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SPRING SUMMER 2019 MENSWEAR TREND REPORT
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The thing I love the most about menswear is its simplicity. It lacks the fickle nature of the womenswear catwalks and has more longevity value. You still get the cutting edge ideas of the designers offering us up new ways to look stylish, but running through this there is always a loyalty towards the classics that never waivers. The summer months are synonymously linked to renewal and a longing to freshen up our clothing choices. With this in mind here are a few ideas to help you navigate the high street by foot or armchair: Utility wear We’ve come a long way since the days of GI Joe but the premise is still the same – the military still serve as a major inspiration when it comes to our wardrobes. Those generous, deep pockets that you can lovingly sink your hands into are popping up on many a jacket or summer short. Zips are also great details along with multiple belts and buckles. Camouflage colours are easy to wear and universally flattering. Colourways The catwalks were awash with bright neon’s of the fluorescent kind. These should be reserved for only the very brave and the rest of us should plump for dark green. Olive tones were a popular choice on the runway and can easily be mixed with many other colours. Green is a break from the darker norms of black and blue and is not too offensive either. My favourite way to parade it is in the form of a light weight trench – summer’s hero coat. Tailoring Suiting is always firmly on the fashion agenda, but the details vary and the thing to get from summer 2019 is to wear it loose and double breasted. Go for a relaxed fit and a paler hue to give off that summery vibe. If in doubt invest in a printed shirt adorned with palm trees or emblazoned with stripes to set off those chinos you’ve had since records began…
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SITTING SUSTAINABLY One of the great pleasures in life has to be sitting outside on a summer evening, glass of wine in hand, gazing in reverie at your precious plot. But what are you sitting on? Is your furniture environmentally friendly? What about that lovely decking, or your garden shed? As gardeners we have a responsibility which extends far beyond our boundary. Trees are vital to the planet. They convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and act as environmental filters, offsetting the effects of pollution. They also provide a habitat for birds and animals. Like many gardeners I take a keen interest in environmental matters so it came as a shock when I read recently that that every year our tiny island imports more unsustainably produced wood than anywhere else in the world! A good proportion of this wood is used to make garden buildings, furniture, fencing and decking. I was thrilled, therefore, to read about the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and their certification programme for sustainable produced and sourced wood? The FSC was founded in 1993, in response to public concern about deforestation. The council devised a wood-labelling scheme which allows a product to be traced right back down the supply chain from the consumer to its source.
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LOCAL EVENTS A monthly round up of local events and what’s on in your area. If you suffer from FOMO hopefully this will be the helping hand you need.
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