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Interview: Volume One founders Lloyd and Jonathan on their unique North East brand
Volume One has just celebrated its first birthday since its launch at the tail end of May 2014. Its driving force is high school friends, Jonathan Fox and Lloyd Parker, both 26 and originally from Yorkshire, now separated with one in Darlington and the other in London. This split they call a “blessing in disguise”…
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London Collections: Men SS16 – House of Holland
On Sunday London’s Oxford Street Selfridges played host to House of Holland’s first ever menswear collection. The brand has previously ventured into a mens underwear line, but this is new territory for the witty brand. On the second floor of Selfridges car park was an exhibition dedicated to not just HoH new line, but the partnership…
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London Collections: Men SS16 – Sibling
Sibling presented a collection that started leaving their audience thinking, “have I walked into the wrong show?” Opening with two classic tailored suits in deep royal blue and a cool steel grey, this was something new for the trio of serial knitters. The three-buttoned suits with lace details on the ankles gave little away for…
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London Collections: Men SS16 – Topman Design
A photo posted by Topman (@topman) on Jun 12, 2015 at 4:15am PDT Northern Soul hit the high street favourite’s runway on June 12. Topman Design created a spring summer collection tributed to Northern Soul with a subversive side. Navy blue tracksuits with denim studded and patchwork-encrusted waistcoats opened the show. As the show progressed…
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London Collections: Men SS15 – Christopher Shannon
If the men’s fashion world had an editorial frat party the Christopher Shannon spring summer 2016 collection would be the definition. Taking menswear to a conceptual new level with exaggerated proportions, double denim in oversized jackets and trousers an angst ridden teenage in the early 00s would be proud of, and splashes of neon created…
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Harbour Clothing docks into Sunderland fashion scene
The North East coast has a rich naval history with sites such as Hartlepool Marina and Seaham harbour holding dear maritime memories for some. Now, one plucky fashion-lover has decided to celebrate his heritage through a new and exclusive clothing line that he manages single-handedly. Gerard Purvis, a 26-year-old brand manager from Sunderland, recently launched…