The ‘Kerrera‘ fishtail parka from ‘Mackintosh‘ in a showerproof olive cotton. Features detachable quilted lining in body and detachable mohair lining in hood. Two way zipper, peaked hood, white drawcords with leather toggles, two front storm pockets, adjustable cuffs and all Mackintosh embossed snap closures.

New pieces from Monitaly for AW2011 include two blazers, two shirts and a pair of trousers.

The ‘Wool Blazer‘ is a three button blazer in a heavyweight grey wool, with three outer pockets, three inner pockets, single vents at back, elbow patches and working cuffs. Partially lined in chambray with silk lined sleeves. The ‘Duck Canvas Blazer‘ has all the same details but comes in a rust colored duck canvas. The ‘Triple Needle Shirts’ are  available in ‘Brown‘ or ‘Charcoal‘ herringbone wool, and feature two chest pockets, one small pocket on left sleeve, adjustable cuffs, locker loop and triple stitched seams. The ‘Flat Front Trousers‘ are a rugged tapered leg pant that come in the same duck canvas as the blazer.

Some outerwear, a down vest & a chambray shirt to follow soon…….

Return of the ‘Kellas Jacket‘ from ‘Mackintosh‘ – This time in a black rubberized cotton canvas, with a tartan wool plaid button out liner. Features a detachable hood, adjustable cuffs, slanted front pockets with flaps, underarm vents, corduroy collar & buttoned vents at at back.
Can be worn as a casual hooded jacket or as a smart short trench if you unbutton the hood.

Fully waterproof ‘Clisham Jacket‘ in the famous Mackintosh ‘Rubberized Cotton’. Features raglan sleeves, detachable hood, white drawstrings with dark brown leather toggles at hood & inner waist, fixed throat tab, two way zipper with snap fastened storm flap, two patch pockets and two slanted pockets on front, snap fasted vents at back & underarm grommets for breathability.

The ‘Soridain’ from ‘Mackintosh‘ – a hooded thigh length parka with raglan sleeves, features checked lining, large double entry patch pockets, an inner chest pocket, metal buttons and white drawstrings with leather toggles at inside waist & hood. Available in ‘Navy‘ or ‘Red‘

A few select items from ‘Sunny Sports‘ for this spring. Firstly the lightweight ‘Linen Anchor Jacket’ in ‘Navy‘ or ‘Khaki‘ – similar to the autumn/winter 2010 version but with a few minor updates and obviously a different material. A couple of chambray shirts, including a beautiful, heavyweight ‘Brown Organic Chambray‘ & the ever popular ‘Red Chambray‘ which has a slightly different pocket detail to the one last year. The ‘Denim CPO Shirt‘ in a Sanforized dark indigo denim and finally the loose fitting selvage chambray ‘Deck Pants‘

Valstar started out a 100 years ago as a manufacturer of good quality raincoats but has evolved over time by expanding its range of outerwear. In 1935 the “Valstarino” was invented, universally known as the Valstar blouson, it became Valstar’s best seller & gradually a must in every ‘classic wardrobe’. Today the manufacturing is still 100% ‘Made in Italy’ & their design & quality has progressed over the years, often ahead of its time and as such copied by others.

We have the ‘Valstarino’ in a garment dyed cotton. The fabric has a slight stretch to it for comfort and the jacket is in an updated, slimmer fit. Ribbed at neck, cuffs & hem, two patch pockets on front with single ‘Valstar’ button holder.

Available in four colors, ‘French Blue’, ‘Light Grey’, ‘Red’ and ‘Navy’

Monitaly is a Californian based company founded in 1997, the name is derived from designer Yuki Matsuda three greatest loves – Monica his daughter, the military and Italy, producing American made garments with an exceptionally high level of construction. Each piece has a slightly historical feel crossed with a truly contemporary fit.

The ‘Hooded Field Jacket’ a beautiful piece of outerwear in a heavy cotton, featuring some really nice detailing, lots of pockets, leather trimmings, elbow patches and polished hardware. Available in a ‘Navy’ or ‘Sand’. Secondly the ‘Triple Needle Shirts’ in a soft ‘Blue Chambray’ or in a heavyweight linen which comes in  ‘Navy’ or ‘Black’ with 2 chest pockets, one pocket on left sleeve, adjustable cuffs, locker loop and triple stitched seams. Lastly the ‘Camp Shorts’ in a heavy cotton, with lots of pockets & a D Ring for your keychain. Available in ‘Navy’, ‘Red’ or ‘Khaki’

We’ve gone for a slightly smarter look from ‘Sunny Sports‘ this autumn, hence the distinct lack of chambray. Firstly, the ‘Anchor Jacket’ a high buttoning blazer in thick wool – features anchor embossed buttons, four patch pockets on front & two internal chest pockets, working buttoned cuffs, internal piping and single vent at back. available in ‘Oxford‘ or ‘Black‘ Next we have the ‘Vintage Oxford BD’ shirts in a ‘blue‘ or ‘white‘ vintage oxford fabric. Features include button down collar, box pleat, locker loop, and is lined in a cotton poplin on inside of neck, cuffs and on underside of collar. Finally we have the washed indigo ‘Denim Shirt‘ – this features two darted chest pockets, triple stitched seams, button down collar with concealed buttons, and chambray lined on inside of neck, cuffs and underside of collar. A pair of herringbone trousers still to come………….

New pieces from Gloverall for this Autumn/Winter.

Firstly, the fully lined double breasted ‘Reefer‘ jacket in a navy wool, with two hand warmer pockets, anchor buttons and a removable throat tab – A very smart, warm jacket.
The ‘Short Monty Duffle’ is available in either ‘Beige‘ or ‘Navy‘ – this is a modified version of the classic ‘Monty’ duffle coat and features all the same details -  wooden toggles, pancake hood, fixed throat tab and double thickness on shoulders. A warm, slim fitting coat that sits just below the waist.