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WE LOVE THE WHITE TEE - HEAR WHAT THE DESIGNERS HAVE TO SAY

Recently launched, the White Tee project is selling out fast.  We caught up with each of the designers to hear their thoughts...

 

Don't miss out...check out the White Tee project now whilst there is still time. Shop the white tees here

THE GRINDING HALT : LONDON UNDERGROUND

So it looks like the planned strikes across the entire London Underground will be going ahead...oh dear. It's not for us to go into the politics of it; all we know is that the people of London will probably be doing more walking in the next two days than they have all year. But don't panic! We're here to help...

This is the perfect excuse to grab some new walking gear...think comfortable trousers, a practical light weight jacket for the British weather and most importantly; the correct footwear!

WALKING - Braving the weather and the busy streets of London by foot will require a suitable outfit! One thing you don't want to forget - your umbrella (ella...) We're not going mad - the bag is for the shoes, we don't suggest wearing wellies into the office!

 

JOGGING - Only for the truly dedicated! You'll need a rucksack to store your work / uni attire, and some practical jogging trainers. Check out our stylish yet practical suggestions below...

 

ON THE BUSES - Some may say this is the bravest route of all...so as you sit in the dry, 'cosy' environment of the bus, you can be safe in the knowledge that you'll be an awful lot dryer than the pedestrians you'll be passing. (You'll still need an umbrella for the walk between the stop and destination however!)

Like the suggestions? Have some suggestions of your own? Comment below!

THE RUMBLE STRIPS TAKE CHARGE OF TOPMAN CTRL

June sees the London based soul-rebels reaching deep into their collective brain to extract all the secrets that lie behind a great band.

Check out www.myspace.com/topmanctrl for more info

TOPMAN CTRL : EXCLUSIVE TOPMAN GARB UP FOR GRABS

 

Having cherry-picked six of the finest fashion designers going, what better task to set them than one that offers them a blank canvas. As the latest installment in Topman’s series challenging designers to reappraise Men's wardrobe staples, it’s now the turn of the classic white t-shirt to be taken back to the drawing board by some of fashion’s most creative minds.

 

Whether James Dean in “Rebel Without A Cause” or countless frontmen to the best bands, the plain white tee has been a default choice for effortless cool. Alongside cult New York designer Richard Chai and modern sportswear don Christopher Shannon, the infamous Henry Holland has provided Topman with one of six unique takes on the humble tee.

 

Having provided the heavily pregnant M.I.A. with the notorious polka dot dress for her performance alongside Jay-Z and Lil Wayne at the recent Grammys, Holland knows a thing or two about bending convention with the subtlest twist. Here he twins a sailor boy aesthetic with a bold emblazoned House of Holland “H” that calls to mind the audacious yet simple style of hip-hop’s Dizzee Rascal.

 

These limited edition tees are available from June 4 from Topman’s flagship stores in London and New York, as well as the Topman website. So Topman CTRL have put some aside to giveaway to a few lucky people.

 

All you need to do is head on over to the Myspace site here, and you can enter the competition to get your hands on one of these special tee's!

 

Can't wait to see if you're going to be one of our lucky winners? Click here to visit Topman.com and shop the collection now!

NEW BRAND : 23:23 AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW!

Hip new London brand "23:23" hit the site late last week. Fresh jersey wear and a great take on the "skinny trouser look" give this new brand instant street credability. Click here to head on over to their website for a better look, make sure you check out the 'Jox' section to see what all the fuss is about...

Don't forget, you can also shop the collection here!

TOPMAN CTRL : THE RUMBLE STRIPS FREE TRACK DOWNLOAD!

IT'S OFFICIAL...MARK RONSON IS LOVING HIS TOPMAN SUIT JACKET

Recently snapped out and about in London, Mark Ronson shows off a few ways to wear the new bright blue suit jacket from Topman.  Want one?  These are due in next month so keep checking back...we'll be the first to tell you when it hits Topman.com!

TOPMAN IS HERE FOR ALL YOUR FESTIVAL FASHION NEEDS

With the festival season upon us, musicians and music fans alike are flocking to the alphabet of events available countrywide for some summer fun. But it's tough looking good, come rain or shine, so we've made Festivalwear simple.  Check out some of our suggestions below.

Roll your mouse over the models to make them move.  Click on the models to shop their look and view our all new FESTIVAL SHOP.

Love the video? We asked our resident contributer and movie maker Jonny Brady (of www.redlettucecamera.com) to help out. Vote below and let us know what you think...

STYLE WARS - ALL THE PICTURES ARE IN!

We told you we'd be updating the blog with all the action from the recent Style Wars.  Check out the images below.  UK designer David Hopwood was the lucky winner on the night who walked away with a brand new Vespa as well as progressing to the NYC final in 2010.

Contirbuter Donna Jarvis (of dmgphotographic.co.uk) was on hand to give you all the best seat in the house.  Let us know what you think and vote below.