Gravis Expedition Collection for Autumn/Winter 2012

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 below. You've got to love a bit of green tartan.

There's also a collection preview video featuring professional snowboarder Danny Davis crunching snow in the Mason style [also pictured left]. The Expedition collection is certainly mentally preparing us for the impending frosts and chilly mornings where we certainly wouldn't mind a bit of Sherpa lining wrapped around our feet.

Gravis Expedition Series from Gravis Footwear on Vimeo.

For further information and stockists please visit - http://www.gravisfootwear.com/

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Lacoste LED Lifestyle Autumn/Winter 2012 Footwear

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 and earthy tones. 

The "Rydal" style [above and left] is priced at £150 and is a brand new entry and is a take on the classic hiking boot. Again it's the simplicity we love but it's the details such as the suede tongue and double contrast stitching that really grabs us. We're not sure who would actually consider hiking in something so slick but you never know - we're also digging the Heldon styles [below] in leather and suede priced at £115.

For further information and to shop online please visit - http://shop-uk.lacoste.com/

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A La Male x River Island Blogger Design Project

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 a tote [£25], iPad case [£18] and iPhone case [£10] making up the collection we opted for slick yet versatile designs to create something truly suitable for every man - just take a look at our smart/casual options below. A minimal exterior opens to reveal a punchy paisley print, so whether you think this is quirky, exotic or just a bit posh - we've got every guy under consideration here. So . . . how will you wear yours?

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The collection is available in stores nationwide and online at - http://www.riverisland.com/

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Etre Shop Essential Winter Accessories for Autumn/Winter 12

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 keeping those digits nice and warm; so not even the cold can stop our iPhone obsessives.

As well as these innovative gloves there's also a modest selection of accessories including scarves and bags - our favourites are included below. We also love their Workwear Jacket [left] made from Melton cloth - inspired by traditional sailors' peacoats. Heritage, heritage, heritage - we cannot get enough.

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

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River Island Celebrate Launch of the Life of Tailor Collection

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

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River Island Holloway Road Collection: Behind-the-Scenes

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 of this vintage workwear-inspired collection below with a lot of rugged styling teamed with a mix of classic and contemporary accessories - we have a particular fondness for the scissor bow-tie. The collection takes a leaf out of River Island's history books and is named after the brand's first ever location on Holloway Road back in 1948. Talk about longevity on the high-street . . .

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

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Mr Porter Launches the New iPhone Shopping App

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 - we do of course presume that you're somewhat tech-savvy for owning such a device in the first place. Either way the new Mr Porter shopping app is really straightforward with an easy-to-navigate shop and even their trusty Style Help outlet featuring the usual "Essentials", "Stylepedia", "Video Manuals" and more. 

On to the shopping now and we decided that it would be good form to buy for the season - hence the Hunter wellies [left] and London Undercover brolly [below]. J Crew do superb sweats and of course we wanted in on some of that Camo action so we opted for Jack Purcell Converse sneakers. Just think - on Monday morning you get a last minute appointment for Tuesday first thing, you could hit the app before 10am on your commute and get yourself a brand new suit in the nick of time. 

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

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StyleGun - Intelligent Shopping for Men

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 Body Map feature, StyleGun is all about finding the perfect fit and choosing clothes that suit your size and frame. You're likely to end up learning a thing or two about your body this way and it's a teaching tool you can then use when you dare to break out of the e-commerce world and venture back into a shop one day. If you're not too busy that is.

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

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ASOS Black x Puma Launch Collection for Autumn/Winter 12

The recent release of the new collaboration between ASOS Black and Puma should have everyone wanting to take Stoptober's anti-smoking campaign to the next level by hitting the gym in style. But even if it doesn't encourage you to get active, this new 40-piece collection has some fantastic tailored shirts in airtex designs - perfect for the guy on the go obviously. 

We're also loving the jackets and outerwear with gilets, parkas and bombers - perfect for the seasonal change. There are some wicked accessories [pictured below] that pack a punch of colour and boast a slick, modern design - particularly the geometric quilted bag [also below]. It's a perfect match for sport meeting fashion.

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

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