Junya Watanabe MAN Cotton Canvas Trench Coat

I love Junya Watanane and this trench coat has got to be my pick for AW13, you can pick it up at End Clothing.

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons MAN Firemans Jacket

I have wanted a fireman's jacket ever since the collection Nigel Cabourn did in the early 1990's, I have been after one ever since and like the look of this Comme des Garcons one based on the classic Globe jacket.

CDG X Côte&Ciel Mac Covers

Comme des Garcons x Cote & Ciel Mac covers from Dover Street Market.

Macbook Pro 

Macbook Air 

Ipad 

Clothes for 2013

It is that time of year when my mind starts planning the purchases for 2013. I have got to bring in another budget cut, partly due to economic reasons and also I am going to put 50% of my budget into clothes for work.

So I have final piece to buy from AW12/13 and that is a new Nigel Cabourn 4-way roll neck.

For spring summer 2013 I am going to be investing in the a few labels;

Comme des Garcons - couple of tops
CP Company - new jacket and overshirt
Raf Simons - a couple of tops and maybe a jacket
Nigel Cabourn - not sure yet but I do want a new shirt and I might get a summer cameraman or parka
Stone Island - shirts, an overshirt and maybe a jacket
Woolrich - shirts

I will probably pick up a few pieces from Folk, Church's blue suede loafers and a new pair of Tretorn pumps.

Now the work-clothing investments is an interesting new direction for me. It has been on my mind for a couple of years now, some of it is age and also another part is the desire to separate my work-life attire from my personal-life.

I think I am going to go for a slim suit in blues, grey and black.  This will be teamed up with white shirts, narrow ties, simple black shoes, blue tote & briefcase and most likely jackets with a more casual influence (CP, Stone Island and Cabourn).

I am going to have to bit more research into the suits so I am starting off with DSquared2 and Costume National to dip my toe into the water - a look I really liked when I was in Milan.

Comme Des Garcons Shirt Advertising 2008 Campaign

Comme des Garcons SHIRT

A couple of great Comme des Garcons SHIRT tops from Coggles.

Come des Garcons 1975 - 1982

This book charts the rise of Comme des Garcons between 1975 and 1982, it is packed with campaign images and a great tribute to one of the most important designers.

Comme des Garcons Star Wars Collection

Comme des Garcons has done a Star Wars inspired collection and it is available at Dover Street Market.

Comme des Garcons Very Black Wallet

Comme des Garcons very black wallet from Dover Street Market.

APC & Comme des Garcons from Coggles

APC & Comme des Garcons stripy tops from Coggles.

Comme des Garcons Shirt x Pointer

Worth investing in these Comme des Garcons Shirt x Pointer shoes on the Hypebeast blog.

Junya Watanabe Jacket

A great Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons jacket from the Style Salvage blog.

Comme des Garcons SHIRT - L/S Tee Knit Striped Blue

Summer Essentials

What are the essentials for summer?  I fell that it is always a difficult question to answer but here are my thoughts.

• The perfect blazer - I am currently into a lovely Dries Van Noten 
• A good raincoat - This year I have a smart McQ and a casual Nigel Cabourn 
• Sunglasses - Normally Ray Ban's for me but I might invest in a new pair of Persols 
• The perfect scent - Comme Des Garcons 
• Good moisturiser - Shiseido 
• Simple t shirts - Jil Sander, Dries Van Noten, Folk, YMC and Stone Island 
• A good cardigan - Folk this summer 

I would also say that some good jeans, shorts, Tretorn's and Church's Desert Boots.

Packing for Milan Trip March 2011

I am currently packing for a weekend trip to Milan.


My case is a Mandarina Duck DROP case in grey and I will be taking my trusty Bill Amberg selvage skiff bag.


My wash bag is a Isi by Mandarina Duck and it will contain the following;

• Shiseido face wash
• Anthony moisturiser
• Modern Organic Products (MOP) shampoo and wax
• Monocle x Comme des Garcons Scent Two: Laurel
• Bamford body wash  
• Plus the normal little bits to get me through the weekend 

My clothes for the weekend are as follows; 

• Lee 101 Selvage jeans
• Our Legacy chinos 
• Folk t-shirt with a blue block colour pocket
• YMC t-shirt 
• Comme des Garcons wax over shirt
• Folk oatmeal cardigan 
• Our Legacy blue jumper 
• Woolrich checked shirt 
• Universal Works denim shirt
• Nigel Cabourn air craft jacket 
• Tretorn pumps in grey 
• Church's desert boots in blue 
• Dries Van Noten jacket 
• McQ trench coat 
• RAF scarf 

Other essential things for the weekend include a number of guide books, my sunglasses and the wife. 

Junya Watanabe MAN

I have got to say this collection is excellent, top quality indeed.

Wandering around Liberty yesterday I just fell in love with a blue overshirt with a cord collar - it is just amazing.

The following is a snapshot of the collection and the Comme Des Garcons website.