Otter Box & Red Bull, Mixtape Vol 3

Craig of That Dapper Chap attends the Otter Box X Red Bull MixTape Vol 3 party at the Red Bull Studios, London and shares the sights and sounds of the event.

With a line up of great artists like Shadow Child, Troy Gunner, Castro and Lokane, among others, the Red Bull X Otter Box event was always going to give us a great night. Making my way across London for Mix Tape Vol 3, I was excited to be a part of it and I wasn't disappointed.

London Collections: Men - Day 3

 CRAIG OF THAT DAPPER CHAP TAKES US AROUND HIS FINAL DAY OF LONDON COLLECTIONS: MEN AND DETAILS THE SHOWS AND PRESENTATIONS THAT HE ATTENDED.

Every good thing comes to an end right? Although London Collections: Men, spans four days, I was only able to attend three due to other commitments, so on Sunday morning I packed my case, and said goodbye to my Uncle, who had kindly given me a bed for the weekend, and I set off for the shows.

Christopher Ræburn

My first show on Sunday was Christopher Ræburn. Christopher Ræburn is one of the most exciting designer fashion businesses emerging from the current British fashion scene. Christopher’s pioneering work has brought sustainable design to a mainstream fashion audience embodying luxury with integrity.

Christopher Raeburn, relevant and wearable fashion for the modern man

Great denim from White Stuff Part 1 - The 'Whiskey' Jeans

Craig of That Dapper Chap styles the 'Whiskey' jeans from White Stuff with items from their current range and tells us about a competition to win a weekend away, plus £300 to spend at White Stuff

The White Stuff 'Whiskey' jeans

Fed up of super skinny jeans? Want a more relaxed style? Look no further than the White Stuff 'Whiskey' jeans. Available in grey wash, mid wash or rinse wash they are 100% cotton traditional denim jeans, and come with a contrast paisley lining inside the back waist and red stitch detail on the back pockets. They're finished with a button fly and a branded leather patch.

Cooling off at the seaside with a well deserved paddle

Styling the Swift & Co brown suede boots

Craig of That Dapper Chap reviews and styles the Lancaster suede boots from Swift & Co

Traditional British manufacture

I want to open this piece by telling you that I am genuinely inspired by this company. For years traditional British manufacturing has been in sad decline. With cheap manufacturing methods overseas, our heritage and industry has been irrevocably and irreversibly affected. This saddens me deeply, so I was delighted to hear from Swift & Co, and I am honoured to be asked to style a pair of their boots, and watch their very well-deserved rise as an award winning British manufacturer.

The Simon Carter SS17 collection

Craig of That Dapper Chap views the SS17 collection from Simon Carter at an exclusive event in London's Soho

Some of the fantastical prints on the Simon Carter shirts

As part of London Collections: Men, Simon Carter invited a few people along to a private members club at The Union in London's Greek Street to show off his SS17 collection of beautiful blazers, quirky shirts and amazing accessories.

Arriving in Greek Street I have to admit that we struggled to find the location. Thanks to another guest, who was also making his way there, we eventually found it and made our way to the first floor to find a stunningly decorated room, full of beautiful artwork and original features. A perfect location for the latest Simon Carter collection.

London Collections: Men - Day 2

Craig of That Dapper Chap takes us around day two of London Collections: Men and details the shows and presentations that he attended.

Apologies that this post is a little later than I would have liked, but I've been so ridiculously busy lately! But hey, the collections are still relevant and I really wanted to share them with you. So, lets get to day 2 of LC:M.

Feeling well rested I boarded the tube from Hanwell and made my way, coffee in hand, to 180 Strand for my first show of the day. Excited by the day ahead I found my seat and readied myself for the Agi & Sam catwalk show

The Exante High Protein Diet

Craig of That Dapper Chap trials the Exante high protein diet and tells us his thoughts on the foods and about his weight loss

When I was approached by Exante Diet to trial their products, my initial thought was one of slight dread. We all know that diet food isn't the most tasty. We feel like we're being deprived of flavour and all of those little things that make us feel comforted and that we've had a good meal. We miss sweet things, hearty meals, sauces, crunchy and chewy sweet treats, and pasta and potatoes. 

Was I going to feel deprived and depressed on the Exante diet, well read on and find out.