The early 60s football shoe turned terrace-friendly trainer is back in another reissued variation – the Adidas Samba Craftsmanship Pack. The clue is in the name – this is intended to be a high-end reissue, with a premium waxed leather mixing it with coated canvas for the upper, throwing in […]
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Review: Brian Clemens at the NFT
If you weren't lucky enough to get to meet and greet the man behind The Avengers, our man The Scenester was on hand to do just that – and he's just reviewed Brian Clemens at the NFT. So check out the Q&A with the man and a review of the […]
A.P.C. introduces classic Trench Mac
A classic is back for the rainy season (if it's not already the rainy season where you are) – the A.P.C Trench Mac. Yes, it's a classic trench coat, the kind of thing A.P.C. does so well. In this case, the double-breasted trench is available in navy or cream, made […]
BT Tower re-opens to public
Whether it actually re-open as a boutique hotel complete with that revolving restaurant isn't clear, so the opportunity to get into the BT Tower (formerly the Post Office Tower) next month is certainly one for your diary. Currently used by BT for administration and the occasional publicity shot and party, […]
Sehorn's Soul Farm CD reissue
I'll be honest, I don't recall an original, but according to Charly Records, Sehorn's Soul Farm is the reissue of a vinyl compilation first seen in 1982. The reissue is a double CD, offering up the original 1982 release and a second volume that was released in 1986, both volumes […]
Steve McQueen at the BFI
Another month, another season at London's BFI – this time, focusing on Steve McQueen. Titles range from his '60s classics like The Great Escape and Bullit through to McQueen's later character work, as in Papillon – al complete with trademark McQueen cool. The season runs throughout August, check out over […]
John Stephen biography reviewed
Ok, I've put it off long enough – the lazy side of me has been overcome and I've finally got round to writing a review of The King of Carnaby Street: The Life of John Stephen by Jeremy Reed. Published by Haus, it's pretty much a 'warts 'n' all' biography […]
Fred Perry Harris Tweed Harrington
Of course, just to pre-empt the 'how much?' brigade, you can get cheaper Harringtons and we've featured them on this site until we're blue in the face. But for something a little different, check out this Fred Perry Harris Tweed Harrington. Produced, no doubt, for when the temperatures plummet over […]
