Category: MEN’S STYLE

Canterbury’s new range: Everything you need to train, live and play

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There’s something to be said for activewear that’s as easy to live in as it is to exercise in and Canterbury has nailed the brief with their latest range of stuff for dudes. The new range of training and casual sports gear is all about life and fitness, promising to be “everything” you need to do you. The whole range comes with what they call “Vapodri” technology. It keeps your body dry, and the clothes doing their athletic thing as good as possible, covering their range of hoodies, long and short-sleeved tees, drill tops and pants, and an array of shorts and pants. The sport casual range also uses Canterbury’s historic toughness and leading technology, integrated with clever graphic design and styling, to work as hard on the street as on the training field. Oh, and they’ve also got a new online portal they’re calling the Canterbury Training Hub. It’s for men, women, players and supporters and serves up some clear, practical, insightful, helpful and fun content, from how to build a great women’s fitness capsule wardrobe, to a parent’s guide to junior footy to making sure a night of romance doesn’t affect your on-field performance. Check it out.

Specsavers Autumn Winter collection blends fashion with functionality

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Specsavers has revealed the must have statement eyewear pieces for Autumn/Winter 19, with bright colours and bold shapes the name of the game this season. Deriving inspiration from the born again 90s trends spotted on the runway, Specsavers’ collection is divided by colours; luminous greens, reflective blues, bold reds, dusty pinks, and hues of gold take centre stage. Gone are the days of thin, black rectangular eyewear being the sole option for the visually impaired; letterbox shapes, aviators, cat-eye frames, and oversized logos are all back with a bang. MORE: Alex Perry’s collection does good things on social media The collection poses a sartorial escape from the cooler months, with colourful frames from the likes of usual suspects Australian designers Alex Perry and Collette Dinnigan as well as new collaborations with Parisian fashion house KENZO and British label Red or Dead who are releasing a collection of frames with interchangeable arms, offering a world of customisation options. Also on offer from Specsavers will be a new range of frames with removable nose pads to cater to those with wider faces, lower nose bridges, and higher cheekbones. Global head of product design for Specsavers, Stig Engelbreth Hansen affirmed the idea behind the Autumn Winter 19 collection, saying, “Glasses wearers are becoming more and more daring when it comes to selecting their frames. This season it’s all about the attitude and confidence that glasses can bring out in the wearer.” Specsavers has a vast array of options ensure you’ll never have to forgo fashion for the sake… Read More

Hugo Boss has a new range of eyewear for men and women at Specsavers

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In true style for both Specsavers, the brand, and Hugo Boss, the house of design, there’s a new range of eyes for men and women that are: stylish, classic, wearable and – thanks to Specsavers – affordable for basically everyone. The range has been crafted with the modern man and woman in mind and features 14 styles in sharp metal and acetate, all about the clean look that HB is all about. The range is available now from only $199, including standard single vision lenses, the range is included in Specsavers’ two for one offer. See it at the Specsavers website.

Swimmers for summer: You need Smithers

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If you’re a dude who worries about the quality he wraps around his bits, then you can stop looking, chill a bit and open up Chrome: we’ve got the answer. Sure, it’s one thing to buy your next pair of swimming duds from Kmart or something equally as seemingly “affordable but good enough”, but why you’d bother still defies belief. Why? Because Smithers exists and it’s shaking shit up for men and their swimming needs all over Australia. Think quality poly, very Euro little waist cords and very polished-looking steel capped ends, which make for one very tidy pair of toggs to hit the waves, or lay by them, this summer. Inspired by the family slogan: “Speak less than you know, have more than you show”, Smithers brings about a little more taste than you see, more often-than-not, on Australian beaches, that the country is just crying out for. And with a slogan like that,you know what they’re all about. Tasteful revelations of the body and the personality, all wrapped up together in a nice little package (pardon pun), that is affordable to buy and stylish to try. See the full range at the Smithers website.

Style alterations all men need to make at some point

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There will come a stage in every man’s life when you look at yourself in the mirror and just think that enough is enough – it’s time for a change. Whether this happens at 25 or 35 is hard to say, but you’ll know when the moment comes. So, if you play your cards right and make that style change, then it’s not only race day where you get to look dapper. Tailored suit A lot of men dislike the idea of wearing a suit primarily because they think they look a bit silly and overdressed in one. The reason for this is simple: they’ve never worn a suit which fits perfectly. Buying an off-the-rack suit can result in baggy pants and too-wide shoulders, meaning you don’t feel comfortable when wearing one. A tailored suit, on the other hand, is fitted exactly to your body type, so even if you’re a thinner gentleman, you’ll get a suit which has a great fit and looks cooler than anything James Bond might wear. You’ll also get superior materials used, custom additions based on your preferences, and you’ll save time by not having to dash from shop to shop to find the “perfect” suit. Tailored suits cost a bit more, of course, but this is an item which can be worn for many occasions and will make you feel amazing. Luxury watch No one really needs a watch do they? After all, you have the time on your phone and you can see a clock almost anywhere you… Read More

Men’s silk shirts and embroidered linen are in: MR PORTER X Off White

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MR PORTER and Off White are joining up this month, launching a brand new collection for dudes, 44 pieces strong. Named Modern Office, they’re throwing it right back to the traditional with menswear, keeping it fresh with a hint of active. Founder Virgil Abloh joined MP with Off-White’s typical approach of defining the grey areas between black and white as the colour off-white, while interpreting the collection’s overarching themes of flux, evolution and modernity into a synergy of fabrics, colours, treatment and visuals. George Archer, buyer at MR PORTER says it’s all been designed from the ground-up, with the introduction of new fabrics, silhouettes, colour palettes, and exclusive prints that are not seen in the seasonal lines from Off-White, he said. “The collection is also designed with the MR PORTER customer in mind, with the inclusion of silk shirts, tonal embroidered linen and shearling-lined jackets while keeping the colour palette relatively muted with pastel tones.” Made up of 20 clothing items, 18 accessories and 6 pairs of shoes, the collection is accessible, funky and starts more tonal embroidery than you can poke a stick at. See the whole range at MR PORTER.

New Everest wireless over ear headphones by JBL fit into life perfectly

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JBL now do a fully Google Assistant integrated over-ear, wireless headphone that you should freak out now.  There’s a lot that’s gone into these headphones – not noise cancelling, though 🙁 – to make them awesome and integrate with your busy, inner-city-vibes lifestyle without a hitch.  They fold flat, so you don’t look like the old Nova logo as you’re out of the office or home; they have a whopping 25 hours battery time with a 2-hour quick charge option if you’re busy; and, let you take full control of your music experience using your voice and receive notifications without glancing at your phone thanks to Google Assistant with the touch sensors on the earcup. Oh, and also, the JBL ShareMe 2.0 technology allows you to connect and share your music with  friends, via Bluetooth.  Of course, the JBL Everest can also let you make and receive calls, with echo-cancelling microphone, through the magic of the JBL audio quality speakers – which, if you remember from last Christmas, we’re big fans of. Check out more about the JBL Everest headphones at the JBL website.  

Update your wardrobe and stay on time and in style this silly season

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Summer is right around the corner, and with it comes Christmas, New Year’s Eve and a host of balmy nights sipping Aperol Spritz under the setting sun. It’s a busy time of year, so take the stress out of the silly season with a wardrobe update that takes you from work Christmas parties to New Years Eve without missing a beat. Check out our recommendations below, and you may even find a few Christmas gifts for family and friends while you’re shopping for yourself. Aquila Menswear is celebrating their 60th year with the modern, minimal Altair collection. Designed in Australia and crafted in Italy, the range blends natural, earthy colours and collarless shirts for effortless style. A selection of lush linen suits work well for warm evenings, and their superfine wool suits with a modern wide check are ideal for office parties straight after work. Christmas is the perfect time to invest in something you’ll wear year-round, starting with the party season. No matter what you’re wearing, the right watch can make an outfit, keeping you both on time and in style. These are our picks for understated class. Rolex Explorer II White Dial Released in 1953, the Rolex Explorer II was designed as the ultimate watch for expeditions and mountaineering. With a scratchproof sapphire crystal, clear dial and luminescent markings, it was designed for explorers who know how to look good. The bezel has unique 24-hour markings and a separate hand to tell the exact hour, which is perfect for long summer days that turn… Read More

Tomorrow, MR PORTER launches an exclusive watch from Bremont

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Tomorrow, MR PORTER launches its latest timepiece with Bremont, the 15-strong range of unique “RAF blue” dialled and “RAF blue” calf-leather strapped ALT1-ZT watch that has been created especially for MR PORTER. Based upon the iconic Bremont ALT1-ZT collection and designed with aviators and explorers in mind, this model features direct aviation inspired aesthetics such as GMT hand and chronograph functionality. The 43mm hardened stainless-steel case, which is made from a material seven times stronger than that of an average stainless-steel watch case, showcases the movement and decorated Bremont rotor through an integrated flat-crystal case back. The timepiece is water-resistant up to 100 meters and is COSC chronometer tested and certified. This is the second exclusive offering from Bremont on MR PORTER. In 2015, both brands collaborated on an exclusive collection for Kingsman: The Secret Service. In 2013, Bremont was the first luxury watch brand to launch on MR PORTER, and continues be a firm favourite with MR PORTER’s global customer base. Find it tomorrow on MR PORTER.

A chat with Alex Perry about his new range for Specsavers

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Alex Perry is the name behind yet another range of eyewear at everyone’s fave sunglasses and eyewear retailer Specsavers. And they’re good. We had a chat with the Australian designer about him, his range, why he’s so into eyewear and what we can expect from the new drop. You’re fast becoming the face of eyewear! Was this planned, or you just love sunnies? I am well known for my love of sunglasses, but I have also worn prescription glasses since I was a child. That is a huge part of why I love collaborating with Specsavers – I know how hard it used to be to find a stylish part of glasses that suit you and don’t cost a fortune! I’m really proud that through my partnership with Specsavers we are able to create beautiful frames at an accessible price. What makes the collection so ‘Alex Perry’? As always the collection is immaculately tailored, and each frame is timeless and classic with a touch of glamour, which is what fans of the range have come to expect. What about eyewear for men’s? I have a men’s range of eyewear available at Specsavers and have actually just released four new sunglasses – I wear these frames all the time! The new range offers contemporary updates to classic styles such as the Aviator, Clubmaster and a bold oversized frame. Standout features in the collection include a heavy tortoiseshell brow bar, gold rims encased within an acetate chassis, along with satin gold metal temples that glint in the… Read More