When is a Tatty not a Tatty? When it's a Tatty Devine

A tatty is a Scottish potato, so when we heard about Tatty Devine (@tattydevine) we thought we were in for a treat.  Maybe these could make the best chips ever, and since its a Friday there is nothing better to have than fish and chips.

However, sadly we were let down and found out that Tatty Devine is actually a super accessory company.    'OH JOY!' These cheeky art jewellery pieces are handmade in England by the Tatty's a.k.a. Harriet Vine and Rosie Wolfenden. So whilst we won't be feasting on fish and chips, we will certainly be rejoicing in finding these cult classic designers.

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Maketh-The-Man presents: “A man bag for every occasion”

Maketh-The-Man has been spreading the man bag love via our first guest editorial on Style on the Couch.  The article focuses on the "occassion" of wearing the appropriate bag, and our top brands including the above Gucci (@gucci) holdall from Mr Porter (@MRPORTERLIVE).  Read the full article here.

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Fannie chain mail love

We love a bit of chain mail at Maketh-The-Man, and our auntie Fannie is doing a sterling job with some of her metal work.  Fannie Schiavoni's signature chain accessories are hand crafted and constructed in her own London studio, and even the likes of Lady Gaga have been seen wearing them.  Fannie, we want some, even if just to dress up like some crazy camp Knight from the realm of Gaga.

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Bish, bash, bosh, KAPOW! WOW!

 

 Accessories are great because they can really make an outfit.  No matter what outfit that is, a little flash of brilliance with a strategically placed accessory can make all the difference.  So today we give you KAPOW! WOW!  and wow do we like their stuff.  Big, chunky and bold these items are real statement pieces that you should wear with pride. So go forth and like Batman get some of your KAPOW! WOW! on.

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Give flowers Husam el Odeh

Husam el Odeh (his blog) gives flowers to men, and we like that at Maketh-The-Man.  Everyone should give and receive flowers no matter what sex, and since it is international womens day today, its the best excuse to let your more feminine side out.

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Im a lady dont you know Marwood

The mighty bow tie is all over the place at the moment, and quite right too.  We have come across another brilliant British designer in Becky French who creates bow ties and ties under the banner of Marwoods.  The ties are all hand crafted using silk, wool or lace and are available for gents or indeed ladies or a man dressed as a lady.... Whatever takes your fancy really.

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Looking back at D&G over 20yrs

Good friends share books, and a good friend of ours recently shared this beauty.  Dolce&Gabbana 20 years of fashion is a collection of memories and iconic images which marks every step of their evolution.  Its an absolute gem of a book, and we cant wait to see the mens version (if anyone wants to send us a present).

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