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Autumn / Winter Issue 2010

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Contents The Winter Issue

1 - Editors Letter by Katie Barnes 2 - Contributors

4 - Photoshoot by Dannii Pooley 6 - The Mini cooper, text

8 - Military photoshoot, styled by Lauren Turner, photography by Danni Pooley

11 - Men’s Military Fashion Marches back onto our catwalks this season, text by Katy Wilde 13 - Manly Meal

Editor’s Letter ATTIRE

Attire is a unique and glossy quarterly publication that covers all that is current in fashion, culture, cars and the music scene of today.

This month’s issue is packed with great ideas and is going to delve you straight into the heart of autumn/winter 2010, talking about the key fashion trends this season with seasonal photography that advertises clothing from exclusive and bespoke gentlemen’s outfitters. The trend this season is based around traditional military with thigh length double breasted jackets manufactured in ‘rough’ woollen materials, with dark colours the order of the day.

We have also collected and reviewed some ultimate ‘must listen to’ sounds for this season.

The car of the moment is the iconic Mini Cooper and we have a potted history of this marquee, made famous in the 1969 film The Italian Job starring Michael Caine.

Attire has always enjoyed keeping every reader up to date and sharing with them current, new and relevant information with regards to what every man about town and country gent should be aspiring to.

- Katie Louise Barnes.

Contributors

Katie Louise Barnes Katie Louise Barnes is a London based writer. She is known to be a down to earth but efficient woman.

Katie is fluent in French and currently learning Spanish. Katie has been known to write some award winning plays and is in the middle of a biography. Barnes is perhaps best known for her writings in high-end fashion magazines such as Vogue, showing views and reviews on today’s cat walk fashions. For Attire, Katie searches what’s new this season for the male generation to keep warm but always in style. (pg…..

Natasha Wordsworth Natasha Wordsworth is London based Location manager. With her artistic eye and well-established knowledge of locations around the world, Wordsworth always comes up with the perfect locations for photo shoots. For Attire, Wordsworth has worked with Photographer Dannii Pooley and Stylist Lauren Turner to produce the best imagery possible for the magazine. (pg…

Katy Wilde Katy Wilde is a Newcastle based Art / Creative Director. Wilde came to Attires attention with her amazing ability to produce exciting and informative layouts that include interesting visuals and advertisement.

Lauren Turner Lauren Turner is a London based stylist. Her work has featured in many fashion magazines ranging from Vogue to Cosmopolitan to Man About Town. For Attire Turner teamed up with photographer Dannii Pooley to combine an artistic view of the back drop with the vision of what the model will be wearing and styled as. In all, this has produced a dazzling portfolio for both photographer and stylist.

Danni Pooley Danni Pooley is a Nottingham based photographer whose work has featured in various magazines ranging from fashion to landscape. Pooley’s work is well known for its interesting and seasonal backdrops, soft colours and interesting angles. For Attire, Pooley has travelled around England to find the best-set location for the seasons shoot. ( pg‌

Model is wearing a blue chambray shirt, Topman ÂŁ30

Model is wearing a blue chambray shirt from Topman £30, Grey fairisle cardigan also from Topman £42, NFLAG Iggy jeans from AllSaitns, £85.

The Mini Cooper The Mini Cooper has been considered a British icon f the 1960’s. Its space – saving front – wheel – drive layout influenced a generation of cars – markers. It is, in some ways, considered the British equivalent t it’s German contemporary, the Volkswagen Beetle.

In 1999, it was voted the second most influential car of the 20th century behind the Ford Model T. The Mini mark I had three major UK updates: the mark II, the Clubman and the mark III. Within these was a series of other variations including the estate car, pickup truck, a van and the mini make.

The Mini came about as a result of a fuel shortage in 1956; petrol was once again rationed in the UK. This made sales of large cars slump.

In 1957, the original prototype had been designed and affectionately named “The Orange box” because of its colour. One of the very best examples from 1959 is now on display at the National Motor Museum in Hampshire.

The Mini cooper today New figures from the EPA confirm that the mini Cooper still remains one of the most fuel – efficient cars you can own today. The classic vehicle is top in its class and right in there with the best performers from its surrounding car classes. The worst mileage in the mini range (the JCW convertible) is still better than the next closer contender, the Mitsubishi Eclipse. The only way you’re going to get better than a mini cooper is in a hybrid.

“Looking for a Getaway?”

The recent Mini Countryman.

With an option four – wheel drive system and with four – doors, Mini Cooper is taking its new car into unexplored territory. The car has a chunky off – road design, styling of the firm’s smaller cars and noticeable high window line, large head – lamps and upright tail – lights. The Countryman is powered by an 89bhp engine, a six – speed manual gear box as standard but all petrol models are available with an ultra – efficient six – speed automatic gearbox with steering – wheel mounted paddles.

With brake energy recuperation, a stop / start system and gear change indicator are included to the fuel saving idea of the Mini.

Inside the country man, has room for four adults and includes as centre – rail which runs the length of the car and allows the rear – seat passengers more space and comfort depending on how the seats are arranged, boot space can be increased from 350 litres to an amazing 1150 litres.

Inside the cabin there is a large range of kit including standard air – con, built in CD player, Panoramic roof, adaptive headlights and high – end audio and navigation system. Exterior additions include alloy wheels ranging from 16 to 19 inches and lowered sports suspension. The Countryman has been on sale since September 2010 with prices starting around £17,000.

If you see a Countryman heading towards you, you might think it a regular Mini. The person driving it will feel different sensations, however. Its creators have tried to keep some recognisable Mini – ness in driving qualities, because anything that’s called Mini should be as agile as possible.

The Mini Countryman is a flawed concept. For the people at whom its aimed, its bang on target!

Model is wearing, Prior Pea Coat, AllSaints, £225, Foothill L/S shirt, AllSaints £70, Iggy fit jeans, AllSaints, £70. Scarf, TopMan, £12. Deck shoes, AllSaints, £125.

Men’s Military Fashion Marches Back On To Our Catwalks This Season.

The Military trend will probably be one the biggest trends for the rest of the year. It has been around in a variety of different shapes and forms in recent years.

For the colder months of the year, the military shape has always been a largely driven trend.

Qualities such as square cuts, formality, clean lines and double breasted button’s add the smart style to the trend. This year the Military fashion trend has come around far quicker, it was also all over the fashion shows earlier on in the year. Following their collection previews, Prada, Burberry, and D & G showed the trend in their collections. From these collections the highstreet and mainstreem brands have got behind this popular trend.

A great item of clothing that really makes this trend, is the Military boots. They convey a manly aura whilst being built to last. The boots work well against a pair of skinny or carrot fitted jeans, tooked into the top of them. This style will work well through out all of the Autumn / Winter.

The main colours consist of monochrome for military items. This gives the outfits a more formal and sharp look - which is what the Military is all about.

Green’s and brown khaki colours give off the whole field / camouflage vibe. When looking for military items, look for exposed zip’s, eqaulettes, extra pockets, square cuts and bright / multiple buttons.

On the Catwalk Designers that transformed and modified the military uniform from past to the present include, Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, Gareth Pugh and Burberry, to name just a few.

Gareth Pugh has taken his inspiration from the likes of German officer overcoats that were worn in the second world war. Combinding this with inspiration from chain mail suits that had been worn under suits of armour, Both of these have been the inspiration for Pugh to produce one of the most unique and unusual collections for this Autumn and Winter.

Galliano, however, has expanded the old swash - buckling style that pirates and their captains would have worn on the ships. To support the inspiration that came from such history, he has included the fold - over leather boots on the catwalk.

Burberry have decided to go for the more settled approach to the trend, using tailord coats and jackets, taking inspiration from French vael officers, also including a two toned pea coat that has also been linked to what was worn in the second world war.

Manly Meal Food for the Season

Stuffed Burgers With Onion Chutney!

“Made with real beer and stuffed with cheese, topped with homemade sticky onion chutney.”

Ingredients for the chutney x2 red onions, sliced 1/2 cup of water 1 1/4 cups of beer 1/2 cup of brown sugar salt freshly ground black pepper

Ingredients for the burgers 2 pounds of ground beef 1/4 cup of beer 2 tablespoons of grill seasoning 1/2 cup of shredded chedder cheese Romaine lettuce 4 hamburger buns, toasted Make the Chutney Put all the chutney ingredients – water, beer, brown sugar, sliced onions and seasoning – into a pan and bring to a boil.

Once it does, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about an hour or until the liquid has been reduced to approximately two cups. Stir regularly.

When the mixture turns a little sticky, turn off the heat and transfer the chutney into a bowl to cool.

Make the beer burgers stuffed with cheese: Mix the ground beef, beer and seasoning using your hands. Separate the mixture into 4 patties. Flatten out your patties and put some cheese at the center of each patty.

Ball up the patties so the cheese is fully covered by the meat.

You can grill the burger patties from five to six minutes on each side, or cook them in a skillet making sure the beef gets fully cooked through.

Put the cooked burger patty on top of the Romaine lettuce and spread two to three spoonfuls of the cooled onion chutney.

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