The Legendary Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen transformed himself from rags to riches by becoming one of the biggest designers since 1990, along with Marc Jacobs.



Since his graduation from London's prestigious school "Central St Martins", he began tailoring for Savile Row suit designers such as "Gieves & Hawkins"- at this time his clients included Prince Charles.



He is particularly famous for his shock-tactic designs...which gained huge popularity with celebrities such as Kate Moss, of whom he created a very close bond with.



During his life, Mcqueen accomplished many achievements, firstly that he was appointed the head designer of Givenchy in his early career and secondly the development of his own brands "Alexander McQueen" and "McQ" which was aimed for a more casual occasion and a younger audience because of its cheaper pricing.



Sadly, Mcqueen committed suicide and was found on 11th February 2010. His death was believed to have been reflective of his mother's death 10 days before.

He will always be remembered for his beautiful works...

R.I.P X






Menswear Winter 2009

Trend Alert

Distressed,relaxed denim is a great item for us all when we want to dress casually such as going to the beach or just to the park because that has always been their job. However, this spring/summer 10 season, they have been accomodated into the designer collections and have been teamed with smart shirts, blazers and boots to create a sophisticated cowboy image. Its great to see that these ultra cool jeans have evolved out of the classic, casual "Abercrombie look" because they will be brilliant this season to put with a variety of different pieces- smart and causal.







Best Places to buy...

Abercrombie and Fitch- Baxter Slim Boot Destroyed

Acne Jeans- Mic Ripped

The Best Dressed...according to GQ

Robert Pattinson soared 38 places in GQ's best dressed ranking since last year's list...

He was described by Dolce and Gabbana as "Extremely elegant and inspiring, the true essence of a contemporary man".

Personally, I think David Beckham (ranked 9) or Tom Ford (ranked 5) should have won or at least listed higher due to their impeccable style which is always smart and stylish and never too eccentric.




Visit GQ.com to find out the rest of the best dressed and also the worst dressed!

"Let's Get Physical..."

Getting fit after the christmas season seems almost impossible...
I was just the same. But, here's some tips to get you on your way to getting your body better than ever in 6 weeks.

1# Get a buddy. Training alongside others who are also trying to tone up or lose weight will give you the motivation you need.

2# Get an hour or two with a personal trainer who will tell you what you need to do to reach your goals so that you're not wasting time on exercises which won't be suffice.

3# After your workout, always drink a protein shake such as "Maximuscle Promax" to prevent any injury which will delay your workout programme.

4# Workout 3 times a week in the gym and allow a rest day in between. If you can't get to the gym "Men's Health's Power Training" which is available from Amazon provides useful workout tips which you can do at home.

Bulk Up…

For the winter season its pointless wearing layer upon layer. Bulky knits mean business. They look dapper and won’t let you shiver like Frosty the Snowman. Zara offers great items. I personally stay clear of grandmother-like patterns on my knitwear though any style of chunky knitwear is imperative this a/w 09.

Biccester for the Best Bargains

This outlet village situated 30 minutes from London has great deals year round for the most prestigious stores including Ralph Lauren, All Saints, French Connection, Dior and Gucci. It’s distinctive from your ordinary outlet, it is completely fuss free and you won’t be battling for a place in the queue.

Visit Biccester Village now for deals of up to 60 percent!

Top After Shaves to get this Christmas

At least one of these new scents deserve a place under the tree.




1# D&G La Bateleur £35 (One of the two in the new anthology range.)
2# EA Diamonds £39
3# Gucci by GUCCI £38
4# Davidoff HOT Water £35
5# Tom Ford £36

Prices listed from Boots.com for 50ml.