Red Brick Soul

Been on the look out for some plain suede or leather derby style shoes. Found these over at Tres Bein. Designed by Mark McNairy's new (I think) outlet - Red Brick Soul. Made in England, these are the derby shoe, in army grain brown leather and also camel suede, both featuring the red brick, Goodyear-welted sole and full leather lining. Not ridiculously priced either, which is nice! Got some nice chukkas too.

Beard directory

One of the great things I enjoy about being a bloke is the endless supply of hair that seems to continuously push its way out of my lower face. If you like beards then the ever growing supply of archive imagery to be found over at Definitive Beards will be right up your straße....to the last whisker!

Sunspel London Shop

This place looks like fun...

Posted about these many a few moons ago...

Submariner Jumper

Came across this via The Vintage Showroom. Here's the spiel....

“The Submariner Sweater was War Office issue to the Royal Navy in both World Wars. In the 1950s motorcyclists adopted them to wear under a Barbour or Belstaff jacket to keep out the cold. They used to be available from army surplus stores until about 10 years ago until original supplies “dried up”. I had many enquiries from devotees who wanted one of these classic sweaters, so decided to get them remade in the same heavy-gauge knit as the original, but improving the fit slightly as the WW2 issue was very long in the body. These hard-wearing sweaters are manufactured by a family firm in Nottinghamshire, England, using pure new wool and will last for many years.”

Would be interested to see how it is in Navy. Might be too warm for the London winters, they are usually not cold enough for such a massive piece of knitwear, will see though.

Available at The Vintage Showroom and also direct from North Sea Clothing.

The Velvet Underground, New York Art

This is on the list.
Direct link here.

Inventory Stockroom

Again I find myself more into the goings-on in menswear right now over the women's goings-on. Inventory Stockroom looks fantastic! I dig the look of their new publication and certainly their clothing offerings.


I am so curious about this backpack and if it would be too big for me. Perhaps I'll have to get this one (same brand) instead. Hmm.

Stamp Albums

Via Creative Review - Royal Mail are to release a collection of stamps to showcase some classic album covers. There's a few in there I agree with...sort of. Having worked in the past as a sleeve designer I can honestly say what a nightmare it can be when everyone from the product manager to the drummer's girlfriend has an opinion of what they want on a sleeve, it can make the process on the whole somewhat joyless, it was nonetheless at times great fun, but I don't miss doing it. If I was going to choose some stamps with classic covers myself then here's my pick, just quickly from the top of my head, nothing overly considered and purely from personal choice. Not always because the sleeve is great but because the music is great!..after all that's the most important bit.

Shameless self promotion

Myself and my wife Natalie are having an exhibition in a few weeks. My photography and her paintings and prints. The PV is on 19th November. Drop by if you are in London. I will also be invigilating on the Saturday. To accompany the exhibition I have put together a book containing a selection of my photos spanning a four year period.

Albam Collection

A photoshoot of my collection of items from Albam...











Music by The xx.

Winter wants - Grenson Brogue boots

I am sure my feet definitely need some of these, even though I already have some boots and some brogues, anyone fancy treating me?

Grenson Sharp Tan



Grenson Fred

I have developed a brogue thing, I scoured other brogue bootmakers but Grenson definitely have the nicest ones, in my opinion at least.