First Look: Exclusives by G-Star RAW

G-Star RAW has released the third season of its pinnacle collection: Exclusives by G-Star RAW - a combination of radical designs inspired by early-twentieth century flight-suits and army garments, and G-Star RAW denim classics.

Designed with limitless creativity to exceed standards, Exclusives by G-Star RAW brings reinvention and innovation to every stitch, seam and rivet. Timeless icons for men and women, spliced with the unique DNA of the G-Star RAW brand.

The collection boasts an impressive range of bold and complex garments, featuring multiple layered shells and functions, as G-Star’s signature utility aesthetics are taken to the extreme. Every item has its own narrative.

Expect boxy silhouettes and refined details with superior construction techniques, patched big square pockets and premium fabrics such as 100% chambray linen, strong recycled polyester canvas, Italian Selvedge and Japanese denim.

Celebrate this Father's Day with Tullamore D.E.W and get to know him better!

It’s Father’s Day. You have just sat down with your dad. You’ve poured your first drink. You’ve said “sláinte”. That’s Gaelic for "good health". Maybe it’s your first conversation. Maybe it’s just your first in a while. Either way, it’s time to take the time to get to know each other better.

You may think it strange to be sipping a whiskey with your dad. We think it's your first step to really get to know the only man who's literally known you your whole life.

The Irish know a lot about two things; whiskey & family, which is why this Father’s Day you two can share the world’s second largest selling Irish whiskey in the world, while you learn more about each other as people. Tullamore DEW encourages you to sit down in the true Irish spirit and share...responsibly of course.

First Look: Levi’s Line 8 Collection

For 2017, the Levi’s Line 8 Collection presents a streetwear-inspired line that is playful, rebellious and androgynous at its core. The Levi’s Line 8 Collection offers a futuristic take on iconic Levi’s styles.

Leading with the Type I Trucker Jacket, Levi’s leverages the power of heritage to build icons for upcoming generations. Modern and progressive, the Trucker features minimal pockets and a squared-off neutral silhouette in stretch twill fabric. The Classic Line 8 tees offer an updated open collar and boxy fit - embracing a relaxed, cool style.

In addition to the more androgynous tops above, Levi’s also offer a range of new cohesively modern tops such as a tropical print shirt for the beach and beyond, statement tee’s, an update to the traditional plaid workshirt and the must-have grey sweatshirt.

For Bottoms,  Levi’s Line 8 continues to grow the essential denim offering by adding contemporary washes like acid blacks, bright indigos and shades of white to the ever popular 511 Slim Fit and 519 Extreme Skinny fit styles.

The Levi’s Line 8 Collection is available in all stores.

Introducing the Strett by G-Star RAW

For Fall/Winter 2017 G-Star welcomes a new take on classic! Born from its innovation lab, G-Star presents the Strett.

Strett is available in two distinctive silhouettes, the Strett jacket and the Strett parka.

 

Strett was first introduced as part of the RAW Research collection. Made by G-Star’s innovation team and led by its Executive Creative Director Aitor Throup the style now made its way into the main collection. Steeped in sportswear tradition, the Strett reworks classic shapes in a radically modern way. Constructed from a lightweight high-tech fabric and featuring an integrated detachable backpack, the Strett offers a lightweight, packable solution marrying heritage design with modern day demands.

Strett is available in-store and online.

G-Star RAW x Afrojack Limited Edition Sunglasses Dropping Soon

Following the overwhelming success of last year’s collaboration, G-Star RAW has once again teamed up with Dutch DJ and producer, Afrojack. The result of their second eyewear partnership is the limited edition Fat Para Tacoma II. G-Star’s iconic Fat Tacoma has again served as the design’s starting point, and this time the best-selling style has been reimagined with transparent frames and dark green mirrored lenses. This year 1,155 pairs of the limited-edition style will be made available, and each pair will be engraved with a unique product number, along with Afrojack’s autograph.

The style resulting from the collaboration features hallmarks shared by all G-Star designs – such as the aviator-inspired straight-cut lenses and the industrial screw-shaped hinges – as well as special additions made by Afrojack himself. Afrojack gave the style his own take, by adding the side shields and the crystal color. The second eyewear collaboration between G-Star and Afrojack also forms the basis of another partnership with the DJ – a fourth collection – that will be announced later this year.

The limited edition G-Star x Afrojack sunglasses style #654S-909-E000 will be available at selected G-Star stores and online on g-star.com from next week Monday, 15 August 2016.

FIRST LOOK: PUMA x Usain Bolt SS16 Collection

PUMA has collaborated with Usain Bolt on a sport-inspired lifestyle collection for Spring/Summer 2016 (SS16).

Gearing up for the Summer Games in Rio, the collection takes its inspiration from the track, combining sporty looks with premium trims and modern silhouettes. The classic Evo Formstripe features across cozy pieces including the Evo Trainer, UB Hoody, UB Shorts and UB Pants.

Evo Trainer (R799)

UB Hoody (R1 499)

UB Shorts (R899)

UB Pants (R999)

To complete the collection is the UB Logo Tee that boasts a silhouette of Bolt’s signature ‘lightning’ pose embossed in gold across the front of the shirt.

UB Logo Tee (R399)

The PUMA x Usain Bolt SS16 Collection will be available in PUMA Stores and selected retailers from March 2016. 

First Look: Tommy Hilfiger - THFLEX Rafael Nadal EDITION Capsule Collection

Tommy Hilfiger announced the launch of the THFLEX Rafael Nadal Edition capsule collection. The collection features modern suiting and shirting styles, and is tailored with precision fit and crafted from innovative Italian-made fabrics designed for performance. The designs are inspired by Tommy Hilfiger’s global brand ambassador, Rafael Nadal, and the quest for a suit that’s sophisticated and sharp but at the same time made for movement, comfort and travel.

The THFLEX Rafael Nadal Edition collection includes six limited-edition shirt styles and limited-edition suits inspired by Rafael Nadal fuse sartorial tailoring and performance fabrics.

In shades of blue and white and featuring micro check, stripe and solid finishes, and a specialty silk tie offering in Tommy Hilfiger’s signature navy, red and white palette with iconic multi-width diagonal stripes.

The THFLEX capsule collection will be available at Tommy Hilfiger stores in Europe, North America, Asia, Latin America and South Africa. In South Africa it will be available from mid-March at Tommy Hilfiger Standalone stores nationwide.

Highlights from SA Menswear Week – Autumn/Winter 2016

The third instalment of South African Menswear Week (SAMW) was held at Cape Town Stadium last week (3 – 6 February 2016). Talented designers from across Africa showcased their 2016 Autumn/Winter collections.

See the highlights below from Africa’s only focused menswear fashion week:

2BOP

Chulaap by Chu Suwannapha

Craig Port

Magents

Image Credit: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo 

First Look: Ted Baker Autumn/Winter 2016 Collection

Wonders never cease in Ted Baker’s Autumn/Winter 2016 (AW 16) collection. A curation of curiosities and sights to behold, the season unearths a treasure trove of rare wonders and sartorial spectacle. A metamorphosis of artful prints and wondrous patterns gives a nod to watercolours and still life scenes on linings and fabrics.

For the Gentleman

Painterly florals and oversized leaves; jacquards on knits and chevrons on jersey explore scale and perspective, while paisley is exhibited across coats, polo collars, shirting and statement blazers.

For the ladies

Ted’s new womenswear prints cause a spectacle of romance and radiance. Gaze as layer upon layer of decadent blooms fall on the Twilight Floral print, while the Shadow Floral motif is beautiful and beguiling. The AW 16 colour palette includes rich burgundy, deep dark reds and earthy greens that evolve into burnt orange, flashes of pink and teal, and the lightest touch of pastels for the warmer months. Ted explores treasures from days gone by with 60s and 70s-inspired swing back coats and structured tunic dresses in touchably luxe fabrics. These pieces evolve into modern classics of salt and pepper culottes, boucle jackets and an eye-catching checked cape. The silhouettes of the season come in the form of a beautiful lace skirt, decadent ombre jacquard dress and a breath-taking ballerina skirt so beautiful time appears to stand still. Bringing the look into the here and now, Ted’s outerwear is a modern marvel with reworked leather bombers, biker jackets and parkas for gents. Luxurious quilted wool coats are given a showerproof finish, while the introduction of the Ombre Jacquard coat, with its subtle colour blocking effect, to add a little mystery.

Ted’s ‘Phormal’ range features a plethora of tonal printing, mini florals, velvet collars and exquisite compositions. Wool and silk-blend suits in staple grey, black and navy leave a timeless impression in modern and fashion fits, while a dash of charisma and eccentricity features in the Global range. The collection’s gold and black velvet jacket is a rare wonder…a mainstay piece in any permanent collection.

For AW 16 Ted takes us on a journey of discovery to unearth trinkets and treasures, curiosities and curations. The collection will hit Stuttafords in February 2016 (South Africa).

Presidential Store Launch in Nelson Mandela Square

A new Presidential Store is launching today (12 November 2015) in Nelson Mandela Square (Sandton City), Johannesburg. The launch includes a lunchtime performance by Vusi Mahlasela with celebrations, appearances by personalities, and competitions throughout the day.

Presidential Shirt was founded in 1994 when designer, Desré Buirski, gave former President Nelson Mandela a batik ‘Fish Shirt’ as a gift two days before his inauguration as President of South Africa. She went on to make over 150 shirts for Nelson Mandela, the style of which is universally known as the ‘Madiba Shirt’.

Presidential Shirt appeared for the first time this year on the runway at SA Menswear Week (SAMW) with a range that stretched from traditional hand painted silk, to Shweshwe to modern digital print. Many of these runway pieces will be available to buy for the first time at the new store.   “Nelson Mandela Square was the only choice for Presidential for our first local store launch. Given the heritage of the brand and the centre’s upmarket clientele the partnership is perfect” says Robert Sim, CEO Presidential Group. “This will make the brand’s flagship Presidential Shirt more widely available to the local South African market rather than the international traveler, the only Presidential Store currently being in the International Duty Free area of OR Tambo”  

2015 SAMW SS16, Image Credit: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo

2015 SAMW SS16, Image Credit: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo

“I am extremely proud that Presidential Shirt is finally coming to Johannesburg, it’s our heartland and the store will be a tribute to our South African roots” says Desré Buirski, Founding Designer.

Go pop by the store today if you are in the area!