Kate Loves Me

Pelayo Diaz Zapico is a 24 years old fashion blogger and a student at one of the best world’s fashion schools, Central Saint Martins. From Paris to Milan, London to Barcelona, we discover his singular life, while he keeps on working with big names such as Rihanna, Vogue, L’Officiel Hommes, GQ… He has a very unique style with very quirky looks, which we like!

http://www.katelovesme.net

Tener Clase

Since 2008, Lucas Garcia speaks about fashion and lifestyle for men. He regularly updates his blog with selection of new products, trend analysis and sports, health advices. Everything there, is always tastefully chosen and suits the blog uncluttered design.

http://www.tenerclase.com

Trendencias Hombre

Style, trends, sport, food, “Trendencias Hombre” is writen every day by a team of 12 people! We especially like their advices and the tone of their articles. Most of all, the blog has weekly columns: “Man with style: the best looks of the week”, “Not only fashion” and many healh advices we like to read on a regular basis.

http://www.trendenciashombre.com

Cup of Couple

Cup Of Couple is written by Mike Madrid & Gabriel García. Both guys present very clean looks and they do a lot of tasteful streetstyles. One of the most influent blog in Spain with many prestigious collaborations. Reading them we can feel all their creativity and love. Essential.

http://cupofcouple.blogspot.fr

Oliete World Blog

Nacho Aznar Oliete is a 22 years old blogger who lives in Madrid and studies journalism. He is passionate about fashion and everything around it (men & women fashion). He shares his looks, his travels, his inspirations and his favorite items.

http://olieteworldblog.com

My Daily Style

My Daily Style celebrated this week a two years birthday. Mireia, the writer, comes from Barcelona. She likes to present her weekly findings, her inspirations and many of her shootings. In general, we like her style, sophisticated though affordable. A great read!

http://stylelovely.com/mydailystyle/

Collage Vintage

Sara is a fashion blogger from Madrid. Welcome to her personal world, from one colorful place to very urban surroundings. We like the way she dresses, simple, with her own twist, and she likes to collect pictures from her favourites female fashion icons, we respect that!

http://www.collagevintage.com

Lovely Pepa

Lovely Pepa gets you entering the life of Alexandra. It is kind of a diary where she shares here activities, beauty advices and many looks. We thought she was very classic at the beginning, but as the published outfits, you’ll realise she always bring something different.

http://www.fashionsalade.com/lovelypepa

Amlul

Amlul is a blog writen by Gala Gonzalez where she shares her travels around the world through shootings. Most of all we like her pictures, always tinged with her personal touch. She also has a “manlul” dedicated section where she presents every week a man of her choice. The whole blog is a source of inspiration for men and women.

http://www.amlul.com

Fashion Vibe

On Fashionvibe, Zina, a girl from Barcelona, shares her daily outfits. She has a refined style and dares matchinch a Chanel bag with an H&M outfit. There is nothing more, nothing less than photos took over Europe and pure style. We just like that!

http://www.fashionvibe.net

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Since 2004, Comme un Camion is a collective blog approaching different topics: fashion, beauty, form, seduction. In a colloquial way 3 guys dissect items in tests, guides, advices, trend analysis and good deals on a daily basis. Going there is often the occasion to discover new brands. They also have a shopping guide with a list of the best shops in France (online and offline). Finally, their forum is a perfect place to find advices where meets 15 to 45 years old guys.

www.commeuncamion.com

Les frères Ainsworth

Jordan and Yannis, two brothers propose their vision of fashion with streetlooks, protraits, artistic works and photos… We like their world, fresh, tinged with innocence and quirky things.

www.les-freres-ainsworth.com

Les frères Jo

Two brothers giving their point of view, interpretation of mens’ fashion (actual or past trends). Basically, there can be found many streetlooks featuring themselves aside of a selection of their favourite items. What’s remarkable on the blog is a certain notion of style, most of the time preppy revisited in their own way.

les-freres-jo.blogspot.fr

Glltn

Since 2006, Guillotine (glltn) broaches clothing, sneakers, and everything about street culture: new collections, art, book releases can be found there on a daily basis.

www.glltn.com

Materialiste

“Le Magazine Elegant” (the elegant magazine) – as they like to call themselves – was created in 2004. It is dedicated to elegance and talks about what could “materially” interest the sophisticated man. Always subtly, with a hint of irony they unveil trends talking about style, travels, design, cosmetics and music.

www.materialiste.com

Modissimo

Modissimo was created in 2007 with a precise purpose: to help men dressing elegantly without headache through advices, trend analysis, guides and inspirations. The blog offers fashion and lifestyle daily news mixed with leading articles (interviews, icons analysis and elegance rules). “Outspokenness, fickleness and a tip of French Flair”.

www.modissimo.fr

Parisian Gentleman

Quintessence of style, refined items and luxury. Created in 2009, Parisian Gentleman has become a reference for any dandy, sartorial lovers. The blog analyzes scrupulously traditional great houses’ creations : bespoke suits, shirts and great accessories along with historical articles and news. They also provide great style advices decyphering codes of the “good-dress art”.

parisiangentleman.fr

Redingote

“For clothing lovers… among other things.” In a particular atmosphere, Redingote talks about men’s style carrying a certain art de vivre through clothing, music, food and culture. Their publications mix advices, discoveries and histories always tinged with French authenticity.

redingote.fr

Les Rhabilleurs

In watchmaking the French word “Rhabilleur” indicates a person creating, cleaning, adjusting and fixing clocks’ mechanisms. Two men talking about the only jewel worthy of the name for us. The one without we would feel ourselves naked: the watch. News, shows, vintage, luxury, new brands, all the ingredients are there for watch amateurs.

www.lesrhabilleurs.com

La Superette

In 2012, four guys from all over France meet at a mini-market tradeshow. Since then, they follow a simple moto: the fine information in self-service. In their own particular way the “grocers” address topics linked to the “art of living”: clothing, home furniture, gadgets, music and press. On the shelves can be found a bunch of authentic histories, life advices and daily tips.

la-superette.fr

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The Harrington is back!

I’m seeing some in many shops since few weeks. It appealed my curiosity, so I tried to discover its origins. Why, if Harrington is supposed to be a brand, can we also find it among other brands like Ben Sherman or Fred Perry’s collections? (we’ll notice that they’re both English brands!)

Starting the search

Starting point: I got in touch with one of Harrington’s managers. He gave me a brief outline of the brand’s history to answer my questions. And another surprise: he kept refering to English culture! How could it really come from France? I saw that the question made them uncomfortable, so I changed the direction of my research…

The original!

Later, broaching the subject with a fan of English fashion, I discovered another brand, English this time, who was claiming the invention of the Harrington: its name is Baracuta! I followed this way and it lead me to a Baracuta’s representatives who answered my first question very clearly:

- Is the Harrington from France?
- Ours is the TRUE and Original. Ask me some questions and I will be delighted to tell you the real story.

It seemed that I went in the right direction. And his answers to my questions allowed me to discover the origins of the “Harrington” name.

Here’s the story

Baracuta was created in the 30′s, and became particularly well-known for the quality of its raincoats. One of its jacket is called the G9. It’s basically a sort raincoat made of waterproof material, which length is particularly well-suited to play golf (hence the G). How come? Well, that’s the use it was designed for.

Then, why is it called “Harrington” if its original name is supposed to be G9?
Well, it’s a nickname which use came later. In the 60′s, there was a very popular series on American TV called “Peyton Place”. The first to be broadcasted early in the evening (at primetime). It was made of 514 30-minute episodes and was shown between 1964 and 1969. One of the characters, Rodney Harrington, was played by Ryan O’Neal. And he was wearing a G9!

At that time, John Simmons owned a famous store in London called “The Ivy Shop”. He was the first person to call the jacket a “Harrington”, refering to the series. As often with popular nicknames, it did spread, and has stuck! All this story to tell you why we call this jacket “Harrington”. Isn’t it great?

Characteristics

As the jacket was designed for golf players, it’s side pockets are deep and angled. Now you know about the original use, can you guess why such features? Yes, to keep golf balls! Another thing, there’s no seam at the shoulders level to feel more comfortable while making golf moves. Baracuta’s Harrington has two patented features : the tartan, whose design is specific to them, and the umbrella-shaped rear designed to allow water running off the back of the jacket to avoid your trousers to get wet!

Harrington, music, sport and cinema

Let’s go back to my college years, were I discovered that the jacket was worn by the Clash during a concert in Times Square (1981)! And that’s the reason why it is part of the punk and general rock outfit. More recently, Liam Gallagher, Franz Ferdinand, Razorlight and Pete Doherty are wearing it. And again more recently we’ve seen on Mr. James Bond, Daniel Craig’s shoulders, and also sports stars such as Thierry Henry.

Now you now know the whole story of the “Harrington”. Here are some addresses where you can buy the Baracuta “Harrington” in Paris from. RRP: €189

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Let’s talk about an accessorie, those sunglasses for example. Sunglasses are THE item that will make the difference on your surfer beachwear outfit. This model from Electric reminds of an old pair of wayfarers, but adds a touch of modernity thanks to its funky colours. The fact that I’ve chosen some green ones is really unexpected :) Well, you can enjoy a lot of discounts on them on eBay and each colour is available, just prefer the green ones to match all the items we have talked about today.

$44,99 USD from eBay

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So let’s see them. From left to right:

• Paul Smith “PS20”: Sky €575
• Alessi “di Piero Lissoni AL5011”: £135
• Starck “PH4002”: €250
• Nixon "Murf": White €399

The unusual thing here is not so much the straps as the faces. Note however, by pure chance, none of these watches have a strap with links, and they’re all fairly similar.

If you are interested: have a look at this site which shows the different types of metal straps available.

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The first rays of spring sunshine have just brushed the corner of my screen, so let’s talk about the latest fashions for spring/summer 2007. You should first and foremost be aware that there is a degree of continuation with this winter’s fashions. So keep your skinny jeans, white shoes, “my father was a punk rocker” t-shirts and your stripy jumpers. Phew!

However, remember that this season’s must have is a pair of Bermuda shorts! Preferably worn short and straight. Of course it’s more comfortable than your ski gear for the summer, but also you will be able to make up a few different looks. The spirit of this season is casual, with a certain elegance. You could, for example, wear your Bermudas with a light linen jacket. Dress it up with a beige jacket to give it a breath of holiday fresh air (like the Diesel one above) or try a schoolboy blazer (AC/DC style!).

The second big trend this summer is the cardigan! Your cardigan can be fitted, even skin tight (see Bill Tornade) or a bit looser in layers (see Aem’Kai). For your feet, you’ll be best off in canvas tennis shoes or big trainers like Stan Smiths! And when the sun comes out, get out your espadrilles (see Pepe Jeans). Accessories-wise, retro sunglasses and vintage-style shouder bags will be in (I’ll fnd you some examples over the next few days).

And generally the colours to wear this summer will be white, beige, and maybe even flourescent! Stripes will stay in fashion, but they will be narrower. Natural fabrics such as cotton and linen will take pride of place! Another great trend this spring/summer: with your new clothes, it must be pulling season! ;) Time to bring out the big guns, you’re back in business!

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