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J U L E S B G U I D E T O S U M M E R 2 01 4 Dear Friends and Loyal Customers, It gives us great pleasure to introduce you to the Jules B Spring / Summer 2014 magazine which highlights everything that is fresh and new in our fashion offer for men and women. We hope this will give you some inspiration to enjoy what we hope will be another fantastic sun-filled season. As a company we believe we have a responsibility to inform and advise you on all of the new trends and designers that we feel are relevant to our customer demographic. The advantage of being an independent retailer is that we get to cherry pick the best pieces from each of our chosen collections; pieces that we feel are commercial, wearable and are value for money. We are constantly impressed with how readily you respond to these choices and are flattered by your loyalty which in turn inspires and drives us to keep searching for the best - which is what you deserve! Our buyers are travelling constantly to the fashion capitals of the world to secure the very best designers the market has to offer and we are thrilled to introduce you to several new brands to add to the already extensive range of men’s and women’s collections that we carry.
Julian Blades Company Director & Co-Founder The womenswear team have been very busy in New York bringing back with them inspirational new collections like Alice + Olivia, Rag & Bone, and sleek shoe designer Stuart Weitzman. Our menswear team preferred to concentrate on the Italian shows bringing back some very interesting new brands such as Ganesh (eye catching printed summer shirts), Edho (sumptuous suedes and leathers) and Joss (luxurious suede driving shoes and loafers). We hope that this small snapshot of this season’s collections will inspire you to visit us in one of our eight stores where you will be welcomed by our expert team of style advisors or alternatively visit us online at www.julesb.co.uk. Best wishes and have a great summer!
Rhona Blades Company Director & Co-Founder
CR E DITS Editorial & Art Direction: Adam Mooney • Layout & Design: Peter Davison, • Photography: Sarah Smith, Joanne Miller, Grace Johnson, Liz Rose Ridley • Contributor: Lucy Roberts
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BR AND
NEW A new season is upon us and with it heralds an exciting roster of new ladieswear designers. Meet our thrilling new brands for SS14 that we can’t wait to introduce you to!
Alice + Olivia Launched at Barney’s in 2002, Alice + Olivia provide ultra feminine dresses all tied up in a sophisticated Upper East-Side inspired bow.
House of Holland One of the UK’s fastest rising stars, Henry
Holland
creates
effortless
urban inspired streetwear for the ‘in the know’ fashionista crowd.
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Preen
Wood Wood
Playing with texture,
Danish brand Wood Wood has
silhouette and eye catching
successfully merged elements of
digital prints, Preen’s SS14
streetwear, underground and luxury
collection fuses the masculine
to form its own clear point of view
with the feminine in a way
which has gained favour with
that has yet to grace a catwalk.
fashion editors and celebrities alike.
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Munthe
La Bottega di Brunella
Inspired by the rough Scandinavian seasons,
Incredibly durable yet
Naja Munthe created her
breathable separates made
brand with a focus on
from gauze, cotton
exquisite materials that
and linen that will be a
don’t compromise
welcome addition to
on quality.
any holiday wardrobe.
Sand Stunning floral prints and bursts of citrus colours coupled with essential wardrobe basics. There is quite simply something for everyone in this collection.
Stuart Weitzman For 25 years Stuart Weitzman has been creating footwear that ignites imaginations. The SS14 campaign stars the inimitable Kate Moss shot by Mario Testino.
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REVOLUTION It’s time to put your tech foot forward and get on board with one of the summer’s boldest trends. Eye-catching cyber inspired pieces spammed the runways from New York to Paris in a variety of colours and styles that will successfully upload the most avid of
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Embrace the green eyed monster and instantly liven up your wardrobe with one of this season’s tangiest trends. Tropical citrus greens and yellows will leave a sour taste in your mouth for all of the right reasons this summer. Who said that fashion can’t count as one of your five a day?
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MONOCHROME M O M E N T
How do you make a loud style statement without using colour? Here’s a clue: it’s black and white and cool all over. This season’s monochrome trend will keep your palette classic and neutral without compromising on visual impact.
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We sat down with slick Spanish designer Isabel de Pedro to discuss her design process, the power of print and celebrating femininity in all of its forms. JB: Hi Isabel. Firstly I would like to start off by thanking you for taking the time to answer a few of our questions. You have had a long, successful career in design. Could you share with us a little about your journey in regards to how you started the Isabel de Pedro brand and got it to where it is today? IdP: The Company was founded by my partner, Rafael Tous, in 1968. I joined the company two years later. At the beginning it was completely crazy! In Franco’s Spain there was no space for young fashion and as we had been travelling a lot around the world, we decided to create designs with international appeal for women, men and kids. Later we started launching complete prêt-à-porter collections. In the mid 90’s we finally decided to design purely for women and we made an important step into export. The export markets enabled us to offer better products with special designs that could be easily recognised, and that’s how we got our motif: ‘monothematic collections with special emphasis on graphics, stretch fabrics and the colour black’. JB: Who is the Isabel de Pedro woman? IdP: The Isabel de Pedro woman is a self-confident woman who feels good when she’s noticed. I believe that my designs are like a celebration of femininity. I’m glad when these women feel beautiful and don’t hide their bodies, when the clothes they are wearing allow them to carry on their hectic lives without giving up comfort and elegance. JB: Could you tell us a little bit about your design process? IdP: We always start from a particular theme. Sometimes, if it’s a country, I travel there to visit it. Well, I mean, sometimes you feel that there’s a certain country you should discover, so I always try to use these experiences for new collections. We also get lots of inspiration from certain books, from movies or even when buying clothes around the world, sometimes we discover pictures and colours and shapes and so we start “creating” in our mind.
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believe that my designs ‘ Iare like a celebration of femininity. I’m glad when these women feel beautiful and don’t hide their bodies...
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JB: Your SS14 collection has a strong Japanese/ Asian influence. What was it that drew you to Japanese culture when creating this collection?
prints take you immediately ‘The to the universe I want to create for
IdP: I had not been to Japan for many years. After the terrible earthquake I wanted to pay homage to a country which I love so much. I fell in love with the spirit of its cities and with the rhythm and the quality of the Japanese designers.
each collection. At the same time
JB: Would you say that your Spanish heritage is an important factor in your design aesthetic?
designing style.
IdP: Well, if that means the richness of our artists and different cultures, then yes, definitely. A while ago I made a collection dedicated to Gaudi, later one dedicated to the Golden Century and another one dedicated to my homeland, the Basque country. I’m actually working on a collection inspired by Barcelona and the Mediterranean. Spain has the same influence on me as any other country does.
they are loyal to what I like, they are an exact reflection of my
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JB: You are known for your use of bold graphic prints. What is it about print that makes it so appealing? IdP: The prints take you immediately to the universe I want to create for each collection. At the same time they are loyal to what I like, they are an exact reflection of my designing style. I believe very much that a designer should be recognisable and to openly show his/her personal concept of fashion. JB: Every season your collections have very clear inspirations whilst remaining true to the IdP ethos. Throughout the many collections you have designed do you have a stand-out favourite and if so which one is it? IdP: I especially love the Spring-Summer 2004 collection, the one inspired by the Basque country. In that time ETA still was active, so it was a very risky but necessary bet for me. I wanted to reassert the extraordinary cultural richness of my homeland, starting with its language, the Euskera. I was also having an especially difficult time personally and the development of the collection was very complicated, but we discovered new printing and fabric combination techniques, which signified the before and after of my career. Some Spanish customers rejected my designs because they believed that the collection was a political provocation. JB: Can you give our customers a sneak peek as to what to expect from Isabel de Pedro in Winter 2014? IdP: The collection is inspired by Peru and Peru definitely means colour to me. Of course I’m still using black which is the colour of my life, but I started playing with fuchsia, yellow and green. I also tried to find new volumes, especially for jackets. Our customers were pleasantly surprised, and I like them to be happy! Shop the SS14 Isabel de Pedro collection online and instore now. Words by Adam Mooney
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G A R D E N
PA R T Y Summer is the season to embrace the outdoors and what better way to do that than with a fun, floral print? Ensure your style is on point and in full bloom with bold botanical pieces from SAND, MSGM and McQ Alexander McQueen.
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CARRIEDAWAY Get in line with stripes by Sophie Hulme and Lulu Guinness
or go all futuristic with metallics by Vivienne Westwood and Alexander Wang. No matter what your tastes, ensure you carry yourself into summer in style with our exclusive selection of ladies’ bags.
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V A C AT I O N
Let your inhibitions fly free with our selection of
VIBES
vacation ready pieces that are sure to transport you to paradise. Be it a tropical print t-shirt by MSGM or a wave inspired ombre dress by Paul Smith Black, ensure that you worship yourself as much as you worship the sun this summer.
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I P R EDI C T A R I OT Words by Adam Mooney
‘Anglomania’:
an intense interest in, or tendency to imitate English institutions, manners, customs and dress.
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n 1993 Dame Vivienne Westwood entitled her Autumn/Winter Gold Label collection ‘Anglomania’ as it embraced this admiration for English traditions, tailoring and fabrics. It also was the first showcase of her tartan design ‘The MacAndreas’. The ‘Anglomania’ Gold Label collection quickly became a predominant reference point which was synonymous with the illustrious Vivienne Westwood archive, so much so that it made perfect sense to name the brand’s diffusion line after it. The inception of Vivienne Westwood Anglomania became a reality in 1998 which was coincidentally the same year Vivienne was awarded the Queen’s Award for Export, in recognition of the company’s growing international market.
The youthful brand pays homage to Westwood’s instantly recognisable iconic tailoring and draped silhouettes which includes styles from the infamous punk, pirate and bondage collections. Anglomania completes the Vivienne Westwood portfolio by catering to a younger, casual and often more adventurous, fashion savvy customer. For Spring/Summer 2014 the Anglomania collection was inspired by ‘The Exploration of Lost Civilisations’, beginning with their artistry and looking closely at mythological figures, patterns, metal works, architecture and motifs. From the Mayans to the Cocle tribe of South America, the mystery of these ancient civilisations is the influence behind this print focused collection. The Maze print references ancient Mayan markings and hieroglyphics and has a dynamic sports feel which pays homage to Vivienne Westwood’s Autumn / Winter 1983 collection ‘Witches’, which was partly inspired by New York graffiti artist Keith Haring. This print can be seen adorning a variety of eye-catching pieces including the Melita top and the Quest dress.
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Anglomania is now a force in its own right within the fashion world and stands proudly as its own critically acclaimed collection whilst still taking inspiration from the mainline Vivienne Westwood Gold Label range.
For eveningwear, the collection offers Aztec print inspired taffeta dresses with gold and iridescent finishes, inspired by the wondrous works of the Cocle culture of Peru, who were famous for creating handcrafted rarities in gold. Invest in a piece of fashion history and either visit us in store or online to shop the SS14 Vivienne Westwood Anglomania and MAN collections.
The Mirage print appears as a blurred illusion referencing a photograph of a decaying wall. The print evokes the idea of excavated cave prints and archaeology. This soft print seen on stunning silk harem trousers and figure flattering draped dresses has a strong visual impact while the muted colours ensure the pieces remain subtle making them a welcome addition to any summer wardrobe.
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crush CANDY
Feed your sweet tooth with this season’s mouth watering selection of candy coloured collections. Pretty pinks, stunning spearmints and awesome oranges are a pick ‘n’ mix of stylish separates that will refresh any wardrobe instantly.
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DON’T SWE AT I T Summer is here and it’s time to turn up the heat in the style stakes ladies. Don’t forget that when the weather is hot, comfort is key. Over the next few pages we showcase our favourite stand-out casual pieces for SS14 that will ensure you are looking and feeling cool in both meanings of the word.
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From flowing skirts by Oska to printed accessories from scarf specialists Lily and Lionel, The Conservatory offering for SS14 is the answer to every outfit conundrum you might have over the hottest months of the year. Look to Rundholz for greyscale hues in stripes and prints or to Crea Concept for their exclusive eveningwear capsule collection where you can expect beaded embellishment. Accessories come in the form of Italian casual footwear brand Candice Cooper and the multi-purpose Kris-Ana tote bags.
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BAG KRIS - ANA
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NEW This season we welcome an array of new menswear brands, from Italian knitwear experts Roberto Collina to American heritage enthusiasts Woolrich, our offering of new season fashion for the discerning modern gentleman has never been more varied.
Baldessarini
Werner Baldessarini has been flexing his creative muscles ever since his brand’s inception by offering his customers excellence, style and timeless appeal. This luxurious German brand offers quality denim jeans and linen shirts for SS14.
Ganesh
Woolrich
Inspired by the Hindu God Ganesh, the brand started in
Representative of vintage
1924 with Italian tailor Foresto Bargi sewing jackets for
Americana, the Woolrich
seventy cents and has grown into a successful enterprise.
collection unites the
Today the company is run by Foresto’s grandson Nicolas
brand’s historical identity
with the vision of sourcing high quality fabrics to
with a contemporary twist.
transform with dyes, embroidery and washes.
Themes of military, utility and the outdoors creep into each piece to produce garments of longevity, practicality and quality.
Roberto Collina Pioneers of Italian quality and
Edho
production, Roberto Collina was established in the fifties
Made in Italy using
and has continued to grow in
only the highest quality
strength and size ever since.
materials, the SS14 Edho
Proud to say they manufacture
offering is supple soft
all of their knitwear in Italy
leather and suede crafted
using the highest quality fabrics,
into luxuriously elegant
Roberto Collina’s point of focus
jackets for the modern
is excellence and innovation.
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BLOCK PARTY
It’s the biggest Block Party of the year and you’re all invited. RSVP ‘yes’ to the colour blocking trend to keep your style stakes up during the summer months and look out for summer colours in vibrant hues. To complete your summer wardrobe, look to brands such as Hackett and Gant for your fix of coloured chinos and shorts and pair them with the ultimate colour-block polo shirt from Vivienne Westwood. The only rule? The brighter the better!
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HOLIDAY
CHECK LIST Here you will find our essential menswear guide on how to pull off seamless vacation style. From travelling to the airport to relaxing by the pool and beyond, this is your one stop check list on how to prepare your holiday wardrobe for Summer 2014.
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TR AV E L L I N G MAN From the catwalk to the airport runway ensure that your travelling ensemble is comfortable without compromising on cool factor. GILET BARBOUR PHONE COVER PAUL SMITH JUMPER STONE ISLAND BELT BOSS ORANGE SUNGLASSES SPEKTRE WALLET BOSS BLACK T-SHIRT C.P. COMPANY JEANS JACOB COHEN SHOES TIMBERLAND
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P OO L YOUR RESOURCES Sit back, relax and let your clothes do the work for you when chilling poolside. A pair of bold printed shorts will work swimmingly. T-SHIRT WOOLRICH CAP BOSS GREEN SUNGLASSES SPEKTRE SANDALS OLIVER SWEENEY SHORTS HACKETT
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E V E N I N G EASE Whether you’re enjoying an evening meal or attending an after hours event keep your night time attire slick and polished. BELT MAGNANNI HAT BAILEY SHIRT ARMANI JEANS TROUSERS SAND LOAFERS STEMAR
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From bold prints by Love Brand and MC2 Saint Barth to classic block colours by Orlebar Brown, there’s a swimwear style to suit everyone to get you through the hottest season of the year in flawless style. Whether you’re jetting off in a last-minute search of sunshine or basking by a sun-soaked pool, our exclusive collection of men’s swimwear covers all eventualities.
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Fashion’s sense of irony is evident this season as the trend to make you sure to stand out is camouflage. No longer for blending into the background, SS14 sees camouflage reworked in shades of blue and used as an accent on footwear and accessories. Whether your jungle is urban or natural, camouflage is the print to champion this season.
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S O U L We sit down and talk heritage, history and high quality clothing with Vice Chairman of J Barbour & Sons, Helen Barbour. JB: Similarly to Jules B, Barbour is a family run business that heralds from the North-East of England. Do you think Barbour’s Northern heritage has a strong influence on the company’s design aesthetic? HB: The Barbour story began in 1894 when founder John Barbour established himself in the burgeoning port of South Shields supplying oilskins and other garments to protect the fishermen, sailors, dockers and industrial workers from the worst of the North Sea weather. We were very much a product of our region, producing garments that were fit for purpose to provide protection against the cold weather for the needs of those people working outdoors. As the brand has become more widely known for our casual and lifestyle clothing, many of our products are still inspired by the archives with a contemporary twist. For example, the Fishing Standen jacket is inspired by one of our fishing jackets. The Martindale shawl takes its inspiration from Barbour’s long association with Fair Isle wool.
JB: Barbour has been in business for an impressive 120 years this year. What is it about the brand that makes it so relevant in 2014? HB: Barbour is at its best when it marries modern sophisticated city living with its rugged past. The brand, run by the family, has managed to reinvent itself several times since it began in 1894. Certain things won’t ever change, such as listening to our customers, putting quality first and staying true to our roots. Our goal is to become the best British lifestyle brand worldwide and we have introduced a wardrobe of clothes including knitwear, shirts, trousers, footwear and accessories alongside our iconic outerwear.
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JB: What do you feel truly sets Barbour apart from other brands that are predominantly outerwear based? HB: Over the years, Barbour has come to stand for a lifestyle – the dream of the British countryside. This has given us the opportunity to offer other products that fit in with this lifestyle. Outerwear continues to be an important part of our brand but the difference, I think, is that we now offer our customers so much more than just outerwear. Shirts such as the checked Fleck shirt, Half Union Jack tee and Mason stripe tees for men and the Daisy crew and Rainer t-shirt for women add colour to the collections and offer our customers more choice. Our customers always know what they will get from Barbour – high quality clothing at a fair price that is both practical and stylish.
customers always know ‘Our what they will get from Barbour
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This is a development of delivering what we have always done – providing garments that fulfil the changing needs and expectations of our customers without compromising Barbour’s founding values of quality, durability, fitness for purpose and attention to detail. Our growth has been about evolution not revolution as new younger generations have discovered the timeless style of Barbour.
JB: With a diverse following including Alexa Chung, HM The Queen and even James Bond (to name just a few), what is it that makes Barbour such a culturally transcendent product? HB: Barbour appeals to many different customers who are wearing our products for a great many reasons. They want clothing that they know will perform whatever the activity, whether that’s in the city or the country. Our evolution as a lifestyle brand has meant that we are now offering a greater choice of products and styles and this has broadened our appeal to a wider customer base. Having our products featured in films such as ‘Skyfall’ has created additional interest and the Beacon sports jacket based on the jacket worn by Daniel Craig as James Bond in ‘Skyfall’, has become one of our best selling jackets.
JB: You have recently launched the International range of Barbour as a stand-alone brand with its first store opening on Piccadilly in London last year. What is it about Barbour’s racing/motorcycle ties that makes it so special? HB: Duncan Barbour, the third generation of the Barbour family was a keen motorcyclist and in 1936, he introduced into the range a one piece wax cotton suit called the Barbour International. Developed specifically for the 1936 International Six Day Trials (ISDT) event, and hence its name, the Barbour International became so popular that it was worn by almost every British team right up until 1977 including actor Steve McQueen in 1964. What makes it so special is that the iconic Barbour International jacket Duncan introduced in 1936 has been the inspiration for today’s motorcycle collections for men, women and children which are sold right across the globe. For example, our Black Streak collection for women is Barbour International at its most glamorous and biker chic. The Extractor quilt, Sprocket gilet and the black and white check Booker sweater are very flattering and stylish pieces to wear. The Barbour Steve McQueen collection celebrates the actor’s style - this season look out for the Greenhorn zip which is inspired by Steve’s race in the Greenhorn Enduro in California in 1963, a Steve McQueen denim jacket and rugged Desert shirt. We opened our first Barbour International store on Piccadilly in London last year and we are planning more worldwide. These stores feature jackets, knitwear, shirts, trousers and footwear inspired by our motorcycling heritage and as well as offering our existing customers a different choice of look, it has also attracted new customers who prefer the biker style.
JB: What’s on the horizon for Barbour in 2015? HB: The core values which underpin Barbour are transcendent: staying true to our roots, prioritising quality above all else, surprising without shocking, and delivering understated style. It’s a very exciting time for the brand as we continue to evolve as a global lifestyle brand offering a wardrobe of quality clothes and footwear for men, women and children.
Shop the SS14 Barbour collections online and instore now. Words by Adam Mooney
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STAT E M E N T J AC K E T Statement jackets come in the form of anything from vibrant prints to block colours, so choose your accessories carefully to complement your sartorial choice. Azure floral and polka dot patterns adorn blazers in the SS14 Sand collection while our own Jules B brand features an array of summer colours – embrace this trend whole-heartedly, there is no in between. HAT BAILEY JACKET SAND SHIRT PAUL SMITH JEANS TIE HEMLEY JEANS JACOB COHËN
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This season’s printed shirt trend is bold, bright and colourful and will revolutionise your summer look. An instant update for your wardrobe, a printed shirt will breathe a new lease of life into everything from jeans to blazers. Tropical influences from Hawaii crept into the collections of Woolrich and Armani Jeans while the Italian craftsmen at Ganesh showcased bold floral embroidery. The fine print is clear: this is not a trend for the faint hearted.
1. JUNGLE FEVER The jungle has been well and truly rumbled by this Armani Jeans shirt. Sure to make anyone green with envy, this shirt will look great paired with sand coloured chinos and new-season Birkenstocks for that safari style which is coveted by many....or perhaps with a pair of smart black denim jeans. Make no mistake, this shirt will become
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H AWA I I A N H EAT This shirt from the SS14 Woolrich collection is undeniably inspired by the beautiful paradise of Hawaii. With its bold print and slim silhouette, Woolrich takes us on a trek through the Pacific islands with a collection full of Hawaiian accents and hues. Great for adventures abroad or at home, this Woolrich shirt will be just as appropriate in an urban jungle as it is in the tropics.
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3. A R T AT TA C K SS14 sees us welcome Italian brand Ganesh to Jules B and this shirt exemplifies the Ganesh aesthetic perfectly. Beautifully embroidered in washed out hues of turquoise and purple to create an ethereal paint effect, this shirt will sit just as well under a single breasted blazer as it would teamed with a pair of shorts on the beach. Lightweight, effortless and ontrend for the season, allow this brand to
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4. F L OW E R P OW E R Embrace the printed shirt trend fully with this bold floral number by Ganesh. With hues of washed reds and blues in a languid floral print, this shirt is a wonderful answer to the ongoing “smart casual� question. Roll up the sleeves and drop a few buttons to embody the Ganesh look, or pair with smart denims and new season loafers for a look which will be perfect GANESH
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KICKBACK... ...and relax with this season’s most durable footwear style. Easily dressed up or down, the loafer will quickly become the hardest working shoe in your summer wardrobe, which is ironic as the word loafer is defined as ‘someone who avoids work or spends their time idly’.
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