Saturday, 31 October 2015

Mankind X Movember

Craig of That Dapper Chap tells us what Mankind is doing to support Movember and offers you a chance to win some great products as well as 3 for 2 offers!

Image courtesy of the Movember website

MOVEMBER

The Movember Foundation is a global charity committed to men living happier, healthier, longer lives. Since 2003, millions have joined the men’s health movement, raising £402 million and funding over 1,000 programmes focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health and physical inactivity.

Join up today and get growing your tash!

If you don't want to, or can't grow a moustache feel free to donate to do your bit.



MANKIND X MOVEMBER

The guys at Mankind really want to let you all know about their Movember campaign which starts on 1st November.

Mankind are determined to make grooming a fuss-free & pleasurable experience to get you looking and feeling great.

As men, approaching an assistant at a department store counter can be a daunting prospect, and in this fast-paced world we live in it’s not always easy to find the time. That’s why Mankind are committed to bringing grooming solutions to you, so that you can quickly read up on your concerns, identify your needs and find the right tools for the job.
Mankind will be running a social competition, and offering weekly prizes for the best moustache progress photos.


Image courtesy of the Movember website

To enter, you will need to upload your photo to Twitter and tag @mankindcouk and include the hashtag #MKMOVEMBER

In addition, Mankind will be offering 3 for 2 on beard/moustache products! How cool is that!  They'd really like to get as many blokes involved as possible so get that razor sharpened for the night of the 31st and shave yourself smooth ready for the 1st November.


Penhaligon's Moustache was £7.00

Proraso hot oil beard treatment £12.50



Taylor of Old Bond Street moustache kit £49.95

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Tuesday, 27 October 2015

What I Wore Today #38 - The H&M Camel Suit

Craig Shows us what he wore today, sporting his latest suit and a dapper bow tie from General Knot



So, Date Night has come around again, do you just go with jeans and a T-Shirt? After all it's been years and s/he doesn't really care what you wear right? Wrong! They care, and they care a lot, even if they say they don't, they do, trust me!

If you're going to make an effort to keep date night a 'thing' you also need to make an effort to make him/her feel special and that means taking the time to dress appropriately to show her that she's still worth making an effort for. It matters, don't ever think that it doesn't!


So, that said I chose a new 100% cotton suit from H&M. The material is a heavier weight and feels substantial and of a higher quality that you may think. It also doesn't crease like you think a cotton suit may.



Letting the suit be the center of attention, I kept things simple with a plain white slim fit shirt. To elevate the look so something a bit more special I added a new bow tie from General Knot & Co who are a US based brand specialising in unique ties and accessories made from vintage fabrics. This tie is the 'Pendleton' Tobacco Shadow Plaid & 1950s Wheat Grass Reversible tie, priced at $78.00. I have checked online to see if it is still available for you but it looks to have sold out. So, if you do see anything online that you like, I recommend that you snap it up before it's gone for good as they are all limited edition!



The pocket square and beaded trouser chain maintained the colour scheme and told an Autumnal story, which is compounded by the richly coloured leather gloves, briefcase socks and shoes.








Overall this is a classic and very vintage style look which is obviously enhanced by the bow tie and the other accessories, such as the pedal bike lapel pin. The over sized glasses also help to keep this look cohesive. 






Our date night was a success. We ate as ASK Italian and shared an Antipasto starter before digging in to meatballs and a seafood risotto. After a chocolate Lava Mountain we made our way to the cinema to see Solace, a thriller staring the talented Anthony Hopkins. We had a great night, I'm not saying that this suit made that happen but it most definitely contributed.


WHERE IT'S ALL FROM


Brown Cotton Suit: H&M £85.00
Slim Fit White Shirt: H&M £9.99
Vintage fabric Bow Tie: General Knot & Co $39.00
Leather Gloves: Zara £25.99
Pocket Square: Ebay
Briefcase: RJR By John Rocha at Debenhams £55.00
Dark Red Ribbed Socks: Uniqlo £2.60
Bicycle Lapel Pin: River Island £5.00
Beaded Trouser Chain: Home Made
Belt: Primark £3.00

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Sunday, 25 October 2015

Monsieur London Launches a new design pocket square

 Monsieur London collaborates with Croquis Sartoriaux for its third birthday




To celebrate their third birthday, Monsieur London launches a new 100% silk pocket square collection. The pocket square, priced at £35.00 has hand rolled edges is designed by french illustrator RoSaCe and is printed in Italy. 

The theme of this elegant and playful collection is their logo, the Monsieur London rabbit. 





Monsieur London is a London based men's accessories brand, created three years ago by frenchmen Thibault Fulchiron and Valentin Goux. The brand offers classics from the gentleman's wardobe. 

British heritage, with a french twist! Every accessory is handmade in Europe, mostly in England, Scotland, Ireland, France and Italy. 

The man behind the "Croquis sartoriaux" blog, RoSaCe likes to observe the world throug the lens of man's elegance. As a illustrator, he worked with brands like Cifonelli, Mes Chaussettes Rouges or A Suitable Wardrobe. 


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Saturday, 24 October 2015

Arsenal Welcomes Duchamp To The Club


British luxury label becomes Official Suit Partner to the Gunners




Duchamp is proud to be named as Arsenal Football Club’s Official Suit Partner.

Duchamp suits are worn by the first-team squad and manager Arsène Wenger on selected official Club appearances, including all home matches in the Barclay’s Premier League and UEFA Champions League.




Designed under the experienced creative direction of Gianni Colarossi, the official Arsenal suit consists of a Duchamp signature one-button single-breasted peak lapel made with the finest Italian wool and mohair. The suit jackets are emblazoned with Arsenal’s original crest, which was worn at the Club’s first FA Cup final in 1927. A Duchamp iconic white cotton twill shirt and fine merino sweater will be accessorised with their luxury English woven silk red tie.The suit is complemented with leather lace up shoes supplied by Loake shoemakers.




To acknowledge the achievement of making more than 300 appearances for the Club, Theo Walcott’s jacket will feature an exclusive gold thread version of the original Arsenal crest.  



Vinai Venkatesham, Arsenal’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We are delighted to welcome Duchamp London as the club’s Official Suit Partner. It is fantastic to see Arsenal’s first crest, which is such an important part of our heritage, incorporated into the suit design.”




Duchamp’s Creative Director Gianni Colarossi, added “This is the first collaboration of its kind for Duchamp and we are delighted to be working so closely with Arsenal, who share our philosophy of devotion to innovation and creativity. It is this great synergy that makes this partnership so exciting for us”




About Duchamp


Founded in 1989, the London-based luxury goods business initially specialised in men’s accessories, characterised by bold colours and designs. The introduction of clothing in 2011 was a decisive moment for Duchamp, putting it on a path towards becoming a true lifestyle brand. 

Duchamp has since established a design philosophy centred on creating directional Menswear and Accessories, which epitomise accessible luxury and reflect the lives and aspirations of men today.

The name of the brand was inspired by the late artist Marcel Duchamp; a painter, sculptor, and avid chess player whose work is associated with Dadaism and conceptual art.

Today the brand still pays homage to its inspiration by a clever use of print and colouring techniques. Almost all fabrics are exclusive and all print has a painterly feel. There is a nod to chess, musical ideas and gentlemen’s games throughout the product.

Duchamp’s creative direction has been accredited to Gianni Colarossi, an expert Italo Di Preta trained master tailor who presented his first ready-to-wear collection at London Collections: Men for Spring Summer 2015.

Duchamp London has its own stores in Central and West London, concessions in Harvey Nichols as well as long-standing wholesale relationships with Selfridges and Harrods in London, Bloomingdales in the USA and Harry Rosen in Canada. There are also over 50 independent stockists throughout the UK and Ireland.



   


About Arsenal


Arsenal is one of the leading clubs in world football with a strong heritage of success, progressive thinking and financial stability.

Arsenal Football Club was founded in 1886 in Woolwich, south London, before moving to Highbury in north London in 1913.

Nearly 127 years on, Arsenal has an impressive roll of honour: English League Champions 13 times, FA Cup winners 12 times, League Cup winners twice and European Cup Winners’ Cup (1994) and European Fairs Cup (1970) winners once.

In addition, Arsenal Ladies are the most successful English club in women's football.

Arsenal’s Manager since 1996 has been Frenchman Arsène Wenger. Wenger is Arsenal Football Club’s most successful manager and his honours include three League titles, six FA Cups and four Charity/Community Shields, including two League and Cup ‘doubles’ in 1998 and 2002.

In 2006 Arsenal embarked on a new chapter in its history with a move from its home of 93 years, Highbury Stadium, to the new state-of-the-art 60,000-seater Emirates Stadium.



   

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Thursday, 22 October 2015

The Topman personal shopping experience

That Dapper Chap takes us on the Topman Personal Shopping Experience and tells us exactly how we can have our own.







A little background


Hello everyone, my Son and I recently took part in the Topman Personal Shopping experience and I wanted to share with you how it works and what to expect should you decide to take advantage of this for yourself or a friend, partner or family member.


The Topman Personal Shopping experience
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Tuesday, 20 October 2015

What I Wore Today #37 - Haberdash & Dune

That Dapper Chap shares todays look, in a luxury shirt and tie by Haberdash and black boots from Dune


The flat lay as see on my Instagram page

It's nice to have great quality clothing, something a little special that makes you feel great when you wear it. This pale blue cotton shirt is from Haberdash, a Chicago based clothing company synonymous with an authentic global approach to modern classic menswear. Haberdash blend Old World English tailored styling with Italian fabric ingenuity and American sportswear functionality.


The beautiful shirt & tie by Haberdash

As the cotton on this shirt is slightly thicker it lends itself perfectly to a chillier morning. A size medium, it's a little big on me around the body, although it fits well on the neck. I'm used to slim fit shirts but this Haberdash shirt is quite roomy, so if you have a bit more bulk than I do it may be a good option for you. A couple of my mates lift weights and they sometimes struggle to gets shirts that fit. If that's you too, give them a look.

The blue cardigan adds a pop of colour

I styled the shirt with a grey and blue skinny fit waistcoat and trousers. The blue lines in the check complimented the blue of the shirt and the dark buttons on the waistcoat makes it easy to wear a darker tie. To add a pop of colour and some additional interest I chose to wear a bright blue cardigan over the waistcoat instead of the suit jacket or coat.

Beaded wrist wear adds personality to your look

Suited & booted: Office ready

A closer look at the Donegal Tie by Haberdash

I accessorised with a selection of blue and grey beaded bracelets and my trusty Timex watch which I fitted with a blue nato strap. The blue beaded trouser chain is home made and hold my security pass and bank cards safely in my back pocket.

The Haberdash shirt

Time to take some pictures of todays look

Im ready Monday, what have you got for me?

The high shine black leather brogue boots are called 'Manhattan' They are by Dune and they make the perfect addition to a stylish wardrobe. It comes with a wingtip toecap, punch hole detail and lace up closure. 

So suited and booted I was ready for whatever Monday had in store for me. Luckily it was kind and less stressful than others I've experienced and I hope your's was too!


The black brogue boots by Dune

Making some final adjustments 

A look at the home made beaded trouser chain

A brisk walk to work

Another look at the Dune brogue boots


Where It's All From


Black Brogue Boots: Dune £99.00
Navy Polka Dot Socks: Primark £5.00 (pack of five)
Grey Checked Skinny Fit Waistcoat & Trousers: Primark £12/£20
'Robert' Blue Cotton Shirt: Haberdash £85.00
Navy Donegal Knitted Tie: Haberdash £65.00
Cardigan: Next £24.00
Bracelets: Our Saints £24.00, H&M £3.00 & Home Made
Watch: Timex Weekender £50.00
Black Leather Briefcase: Vacation purchase in Tunisia

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