Author: The Chic Geek

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Menswear Trend The Kitchen Sink

Written on January 10, 2023.

When Elon Musk walked into Twitter HQ, after buying the company, he was carrying a sink. It was reportedly a pun on ‘Let that sink in’, but it could quite easily be taken that Twitter cost him everything but the kitchen sink and here it is! It seems that sinks are in, or more specifically drainers. JW Anderson, creative director of Loewe, has decorated one half of an overcoat with stainless steel drain holes for the SS23 season. Next, should we be expecting a Fairy Liquid matching bag, or should we leave that to Anya Hindmarch? Perfectly ventilated or money down the drain?! Left & Below – Loewe – Drain Hole-Embellished Wool-Blend Overcoat – £8550 from Matchesfashion.com Bottom Left – Elon Musk & his sink at Twitter HQ

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Mantero X Octopus

Written on December 17, 2022.

Octopus and Mantero come together for a collaboration that combines the iconic tentacle design with artisanal haute-couture tradition. Mantero is a family company that has been creating, weaving, printing and producing items in silk and other fabrics of extraordinary beauty and flawless quality since the beginning of last century (it was founded in 1902). Two brands that may seem to have little in common, yet both are characterised by an ability to produce real icons, as well as a focus on products that are 100% Italian from concept to production. Mantero in Como, where talented creatives, artisans and technicians work together on drawing, finishing, printing and hemming. Octopus in its Varese plant, where prototypes come to life and most of the production takes place, and its new headquarters...

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Get The Look Bones and All Floral Cowboy Shirt

Written on December 16, 2022.

TheChicGeek says, “I know it’s cool to wear somebody else’s clothes today, but how about somebody you’ve just ate?! Timothée Chalamet plays a blood thirsty cannibal in Luca Guadagnino’s new film, Bones and All, and his wardrobe seems to consist of whatever is left over from his pickings. Left – Timothée Chalamet in Bones and All This fringed cowboy shirt was a standout, and, while I can’t find a floral fringed version, it got me thinking about the Liberty style floral cowboy shirts Tom Ford did for Gucci back in the day. While not exactly a snip, it could be seen as an investment, and leave you looking good enough to eat! Sorry. Left & Below – Gucci by Tom Ford – 2004 Western Shirt – £495 from Ebay Buy TheChicGeek’s latest book FashionWankers...

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Tried & Tested Aire Ancient Baths London

Written on December 13, 2022.

Destinations all over the world, Aire Ancient Baths London, opened in 2021, features numerous pools, such as Caldarium (Hot Bath /40ºC), Frigidarium (Cold Bath / 14ºC and Ice Bath 10ºC), Tepidarium (Warm Bath / 36ºC), Balneum (Bath of Thousand Jets), Vaporium (Steam Bath) and Flotation (Salt-water pool with salt the density of the Dead Sea), plus optional treatments in a listed Georgian townhouse. TheChicGeek says, “The most welcome of London icebergs, Aire Ancient Baths, under an unassuming Georgian townhouse, is a cavernous wonderland of water and heat. The former home of Peter Pan’s JM Barrie, has, just two levels below the ground, a listed brick cellar that was almost made for these ‘ancient’ baths. Close to where Father Thames once lapped the end of the street, this quiet road, just...

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Get The Look White Lotus Jack Cap

Written on December 9, 2022.

Doing exactly what it says on the tin, Essex boy Jack from White Lotus, played brilliantly by actor Leo Woodall, brings his cocky swagger to his headgear. This humourous cap by Goorin Bros has D2Squared/Y2K vibes mixing camo. print with big cock energy! Left – Jack, played by Leo Woodall Below – Goorin Bros. – Cock Trucker Cap – Camouflage – Regular price – £34.95

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Menswear Product Of The Week The Flemish-By-Way-Of-Suffolk Gilet

Written on December 6, 2022.

I’m off to see the new fashion museum in Antwerp in January and it’s got me feeling for tapestries. Dark flemish style tapestries remind me of the Dries Van Noten collection he did around 2017, and they somehow has this rarefied and fusty country house feeling that looks perfect layered under a nice winter coat or jacket. This is listed as a women’s, so go for a bigger size, but it’s not like to has to fit in the shoulders or arms. Left & Below – Lavenham – Jacquard Big Quilt A Line Mickfield Gilet – £295

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Menswear Product Of The Week The Northern Powerhouse Shirt

Written on December 2, 2022.

Not until HS2 arrives into Manchester will anybody truly understand what the Northern Powerhouse actually means. Manchester is doing pretty well without it. A hub of fashion, media and urban regeneration is making Manchester one of the most exciting cities in Europe to live and visit. Manchester was recently named one of the best places to visit in the UK in 2023 by Time Out. The city’s most famous artist, Lowry, has his own museum in Manchester and his stick people have become known the world over. Looking mint, they are now appearing on this shirt by Blake Mill. Ironically, there is no dark and brooding mill behind them. Pretend you got it in the gift shop. Left & Below – Blake Mill – Lowry Shirt – £115 – Every shirt includes a 10% contribution to the...

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Champion partners with Beastie Boys to celebrate ‘Check Your Head’ 30th Anniversary

Written on November 29, 2022.

Champion are proud to announce a collaboration with iconic hip-hop legends Beastie Boys. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their hugely influential 1992 album ‘Check Your Head’, Champion has released a limited-edition capsule clothing collection. The Beastie Boys’ multi-platinum third album is considered a milestone for the band. ‘Check Your Head’ was first album to be produced, in its entirety, by Beastie Boys with Mario Caldato Jr. and their first album recorded at the band’s own G-Son studios in Los Angeles. Originating from Rochester, New York, Champion became synonymous with hip-hop culture that was so heavily influenced and led by Beastie Boys. As well as their ever-lasting influence on music, it was also the band’s image that permeated the subcultures of the 90s and continues...

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Label To Know Thorns

Written on November 27, 2022.

Thorns is a sustainable Dutch-based men’s underwear brand from two founders, one Spanish and one Italian, Francesco La Marca and Diego Parada, using organic cotton yarn and recycled woven labels. One size fits all, and they do their best to have a ‘minimum impact on the life of this planet’. The packaging is entirely made out of paper and it is designed to be fully recyclable. Production is in Italy, focusing on quality and craftsmanship. All Thorns’ steps are driven by the will of not harming the flow of nature, respecting its constant cycle of renovation. Thorns’ latest underwear collection is called ‘Today is Tomorrow’. Thorn’s brand new collection explores numerous themes that are married together by the concept of time. The connection to the...

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Splash or Cash? Elastic Band Loafers

Written on November 24, 2022.

This homage to JW Anderson’s new elastic-band loafers is a simple DIY job of converting an already existing loafer or buying a new pair and customising. JW Anderson is coming up with some of the best ideas in fashion at the moment, both for his own brand and luxury Spanish brand, Loewe. This takes a classic pair of slip-on loafers and gives them a colourful affirmation update. Fashion should be all about having fun and doing your own thing. Take the ideas from the best and make them your own. Just buy a packet of colour elastic bands and wrap over the front. We won’t tell if you don’t! Left – JW Anderson – Elastic-band leather loafers – £470 from Matchesfashion.com Left & Far Left – Sebago – Classic Dan Leather Loafer – £136 Left...

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More and more people are choosing to play games on their phone

Written on November 24, 2022.

Mobile devices have revolutionized more than just our everyday lives. They have influenced the development of many industries, including the gambling market. Fans of cash games no longer have to leave the house and go to a land-based casino to feel the excitement of their favorite pastime. What’s more, they can always take their favorite games with them and play them on the go too. The best mobile-friendly online casinos rated allow you to enjoy smooth gameplay. They offer a large selection of games, attractive bonuses and convenient payment options. It is no surprise that more and more players are moving away from playing at land-based casinos and those available on a computer, in favor of mobile casinos that are launched with the touch of a button. The digital age has changed the...

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Written on November 23, 2022.

Could there be a better place to lose your luggage? Taormina, the Sicilian town full of designer shops and a perfect excuse to go full on Alta-Moda! Left – Cameron, played by Theo James, getting his Taormina style The latest series of White Lotus is an Italiano mood-inhancing-board of loud and vibrant menswear. The bellissimo holiday looks are even better when you have to entirely replace your wardrobe because the airline has sent you luggage back to the US. Cameron Sullivan, played by Theo James, seems to brewing to be the villain of the piece, but his wardrobe, with unlimited budget, is matching the sumptuous surroundings. From the hotel’s complimentary velour tracksuit to his patterned silk shirts – he’s definitely wearing a Casablanca silk shirt in Episode 4 – to what...