October 2012 ~ A La Male

Duchamp Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection

London-based luxury retailer Duchamp have all the markings of a quintessentially British brand that, even though they are 23 years young, still feel as though they are absolutely steeped in heritage. Known for their accessories, Duchamp have a rich offering of ties, cufflinks and pocket squares to accompany their growing apparel collection. For Autumm/Winter the brand have fused classic...

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Nicholas Deakins Harris Tweed Collaboration

By A La Male on 08:57

We love a bit of Harris Tweed here at A La Male and Nicholas Deakins has tickled our fancy again with their latest collaboration incorporating some fantastic heritage styling. Their latest offering for AW12 features four-button pique polos that have been given a fresh lease of life in the form of Harris Tweed pocket detailing with subtle bursts of orange and blue. The Steed Harris Polo...

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Dalston Department Store Celebrate British Independent Designers

By A La Male on 02:24

East London's alternative and creative hub sees the arrival of it's namesake Dalston Department Store who have collaborated with the East London Design Show in this four day pop-up event. It's all about premium British Independent product, interior and jewellery designers here this weekend where you'll find them within a stunning industrial-retail setting. After making your way through...

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"STATE" Editorial - Exclusive Submission.

By A La Male on 00:03

CREDITS Photography | Sasha Hitchcock - http://www.sashahitchcock.com/ Styling | Francesca Fasan - http://www.francescafasan.com/ Grooming | Ashleigh Dormer [using Dermalogica] - http://www.amdmakeup.com/ Photography Assistant | Aaron Hodson Models | Finn & Oliver @ AMCK - http://amckmodels.c...

Posted in American Apparel, Avelon, AW12, BLK DNM, Cutler and Gross, Editorial, Esemplare, Gabicci, Grenson, Levis, Mauro Grifoni, MQT, Schott NYC, Submission, Tabio, Won Hundred | No comments

Esemplare Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection

By A La Male on 23:52

As always, we are mighty fond of any attention to detail in our favoured menswear pieces and the Esemplare AW12 collection has certainly turned our heads. The brand's outerwear is of superb construction and it's the tailored qualities that have really caught our eye. There really is an equal relationship between form and function here with many hoods, removable linings, waterproof treatments...

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Timberland Abington Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection

By A La Male on 03:53

Timberland have us - and our feet - covered with their new Abington collection for AW12. These workwear and outdoor-inspired pieces feature more boots that we'd love to be trudging through snow in, again in high quality leathers, suedes and canvases - bring it on Winter. We've selected our favourite pieces from the collection [pictured below] and it should be pretty obvious as to why - this...

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RIMOWA & Moncler Luggage Collaboration

By A La Male on 10:04

Ski season is upon us and we wouldn't be a very good promoter of men's fashion and lifestyle if we didn't say that you simply must travel in style. Well actually you can do what you want but we certainly recommend this new luggage from a collaboration between RIMOWA and Moncler. This wheeled suitcase really does look the part as premium manufacturers RIMOWA certainly know a thing or two about...

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Gravis Expedition Collection for Autumn/Winter 2012

By A La Male on 08:55

It's hiking season right now - or at least hiking boot season as re-affirmed by the new Gravis Expedition collection. This premium footwear range has the usual marks of a fine boot with premium suede exteriors and Sherpa linings to keep those tootsies warm. These classic styles are going down well at the moment but we also like their Yachtmaster styles with our favourite colourways pictured...

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Lacoste LED Lifestyle Autumn/Winter 2012 Footwear

By A La Male on 08:08

Sportswear legend Lacoste have us in awe over their AW12 LED footwear collection. The "Lacoste Essential Design" range features timeless pieces that have an ultimately minimal yet classic style and you can see from the imagery that there has been compromise on quality here. This is the second season from the LED collection and also the début for Winter hence why we're seeing leathers...

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A La Male x River Island Blogger Design Project

By A La Male on 14:21

Over the past few months, the River Island cogs have been cranking non-stop and luckily A La Male have had the opportunity to share a lot of these developments with you in real time. Now we think it's time for one more. The River Island Blogger Design Project has given us - as well as fellow blogs Fashion Beans and Individualism - the chance to design a couple of accessories for you all. With...

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Etre Shop Essential Winter Accessories for Autumn/Winter 12

By A La Male on 01:50

Etre Shop have us covered for the Autumn/Winter season with their range of British made merchandise inspired by traditional workwear. Whether it's hand-stitched leather gloves or hand-knitted beanies you're after, Etre Shop have a less-than-traditional trick up their sleeve - contactwoven fingertips. On their gloves this allows one to use touch-screen smartphones and devices whilst...

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River Island Celebrate Launch of the Life of Tailor Collection

By A La Male on 09:02

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

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River Island Holloway Road Collection: Behind-the-Scenes

By A La Male on 08:42

A few months ago, A La Male went behind-the-scenes at the campaign shoot for River Island's Holloway Road Collection. Be sure to check out what we saw in our video below and get a glimpse into the exciting things the River Island team get up to. Through this we had a sneak peek at the new AW12 pieces which have recently hit stores and are also available online. You can see our top picks...

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Mr Porter Launches the New iPhone Shopping App

By A La Male on 03:01

Mr Porter have recently re-launched their Shopping App for the iPhone and naturally we thought we'd give it a go. As far as shopping goes, even an online purchase can be a stretch for some people - the "hassle", the confusion, not knowing what a garment properly looks and feels like - it can be frustrating. However for all of you iPhone users, this might just be the next big thing...

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StyleGun - Intelligent Shopping for Men

By A La Male on 08:36

New menswear e-tailer StyleGun offer something rather different in the world of online shopping. Their bid is to make the shopping experience far less tasking and stressful for the busy modern man who just has so much going on in his life. Well some of us like to pretend. New brands are being added all the time to existing favourites such as John Smedley, Levi's and Oliver Sweeney. With their...

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