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Support Shoes you right Burma We say absolutely to the Vans Rata Plus ‘comfortable’
Ethical fashion house THTC create campaign tee.
ECO-FRIENDLY THTC (The Hemp Trading Company) have joined collective forces with Burma Campaign UK and produced a fine t-shirt that has already been sported by our favourite human beatboxer and entertainer extraordinaire, Beardyman. The message is clear — help the Burma Campaign continue its good work of canvassing for human rights and democracy in Burma. The t-shirts are made from 55% hemp and 45% organic cotton and feature the work of artist Mau Mau. All profits will go directly to the campaign. £35 each from: thtc.co.uk.
LESS IS MORE... Stylish chit-chat and random predictions.
shoe collection...
COLOUR OF THE MONTH...
AT FIRST GLANCE the Vans Rata Plus collection looks to be almost slipper-like, ultra cosy and way too casual really. But on the double take RPs are simply great! It’s all about their comfort and softness. They come in natural colours and tender tweeds with rough stitching and frayed edges completing their charm. They are instantly wearable, whether that be inside your gaff or treading the tarmac. Available in store from February at £45. Stockist 0208 846 8260.
most definitely black. Making its first of many appearances of the year. Discerning and bold, simple and chic. You can never go wrong with some black garb in your wardrobe. Fact.
MIGHTY BOOSH... come back you crazy guys, we’re missing you. We want crimping, moustaches and general random nonsense with a side order of comedy sparkle, not forgetting the moon.
STUSSY... the favourite label of our Allan McGrath is reason enough to pursue this stalwart brand. Their recent collab with design hero and infamous graf writer Futura has set our credit cards on stun. Check their online store and join up for regular newsletters.
VISVIM… a creative force that fashion heads and style geeks are wetting themselves over, and rightly so. Their shoes are buff and worth saving up for; pricey they may be but that is the price you pay for when it comes to the collectibles.
It’s a good look
Artists that make fashion sense
AUTOKRAZ
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OF COURSE, being in a band is all about the music but there’s a lot to be said for making an effort in the wardrobe department. Recent Kitsune recruits autoKraz, David and Russell, are a pretty dashing duo with an enormous sense of style. David says: “I like quite interesting clothes and get a lot of things from the B store in Saville Row and mix with a bit of Dior or Paul & Joe.” Russell adds: “Indeed, B store is cool, I really like the pieces that they make themselves. My jeans are almost entirely PPQ but I would say the majority of my things that I love come from Oi Polloi on Tibb Street in Manchester, they just do an ace combination of labels, and wicked shoes I can’t find anywhere else”. autoKraz’ ‘1000 Things EP’ is out now with an album to follow later this year.
BLADERUNNER NIKES... OK, so they’re the ones what we designed ourselves, innit. But who’s to say they’re not the coolest ones around. Slam dunking. HEADPORTER... at first glance you might be scared of the Japanese online stores, but patience is definitely a virtue. Check out the Head Porter ranges and let Paypal pay the way — take it from us, we’ve tried it already. Head-porter.org BURTON… if you’re thinking about heading to the slopes and you’re feeling extra flushed you could do a whole lot worse than treating yourself to some Burton gear. So fine is their attire that an icy tear may trickle down your cheek when you see their range. TIE ME UP… strangely, the skinny tie is still a good look, whether it be a plain black one, leather, silver or knit. Puma have come up trumps with their take on the neckwear.
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