Pieces and Bits

January. That bleak month after the expense of Christmas where we claim we'll tighten the belts and reduce spending. And we do so. By shopping in sales. Here's a few bits...

Universal Works parka. Lying about this being a Jan purchase, was a birthday present to myself in November. Well, you only turn 31 once. Just haven't got round to posting, been trying to think of a Blur 'The Universal" pun. And I can no longer hold on For Tomorrow. Shit. 

CP Company sweat. Nice plain weave knit by Chester Perry. Again I'm sure this was bought before Christmas so this post makes no sense. For a bargain fee on 15 notes from CC forum.

Casual Connoisseur Weir. Another forum pick up for a score. Missed out on these Football Specials when they were released, but finally, after a severe delay of British Rail proportions, I've got one on board.

Whilst we're on on the subject of #LoveHats a blue Barbour bucket. So that's one for now, one for then..

Tuk tuk Marsh shirt. Oldham meets Madras with this fine design by shirtsmiths tuktuk. Love a shirt and these have fast become my favourite label, thanks to a fine mix of quality and style... Plus extras like stickers and sticks of rock.

Rains Jacket. Finally a cheap Mac from Danish designers Rains. Via a forum yet again for pennies. Lost some weight and took a risk on a M/L. Unfortunately I need L/XL. But I could lose a few more lbs. It really really really could happen. Get in, there's The Universal pun.

Warp Films x Pete McKee

This time last year Warp Films turned ten years old. As part of the anniversary celebrations they commissioned Pete McKee to redesign their back catalogue film posters in his own unique style. With great results too it should be noted.

Jazz Club

Hello. And welcome to Jazz Club. Nice.

Saucony Jazz. Fast and Showy.

Groovy.

Around the World

Made in England but made on the streets outside Italian sandwich shops, the colourful Henri Lloyd Round The World Race jacket is an iconic piece of head turning Paninaro styling. Hi spec yet waterproof, nautical meets country, colour versus contrast, smart yet functional, made these coats popular with European youths - be it on British terraces or in Italy's paninari - proof that they were popular all around the world.

Bobble Hat Goalkeeper

Jens Martin Knudsen. Everyone used to laugh at the Faroe Islands keeper and his silly trademark bobble hat. No player had ever worn a bobble on the field of play before or since, but Jens persistently kept his on despite ridicule. Looking back though, Europe's whipping boys comedy custodian was just a bobble hat connoisseur, showing true oneupmanship in the face of the haters. And also Austria's front line in 1990.

2014 Bucket List

2014. This was a year that saw the tragic loss of some truly inspirational and/or iconic gentlemen. RIP.

Rik Mayall

Warren Clarke

Joe Cocker

Bob Hoskins

Phillip Seymour Hoffman

Richard Attenborough

Tommy Ramone

Roger Lloyd Pack

Harold Ramis

Robin Williams

Wishing you a Massimo Christmas