This belt from Petrol Belts has a great look with its silver buckle and its camel vintage leathear! The belt is made in 100% finest leather and it’s still on sale!

Sale price: £19.00 (Was £24.95) from Reemclothing

These brandy tan leather desert boots by Shofolk are very original! They feature two eyelets, tan nubuck trim, flat waxed laces, leather insole and a Shofolk signature. Made in leather and rubber (for sole).

£140 from Coggles

Hey Folks! After the successful “Union Jack” and “Plectrum Street,” Ben Sherman came up with a new fashionable messenger bag. It features a detachable strap, two separate compartments with small pockets for your mobile, pens, or credit cards. You can also fit a (small) laptop.

Unlike its predecessors, the “Cornell Flight” is detailed by a perforated front side and stamped by a discreet logo. Both sober and trendy, it would perfectly fit with a business suit or a more casual outfit. It is actually one of the rare bags that would make everyone happy)

The Cornell is priced at £50 which is still reasonable. However, it is (for the moment) exclusively sold on Ben Sherman’s website, and only available in the UK and Ireland.

£50 from www.bensherman.co.uk

I love this model by Nike! It’s a kind of mix between sneakers and boots. It’s a “quickstrike release” from October named “Air Royal Mid”. I see it for real few weeks ago in brown (also available in black). It’s really great! And in sale right now!

Sale price: £79 (Was £110) from Wellgosh

Classic Nike Air Force One Premiums in a maroon leather and camel and brown canvas and suede with 0.44 Sticky Rubber

Sale price: £39 (Was £65) from Oki-ni

These classic leather chukka boots are still available in 2 sizes!

Sale price: £70 (Was £120) from Office.co.uk

I love this trainer/boot hybrid by Alife! This model calls “Everybody Mono Hiker” and it’s made of fine grain tan leather. Shoes features contrast orange accents on the shoe lining and laces. Nice, but a little bit expensive ;)

Sale price: £116 (Was £165) from Oki-ni

I like the casual-chic look style of these brogue boots by english shoemaker “Grenson”. (these boots are also available in brown).

Sale price: €142,80 (Was €204) from My-wardrobe

This pair of boots come from the new Timberland collection: “Timberland Boot Company”. This premium collection have been designed by “Pete Lankford”, Timberland Creative Director since 1998. Shoes have a indostrial and vintage style. Leather are sourced from Horween Leather Chicago. You can see more models in my french article on “Timberland Boot Company”

£180 from Coggles.co.uk
And have a look at “Store locator” on www.timberland.com

On this showery day, I invite you to reflect on one of the great men’s fashion classics, and an ideal mid-season choice: the trenchcoat. Although we’ve spoken about them a few times before, I realised (with surprise) that we’ve never devoted an article to their origins and their creator: Thomas Burberry.

The story starts during the first world war. In 1914, Thomas Burberry created the first trenchcoat to meet the needs of British Army officers. Lord Kitchener was one an early devotee, which helped make them popular. Compared to other military coats of the time, which were heavy mackintoshes waterproofed with rubber, the trenchcoat was made of cotton gabardine, which was lighter and more comfortable. It also had a d-shaped buckle, which allowed military equipment to be attached to it.

After the war, former soldiers continued to wear trenchcoats in civilian life. And although the d-shaped buckle is now purely decorative, it is still there alongside the other details to stay true to the original. The Burberry trenchcoat is slightly re-interpreted from one season to the next to follow the latest trends. The trenchcoat has also adapted to new fabrics and colours that didn’t exist nearly a century ago.

The trenchcoat has become so popular over the years that it has been widely copied, particularly by the Americans, the French and other British brands. Its lightness and protection make this coat a mid-season must-have, when temperatures aren’t too low, and the weather is changeable. Its stylish, casual look suits different styles as show above. Price-wise, expect to pay between €800 and €1,000 for a Burberry trenchcoat. However, while you’re saving for a brand new one, look out for one in a vintage store! Expect to pay €150-€200. And wait for the sun to return!

Details of the styles shown above:
1st style (tie + grey trousers): Ref. 3456669 – DK/05700 – “Dark Mushroom fully lined DB cropped trench”
2nd style (cream jumper and white trainers): Ref 3459362 – MIWL/25200 – “Taupe garment washed trench coat”