G-Star RAW to Launch Unisex Denim Range at Selfridges

Denim giants G-Star RAW are to launch a limited edition range of unisex collection in collaboration with Japanese Fashion Director and Stylist Tomoki Sukezane. The jeans in question are a re-worked version of the brand's best-selling "Radar" style that here features a more tapered fit, red listing raw denim and a signature embroidery in place of the usual leather patch.

“My first contact with G-Star Raw was when they were showing their collection at NYFW in 2007. After that I curated a Raw Night at Le Baron in Tokyo, which was a great experience and was the base for this collaboration.” - Tomoki Sukezane. The collection will be available exclusively at Selfridges and the brand's website from Saturday 14th September. Go forth and get your his and hers denims - not something you hear very often.

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

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Palladium Releases "Undercity : Las Vegas" Film for AW12 Campaign

Footwear brand Palladium have released a new video campaign for AW12 that celebrates the launch of their new waterproof style [pictured left]. The video [below] created by cinematographer Andrew Wonder and urban explorer Steve Duncan features an exploration beneath the city of sin. 

The video takes us away from the lights and sounds of Las Vegas to the subterranean tunnel system where we can see the boots at work. At least we now know what to buy when we want to stylishly trudge through sewer systems.

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

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River Island Release Life of Tailor Formal Collection this Month

River Island have certainly been keeping busy with new menswear ventures this year. With the new Holloway Road collection out now and this month we are also very excited to see a new line of lux formalwear known as the Life of Tailor capsule collection. Pushing any high-street stigmas firmly aside, these pieces take inspiration from Savile Row's timeless design and craft. 

The brand have gone hard with detail here with under-collar shirt patterns, contrast velvet lapels [pictured above] and punchy paisley blazer linings -areas frequently overlooked on the high-street. As River Island move from strength to strength with their menswear it's this collection that has us flagging the formal events in our calendar just so we have an excuse to don some of this slick apparel.

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

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English Heritage Brand Peregrine Opens Pop-Up Store in London

This week saw the opening of the two-week pop-up shop by English heritage brand Peregrine. You'll find the AW12 collection at the Cube pop-up space over the next fortnight as well as archive imagery depicting Peregrine's rich history. The brand was created in 1956 from a heritage that already spanned 160 years. 

Many years later and we're seeing modern and timeless classics made from choice British textiles. Even staple pieces such as the Woodford Biker Jacket [pictured left] can be found in the new collection - again made on home soil. It's certainly a country-to-city coat, perfect for Winter with it's waterproof and spot clean qualities. Also at £245 you can't go wrong with something as ultimately and stylishly British as this. 

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

You can find the Peregrine pop-up shop at the Cube - 47 Lambs Conduit Street, London. WC1N 3NG. 

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Canterbury Releases New Casual Footwear Range

While the sun is still on the periphery of our weather maps we can all hold on to some hope! Also let's not forget the October heatwave that we normally get - fingers crossed - or anyone jetting off to somewhere exotic in the near future will be able to take advantage of the new casual footwear range from Canterbury. The New Zealand born brand has a heritage that extends over a century with firm roots in rugby so it's great to see a further step into lifestyle products.

The Rotarua [pictured left] is a mere £37.39 and great as an everyday shoe with some nice heel detail thrown in, whilst the Hamilton is priced at £25.99 and is a perfect beach shoe. So those are the newbies - now would anyone care to whisk us off to some of those amazing Kiwi beaches out there?

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

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Superdry Premium Denim at Vogue's Fashion Night Out

Vogue's Fashion Night out saw London town ablaze with fashionistas, fashionistos, free booze and LOTS of shopping. The global event had it's 4th birthday last night with stores opening their doors till late and offering all sorts. We specifically made our way to Regent Street to check out the new Superdry premium denim collection for AW12. Ladies also had manicures and airbrush makeovers going on. If you missed out - you seriously missed out.

The denim has an array of washes and cuts with unique little details all over the place - but get an expert to show you the ins and outs. Deon [pictured left] is a little lady with a lot of knowledge. She will have shaped and sized you up before you've even introduced yourself. This marvellous denim specialist is there Monday to Friday and she'll be sure to help you find your perfect fit. 

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

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Matalan Autumn/Winter 12 Collection

High-street label Matalan have some great pieces in their AW12 collection with rich colours, masculine coats and classic accessories. This is definitely one of those "get the look for less" type of brands but at least they have the product to back it up. We are already loosening the purse strings for that belted coat [pictured above] and at £30 it's hardly breaking the bank!

Even the campaign is rather suave this season and they have an even better behind-the-scenes video for their campaign shoot which you can watch here - Matalan AW12. Not that we're condoning Xmas shopping at this time of the year, but we do know that some of you just can't help yourselves and Matalan is certainly a helpful destination that won't see you smashing any porcelain piggies. £30 for that coat - still in awe.

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

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OTHER / SHOP Opens in Soho London

More store openings this week come in the form of OTHER / SHOP - the latest venture from Matthew Murphy and Kirk Beattie, formerly of b store. The new shop will take over the original b store location leaving the brand as an online-only retailer. Like it's predecessor, OTHER acts as a platform for new and unknown designers/brands including the likes of Berthold, Marwood and Christopher Lemaire.

They of course still house a collection of b store's own line and also plan on collaborating with a selection of fashion and lifestyle brands in the future. We'll save that for another news feature but at the moment you can find clothing, accessories, homeware and books online and in-store as well as an exhibition space at the shop.

OTHER / SHOP - 21 Kingly Street, Soho. London. W1B 5QA

To shop online please visit - http://www.other-shop.com/

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Armani Exchange Expand British Presence with New Stores

The high-street branch of the Armani superbrand - A|X Armani Exchange - is set to open more doors across the country as they continue to expand. The first at Sheffield's Meadowhall Centre will see it's first customers on the 4th September shortly followed by a new location at the Friary Centre in Guildford on the 6th of September. Fellow Welsh neighbours will have to wait till October for their A|X store at the St David's centre in Cardiff - still before Xmas so fret not. 

Also pictured above and left are images from the brand's latest campaign shot by Matthew Scrivens in New York while below is a peek at the AW12 lookbook. The collection is slick yet laid back - typical A|X style and exactly why love this younger sibling of the Armani family. 

For further information please visit - http://www.armaniexchange.com/

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