Michael Dupouy will be signing copies of his street culture bible All Gone in London tonight, courtesy of Puma, Footpatrol and La MJC.

At 5-7PM tonight [Wednesday February 8, 2012], Puma and London’s Footpatrol will play host to the London leg of the All Gone world tour.

PUMA have worked closely on the annual edition of the All Gone Book, 2011 issue. All Gone, released exclusively in limited run, highlights the best & most notable limited edition items from the world of street culture & sneaker design. PUMA Lifestyle is well showcased within the book featuring Puma List product stories, as well as a special 12-page highlight on the whole PUMAxUNDFTD Clyde collection.

Already partner of the Parisian launch at Colette on January 21, PUMA joined forces with Footpatrol to support the London signing event.

The man, behind street culture bible All Gone, Michael Dupouy, will be on hand to talk about the current scene and sign the 25 limited copies (available to purchase on the night) that Footpatrol have managed to get their hands on.

The signing, sponsored by Red Stripe, will coincide with Foot- patrol releasing a selection of limited Puma deadstock as well as product from long-time PUMA collaborators and All Gone favourite’s UNDFTD.

Footpatrol is based in the heart of Soho at 80 Berwick Street, London, W1F 8TU.

The London Olympics are under six months away and adidas are ramping up their heritage style with their 1984 inspired Team GB drop.

As official Team GB partners, adidas are planning an incredible 2012 to mark what is already feeling like a general celebration of the city and its sport culture. Their sick new drop references the first time the brand sponsored the British sporting elite at The Olympics, way back in 1984 at the Los Angeles games.

In a nostalgic nod to the successful Olympic year, adidas Originals have released an epic archive collection that takes direct inspiration from the original pieces worn by Gold medal heroes Daley Thompson, Sebastian Coe and Tessa Sanderson, with Daley Thompson’s decathlon-winning #398 jersey the centre-piece.

The Archive Team GB Originals collection, in keeping with the official competition wear of Games gone by, continues to feature red, white and blue taping detail. Every piece of apparel includes the distressed iconic Originals Trefoil logo and the Team GB flag, giving the range the official stamp of Team GB authenticity.

Consisting of just six pieces of apparel and four pieces of footwear, the classic #398 T Shirt, adapted from the jersey Daley Thompson wore at the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games , is the hero piece of the collection, complete with Great Britain insignia and multi stripe execution. Other highlights of the apparel include classic white double-knit firebird track top, with red and blue detailing, as well as the red, blue and white panelled windbreaker, in lightweight technical material.

Archive footwear offers 3 classic indoor sports styles in retro Team GB colourways: the Gazelle Indoor in dark indigo with white three stripe taping and scarlet inner, as well as in white with Team GB multi stripe execution; the Tobacco in airforce blue; and the ever classic Handball 5 Plug with Team GB colour-up.

The adidas Originals Archive Team GB collection came out this month. Apparel prices range from £40 to £80, and footwear prices range from £62 to £72.

Original Penguin take a trip to the home of The Warriors, Coney Island to reveal their Spring Summer range.

Original Penguin take a trip to the home of The Warriors, Coney Island to reveal their Spring Summer range.

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We take a look at the latest piece from The Duffer of St George, the very slick Court Varsity Jacket.

Available in two colour ways [Khaki and Azure Blue], the Court Varsity Jacket is a yarn blend of cotton and nylon for strength and durability. Front fastened with ivory coloured Duffer buttons and contrast stitching throughout with a light brushing on the shell.

The Duffer Of St George Court Varsity Jacket is avaiable at jdsports.co.uk RRP £60.00

A quick look few style options that are a certified Hell Yeah, and the awful Hell Nos.

HELL YEAH:

SLIM FIT DENIM

And no, don’t run off to steal a pair of jeans off the girlfriend, Skinny jeans are not for everyone, so try a slim fit pair with a tapered leg that will compliment both your physique, not pair of jeans so tight you need them surgically removed just to take them off. The bonus with slim leg jeans, is that they work remarkably well with most footwear with everything from brogues and a nice shirt to a hoody and pair of Converse All Stars, meaning your prepared what ever the occasion, and anything you can wear with more than one outfit is a definite Hell Yeah.

Check out Edwin’s ED55 Tapered leg jeans £39 (Was: £130) available at: mrporter.com

HELL NO:

DENIM JOGGERS

Yep, you’ve either seen them, or you’re the unfortunate owner of a pair : Stretchy yet baggy, slim yet tapered, these denim jegging things are very disturbing to see. Why any one would want to combine their favourite jogging bottoms with a pair of jeans is a mystery. These have a tendency to make legs look bigger in the thigh and the excess fabric around the ankle make them look more like yoga pants than jeans, plus the fact that trousers with elasticated cuffs on the leg, should only be worn by babies, therefore making these a certified Hell No.

Words by Irene Asanji

Check out some of the brands we are keeping an eye on for the key styles available this season.

LYLE & SCOTT

For over 130 years Lyle & Scott has become a brand favourite for not only golf enthusiasts, but for lovers of classic heritage worldwide. Part of the appeal is the iconic golden eagle that adorns every item which the brand since the eagle’s first appearance on Lyle & Scott clothing since 1967. Lyle & Scott represents excellence, golf heritage and all things vintage and retro.

Check out some of the key looks from the three collections Basic, Heritage, and Vintage, all available from Lyle & Scott. Who knew golf attire could be so desirable ?

Best Basics

Appealing to the fashion conscious golfer, this range effortlessly combines both athletic performance, as well as style. This range features the Lyle & Scott Green Eagle, which has now become golf standard. Pieces such as the Funnel Neck Sweater features the sporty half zip detail with the classic argyle patterned sleeves. Team this classic knit with some a polo underneath for a touch of layering and a pair of club trousers , ensuring your dressed the part for your golf tournament with the boss.

1 ) Basic Half Zip Funnel Neck Sweater £95 lyleandscott.com

2 ) Basic Jersey Polo £50 lyleandscott.com

3 ) Club Trousers £40 lyleandscott.com

Heirloom Heritage

This Is Lyle & Scott sophistication, its the lifestyle range, that’s timeless as well as very modern. The range is a looser fit than the Vintage range, with all pieces in this range featuring te Red Eagle. This is is the perfect range for those in search of a touch of something vintage as well as modern, but refuse to compromise on standards. The Heritage V Neck sweater is a prime example: 100% lambswool it works perfectly on top of a crisp striped shirt and quality cords or chinos, for the ultimate in sophisticated heritage vintage.

4 ) Heritage V Neck Lambswool Sweater £90 lyleandscott.com

5 ) Heritage Fine Stripe Shirt £63.75 lyleandscott.com

6 ) Heritage Cord Trousers £82.50 lyleandscott.com

Vibrant Vintage

Bold, and youthful. This is probably the brand’s most recognisable range to date, featuring the very distinctive Golden Eagle, it draws influences from Mod, and Indie sub cultures , alongside modern trends and inspiration. This range is a slimmer fit in comparison to the Heritage range, and is built with the intention to stand out from the crowd. The range features key pieces like the hooded Shell Jacket. Its lightweight, waterproof, and a versatile option to wearing a huge coat, or a thin jacket on those days when the British weather is being unpredictable. Great thing about items like this is the range of colours available, making it a perfect excuse to add a pop of colour into your outfit without looking like a rainbow, but look as sharp as ever.
Adda white polo, some slim, chinos, a crisp white pair of plimsolls for a touch of vintage cool, and you’ve got yourself some off duty simplicity.

7 ) Vintage Shell Hooded Jacket £85 lyleandscott.com

8 ) Vintage Pocket Down Polo £25 lyleandscott.com

9 ) Vintage Chinos £90 lyleandscott.com

10 ) Vintage Mid Plimsolls £50 lyleandscott.com

Check out some of the brands we are keeping an eye on for the key styles available this season.

Champions of the finest in rock chic, All Saints are ones to watch for all things distressed and edgy. The brand are most recognised for their amazing selection of leather jackets and illustrated distressed t-shirts which are sell out items each season. Perfect for the man in search of a look which is edgy, with hints of military and rock elements through out, but polished up for that day to day casual look or night out with the boys.

Leather Legend

The Mast the is a biker jacket of all biker jackets. The slim fitting number consists of an asymmetrical exposed front zip fastening in the softest lamb nappa leather, and heavily distressed all over to create the ultimate biker jacket that looks like its been lived in for years. The Rok crew knit jumper is a chunky woven piece perfect to layer up with under the leather teamed up with a perfect pair of slim fit jeans, the Toxic Pipe, probably the slimmest cut available from All Saints is the signature finish to a the ultimate All Saints look.

1 ) Mast Biker Jacket £350 allsaints.com

2 ) Rok Crew £85 allsaints.com

3 ) Toxic Pipe £75 allsaints.com

Wonder Wash

Now where would your wardrobe be without a denim shirt? The Reed shirt is 100% cotton, worn in washed indigo denim. The shirt has been given a contrasting light brown corduroy top collar, not forgetting the antique brass studs and western yokes and pockets for that ultimate vintage feel. The great thing about shirts like these is their layering quality: the denim shirt could be worn buttoned up under a jacket and scarf during the winter months, or even left opened with a crisp vest in white or shade of grey for a pop of colour.

4 ) Reed Shirt £85 allsaints.com

5 ) Tonic Scoop T-Shirt £25 allsaints.com

Casual Combination

The grey marl hoodie does not get the style appreciation it truly deserves. The Fox is a your classic regular fit, heavy weight brushed back cotton fleece. Simple in appearance but a style staple all the same. Keep it plain and simple with a vest, tee and some jeans for a casual but composed look.

6 ) Fox Zip Up Hoodie £75 allsaints.com

7 ) Tonic Vest £20 allsaints.com

8 ) Rubble Cigarette Jeans £75 allsaints.com

The Tonic slim fit vest with low scooped neck in a light weight jersey, narrow self fabric binding at arm holes and neck, double woven back neck labels and signature Ramskull embroidery at chest all finished with a heavy stone wash for a classic super soft vintage handle.

Words by Irene Asanji

Exclusive T-Shirts are being sold through Bathing Ape’s third London Pirate Store opening later this week.

The third London, Bathing Ape Pirate Store is set to open through the European flagship store [4 Upper James Street] from January 27 to February 5 with celebratory limited edition T-Shirts to match the theme and mark the occasion to be released every other day exclusively through the store.

Exclusive BAPE Pirate Store T-Shirts will be available for £60

Dates: January 27 – February 5
Location: BAPE London, 4 Upper James Street, London, W1F 9DG

Irene Asanji has got your bank balance in mind as she trawls through the best of the best in the January Sales.

The idea of dragging yourself through mobs of people during the sales looking for bargains sounds like a real life nightmare, but fear not, we have done the hard work for you by selecting some of the best style staples that you can pick up in the January sales, and what’s best you can do it all from from the comfort of you desk at work, or from your sofa as you take a break from your mission on Call Of Duty, or Temple Run. Click, click away….

JACKETS

All priced £100 or below, good enough to take home, but not bad on the bank balance either..

1 ) Carhartt Arctic Coat £90 (Was: £150)

2 ) Luke Wellsy Jacket £ 80 (Was: £160)

3 ) Zara Double sided three- quarter length jacket £59.99 (Was: £79.99)

4 ) Topman Salt & Pepper Peacoat £40 (Was: £80)

JEANS

Just a selection of some of the washes you should be looking out for on the sale rail. These will carry you through right across the change in seasons and wil fit in perfectly with the rest of your up to date wardrobe

5 ) Topman Raw Indigo Slim Fit Jeans £20 ( Was: £28)

6 ) Uniqlo Regular Fit Jeans £19.90 (Was: £34.90)

7 ) Fly53 Malew jeans £50 (Was: £60)

8 ) River Island Slim Fit Jeans £20 (Was: £39.99)

SHIRTS

Its amazing what a good shirt can do to an outfit, especially if you have a good variety to choose from, so there should be no excuse for you wearing a manky work shirt on the weekend…And before you ask, yes, some blokes out there actually do that. Hurry up and buy already.

9 ) Paul Smith Flannel Tartan shirt £77 (Was: £110) asos.com

10 ) Polo Ralph Lauren Slim Fit Check Shirt £87 (Was: £125) asos.com

11 ) Lyle& Scott Oxford Placed Shirt £37.50 (Was: £75) lyleandscott.com

12 ) Boss Orange Cotton Leisure Shirt £65 (Was: £90) store-uk.hugoboss.com

KNITWEAR

13 ) H&M Jumper £12.99 (Was: £19.99) hm.com

14 ) Lyle & Scott Heritage sweater £97.50 (Was: £130) lyleandscott.com

15 ) Carhartt Renegade Wool Cardigan £62 (Was: £89) asos.com

16 ) Barbour Caister Fair Isle Knit £56 (Was: £80) asos.com

Words by Irene Asanji

For SS12 British Streetwear brand Nickelson have launched a range of contrast detailing clothing including a knitted stripe T-Shirt polo.

Founded in the mid 80s to cater to the needs of London youth, Nickelson built its reputation on wardrobe stables such as the 90s Nickelson Polo Shirt and the brand have updated each of their staples with a contemporary twist.

The SS12 T-shirt is 160g, 100% cotton knitted stripe with a silicon ‘soft touch’ wash and the SS12 polo is 240g pique 100% cotton knitted stripe with a 100% cotton contrast arm with a silicone ‘soft touch’ wash, both feature contrast detailing in the pocket and sleeve and collar, offering a great way for the style conscious to update their wardrobe.