Trunk
Trunk is a small cosy menswear boutique situated on Marleybones
Chiltern Street. Trunk features a carefully curated collaction of mens modern
classics from Japan, Italy, Sweden, the UK and US and all over the globe. Trunk
aims to become one of the go to destinations in Europe for sharply cut blazers,
crisp shirts and elegant knitwear amongst a wide range of beautiful
accessories. Trunk is for the sophisticated gentleman looking to adorn himself
with top of the range garments, the cheapest garment being a £50 t shirt its
not for those on a budget. The online shop features a wide range from clothing
to accessories from brands such as Barbour and Comme Des Garcon Homme to lesser-known
brands Aspesi and Zanone.
Mr Porter
Mr Porter is a purely online retailer of luxury brands such as
Givenchy, Burberry and Lanvin and the cooler brother of womenswear online
retailer net-a-porter. Mr Porter was launched in 2011 and since has 22 million
page views monthly and stocks over 170 brands. Any male looking for stylish on
trend clothing online should visit Mr Porter as they stock everything from
Savile Row tailoring to Hunter willies. Note that this site is a directory for
luxury brands so the cheapest item you may find is a pair of Calvin Klein
boxers or a pair of Converse, so keep that in mind if you’re after a bargain.
Drakes
Drakes London has a lot of heritage behind it, founded by Michal
Drake in 1977 and specializes in the little things that make a big difference
to a mans outfit. With a wide range of handmade ties, pocket squares and bow
ties it’s a must visit for the sophisticated gentleman looking for the perfect
accessories to a tailored look. The online store also offers tailored jackets
and shirts. This stuff doesn’t come cheap and the store is in the centre of
Mayfair so you get an idea of whom the Drakes customer would be.
Edwin Europe
Edwin specializes in catering to the need for casual clothing; known
for their denim Edwin was established in 1947 in Japan. Their style is simple
and understated and the website has a lot to offer. Although being a denim
brand (the name Edwin comes from denim with the M turned round) they offer a
wide range of T-shirts, knitwear, outerwear and accessories to name a few. The
prices are middle of the road, nowhere near as expensive as Mr Porter but nowhere
near as cheap as Primark, the expected price for a quality product. If you live
in denim and love simple staple pieces check them out!
Matches
Similar to Mr Porter, Matches is jam packed with on trend luxury
brands. Matches opened their first store in 1990 and have since gone on to
become one of the biggest names in luxury fashion retail. Again similar to Mr
Porter if you’re looking for a £50 blazer you’ve come to the wrong place.
However if you want a beautiful wool-silk printed Dolce and Gabana jacket and
have the £2, 750 to pay for it this is the site for you. With some of the
biggest names in fashion at your fingertips and everything from clothing to
bags and shoes to accessories Matches is the ideal site to feed your luxury
cravings.
Foot Asylum
When I personally think of Foot Asylum I wouldn’t so much call it
menswear more ‘boyswear’. Most of you probably have heard of Foot Asylum as
they grace British shopping centres and high streets up and down the country.
Aimed at a more adolescent demographic, Foot Asylum specialized mainly in
trainers and footwear as the name suggests. They do however have quite an
extensive range of clothing from street brands such as Hype and Sik Silk. Trainers
are mostly Nike Air Max and canvas pumps such as Converse and Vans, Air Max
don’t come cheap at £95 quid a pair and probably the most expensive items on
the site. I’d say if you’re ages 16-18 and Gaz from Geordie Shore is your
fashion icon get yourself on to Foot Asylum otherwise this site isn’t for you.
Oi Polloi
Oi Polloi is a store in Manchester, which first opened in 2002, catering
for the cooler male Oi Polloi features a range of contemporary classics with a
street feel. They claim to stock garments that remain relevant regardless of
the time, which means there are lots of simplistic staples for a men’s
wardrobe. Stocking brands such as APC, Penfield, New Balance and Norse Projects
they sell clothing, shoes and accessories.
Prices vary depending on the brand but nowhere near in the range of
matches.com Oi Polloi is a must visit for any lover of street brands.
End Clothing
Just like Oi Polloi, End Clothing started as a store up North
stocking street wear brands. End started in Newcastle upon Tyne in 2005. End
showcases the best in contemporary menswear and stock street wear, high – end
sportswear and casual and outdoor clothing. The brands stocked are similar to
Oi Polloi although there seems to be a great deal more products. Stussy, Fred
Perry, Carhartt and Moncler are just a few of the brands available from End, as
you know a Moncler jacket can set you back a grand or two whereas Fred Perry
can be much cheaper so again it depends what you buy.
Oki-Ni
Oki-ni was founded in 2001 and is a sort of fusion between Oi Polloi
and Mr Porter. Offering cool, streat clothing but with a more conceptual luxury
edge. They pride themselves in discovering some of the most innovative and
inspiring new designers. You’ll find a wide range of brands from Raf Simons,
Rick Owens, Christopher Kane and Carven to more street brands such as New
Balance, North Face and Eastpak. Undeniably cool and minimal oki-ni is for the
male who teams his luxury fashion pieces with a good pair of New Balance
runners.
LN-CC
LN-CC is a step
up from oki-ni offering the same luxury brands but without the street edge.
LN-CC stands for Late Night Chameleon Café (beats me) and is a store in
Dalston, the store is very contemporary and conceptual and just to stand out
from the crowd the store operates on an appointment-only basis. The products are all minimalistic chic
pieces, some with quite hefty price tags. Brands include Balenciaga, Lanvin and
Dries Van Noten. LN-CC is full of chic minimalistic pieces, a store for the
true individual with a keen eye for fashion.
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