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Hi there, Welcome to our June edition The month’s seem to be flying by as they always do and now the half way point of 2019 is almost upon us. Thank you again for reading regularly but more importantly thank you for supporting the small and local businesses in your area. Our regular fashion article is concentrating on menswear this month with a Spring / Summer Trend Report. Just in time for all of you looking to bulk up those Summer wardrobes ready for any holidays you may have coming up. This month’s movie preview is the latest sequel in everybody’s favourite kid’s movie series, Toy Story 4. The big kid in me can’t wait for the 21st June to get here! An article you should all pay attention to in this edition is Cyber Bullying. A problem that only gets bigger with the advancement of technology and social media and as mentioned in the article, a problem that goes even further than teenagers. We hope it educates you but
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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.
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