River Island at Reading Festival

River Island are making their first festival appearance this year at Reading this weekend with their pop-up Exchange shop. Their Swap-Shop concept gives guys the chance to part ways with their old clothing and get some brand new threads from the brand. And it's absolutely free. We kid you not!

As well as giving away clothes, there will also be an exclusive range of festival accessories on sale to keep you styled up and entertained. For anyone who hasn't set out for the weekend yet, be sure to check out our in-store and online recommendations [pictured above]. Torrential rain is obviously on the cards and plenty of mud too in case you were wondering so make sure you take the necessaries! 

For further information and to shop online please visit - http://www.riverisland.com/

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French Connection New Arrivals for Autumn/Winter 12

Hitting the high street now are French Connection's AW12 new arrivals with some great smart/casual pieces. The brand has always offered very slick yet toned down clothing and for the new season we can see that they've got a very laid back utilitarian vibe going on. We love the pop of colour in the chinos [pictured above] next to a  wide selection of quite muted tones - this collection is certainly all about practical style. 

Timeless accessories like the leather phone case and canvas tote [pictured above] are keen favourites. You got to love comfy sweats too and their "Typo Wool Jumper" [pictured left] is great for lazy casual days or whenever you're in the mood to give the world a big middle F. All in good humour of course. 

For further information and to shop online please visit - http://www.frenchconnection.com/

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Tie Rack Autumn/Winter 12 Campaign and Collection

High-street staple Tie Rack have released their brand new campaign in collaboration with fashion illustrator Jacqueline Bissett alongside some super sharp pieces for the AW12 season. With the introduction of new accessories including tie clips [available in metals including silver and platinum] and a new creative campaign, the brand are showing us a much slicker profile than we're used to. 

Tie Rack has always been seen as the one-stop shop for sartorial accessories and we felt that we just had to get involved somehow. See our behind-the-scenes look at the new campaign and collections available in-store now:

Tie Rack London - AW12 collection Launch from HaDenough? Media on Vimeo.

A word from Tie Rack's Head of Marketing - Keata Murray:

"I was ecstatic to secure leading fashion illustrator Jacqueline Bissett to create our campaign for Autumn/Winter 2012.

The collaboration will see her illustrate 24 watercolour images, used mainly as window posters featuring 4 characters. Two for our main range aptly name Isabelle and Tom and two for our premium collection Black Label named Charlotte and Hugo.  Using subtle autumnal tones the imagery has a vintage, classic feel where our hero accessories have been photographed and superimposed onto the illustrations.  This new style reflects our brand essence, honed over the last 30 years, to provide design led, quality driven accessories which always deliver value and evokes our fantastic new strap line (also launching for the 1^st time this season) ‘The Perfect Finish’.

We really believe we’ll get a reaction from this collaboration and look forward to developing it even further."

The current campaign [pictured top] is quite minimal but we'll see an injection of colour by the end of September with the updated look for Autumn - featuring hats, scarves and illustrations of foliage and bare trees. We'll be sure to reveal the Christmas campaign when it's a bit more appropriate - we're still lapping up the heat over here.

For further information and to shop online please visit - http://www.tie-rack.co.uk/

Be sure to check out the Black Label collection too - http://www.tie-rack.co.uk/black_label

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Behind-the-Scenes for the Tie Rack Autumn/Winter 12 Campaign

Tie Rack London - AW12 collection Launch from HaDenough? Media on Vimeo.

A La Male breaks the fourth wall again and goes behind-the-scenes to check out Tie Rack's new AW12 campaign being implemented in store. With a new direction in collaboration with fashion illustrator Jacqueline Bissett we've seen the brand in a whole new light as well as a glimpse at the new season product. You can also see some of our picks from the new collection right here.

For further information and to shop online please visit - http://www.tie-rack.co.uk/

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Harrods Autumn/Winter 12 New Arrivals

For a truly dapper menswear experience we perused the new arrivals at Harrods and as predicted, we found some epic pieces. Ultimately classic but with an edge - the brands this season have really got us pulling out the endless outfit ideas. With contemporary tailoring by Mr Start to the super subtle nods to punk from Vivienne Westwood, this is definitely Harrods showing off its younger and more fashion-forward vibes.

There's everything you need here to take you from day to night and when it goes from cold to colder you can opt for a smart-casual scarf like the Armani Collezioni offering [pictured left] for £119. It's certainly a shopping list that would have you skipping rent for a couple of months -  but it's all just so yum.

For further information and to shop online please visit - http://www.harrods.com/

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Coggles Autumn/Winter 12 Collection

From humble beginnings in 1974, Coggles has made a reputation for itself as the ultimate destination for the fashion-forward yet easy-going individual. With a chilled out and no-fuss approach to life, the brand translate their message through clothing, music, books and even bikes to come soon.

A vast collection with some of our personal favourites including Oliver Spencer and Grenson boots make up the AW12 collection - our key pieces pictured above. We also love the collaboration between designer Kris Van Assche and Eastpak [left] with this tote priced at £155.

For further information and to shop online please visit - http://www.coggles.com/

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Smart Turnout London - Preppy English Attire

London brand Smart Turnout have some great pieces for this season - stylish and ultimately British. With a background in regimental and sporting traditions of the British Army, they're use of institutional colours prepared with the finest craftsmanship has made something really quite special. 

Sport something preppy and very English this season with these super slick document holders - perfect if you ever need to take the office with you. These are priced at £99 with the knits available at £89 and watches for £232.

For further information and to shop online please visit - http://www.smartturnout.co.uk/

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PQ Eyewear Designed by Ron Arad

PQ Eyewear - Promotional Video from HaDenough? Media on Vimeo.

When it comes to a brand, anything that pushes the boundaries of design grabs our attention and when it comes to eyewear - you know that it's going to be something special. That's precisely why we've been so taken with PQ Eyewear, the new brand of sunglasses and opticals designed by artist and architect Ron Arad. The Corbs line, visually the most extrovert, are also the most innovative constructed from sintered nylon [second image] and injection moulded nylon [third image]. 

The A-Frames - featured in the rest of the images - are certainly our favourites for their ultimately slick and masculine appeal. The range features pieces made from acetate and titanium and nickel silver alloy hinges that give some of the slighter frames a surprisingly robust structure - not to mention that they are just so damn cool. Each frame pays homage to London with names such as Ealing Broadway [title image] and Bethnal Green [final image] - still in city fever after the Olympic Games. Our ultimate favourites are definitely the Ealing Broadway but we're loosening our purse strings to accommodate the €700 retail price. 

For further information please visit - http://pq-eyewear.com/

To shop online please visit - http://www.colette.fr/

CREDITS

Models | Joshua @ FM Agency - http://www.fmmodelagency.com/
Elliot @ Select Model Management - http://www.selectmodel.com

Photography | Jeff Boudreau - http://www.jeffboudreau.co.uk/

Art Direction | Mark Cullum - http://www.a-la-male.com/

Videography | Alex Dellow & Harry Davies @ HaDenough? Media - http://www.hadenoughmedia.com/

Grooming | Alice Dawson Whale - http://www.alicedawsonwhale.com/

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Behind-the-Scenes at A La Male's PQ Eyewear Shoot

PQ Eyewear - Promotional Video from HaDenough? Media on Vimeo.

CREDITS

Models | Joshua @ FM Agency - http://www.fmmodelagency.com/
Elliot @ Select Model Management - http://www.selectmodel.com

Videography | Alex Dellow & Harry Davies @ HaDenough? Media - http://www.hadenoughmedia.com/

Photography | Jeff Boudreau - http://www.jeffboudreau.co.uk/

Art Direction | Mark Cullum - http://www.a-la-male.com/

Grooming | Alice Dawson Whale - http://www.alicedawsonwhale.com/

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Jimmy Choo Porno Camo Collection for Autumn/Winter 12

No you read correctly - PORNO CAMO. Genius? Sordid? So incredibly stylish it's unreal? We'll let you be the judge of that but we do admire Jimmy Choo's desire to break the boundaries when it comes to the men's footwear range that launched last year. As you can probably tell, the AW12 collection features bold prints and colours with a collection of  brogues, slip-ons, hi-tops and boots of the desert and Chelsea variety. 

The Porno Camo certainly tops the charts in terms of extrovert styling and as much as we love the iPad case, document holder [pictured left] and briefcase - we're not sure that it's ultimately suitable for the office. 

For further information and to shop online please visit - http://www.jimmychoo.com

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Superdry New Arrivals for Autumn/Winter 12

Popular high-street brand Superdry who are known for their unique mix of Japanese graphics, vintage Americana styling and the values of British tailoring have unleashed their new arrivals for the AW12 season. Keeping it classic with chinos, check shirts and sweaters - the brand have kept it pretty casual. Nods to the blue-collar man with items like their Bunker Boot [pictured above] and heavy duty leather jackets give the collection it's typical vintage appeal.

For a total love of graphics, Superdry's Black Label features tees and sweaters such as our favourite example [pictured left] for those super casual days. This is the kind of brand where detailing is key: from a slight tonal difference to a contrasting stitch. Plus we just love the retro feel they've got going on - thumbs up to that rucksack.

For further information and to shop online please visit - http://www.superdry.com

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Harvey Nichols New Arrivals for Autumn/Winter 12

Harvey Nichols' Autumn/Winter 12 new arrivals are some of the slickest pieces we've seen so far for that perfect urban look. With the likes of Alexander McQueen, Gucci and Givenchy in the mix, you know you're in for some mega treats. An all-black edgy yet sophisticated look can be achieved with the staple biker jacket like the above from Pierre Balmain teamed with sharp accessories and a clean cut shirt. 

We also couldn't disregard one of the new arrivals from Kenzo [pictured left] which is something different that adds a bit of colour -priced at £215 and is a really stunning piece for the new season. Don't fret about the price as there are more affordable brands available. We just wanted to show you the créme de la créme. 

For further information and to shop online please visit - http://www.harveynichols.com/

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Sorel Releases 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Sentry Boot

Canadian footwear brand Sorel celebrate their 50th Anniversary this year and in commemoration they have released a re-vived classic. The Original Sentry Boot that first came out in 1962 has been given a new lease of life with it's timeless style and naturally weatherproof appeal. Sorel is fast becoming a fashion favourite and even has a big celebrity following including  the likes of Justin Timberlake, Kurt Russel and Brad Pitt. 

The Original Sentry Boot in "saddle brown" has a waterproof vulcanized full-grain leather shell - lots of words but you know that it means business. On the inside you'll find the "original" blue felt lining that can be removed for the days when you're not actually trudging through snow - but bring on Winter we say. Aspen anyone?

For further information and to shop online please visit - http://www.sorelfootwear.co.uk

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River Island Holloway Road Autumn/Winter 12 Collection Teaser

River Island - Holloway Road - AW12 Teaser from HaDenough? Media on Vimeo.

A La Male recently went behind-the-scenes at River Island's latest campaign shoot for their new Holloway Road collection. Here's a little teaser of what we saw and we have to say that the collection is rather nice - a step up from their début range of blue-collar workwear with the introduction of tailored heritage pieces. We can't reveal too much however since the collection doesn't hit stores till next month but we're very eager to see this dedicated men's range in all it's glory. In the meantime be sure to check out some of our key picks from the Autumn/Winter 12  mainline preview.

For further information and to shop online please visit - http://www.riverisland.com/

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Gerard Piqué for H.E. by Mango Autumn/Winter 12

F.C Barcelona football player Gerard Piqué assumes his role as the face of H.E. by Mango for the fourth season in a row, fronting the new Autumn/Winter 12 campaign. The Spanish brand's menswear collection has gone from strength to strength since it's launch in 2008 and the new arrivals have certainly topped the charts. Colour is key in the new range with reds, blues and an unmissable green blazer [pictured above]. 

Classic checks and leather goods come as standard, while staple pieces including denim shirts and wool coats give the collection even more oomph. That wool trench coat has really floored us and it's one of the nicest pieces we've seen from the high street so far. Quirky accessories like bow-ties and bracelets complete any look you're going for with this extensive collection that also includes sunglasses, printed tees and great leather footwear. On the whole it's a really versatile selection of clothing with pieces you can invest in for any season - footballer or no footballer.

For further information and to shop online please visit - http://www.hebymango.com/

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theCorner.com New Arrivals for Autumn/Winter 12

More new arrivals, this time from one of our favourite online retailers, theCorner.com has only fuelled our desire for a slight season change. Scarves, gloves and mixed wools are on the plate this time with brilliant pieces from Adam Kimmel, Marc Jacobs and Mauro Grifoni. Again it's about rich yet subtle colours but opt for a pop of bright to juice up the palette. 

Hi-tops are here to stay and the above style from Pierre Hardy is proof as to why - we're certainly not complaining. Also if you're teaming understated colours such as beiges and blacks, don't be afraid to give your outfit a little something extra - Rick Owens has the answer with his bronze iPad Holder [left] for £257.

For further information and to shop online please visit - http://www.thecorner.com

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Topman New Arrivals for Autumn/Winter 12

It's August, yet the fashion world is always one step ahead - as we can see with the untimely arrival of Winter styles. Never-the-less it has us very much looking forward to a season where layers don't mean the difference between life and sweating to death. Already Topman have some killer pieces and the best part is that they're all available now.

There are really rich colours for Autumn/Winter but that doesn't necessarily mean loud as you can see with the sweater [pictured above]. Sure, we've put some orange desert boots in the mix - what of it? A strong collection so far - we're eager to see the rest. Also why not try some Limited Edition spotty socks for £12 . . .

For further information and to shop online please visit - http://www.topman.com

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Bell & Ross Launch New WW1 Chronograph Monopoussoir Watch

Pioneering watchmakers Bell & Ross have launched their latest timepiece - the WW1 Chronograph Monopoussoir. Bit of a mouthful indeed and this style is one of their most classic of recent creations. The brand is known for their heavy-duty craftsmanship suited to the lives of professionals in the aviation and marine industries. Their designs are bold and the without a doubt the epitome of masculinity. 

The somewhat daintier WW1 style still however draws inspiration from the styles worn by pilots in the 1920s. This mechanical automatic watch comes with two faces - the Heritage [pictured above] and the Ivory [pictured left]. The case is made from polished steel, the face is a domed sapphire crystal and the Heritage style features a calfskin strap whilst the Ivory option boasts a strap of navy blue alligator. Take a moment to digest. The brand certainly give new meaning to the phrase "there's more than meets the eye" - by the way you can get the Heritage for £4,900 and the Ivory for £5,400. Enjoy!

For further information and to shop online please visit - http://www.bellross.com

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Mr Porter New Designers for Autumn/Winter 12

Many Londoners returning to the city streets and offices this week after a 17 day stand-off with the Olympic Games have avoided mental crowds, train delays and weather that's brought out the best in people. And now the stadium has closed it's doors temporarily, so has the sun and the city returns to it's familiar grey. 

Keep ahead of the weather and treat yourself to some goodies from Mr Porter's newest designer additions including Private White VC and Thom Browne. Opt for versatility during these unpredictable times with an Archer Adams umbrella and a Doriani suede-trimmed cashmere sweater, £365 [pictured left]. Wrist bling is A-OK with Junghans x Max Bill and you can look - or step - sharp with Valentino.

For further information and to shop online please visit - http://www.mrporter.com/

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River Island Autumn/Winter 12 Preview Collection

The recent announcement of River Island's collaboration with iconic musician Rihanna will never disguise the growing strength of the menswear collection - even if it is very exciting news. We're focusing our attention on the AW12 collection already available with some great pieces for the continuing festival season. Above is our selection of casual key pieces that will take you through the transition from Summer into Autumn - and we'll get to Winter when we've lapped up all the August sun.

Also check out River Island's homage to the US with their flag-print tee that has also featured in our 'HIGH' Editorial. Quite fitting considering they came top of the medal chart at the London 2012 Olympic Games - we had no idea it would pan out like that.

For further information and to shop online please visit - http://www.riverisland.com

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UGG New Arrivals for Autumn/Winter 12

Summer is certainly still as fresh on our minds as it is on our doorsteps but it's still good practice to have a  back up plan when it comes to our increasingly unpredictable climate. UGG is a top contender for quality footwear with a real urban edge to it. The brand has quickly gone a lot further than those sheepskin boots that first spring to mind - and yes they do them for men too. With trainers/sneakers, boots, flip-flops, smart and casual shoes they are actually on top of all the seasons. They even have bags now - the Aidan Tote [pictured left] is one of our favourites from the current collection.

Also pictured above are a couple of our favourite new arrivals - ready and willing to be purchased now. The 'Vanowen' is a good example of an alternative trainer/sneaker whilst the 'Via Maggio' just makes you want to head on up to the Scottish highlands and be at one with nature. Or whatever. Be sure to keep your eye on this brand though - they're ticking boxes.

For further information and to shop online please visit - http://www.uggaustralia.co.uk/

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