Harry Stedman Debut Lookbook

I was really pretty blown away when I opened up the debut lookbook by London based menswear brand Harry Stedman last week. The lookbook follows the story of a young Harry Stedman, getting down with all the typical stuff fellas once got up to. The outcome is very charming indeed and by far some of the most authentic feeling 1950/60s inspired photography and styling I have seen to date. The lookbook doesn't feature one particular season of Harry Stedman's collections, rather bringing together the best of their stuff thus far. 

Really cracking stuff indeed, less about trend and more about hardwearing staples. I'm really inspired by the fit and cut of the collection, which takes influence from classic American and European menswear. I've also had a tip-off that their take on the classic white t-shirt is very hard to be beaten; so there's another brand to throw into the mix for my quest for the perfect fit.

Find out more about Harry Stedman here.

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Skateboarding in the 1960s

Skateboarding is one of those things that I wish I'd learnt when I had the chance, when I was youngster. I'd love nothing more than to cruise around the streets on a set of wheels, but I've gone past the age of where it's socially acceptable for me to be practicing outside the front of my house. I just can't be doing that at 26, slipping around while the 16 year old nearly pros wizz past wouldn't be a great look. 

These skateboarding young'uns from 1960s New York make me very envious. In all serious though I think they're great, from what seems like such a carefree and exciting time. The innocence of being a kid and mucking about is something I'm sure we all miss. These really must have been an exciting time, when a new craze hits when you're a kid it's all you can think about, I'm looking at your Pogs, Rollerblades and Tamagotchi!

Which big crazes do you remember (and secretly what to take up again!) with found memories?

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The Swinging 60s

Whilst doing my weekly browse of blogs I came across this video of 1960s London, over at Mess Your Hair Up and I thought I must share it with you. The short video is all about the "vibe" and the "hip and happening" shops, clubs and hangouts in the 1960s, where it was all going on!

I'd heard of a few of the shops, like Granny Takes A Trip and World's End but I've never had a guided tour. So this is definitely worth a watch if you're interested in 60s stuff or just for a bit of fun. The key to the 60s is "don't take it too seriously", so watch and you will be inspired, if not by the clothes you will be by the commentators voice. Why does no one take like that anymore?!

Super Bowl

Ah the beautiful Peggy Moffitt, my favourite "swinging 60s" model. How ahead of the time was this hair cut with. The bowl cut pops up from time to time, mostly in fashion circles (or pre 10 years of age at school).

Jil Sander Spring 2010 (images from men.style.com)

Bowl cuts a plenty featured in Jil Sander's 2010 collection, i don't think anyone can argue with Raf Simons, does he ever get it wrong. Are we seeing another micro-trend here? The fashion world does seen surges from times to time, what with YSL's cut from a few seasons ago and even the New York clubkids The Misshapes, but the the Jil Sander models are sporting a much more smarter look.

I'll leave you with this image of The Beatles.