Shop Maketh the Man

Whilst the award winning blog is still going strong, we have now started our own exclusive unisex jewellery range.

Saturday, 31 March 2012

Mantyhose are an abomination

We were invited down to Sketch for a party with a difference.  Emilio Cavallini (Twitter - @emiliocavallini) was launching his unisex tights, MANTYHOSE.  Yes, I said it, MANTYHOSE.  Please note, that whilst I am open to men pushing the fashion boundaries, this is NOT acceptable.  Anyone seen walking around in these should accept a good punch in the face...

Friday, 30 March 2012

Lee Paton's AW 2012/13 collection is one to admire (or he will stuff you)

My good friend Lee Paton (Twitter - @Lee_Paton) introduced the world to his new AW 2012/13 collection last night, and we were granted exclusive access backstage to capture the event in all of its glory.Guests were greeted by the lovely chaps of Hendricks Gin, who had created some very tasty cocktails especially for the night.  As we awaited the opening of the show room,...

Thursday, 29 March 2012

Cardissimo would make Patrick Bateman jealous

I love American Physco, especially the scene when Patrick Bateman and his friends are comparing business cards. The expense that the chaps went into getting their business cards embossed or gold printed is fascinating. However, imagine if they had pulled out some carbon fibre business cards! The looks of admiration and envy would be brilliant!Well we have found just that...

Harrod's loves some Ralph Lauren

We were lucky enough to be invited down to Harrod's for an exclusive tour of the new Ralph Lauren department.  The new space is the biggest in Europe, and as the lovely buyer stated 'Every aspect of the new department had been considered to hero the Ralph Lauren brand'.  It is certainly impressive, and we particularly loved the extra merchandising touches...

Monday, 26 March 2012

Lee Paton EXCLUSIVE Preview AW 2012 Collection and Show

With only 3 days to go until Lee Paton's (Twitter - @Lee_Paton) AW 2012 / 13 show, we were invited into his studio for an exclusive sneak peek of the collection. Never to disappoint we found Lee and his team hard at work putting the finishing touches to beautiful leather straps, engraving antique horns, and embellishing with some rather fabulous beads and embroidery. ...

Free Vintage T-Shirts from Jeremiah Weed

I am not ashamed to admit that I like a tasty wee drink.  Usually its some type of cocktail drank from a Martini glass in a lovely cocktail bar.  Oh yes, we do love a French Martini! However, as my taste buds develop and rum enters my life I find myself more and more drawn to their distinct spicy, dark, flavoursome and lime topped tastes.So with the taste...

Friday, 23 March 2012

Causing a STORM with Storm watches

Support your queen and country this season with British brand STORM and their new collection of Union Jack inspired watches, well it is the Jubilee after all!  From 1989 Storm have been recognised as THE British watch brand on the market today, and have expanded into jewellery, bags, eyewear, sleepwear and fragrances.I have a found memories of Storm, as I remember...

Tuesday, 20 March 2012

Tom Davies is a Wizard

There are many famous Tom's in the world.  Tom Jones, Tom & Jerry, and now Tom Davies (Twitter - @tdtomdavies).  Mr Davies is the only frame designer worldwide who offers a bespoke frame made to measure service. Born out of his desire to revolutionise spectacle wearing, Tom produces frames that are truly bespoke, using an individuals measurements,...

Monday, 19 March 2012

Topman Generation Magazine and the new face of motor racing

At only 20yrs old, Ollie Webb is set to become a big name in the world of Motor Racing. Over the past few years he has been working his way up the racing trail, and Topman's Generation Magazine caught up with him off the race track for an exclusive Interview and photo shoot. The in-depth interview explores how an enthusiastic nine-year-old go cart racer has turned into one...

Tatty Devine bites back with Accessories Online

Hot on the heels of telling 'Claires Accessories' to f%^k off, Tatty Devine has partnered up with another accessory store to sell its range.Accessories Online the on-trend e-tailer that sells a host of exciting jewellery brands is now proud to be retailing the new Tatty Devine range, including our favourite Dinosaur necklace. Did you know that fifty bones make up the...

Sunday, 18 March 2012

A Moodys silk bow tie for all occasions

We have just come across an excellent accessory site, called Moodys (Twitter - @MoodysWorldwide).  It stocks all sorts of classics from cravats, pocket squares, cuff links and of course many mighty silk bow tie.  We were lucky enough to receive a RABBIT SILK BOW TIE, and how lovely it is.  First of all the packaging and bow tie...

Thursday, 15 March 2012

Want a wallet? Check out Wanted Wallets

noah lambert wallet - the uni-fold | chestnutpre-order: dosh wallet - magic | vaderdosh wallet- luxe (3 card) | pianobellroy wallet - the note sleeve | cocoanooka wallet - ao | blueIts not everyday we come across an online shop that is truly unique, but we have done just that with Wanted Wallets (Twitter - @WantedWallets).  All the way from Bonnie Glasgow, Wanted...