All three films ooze Gere’s natural charm and cool, confident misdemeanour but one in particular launched his career as a Hollywood star and made him the icon of men’s style with alluring confident he is famed for. American Gigolo.<br />
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In American Gigolo, Richard Gere plays the well chiselled and sexually confident gigolo who can seduce and give sexual gratification to any woman he wants. After all, every man has one talent, right?<br />
The plot has the normal high and low of a Hollywood block buster and of course the necessary love interested (Lauren Hutton), but what makes the biggest impact in the film (yes, part from his impeccable body, charm and killer theme tune) is his perfectly put together wardrobe. Seamless in style as he is in looks and in the bedroom department Julian Kay (Gere) boasted a preppy and perfectly constructed look.<br />
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Julian Kay was debonair and soave and proved it with a lifestyle and personal style that reflected it. His wardrobe was refined, the attention in the clean cut colour coordination and capsule collection of perfectly matching pieces. Always seen in tailored suits in various stages of undress in shades of grey, charcoal and chocolate brown with matching ties and shirts so crisp and body hugging that very little was left to the imagination.<br />
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The trousers were appropriately high-waisted for the films 1980 release and everything from his soft top, wrist watch, and the beautiful women he seduced suggested Kay was a smooth talking gentleman with an eye of style and good taste lapping up his luxurious and hedonistic lifestyle with confidence.<br />
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Kay had a distinctive American preppy look with a flare of European elegance; think Brooks Brothers and Ralph Lauren meets Armani.<br />
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In any of these three film with three very difference roles, Gere delivered everything a woman wanted; a confidence, seductive and handsome man who takes great pride in his appearance (but with no fuss) who also has a sensitive and venerable side. There to rescue and be rescued himself.<br />
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By Sam OutingMrBarnaby'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303207362882728920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6856435258912790047.post-41809019556239752312011-07-21T04:27:00.000-07:002011-07-21T04:27:53.141-07:00Style Icon - JFK<span style="font-size: xx-small;">My published editorial - <a href="http://www.thestyleking.com/">www.thestyleking.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span>Mr John Fitzgerald “Jack” Kennedy 1917 – 1963, but JFK to his friends and the world at large who all seemed to cherish and admire him was America’s 35<sup>th</sup> President serving just three years from 1961 – 63 until his assassination. For a man with such a short flurry if the public’s eye he made a heavy and influential mark on history as well as society and style, proving iconic and unforgettable.<br />
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As well as welcoming in the new world of optimism and American national pride after the war, his sort term in office was also amassed by hugely historic events from the Cuban Missile Crisis to the Space Race, the building on the Berlin Wall and the beginning of Vietnam and the American Civil Right Movement.<br />
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This turbulence did nothing to shake JFK’s resolve and he carried himself with firm confidence and casual relaxed nonchalance that put the country at ease. With this natural sense of dignity the Kennedy’s where seen as the nearest thing the American’s had to royalty. JFK’s family were shrouded in political clout and Jacqueline Kennedy, a Bouvier came from America’s social elite and they carried and presented themselves accordingly with all the expected charm and elegance of their class.<br />
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The Kennedy’s were the IT couple for the early 60’s and represented the iconic nuclear family of WASP-ish America which was forever immortalised in the advertising campaigns by the Mad Men of Madison Avenue. She was graceful devoted and demure and he was confident, calm and a born leader.<br />
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JFK also became the poster boy, along side other iconic men of the era like Paul Newman and Steve Queen for what was popularly coined the Ivy League Look which as a style came to represent what was at the heart of the American people; decency, modernity and confidence. Originated in the universities of the US East Coast the Ivy League Look had a simple clean silhouette built out of a compact capsule wardrobe that every man could construct and keep to.<br />
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Kennedy’s style was easily defined and is simple to imitate because of its simplicity and masculinity, a strict attention to detail and no fuss. Clean, sharp and understated it comprised of sharp narrow tailored suits (think Brookes Brother’s) with tight shoulders and a relaxed body favouring two button single breasted jackets in black or charcoal with a narrow tie. The other side of his wardrobe was classic and casual and came to define lounge wear for the man’s man of the mid-twentieth century.<br />
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Boat shoes (Sebago’s we hope), loafers, rolled up chinos or slacks just above the ankle, wayfarer sunglasses and a cable knit sweater or sports jacket. Practical, but with a strong design ethic Kennedy created a look of youthful power at play.<br />
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He was the epitome of modern America with all the honour of the age as a Second World War hero and a man who loved the finer things in life but also represented family, and devotion, not just to his own but to a nation and sartorially will for ever be seen as an icon of a time so specific in history that he’ll never be forgotten. A brave hero and ambassador for a positive new generation he summed up the youth and energy of a country and gave the Ivy League it’s national emblem of pride.<br />
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By Sam OutingMrBarnaby'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303207362882728920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6856435258912790047.post-70054696898630130282011-07-21T04:09:00.000-07:002011-07-21T04:09:55.049-07:00A Big Splash<span style="font-size: xx-small;">My published editorial - <a href="http://www.thestyleking.com/">www.thestyleking.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span>Paul Smith have collaborated with the London based guide to trends, fashion and the arts Urban Junkie to create A Big Splash – a guide to the worlds most interesting and inspiring swimming destination.<br />
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There couldn’t be a better collaboration for Urban Junkie than the arbiter of British menswear and dandy cool than Paul Smith. The guide promotes a varied mix of places all over the globe from luxury pool and spa’s to the rugged outdoors.<br />
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Starting with London’s very own Hyde Park’s Serpentine for a healthy a brisk outdoors swim the guide jet sets around America via Las Vegas’s newest resort on the strip The Cosmopolitan which boasts three pools, a desert island and casino, The Hamptons in New York and the Big Sur in San Fran. UJ continue the tour back through Europe and some of the continents hot spots like The Ritz in Paris and Bulgari Hotel in Milan and finally ending in The East stopping off and W Hotel in Hong Kong which has one of the worlds highest roof top swimming pools.<br />
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Along the way Paul Smith promote there latest swimwear rang Swim to ensure where ever you are in the world you’re best dressed and waving the flag for cool Britannia.<br />
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By Sam OutingMrBarnaby'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303207362882728920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6856435258912790047.post-45235930512164452982011-07-20T09:12:00.000-07:002011-07-20T09:12:24.969-07:00Style Icon - David Beckham<span style="font-size: xx-small;">My published editorial - <a href="http://www.thestyleking.com/">www.thestyleking.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span>David Beckham; a name, a face, a brand, an inspiration. So iconic and ingrained in our psyche he’s become as famous and notorious our other much loved household brands as well as the ones he’s put his name too. From 90’s tracksuit wearing hero of the work classes and lisp-y East-end lad to football superstar, British brand ambassador, international heartthrob and icon.<br />
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His transformation from the pitch to his now explosive status as an instantly recognisable brand and his long lasting relationship with Victoria (Posh Spice) Beckham who also rose from nothing to international stardom, has made Beck’s so iconic and loveable. After all us Brit’s love tails of the triumphant under dog and a rags to richest success story.<br />
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He possesses a steely cool persona and a relaxed nonchalance and grounded calm approach to his life and career. This with his cheeky grin, sultry sexy body and an overwhelming sense of determination has made him the icon he is today.<br />
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David’s success began when he joined the Brimsdown Rovers youth team and fame followed with Manchester United at only 17. His time there bought the team huge success winning the Premier League 6 times, the FA Cup twice and the UEFA Championship League and was made captain of the English squad. Subsequently his talents were seized by top international teams; Real Madrid, AC Milan and LA Galaxy.<br />
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Beck’s success didn’t stop with footie and unashamedly became the embodiment of the modern man – a metrosexual. On the pitch Beckham loves being in the thick of it but is just as comfortable being one of the lads as he is taking care of himself and loves to pamper and preen. Self assured in his own masculinity he takes pride in his appearance and is famed for enjoying regular pedicures and has a physic and wardrobe to rival that of any A-list LA celeb and his fashionista wife.<br />
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Once again Beckham proves the sign of a true style icon isn’t just to pull of a signature look flawlessly, but to look perfectly at ease in anything. From sharp suits to sportswear, leather, workmen’s boots, sarongs and the skimpiest of skimpy swimsuits Beckham gives it his all and manages to look both smouldering and endearing. These naturally god-like looks have seen him springboard into lucrative world of modelling and advertising where he has become synonymous with sex appeal and style.<br />
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Key to his iconic status is his dedication to keeping on trend as well as knowing the basics about menswear and dress. He also isn’t scared to break the fashion rulebook every once and a while and has the confidence to pull it off.<br />
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Beck’s is back in Britain with family in toe and another bouncing baby on the way (with God parents like Elton John how could a little bit of iconic stardust not rub off on you) and we couldn’t be happier. A home grown success story for a nation to be proud of he’s a loving dad and caring husband (we’ll ignore the nanny incident) with an obvious compassion for humanity with ground breaking projects like the David Beckham Academy football school.<br />
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Combined with his alluring persona and polished, dare devil approach to fashion he’s more than proved he deserves a place in the TSK Icon’s hall of fame. The TSK team also won’t be surprised if we hear the words ‘Arise Sir Beckham’ sometime soon – we say an OBE simply doesn’t do the Adonis justice!<br />
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By Sam OutingMrBarnaby'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303207362882728920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6856435258912790047.post-20658070634436948752011-07-20T09:03:00.000-07:002011-07-20T09:03:32.066-07:00Floral Footwear<span style="font-size: xx-small;">My published editorial - <a href="http://www.thestyleking.com/">www.thestyleking.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span>If you’ve ever wondered what a collaboration between nearly 40 years of American sporting history and elegant timeless British design looks like look know further, we have the perfect thing!<br />
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Liberty of London, the iconic and most quintessential of all British brands have teamed up with the famed sporting heavy weight Nike to produce a capsule collection of limited edition designs which are proving a seasonal must have.<br />
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Launched on the 1st of April, the collection is the biggest yet in the collaborations three year history. Previous incarnations were released in the spring of 2008 with the original Liberty Dunks (and Blazers that followed in 2009) which were an immediate hit across the world; but very limited numbers meant these highly sought-after goodies proved to exclusive and sadly many missed out.<br />
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This time the two brands have gone above and beyond to create the most accessible and dynamic collection yet. The fusion of the vibrant floral and geometric Liberty Print patterns juxtapose perfectly with the clean lines and sharp character of Nike. Particular favorites are the Skinny Dunk Hi Premium High Tops and Air Force One Trainers. Both huge Nike icons, the Liberty effect gives them a new edginess and a playful softness.<br />
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The legendary AF1, Is a classic hoop shoe and has become one of Nikes most legendary products. Now known the world over as THE basketball shoe of choice its clean and timeless design continues to prove unstoppable.<br />
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First released in 1985, the Nike Dunk is a basketball shoe, a skate shoe, a BMX shoe, a vintage shoe and a piece of sporting history all rolled up in one. This new revamp continues a tradition of redefining the identity of sport and design and gives new life to these historic brands.<br />
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Remember – be hot on the heels of this limited addition collection; with summer defiantly here to stay everyone wants a piece of fancy floral footwear.<br />
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By Sam OutingMrBarnaby'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303207362882728920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6856435258912790047.post-83351285394858165192011-07-20T08:10:00.000-07:002011-07-20T08:10:36.471-07:00Style Icon - Ayrton Senna de Silva<span style="font-size: xx-small;">My published editorial - <a href="http://www.thestyleking.com/">www.thestyleking.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span>Ayrton Senna de Silva, is immortalised in one of the most exhilarating films of the summer – Senna. He was a motor racing phenomenon and forced to be reckoned with, taking speed, power, flippant charm and arrogance to a new level. Ultimately his exaggerated sense of his own mortality was his own demise and his life was cut short in a terrible crash making him a legend of the track and a representative of how self destructive being driven by our own success and ego can be. An Incurs for the 20<sup>th</sup> Century.<br />
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Widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers of all time he was a three time Formula One world champion until the 1994 San Marino Grand Pix and the crash that killed him. This did not just make him the last driver to ever die at the wheel of a Formula One racer but set his name in stone as a bastion of the sport as well as one of the great tragedies of racing, dying at only 34.<br />
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But what was it that gave Senna his edge and what was commonly seem as unstoppable charm and supper human ability to win and why should he appear on TSK’s Icon list?<br />
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Brazilian born Senna came to Europe to drive professionally in 1978, for filling a childhood passion of racing and speed. In the end though, this passion soon became an obsession. His goal was to drive fast and beat everyone with an over riding desire to be number one. Like a man possessed he put everything into his career, to the point were winning wasn’t enough and even in pole position he pushed himself and his car the limits. It was as if the man was blinded by success but this obvious passion, energy and contempt wasn’t just a personal struggle Senna had with himself but something so intoxicating and breathtaking to witness he became iconic, as the man who cheated death and relished in the glories of winning.<br />
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He was a living incarnation of some of Hollywood’s great and good on screen like Steve McQueen in The Great Escape or The Thomas Crown Affair; dashing, masculine and a dare devil who was blinded by his own success. Rarely seen out of his red McLaren racing suit and baseball cap he’s not famous for being a follower of fashion or a trendsetter, but with heavy set, stormy features like another TSK’s icons James Franco and the charisma and charm of a born winner his style and status didn’t need to be dependant on what he wore or how he dressed.<br />
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Full of bravado and living for speed he wore his helmet and moved his car with such pride, precision and determination he was a sensation.<br />
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The feature-length documentary is about speed, danger, tension and masculine aggression and a heartthrob full on youthful energy and a complete disregard for life. This combined with Senna’s remarkable story, pieced together by director Mr Kapadi make it a cinematic triumph. And if this year’s Sundance Film Festival is anything to do by it already is.<br />
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Released last Friday – 3<sup>rd</sup> of June it’s this months must have movie.<br />
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</a>MrBarnaby'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303207362882728920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6856435258912790047.post-40229358921991668752011-07-20T08:03:00.000-07:002011-07-20T08:03:37.225-07:00Style Icon - Steve McQueen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_NDL8qzbk0DErGAKy2BfPWEc5tPSlKMIfsH_kICyQAMrFBFexkEYs3GZ8hHS9PIDu__f_YQ8CpvpZqNqNL0gerT8ShWLBEvfig9q9uxPDCL3BTrtYpvIpiOJDSUNKEvPbktzyZ3fnnex/s1600/Steve-McQueen8.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_NDL8qzbk0DErGAKy2BfPWEc5tPSlKMIfsH_kICyQAMrFBFexkEYs3GZ8hHS9PIDu__f_YQ8CpvpZqNqNL0gerT8ShWLBEvfig9q9uxPDCL3BTrtYpvIpiOJDSUNKEvPbktzyZ3fnnex/s400/Steve-McQueen8.1.jpg" width="322" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">My published editorial - <a href="http://www.thestyleking.com/">www.thestyleking.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span>Nicknamed “The King of Cool” it would be foolish to not give Steve McQueen special attention. His flawlessly mixed persona of masculine, all American bad boy meets steely cool sensitive gent makes him a timeless icon and a role model for all guys who want to epitomise what it is to be a well turned out no nonsense mans man. <br />
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His box office draw (making him the highest-paid film star of his time) came in the 1960’s and 70’s at the height of Vietnam counterculture were he developed an anti-hero persona in such iconic film as <em>The Magnificent Seven, The Great Escape, Tower Inferno </em>and <em>The Thomas Crown Affair</em>. He also received an Academy Award Nomination for his stella performance in <em>The Sand Pebbles</em>.<br />
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As a method actor McQueen took every role seriously taking it upon himself to embody his characters completely. That sense of dedication and commitment has made his performances timeless and believable. Steve McQueen’s sense of engagement and loyalty to his profession made his bi-polar wardrobe work so well. From casual care free lad on a motorbike (Great Escape), to a perfectly turned out gent (The Thomas Crown Affair) he looked effortless, confidently self-assured and cool.<br />
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An ex-military man and keen racer, McQueen supported him self though acting school competing in motorcycle races and was famed for being his own stunt man. This military back ground and dare evil person came though in some of his most heroic roles like in <em>Tower Inferno</em>.<br />
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It was however <em>The Thomas Crown Affair</em> that gave Steve McQueen his sartorial style status, moving from renegade masculine hero to mysterious and polished anti-hero and dangerous playboy. The film was particularly memorable for its glamorous love interest, Miss Faye Dunaway and the heavily stylised sets, locations and fashion.<br />
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His look had a split personality, but this gave McQueen the edge. He was a chameleon who had the charm and charisma to pull off anything, becoming the perfected rugged bad boy meets Ivy League cognisor. He excelled at taking classic American sportswear and giving it a rugged, masculine edge and his many trademark styles included Aviators or Persol’s, slim-cut tailored suits, windbreakers, button-down shirts and shawl-collared cardigans, as well as the odd polo. His love to motorsports meant he loved clothing he could get down and dirty in too, such as racing jackets, white cotton T-shirts, leather jackets, gloves and boots.<br />
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Genuine and self assured he boasted a rugged and boisterous personality, with great charisma and charm which proved to make him unstoppable. He was a man deemed so iconic for his style that Rolex named their high-spec Explorer watch after him – officially branding it the McQueen Rolex and he was also the first man to ever appear on the cover of Harpers Bazaar.<br />
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If that isn’t worthy of being a style icon we don’t know what is, but he certainly remains the King of Cool and the perfect role model for all men.<br />
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By Sam OutingMrBarnaby'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303207362882728920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6856435258912790047.post-37722822709937997192011-07-20T07:42:00.000-07:002011-07-20T07:42:31.658-07:00Edwin for Liberty<span style="font-size: xx-small;">My published editorial - <a href="http://www.thestyleking.com/">www.thestyleking.com</a></span><br />
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Collaboration is something Liberty likes. A lot. To be frank they should – they’re great at it. As a brand Liberty are tasteful and carefully selective when it comes to the people, places and things they opt to share their patent prints with.<br />
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Edwin For Liberty seems the perfect match. Edwin boasting a formidable history as one of Japan’s oldest leading luxury denim bands and having made a name for itself as an international symbol of authenticity, craftsmanship and innovation.<br />
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These Edwin classic ED-55 denim’s have been crafted with their exclusive 140z Japanese Red Salvage twill and have been given the perfect finishing touch and seal of approval with details in the pockets and waist band sticking in trade mark Liberty Print.<br />
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It’s not just the twill that’s is exclusive – launched in store today with only 100 pairs made to coincide with Liberty’s new menswear denim room they are in hot demand and short supple!<br />
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To pick up a pair visit of contact the store; http://www.liberty.co.uk/ +44 (0)207 734 1234<br />
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By Sam OutingMrBarnaby'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303207362882728920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6856435258912790047.post-54783506154803639422011-07-20T07:23:00.000-07:002011-07-20T07:23:15.482-07:00Topman - Personal Shopping<span style="font-size: xx-small;">My published editorial - <a href="http://www.thestyleking.com/">www.thestyleking.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span>Last night TheStyleKing attended the launch of the latest edition to the Topman empire – It’s first ever Personal Shopping service for men at the Oxford Circus flagship store. The service boasts a private suit in store designed by interior and product designer Lee Boom which looks stunning with a new-age-vintage-feel (Topman down to a T) and a brand new team of ten savvy experts to meet the demands of London’s discerning male shopping literati.<br />
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The Personal Shoppers are an elite team of fashion insiders pinched from a wide mix of established brands coming together to give a tailored, personal service (might we add completely free of charge) specific to your fashion purchasing needs.<br />
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With the ever growing interesting and focus on menswear, particularly at the high street Topman have been the first to tap into personal shopping which until now has been a luxury designer boutique exclusive. Topman’s Personal Shopping service brings the latest trends, styles and wardrobe essentials to guys across the board in a welcoming environment with a hint of sartorial London luxe.<br />
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The whole vibe of the space and its charming new team is very much of a sexy and masculine sophisticated bar or private members club and oozes with the Topman ethos; cool, current, on trend and confident. With three different services; 30min Express, 1hr Edit (Style Update) and the 2hr Experience (wardrobe overhaul) there is something for everyone – from the style savvy and fashion conscious to the less informed but curious and keen shopper.<br />
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Swing by and kick back with a bottle of beer, a play on the X-box and enjoying a bit of retail therapy and pampering at one of the worlds leading menswear emporiums and wave the torch for British innovation and cool.<br />
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Appointments can be made over the telephone by calling on; 0844 322 1390<br />
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Or online at www.topman.com/personal shopping<br />
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By Sam OutingMrBarnaby'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303207362882728920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6856435258912790047.post-51943824718821584132011-07-14T09:14:00.000-07:002011-07-14T09:14:19.724-07:00Style Icon - Miles Kane<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIhIJTLLaRbP0G7iPnEJbRu9flkpIQBSbk06thI2t66l3-_MvamcMKPMU29gjdj1D20z058uNFWWz9u3VAmKAlVvxYmayhlPea9VsMrJkTJ6O70p0TLpGGP03sOQYaSpYS5l1Dn1d4WMkC/s1600/M.kane4_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIhIJTLLaRbP0G7iPnEJbRu9flkpIQBSbk06thI2t66l3-_MvamcMKPMU29gjdj1D20z058uNFWWz9u3VAmKAlVvxYmayhlPea9VsMrJkTJ6O70p0TLpGGP03sOQYaSpYS5l1Dn1d4WMkC/s400/M.kane4_.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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With his début solo album Colour of the Trap launching this week we thought it only right to give Miles Kane the fashion focus he deserves.<br />
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Still a fledging at 25 Miles is rapidly building a name for himself as the man on the British music scene to watch and has cultivated a sartorial style of his own. One that harks back to the social and cultural revolution of the Mod 60’s and hankers for a flavour of what real music and an honest band and brand identity is all about.<br />
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He is best known as the co-founder of The Last Shadow Puppets and former front man of The Rascals, but his career started at 18 with The Little Flames as guitarist. They gained notoriety touring with the new generation of British Indie Pop bands who would come to define the early Naughties like The Coral, The Zutons and Arctic Monkeys. This influential start gave Miles the chance to for fill his potential and after the breakup of The Little Flames he took on a more involved role in The Rascals as vocalist, lead guitarist and songwriter.<br />
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His success rocketed him to new heights and he’s currently pursuing a solo career, and continues to be a part of his side-project – The Last Shadow Puppets who have gained a huge cult following which is set to make Miles Kane an ambassador of modern British Indie Rock and a new face for the new decade.<br />
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As popular culture and history proves music and fashion have a symbiotic relationship and creating the perfect brand identity and style to represent you as a musician is just as important as the music you produce.<br />
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Miles has become a man synonymous with modern style and is a trendsetter with an ever growing fan base. His own look has drawn inspiration from many different places and people; Oasis, The Strokes, Serge Gainsbourgh, Paul Weller and the Beatles with a heavy nod to Mod fashion and that straight talking laddish image of 60’s cool-Britannia.<br />
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His distinctive Liverpudlian drawl, hints at his origins as a man who grew up under the shadow of the legendary Beatles who have proved hugely influential for Miles. His shaggy bob, which might look more Paul Weller than Ringo Star these days, but was a definite nod to the fab four.<br />
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His snappy style is clean and simple and keeps to a uniform of sharp fitted jackets, drainpipe jeans, crisp ironed shirts and a muted but confident colour scheme.<br />
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You get the feeling this is a young man who understands fashion and the connotations and symbolism it brings and has come to define the Modern Mod for a new generation but has added his own twist to an established and instantly recognisable style.<br />
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You can tell he’d look just as comfortable sitting on a Vespa in a bomber jacket and skin tight jeans darting through 60’s Soho as he did when we saw him last, at the Topman CNTL MX gig a few months back performing work from his new album.<br />
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If Miles Kane and his army of fans and fashionable friends like George Lamb have anything to do with it then fashion is making a sartorial turn back towards retro rock. His Mod top mop and Liverpudlian swagger make him a fashion force to watch and the front man for a new tribal trend.<br />
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By Sam OutingMrBarnaby'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303207362882728920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6856435258912790047.post-4077945932572663652011-07-14T08:48:00.000-07:002011-07-14T08:48:26.138-07:00BLITZ Party London<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZNrPHbzKcnncQuRURes49Z2GwEqx6kNKIM2mfWw4Gy1J5IQznmKZIWHnjtIUswBvQdxzS7POzEsV8Xf5hBfqRPRF0VZbXFK9bCsthGlxUTy79Pnp4JUuaWtpdYY2egARq7tXEu-ytQKni/s1600/NCU_Blitz_Party_0987.2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZNrPHbzKcnncQuRURes49Z2GwEqx6kNKIM2mfWw4Gy1J5IQznmKZIWHnjtIUswBvQdxzS7POzEsV8Xf5hBfqRPRF0VZbXFK9bCsthGlxUTy79Pnp4JUuaWtpdYY2egARq7tXEu-ytQKni/s400/NCU_Blitz_Party_0987.2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">My published editorial - <a href="http://www.thestyleking.com/">www.thestyleking.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span>Keep Calm & Carry On!<br />
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Londoner’s are famed for their fighting spirit against the odds and in adversity. In the current uncertain economic climate it seems only natural that we look back to a time where a stiff upper lip and a jolly good knees up were essential for survival.<br />
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Welcome to Blitz Party London, for those with a hankering for nostalgia and love of getting dressed up to the nines and dancing the night away to banish the doom and gloom.<br />
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But what really caught our eye were the outfits. So often with compulsory costume nights the girls rule the roost; red lipstick, drawn on stockings and tea dresses everywhere. But, what wowed the TSK troops were the gent’s transformation, suited and booted, their carefully pieced together uniforms stole the show!<br />
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It’s rare these days for guys to publicly enjoy taking such care in their fashion and fancy dress, but not at The Blitz Party. What The Blitz Party gives guys, is the perfect chance to man up, play the hero and be the medal wearing knight in shining armour.<br />
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Uniform and ceremony were key and on full display as the guys dressed up and played soldiers for the night, whisking up their romantic wartime sweethearts in officers uniforms. Fundamentally it was sexy – after all, who can refuse a man in uniform?<br />
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If you are lucky enough to have a ticket for this Saturday nights Blitz Party then TheStyleKing guarantees you a bloody marvellous night full of war time fun and enough bunting and Glen Miller to shake a Union Jack at.<br />
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By Sam OutingMrBarnaby'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303207362882728920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6856435258912790047.post-37276373311925360132011-07-13T06:29:00.000-07:002011-07-13T06:29:15.435-07:00Style Icon - Mick Jagger<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPC8VHdxEgh1zfnDE5dvm1vMxftAqMmfN9RT0KBHXh5xOIcvIxfWjjB7YPrhNr8QKj_IgEfNh3w-tzLkozzsxDIWSaGcJsZTaM32ftfg-jFAeQoI-IBR36i5rA_emxzga2rYbiXvA1aPrD/s1600/mick-jagger7.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPC8VHdxEgh1zfnDE5dvm1vMxftAqMmfN9RT0KBHXh5xOIcvIxfWjjB7YPrhNr8QKj_IgEfNh3w-tzLkozzsxDIWSaGcJsZTaM32ftfg-jFAeQoI-IBR36i5rA_emxzga2rYbiXvA1aPrD/s400/mick-jagger7.1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">My published editorial - <a href="http://www.thestyleking.com/">www.thestyleking.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span>Mick Jagger’s cheeky and scandalous reputation made him a rock legend and icon of alternative popular culture in the later half of last century. As well as being a chart success with a solo career and the group that took him to fame, The Rolling Stones, Jagger became a symbol of rebellion against the establishment and a style icon for a generation.<br />
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In the early 1960’s The Rolling Stones became an international sensation and with Mick as the front man and vocalist they proved unstoppable. As well as instantly recognisable hits like <em>(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction</em>, which was immortalised by the infamous Patsy Stone in Absolutely Fabulous (the BBC TV show with cult following about two washed up rock and roll hippie’s who now, bitter and alone work in fashion) they coined the antiestablishment bad boy image.<br />
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Everything from alleged drug abuse, tax evasion and two very tempestuous marriages to Bianca Jagger and Jerry Hall (the later breaking Bryan Ferry’s heart – maybe giving him the just cause for his own soulful and successful career) gave an already sultry and devastatingly attractive Mick an added sex appeal and sense of danger the British music scene so desperately needed.<br />
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Heavy set bone structure, a seductive gaze and a bad boy image plus his personal style which oozed care free arrogance gave Mick a fresh edge.<br />
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Far from being a masculine heartthrob, Jagger possessed an androgynous, bordering on camp trademark style. Even in his 60’s his slender frame proves captivating and alien and gave birth to the gaunt rock and roll silhouette which is so distinctive today.<br />
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His cultivated bad boy image was up against stiff competition from the 1960’s Beatle-mania which had defined the decade. With their pop music, clean-cut attitude, polished suits and bob hair The Beatles were a far cry from what The Rolling Stones were all about – Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll.<br />
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But by the late 1960’s the rock legend was born and his shaggy care free hair style was the tamest thing about his look. Make up, pierced ears, leather, skin tight t-shirts and jeans so shinny that nothing was left to the imagination became his signature style. Encompassing everything from 70’s glam rock, disco and punk, Mick Jagger became a new kind of celebrity who relished in scandal and pushed again the chains of conformity.<br />
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Mick Jagger proved you didn’t need to be butch or overtly masculine to be named a style icon and that sex appeal and charisma goes a long way. He opened up the definition of masculinity and gave birth to modern youth cultures idea of expression and self identity.<br />
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As yesterday marked the end of the film event of the year we thought it only right to give you our pick of the best dressed men from the festivities. This the 64<sup>th</sup> Cannes Film Festival saw the chaps making as much of an effort as the ladies – proving there really is nothing sexier than a dashing man in a correctly tailored and sharply cut suit.<br />
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1. Jude Law<br />
Hosting an opening ceremony is never an easy feet, particular at an event as prestigious as this one, but Jude Law as always pulled it off effortlessly looking dashing in a traditional tux with the TSK favoured white bow tie. Sophisticated and classic – he proved the perfect bastion for Britain. <br />
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2. Johnny Depp<br />
Depp opted for a more sartorial take on traditional red carpet attire this year wearing an open white tuxedo jacket and open necked shirt over a dark suit paying close attention to detail with a pocket watch and his signature sunnies.<br />
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3. Brad Pitt<br />
Trooping the trend of white men’s suiting this season as well as the ever growing (pun intended) popularity for facial hair, Pitt pulled off this relaxed combo with stylish ease. We particularly like his amber tinted sunglasses with tortoise shell frames. A SS11 must!<br />
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4. Jon Hamm<br />
He’s done it again – proving he really is the sharpest looking man in a suit. But, no 1960’s Ivy League sartorial fashion statements here (roll on Mad Men season 5), instead Hamm looked poised and on trend with next seasons menswear must have – the double breasted suit.<br />
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5. Max Irons<br />
Rising star (Red Riding Hood) and bright young thing from Britain Max Irons, looked relaxed and cool in this slim fitting simple black two piece suit and tie.<br />
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By Sam OutingMrBarnaby'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303207362882728920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6856435258912790047.post-16040771865508243712011-07-13T05:37:00.000-07:002011-07-13T05:52:21.801-07:00Festival Fever<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ0CWd_wJdZD6vCFgmZaMjlHubcge9Fjrj_Dop4fMh3IY9h7CnEc6lfXU7d0dXbkMR0ixrJBCZy292Aj_wCBE7pIqnfKXTaLVWGQRoRQf-XW-eiicolQp4zR-tXJd19lvi8Kf1BEb70pNS/s1600/FEST-Britain_Glastonbury_Festival_LENT114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ0CWd_wJdZD6vCFgmZaMjlHubcge9Fjrj_Dop4fMh3IY9h7CnEc6lfXU7d0dXbkMR0ixrJBCZy292Aj_wCBE7pIqnfKXTaLVWGQRoRQf-XW-eiicolQp4zR-tXJd19lvi8Kf1BEb70pNS/s400/FEST-Britain_Glastonbury_Festival_LENT114.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span>With The Isle of Wight festival marking the official beginning of the British summer festival season we thought we’d bring you our top 5 favourite festival destinations.<br />
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<b>Glastonbury</b> – The festival to beat all festivals in the heart of spiritual Somerset is back with vengeance this year with an astounding line up of bands, DJ’s and comedians making it the only place worth being for a perfect 5 day celebration of all things summer (mud included).<br />
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<b>When</b> – June 22<sup>nd</sup> – 26<sup>th</sup><b> </b><br />
<b>Where</b> – Worthy Farm Somerset<br />
<b>Who</b> – Beyonce, Coldplay, Biffy Clyro, Elbow, BB King, Fleet Foxes, Mumford and Son, Morrissey, U2<br />
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<b>Lovebox</b> – In the heart of sartorially trend setting east London, Lovebox is the perfect inner city festival experience; compact, charming and full of perfectly turned out locals not to mention a spell binding line up spanning the weekend.<br />
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<b>When</b> – 15<sup>th</sup> – 17<sup>th</sup> July<br />
<b>Where</b> – Victoria Park London E3<br />
<b>Who</b> – Snopp Dogg, Scissor Sisters, Beth Ditto, Jessie J, The Wambats, Metronomy, Blondie, Kelis<br />
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<b>Latitude</b> – Successfully running for a 6<sup>th</sup> year Latitude is one of the best new generation festival, despite it’s connotations as a middleclass yummy mummy festival. Family friendly and set in a magical fairytale setting of meadows, woodland and a an idyllic lake Latitude offer cultural activities including performances by the Royal Opera House as well as the expected rock, folk and acoustic link up.<br />
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<b>When</b> – 14<sup>th</sup> – 17<sup>th</sup> July<br />
<b>Where</b> – Henham Park Suffolk<br />
<b>Who </b>– The National, Paolo Nutini, Seude, Anna Calvi, The Bees, British Sea Power, Caribou, Bright Eyes<br />
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<b>Secret</b><b> Garden</b><b> Party</b> – This years theme for the notoriously hedonistic and wacky festival is ‘Origins and Frontiers’, forcing it’s attendees to focus on the ideas of where we all came from and what we are here to do and see, pushing barriers and generally having a pretty amazingly time listening to top tunes.<br />
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<b>When</b> – 21<sup>st</sup> – 24<sup>th</sup> July<br />
<b>Where</b> – Grange Farm Abbots Ripton<b> </b><br />
<b>Who </b>– Leftfield, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Mystery Jets, Blondie, Smoke Fairies<br />
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<b>Bestival</b> – The best party vibe a festival has to offer can be found, naturally at Bestival which this year boasts a fancy dress theme of ‘rock stars, pop stars and divas’ so get dolled up and ready to party to some of the years most cutting edge bands around.<br />
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<b>When</b> – 8<sup>th</sup> – 11<sup>th</sup> September<br />
<b>Where</b> – Isle of White<br />
<b>Who</b> – The Cure, Pendulum, Primal Scream, Brian Wilson, Magnetic Man, PJ Harvey, Katy B, Public Enemy<br />
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By Sam Outing<br />
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“Chic Fatigue”, is how Diana Vreeland described The Duke for American Vogue because of the casual yet elegant style he kept his whole life – before, during and after his short reign.<br />
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Born and groomed to be heir to the largest Empire the world had seen since ancient Rome, Edward VIII was bought up at the sober court of his serious and dominating father George V. Provoked and feeling restrained by what was constantly expected of him as Prince of Wales and King, Edward was a man who threw off the shackles of conformity, obligation and duty and opted to embrace the growing world of frivolity and glamour enforced by the scars of WWI and dazzling lights of Hollywood’s Golden Age.<br />
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Rebelling against the conformity of royal life, he was a self-proclaimed trendsetter and true British dandy, crossing barriers and etiquette of dress. This, combined with his seductive charm, made him irresistible and the most eligible bachelor in the world.<br />
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Described by Noel Coward as having “All the charm in the world with nothing to back it up” the Duke of Windsor was a Peter Pan Prince. Self involved and never wanting the party to stop, he was a flirtatious and hopeless romantic, falling in love with the twice-divorced, bewitching American, Wallis Simpson. Consequently, forced to choose love over his duty as King he abdicated in 1936 having only been King for less than a year. He and Wallis lived the jet set lifestyle in exile and he continued to display his flair for fine tailoring and a distinctive style.<br />
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His style may not seem rebellious today, but in the 1920’s and 30’s his quirky wardrobe of mad mixed checks and plaids and extremely baggy plus fours (and this only for golf!) sent shock waves through the establishment, sparked new trends and gave British fashion a sartorial rebranding.<br />
He was a great innovator too, introducing the dinner jacket which was born out of the American tuxedo jacket and worn by HRH in rich ink blue with black grosgrain lapels. He also made tartan popular on everything from suit jackets to swimming shorts.<br />
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As Duke, he perfected his signature look, typically seen in a formal tailored suit and hat, with a manic mix of Madras checked shirt, paisley cravat, plaid trousers and argyle socks. Edward was naturally stylish with an instinctive knowledge of what to wear and how to wear it, making him the perfect style icon. From state robes to top hat and tails or his more racy dress, he always looked picture perfect.<br />
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The charming, outrageously dressed, scandalous and love struck HRH was the darling of the royal social circuit until his very public fall from grace, <i>for the woman that he loved</i>. Despite his renunciation of the throne, he will for ever stand out in history as the charming effervescent bastion of modern menswear.<br />
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By Sam Outing<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span>This weekend marks a mile stone in the annual calendar for Father’s and there adoring offspring to celebrate the huge privilege and honour of being a Dad. TSK brings you our top 5 Dad’s – the men in the public eye who proudly proclaim fatherhood and make the perfect role models for all aspiring Dad’s to be.<br />
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All of these men have similar qualities, all having been hugely successful, made names for them selves, created a secure nest egg of their kids, but all these guys also share one of the most redeeming features about being a Dad – the perfect blend of masculinity and sincere manliness mixed with a tender nurturing side, proving they’re full of all the love and dedication needed for this sacred and honourable role. (They’re all rather dashing and sexy too – please take note for future reference.)<br />
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<strong>Colin Firth</strong> – Proving he is a man of substance and not just a soppy romantic heartthrob, even though a steamy brooding Dad might appeal to some, he’s proven he can be versatile in his roles as an actor (the positive move from Mr Darcy to A Single Man and The King’s Speech), shows he’s committed and always looking to better himself and leads by example. <br />
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<strong>Jude Law</strong> – He may not be the most loyal of husband, but his adultery has never hindered his capabilities as a Dad. Charming, cheeky and sophisticated Mr Law is frequently seen pottering around Primrose Hill with his sprogs in a heart melting moment of normality, giving an added oomph to the term DILF.<br />
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<strong>David Beckham</strong> – A rags to riches fairytale Beck’s has given his kids one of the best gift a Dad can give – a better life than he had as a child. Sexy, cool, in tune with his feminine side and a proclaimed metrosexual, he’s also an ambassador for Britain and TSK Tower’s are over the moon he has another bouncing baby on the way.<br />
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<strong>Brad Pitt</strong> – What more is there to say? The name speaks volumes. With an entourage of children Brad and Angelina have created a new look family of the new century having adopted as well as having their own – a united international family for an ever shrinking and tightly knit global community.<br />
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<strong>Johnny Depp</strong> – Depp, keeping his family out of the public eye, hidden in the innocence tranquillity of the French countryside has given his kid’s privacy and the opportunity to forge a life and identity of their own despite his international fame and fortune. He also brings the realms of childhood fantasy to life in his films keeping alive that most powerful of life skills – imagination.<br />
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If you’re still struggling for last minute Father’s Day gift ideas don’t fear – we have compiled the perfect list of presents for the perfect Dad – <a href="http://www.thestyleking.com/fashion/fathers-day-gift-guide/"><strong>The Father’s Day Gift Guide</strong></a>.<br />
By Sam Outing.MrBarnaby'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303207362882728920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6856435258912790047.post-64511995023955829752011-07-12T02:46:00.000-07:002011-07-12T02:53:23.105-07:00Father's Day Gift Guide<span style="font-size: xx-small;">My published editorial - <a href="http://www.thestyleking.com/">www.thestyleking.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span>With Father’s Day looming we thought we’d give you our ideas for the perfect present ideas for the perfect Dad. No fishing accessories or socks in sight – concise, and meticulously chosen gifts for the well rounded, style conscious and caring father figure in your life.<br />
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<b>Ray-Ban Tortoiseshell Wayfarer Sunglasses – £120</b><br />
An iconic brand since 1952 Ray-Ban Wayfarer’s are a style classic and every man’s must have. With their tinted lenses and resin tortoiseshell frames, etched logo and signature metal branding on the arm these sunnies will make any Dad the king of cool. <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=k51ungyCQ0o&subid=&offerid=221884.1&type=10&tmpid=7952&RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fproduct%2F301833"><b>BUY NOW</b></a><br />
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<b>Mulberry Plaited Leather Belt – £165</b><br />
Add an element of sophisticated and timely cool to your Dad’s everyday wardrobe essentials with this woven belt – brown leather with a sliver buckle detail it’s a chic yet masculine finishing touch to any outfit. <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=k51ungyCQ0o&subid=&offerid=221884.1&type=10&tmpid=7952&RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fproduct%2F301601"><b>BUY NOW</b></a><br />
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<b>Brookes Brother’s Golden Tie Clip – £79</b><br />
Give your Dad’s work wardrobe a Mad Men-esque sartorial twist with some vintage gentlemanly bling – we’ve fallen for this slip on gold plated sliver tie clip. <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=k51ungyCQ0o&subid=&offerid=221884.1&type=10&tmpid=7952&RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fproduct%2F302091"><b>BUY NOW</b></a><br />
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<b>Ralph Lauren Slim Fit Pique Polo Shirt – £70</b><br />
An every man, every wardrobe essential – a Ralph Lauren polo full of preppy WASP-like cool goes down well with everything from chinos, to jeans, to shorts and can be dress up or down depends on the mood or engagement. <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=k51ungyCQ0o&subid=&offerid=221884.1&type=10&tmpid=7952&RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fproduct%2F302658"><b>BUY NOW</b></a><br />
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<b>J Crew Cotton Gingham Shirt – £60</b><br />
New to the UK, J Crew is one of the USA’s most loved and established brands with its flawlessly casual and cool collections – think Gap but with a more superior cut and quality. This gingham shirt is perfect for summer. Flawless, casual and cool. <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=k51ungyCQ0o&subid=&offerid=221884.1&type=10&tmpid=7952&RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fproduct%2F301898"><b>BUY NOW</b></a><br />
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<b>Fatherhood; Poems about Father by Carmela Ciuraru – £9.99</b><br />
The one-of-a-kind anthology features varied poem’s of children and there Father’s and Grandfather’s voicing there admiration and love. Full of moving tributes and witty stories this is the perfect Father’s Day gift brimming with sentiment and love from the likes of Silvia Plath and Shakespeare. <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=k51ungyCQ0o&subid=&offerid=187513.1&type=10&tmpid=4449&RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liberty.co.uk%2Ffcp%2Fproduct%2FLiberty%2FBOOKS%2FFatherhood-%3A-Poems-about-Fathers-Carmela-Ciuraru-%2F17774"><b>BUY NOW</b></a><br />
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<b>Tanqueray Selfridges Exclusive 10 Wayne Hemingway gift set 700ml – £54.99</b><br />
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<h4>By Sam Outing</h4><br />
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<a href="http://www.thestyleking.com/feed/"></a>MrBarnaby'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303207362882728920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6856435258912790047.post-60250324440678651942011-07-11T03:29:00.000-07:002011-07-11T03:29:43.370-07:00Style Icon - James Franco<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtbq76jmiv7H2cjRJ5iK_NZJ45Ey8-eEOVRbSnJpDnty2YmycoFnL5QZSZc2e6Tj31hZjW-1nxUvWOcG1kLST-oLdi0v67Koc1kWrWwl8TeNfi2ycwdk6S_nmWqThiwNhdwI3n1IDdLFLd/s1600/jamesFrancoHowl2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtbq76jmiv7H2cjRJ5iK_NZJ45Ey8-eEOVRbSnJpDnty2YmycoFnL5QZSZc2e6Tj31hZjW-1nxUvWOcG1kLST-oLdi0v67Koc1kWrWwl8TeNfi2ycwdk6S_nmWqThiwNhdwI3n1IDdLFLd/s400/jamesFrancoHowl2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: xx-small;">My published editorial - <a href="http://www.thestyleking.com/">www.thestyleking.com</a></span><br />
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With an over whelming sense of passion and enthusiasm in what ever he does Franco is not only talented, insanely cool and as sharp as a dart but has forged a career that’s both rich and diverse.<br />
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At only 32 and his career in its infancy Franco is famed as a multi faceted actor full of natural charm, dedication, love and passion for his work and of course has been helped along the way by his spell binding sultry looks and his mesmerising gaze.<br />
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His roles have become legend, from blockbusters like The Spider-Man Trilogy, to more poetic roles of personal struggle like Milk, 127 Hours (for which he received an Academy Award nomination) and Howl.<br />
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Franco is more than a Hollywood success story – more like creative genius and wit. With an unstoppable thirst for knowledge, since 2008 he has graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Creative Writing, hopped over to New York to do Masters in Writing and Filmmaking and is now enrolled on a PHD at Yale whilst studying at The Rhode Island School of Design. Add producer, singers, author, poet and model to his CV and you have the man of the moment – Mr James Franco.<br />
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Proving he has box office appeal, acting ability and a strong academic aptitude, does Franco have what it takes to be labelled an Icon of Style? Of course he does!<br />
He has a mysterious dark image, with the impression he was one of the cool kids at school; cheeky and a bit of bad ass. His style mirrors this image and is typically low key favouring the James Dean (for which he one a Golden Globe for playing) combo of fitted T’s, jeans and a relaxed leather jacket – a classic outfit staple for any mans wardrobe. He’s also one of the flawlessly lucky ones who look’s just as comfortable and collected in a suit as in anything else. Fundamentally Franco is a fan of formal wear, but making sure to adding to it a relaxed laid back twist.<br />
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Franco – the Hollywood heart throb, brimming with intelligence and a classic unbeatable style. But more than just an icon of style, he has become an inspirational icon of how to exploit your natural talents and improve on the rest…or at least of the rest of us, die trying.<br />
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By Sam Outing<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span>Francis Kurkdjian, the contemporary Parisian perfumer who has wowed us with his fresh and tantalising new scents and modern approach to perfumery has given us an exclusive incite into his <i>Stylish Life</i> while touring the launch of his new perfume Aqua Universalis <i>forte</i><i>.</i> Quoted in saying he <i>“<b>was draw to fragrance because of a succession of failure and finally fragrance is the perfect fit.</b>”</i> it would seems he has a natural nose for mixing seductive scents.<br />
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He is also a traditionalist and purist when it comes to style and the way people should live their lives, believing style isn’t just something you wear or somewhere you go, but a way of living your life to the full. Dignity, culture, style and taste – with out all four you’ve got nothing.<br />
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<b><i>“Every moment in your life should be connected to a great or little moment of joy – to be that is the definition of luxury. It isn’t just the expensive watch, hand bag, or what ever, because this is too materialistic. The 21<sup>st</sup> Century to me, is more about refinement and taste. I may be old fashion and old school. But this is what I love and this is what I believe in. You must have fun and feel wonderful doing it.”</i></b><br />
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In 2009 he opened his stand alone boutique on Paris’s Rue d’Alger and has a concession in Liberty, London finest niche luxury destination if you feel the need to add a touch of luxury and charm into your own lives this summer.<br />
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<b>Your favourite city in the world?</b> Paris – For work and pleasure. It’s my home and I have my friends there – I’m happiest anywhere with my friends. We are a very close tight knit group.<br />
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<b>And the thing you must see/do when in that city? </b>Where ever I have my friends with me is where I am having the time of my life – they make life worth living and my time spent anywhere enjoyable. Friends and strong personal relationships make a destination enjoyable.<br />
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<b>Favourite department store?</b> I’m not keen on department stores – they always seem busy and stressful in less you go very early in the morning, but if I had to pick it would be…<br />
In London, it has to be <a href="http://www.liberty.co.uk/?gclid=COykxf-w1qkCFcVO4Qod7GXX1w"><b>Liberty</b></a>.<br />
In New York it’s <a href="http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/"><b>Bergdorf Goodman</b></a> – this is why we decided to open a franchise in Bergdorf because I’ve always been a Bergdorf shopper.<br />
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<b>Your favourite bar in the world, and the drink you would order there?</b> I tend not to drink or social publicly any more, preferring intimate and personal, private socialising. If I have to, maybe some of the top hotels with there lobby or saloon bars but I much prefer home entertaining…I hate bars.<br />
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<b>The place/location/person you feel most inspired for your work?</b> It would have to be my entire family – they are my biggest inspiration. They are cool, fashionable and funky, all with great personalities and charm. You could write a book on them, about everything they did and went though. My father was a scientist and one of the first people in France to deal with computers in the late 1950’s and 60’s – the house was always full of the latest gadgets and electronics. My mother was very much into fashion and my Grandfather was a tailor and should have been on Savile Row so the family is a wonderful mix of crazy artistic flare, with other relatives having been successful musicians and technology. Perfect inspirational diversity.<br />
<b>Your ultimate car/favoured mode of transport.</b> On the arm of my lover…otherwise I miss the glamour and romance of tradition travel; the 1930’s Atlantic cruise liners and the time and effort it took. I was lucky enough to fly on Concorde 15 years ago – it was very chic. But now, it’s all about low cost travelling and everything is about being cheap and quick. I miss elegance and the glamour of luxurious travel. The style and charm which now is gone.<br />
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<b>Your travel essentials;</b> I have a travelling out fit for the plane. I hate people who don’t arrive in style. I have to arrive in style, but I always travel comfortably and change on the plane. Cashmere sweatpants and beanie, a scarf to wrap round my neck to protect me in flight and my wallet and passport and I’m good to go!<br />
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<b>What inspires you in your work? </b>My own failure<br />
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<b>Favourite restaurant and the best dish to order there.</b><b> </b>I don’t go out – I cook and I love to cook. I naturally have to eat out for work, but when I can escape I cook, one of my loves is cooking and creating something beautiful and delicious. I love to stay at home and cook, because cooking is a way clearing my head from the day – the perfect stress relief. You have to focus and concentrate, other wise you mess up.<br />
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<b>Your own personal style icon?</b> Now a-days – no one. There is a huge lack of style. Style isn’t the way you dress or act, but it is the way you live your life. It is a sense of being. All my icons are dead – great heroes from a time gone by. Audrey Hepburn and other great people from the 50’s and 60’s – manners, class, style and tastes. People full of post war glamour like Dior and Bulgari, or Liz Taylor and Richard Burton because they were so in love. People today can be cute, funny and good looking, but have know substance or depth.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span>The enigmatic and charming French perfumer Francis Kurkdjian who is currently taking the world by storm has done it again, launching a new fragrance – Aqua Universalis <em>forte.</em><br />
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The notes of this newly concocted fragrance and fresh, smooth and perfectly seasonal with a strong Sicilian bergamot note, more green and brilliant than before. The other notes are an arousing mix of lily of the valley, seringa, Egyptian jasmine and Moroccan rose and bought to the fore by a masculine and earthy musky tone giving this scent a hidden depth to challenge the light summer florals.<br />
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The launch of this limited edition <em>forte</em> is a result of the overwhelming popularity of Aqua Universalis eau de toilette, an easily worn fresh daily scent with a captivating and pleasurable composition.<br />
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Aqua Universalis <em>forte</em> will be available in <strong><a href="http://www.liberty.co.uk/?gclid=CJb2j6v0y6kCFYUY4QodcnLbMg">Liberty</a></strong> in early July.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span>The dapper silver fox of TV, George Lamb had to sneak his way onto our iconic best dressed list at some point and the sooner the better we’d say.<br />
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man of many talents, Mr Lamb has proven he has kinetic charm both on radio and television as a presenter of such hugely successful shows as; BBC Radio 6 Music and Big Brother’s Little Brother (BBLB) and has worked with industry greats like the DJ Marc Hughes.<br />
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Not only being able to seduce an audience of reality TV obsessed strangers and create the perfect party play list, George Lamb is of course one of London’s perfectly turned out men, proving that London men are some of the globes best dresses.<br />
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His dedication to menswear has led George Lamb to team up with Adrien Sauvage a must have designer who believes in bringing new life to the suit. Together they have created a new label A.Sauvage with Sauvage at the creative helm and Lamb acting the muse and face of the brand.<br />
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George Lamb has created a look and style of gentlemanly elegance, and always appears cultivated and perfectly turned out. It’s this sort of seamless attention to details that gives George his foppish charm. Obviously taking his daily dress seriously, he follows Hardy Amies mantra “A man should look as if he had bought his clothes with intelligence, put then on with care and then forgotten about them”. His uniformed look of slim fit tailoring to show off his lithe figure comprises of a suit often in a three piece navy mohair from A.Sauvage W1 and accessorised with coloured v neck sweaters, ties, tie clips and his signature silvery floppy mop which produce an end result so natural and compact it’s hard to imagine him decked out in any other way.<br />
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He favours A.Sauvage for suiting but isn’t afraid for fraternising with enemy brands, getting his shirts from Charvet in Paris and if he does feel the need to stray from his signature staples, only the best will do and roughs it in J Brand jeans, rolled up chinos and espadrilles.<br />
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His style is quirky and unique and he has created a look that defines him and puts him in a league of his own. Proving it does well to be clever with your style and image, follow trend to a point, but stay true to your own integral brand identity and remain confident in your individuality.<br />
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By Sam Outing<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span>This season heritage boot brand Palladium have teamed up with US actress Odette Annable (Cloverfield, Breaking In) for their latest urban exploration entitled Hidden Gems of L.A. Continuing Palladiums quest to explore hidden places in cities around the world. Odette who is born and bread Los Angeles and is enjoying her successful career in Hollywood takes Palladium on a tour of lesser none L.A from an artist’s community in the shadow of the 5 freeway, the rooftop of a legendary downtown hotel and a Frank Lloyd Wright property left unfinished in the hills of Malibu and south central Los Angeles.<br />
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The film coincides with Palladium’s new collection of LITE boots – the perfect boot for summer. Extremely light weight (under 8oz) breathable, stylish and on trend but still rugged enough for exploring, camping, hiking and festival going.<br />
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