#FoundIt at debenhams

Craig of That Dapper Chap joins the #FoundIt campaign with Debenhams and shares his picks from from their current range for members of his nearest and dearest.

Now that Halloween and bonfire night are behind us, the Christmas lights have been turned on in city centres all over the UK, and shop window displays offer us a beautiful array of festive fantasies, and all the twinkly lights you could every wish for.  It's time to start think about Christmas.

For me Christmas is all about family, well, family and food! And a big part of that is gift giving.

For us, we have three present giving opportunities, the first is on Christmas Eve when we give one another a new set of pyjamas and something to enjoy in front of the TV while we wait for Santa to do his thing. That may be a hot chocolate set, a box of Christmas chocolates or miniature liqueurs. Then of course we have the big event on Christmas morning but we save a stocking to open on boxing day after the lunchtime washing up has been done.

With so many gifts to buy it's good that brands like Debenhams are doing some of the hard work for us. Each year they have their #FoundIt campaign and offer us a wealth of great gifts from all of our favourite designers and brands.

Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals at Mainline Menswear

Craig of That Dapper Chap shares some exciting deals from Mainline menswear for this years Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Having worked with Mainline Menswear on a previous post I know that they offer not only great service but a huge range of products and styles for guys like you and I.

Friday 25th November is Black Friday and Mainline Menswear are joining in with some incredible offers! With Monday 28th being Cyber Monday they'll have offers for you over the entire 4 days.

If you're thinking of taking advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday to get your Christmas gifts, take a look at what Mainline Menswear have on offer and choose something from the 250 items that you'll be able to grab with a whopping 25% discount!

Yours truly wearing Barbour top and jacket available from Mainline Menswear

They're including items from 30 top brands such as Aquascutum, Barbour, Armani, Diesel, Converse, Paul Smith, Versace and many more.

With trainers, shoes, underwear, jackets and jeans in the mix there's going to something that hits the mark for that special man in your life.

When you get your purchase please take a picture of what you bought and post it on social tagging Mainline Menswear and That Dapper Chap to get noticed.

   

A monthly fragrance subscription with Scentbird

Craig of That Dapper Chap tests out the monthly subscription service from Scentbird

I'm new to monthly fragrance subscriptions, so when the guys from Scentbird got in touch I thought I'd check it out.

With a huge range of fragrances on offer, Scentbird offer a monthly subscription for just $14.95 (£12). For that you get a full 8ml bottle of whichever fragrance you choose from over 450 that they have on offer.

With fragrances from Clinque, DKNY, Issey Miyake, Hugo Boss, Lacoste and many many more, there's a fragrance to suit everyone. There's no need to buy a full bottle, just switch up your fragrance month to month to keep you smelling fresh and use it as an opportunity to really test out that fragrance that you've wanted to try instead of just having a quick spritz at the fragrance counter. It will also make a great Christmas gift for someone!

Getting started is easy, you can sign up using Facebook or click through and use an email address. Click on 'Subscribe' add your address and bank details and you're ready to choose your first fragrance. 

Scentbird also offer a cologne of the month and this arrived along with my own choice of Tom Ford Vetiver. They arrived in a velvet bag. Inside you'll find your bottle in an easy to use twist top case. 

Both of the fragrances are really nice: the Tom Ford Vetiver is very woody and earthy with an unmissable hint of citrus while the Thirdman Eau Inexplicable is aromatic and spicy.

So, if you like the idea of a monthly fragrance subscription or you're looking for a gift for someone you will, give Scentbird a look.

FINE SCENTBIRD

     

You're Invited To The Party

Craig of That Dapper Chap shares a sneak peek of the latest campaign video from Burton Menswear in which he appears with stars of TV, sport and stage

Well know for it's suiting, Burton Menswear are going all out this party season with a range of good looking suits to take you from office to party.

To show off their range they've created an incredible digital social campaign which includes a video created by the talented Steve Neaves who's work includes pieces with Robert De Nero, Eddie Redmayne, Nicole Scherzinger and Nick Jonas to name just a few.

Myself, rugby star Tim Visser and fellow online influencer Carl Thompson

For the Burton #YoureInvitedToTheParty campaign they wanted a variety of guys of various ages and sizes to showcase their suiting range. So with Calum Best as the face of the brand, Scottish rugby player Tim Visser representing 'big and tall', Magician Tom London, blogger Carl Thompson and myself they set about putting together a really exciting visual display.

The Classic Slim Watch by Brathwait Watches

Craig of That Dapper Chap reviews the Classic Slim wrist watch from Brathwait Watches

PRODUCT

Today's review is all about the classic slim watch by Brathwait Watches. As with any sponsored post that I write I will be entirely honest and offer an unbiased opinion.

The inspiration for the  brand came from a gentleman and poet from London called Richard Brathwait. In 1631 he published “The Complete Guide to the English Gentleman” and some say that his thoughts and observations changed the world.

The guys at Brathwait watches say "our wristwatches have been created as a symbol of the modern man who practices the heritage of the Gentleman.By pulling back the curtains on modern watchmaking we're aiming to do away with industry short-cuts and cheap solutions; never compromising the product quality, always cutting the costs" Sounds good to me!

Available in a number of colour options the classic slim watch has a 1.9mm thick dome sapphire glass with an anti reflective coating. With a 40mm stainless steel case and a Swiss quartz precision movement, it's also water resistant up to 100 meters.

PRICE

Priced competitively at £204 ($249) it's a very nice looking watch for the price. It's also available on monthly payments for those on a budget, which is something not always offered by other brands.

Styling this seasons knitwear from House of Fraser

Craig of That Dapper Chap styles knitwear from House of Fraser, creating three looks with one sweater.

We all know House of Fraser for it's wide selection of items for home and fashion and the huge number of designer brands that they offer under one roof. In this post I'm taking one sweater and showing you three different looks that can be achieved. 

While this is a sponsored post I'll be open and honest as always. This season House of Fraser are offering a huge selection of knitwear and there truly is something to suit most tastes. With chunky cable knits, zip necks, cardigans and polo necks in merino, cashmere and cotton I opted for a light grey marl V neck merino sweater by Linea. Available in 24 colours in sizes small through to XXL it's a hugely versatile jumper. That's where I come in!

The Jeff Banks Savile Row Bespoke Suit - The First Fitting

Craig of That Dapper Chap returns to Savile Row for the first fitting of his bespoke suit from Jeff Banks

My very first look at my new bespoke suit from Jeff Banks Savile Row

Just a few short weeks since my last visit to Jeff Banks Savile Row and my bespoke suit is back from north Africa and ready for me to try. If you missed the first part of this series, take a look at the first post where I document the measuring experience and also share some handy hints and tips on what you can expect when you visit.

Arriving at the store I was greeted by Alan and Steve and a glass of Prosecco, all of whom made my second visit a truly enjoyable experience.

I was super excited to see my suit for the first time. While I chose the fabric, the lining and the buttons as well as every other aspect of the suit, I didn't truly know what it would turn out like. I had a good picture of it in my head and I wasn't disappointed.