Cheap Online Sources: Michelson's Knitted Ties
Monday 8 February 2010
Being a hard pressed public servant I’m always on the hunt for a bargain. Ties are one of those items which make a look, but possessing no obvious merit, other than the aesthetic, if you can save a bob or two why not?
Whether you’re the thrifty type or dressing to a budget, I would strongly recommend you take a look at Michelson’s Ties.
Most of their normal ties aren’t to my taste, but what makes this a worthy recommendation is their range of knitted silk ties. If I could only own one tie it would be a navy silk knit. That combination of texture, the square end and the sixties/ivy league connotation make them a must as far as I’m concerned. They also have a versatility that no other neckwear can match; combined with a suit or jacket and trousers it adds character, and they sit just as well with single jackets and jeans.
Retailing for as little as £15, and Free Delivery it’s a sound little source to have in your back pocket. And I know because I bought one, they’re surprisingly good quality. In fact mine is better than a good many more expensive ties I’ve bought. They have a good range of plain colours, stripes, a few spots plus skinny (6cm) and wide knits (8cm). The wide knit is particularly useful for maintaining proportion if your a bigger fellar. Additionally, they have a few close knit weaves which I may experiment with next time.
A Kent based company they no longer make ties in the UK, having ceased production last December. They now come from the Far East, but the company still provide ties to many high street retailers. The chances are you already own one –you just don’t know it, and you probably paid more for it.
Nothing flash, just good knitted silk ties at a good price.
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Getting Naked in Spain: Susan Callister Photography Courses
Thursday 4 February 2010
Westie takes the helm on this one. Sorry guys no naughty pics, a chap has to preserve his naked rights!
I’ve recently returned from a sojourn to Jimena de la Frontera, a small whitewashed village perched on a hill top in Andalucía, Spain. My host and hostess were so welcoming I had no problems taking off my clothes when they asked me too...
Before you jump to any conclusions about Stealth’s dubious choice in a girlfriend, Susan Callister and Alberto Saro are photographers. Having nude photographs taken has been an aspiration of mine for many years before various body parts head south. I was far from disappointed with the results. Sue has an amazing ability to use natural light to capture an image in black and white. I don’t claim to be any great knowledge in art or photography but Sue’s photo’s are stunning (half of London has now seen me in the buff I was that pleased with the result – but lets face it I don’t need a lot of encouragement).
Susan and Alberto are also available for weddings, portraits, landscapes and commissions. They provide a range of courses in digital photography and specialised black and white photography in a traditional darkroom, ranging from 1-5 days. Whether staying for a course, photo shoot or just a holiday your hosts will collect you from Gibraltar Airport.
While I can’t rave enough about the quality of Sue’s photo’s the experience of staying with them in Spain for 3 days was superb. In between lazing about in the nude I was treated to Alberto’s culinary skills and passion for fine wine. With his Spanish and Italian heritage and a love of fresh, wholesome food you won’t be disappointed with the meals, included in the cost of all courses. The villa itself is beautiful with all rooms leading from a centralised courtyard, dark wood, white washed walls, shutters…All very romantic and the ideal setting for a photography course or just a weekend away for those not keen on getting their kit off.
Should you take the opportunity to visit Jimena you can fly into Gibraltar a 40 minute drive away. Easyjet flights start at approximately £69 return. I would highly recommend hiring a car for your stay (prices start from £112 with Easyjet for 3 days hire). Although I barely left the villa, being encumbered with my lack of clothes, I hear the village and surrounding areas are beautiful.
By Westie
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Weadmire Come Up Trumps
Wednesday 3 February 2010
I recently took delivery of a T-shirt from Weadmire.net , a company based in the East End of London I mentioned before Christmas . If you're into your T-shirts I reckon these guys provide some of the most innovative designs going. This stems from Theo Stegers desire to provide T-shirts that mean something to the people that wear them. As the name suggests, this means things and people we admire.
I needed a gift for an Aussie mate who lives in T-shirts. Theo and his chaps did a one off design featuring cricketer David Boon . The design even features Boons legendary 1989 Ashes series record for drinking 52 cans of beer on one flight from Oz to London. My mate was over the moon with the design, and so it seems was Theo and his team. The T-shirt, inspired by my idea, is now available to the public . I suspect this is the closest I’ll ever come to being an influence upon the fashion industry.
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Garbstore's Workerbilly Boot
Friday 29 January 2010
Following directly on from the post (the connection will become clear), I thought I’d highlight Garbstore’s Workerbilly Boot.
Based on a vintage Canadian work boot, they’re made in Portugal from hand-cut leather, fully leather lined, with a high density soft rubber sole. Injected with a dose of Rock ‘a’ Billy the result is a more street friendly shape. A collaboration between Garbstore and The Vintage Showroom, having seen both black and chestnut in person at 14 Earlham St. it’s certainly a more elegant shape than other work boot inspired offerings. I’m a fan of Red Wing Boots, as you know, but I’ve always stayed cleared of the Classic white sole work boot, for the simple reason it’s just too much boot for me.
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