fashion / Fashion Focus - Daniel Craig

The check shirt has undoubtedly been around for a while. It was sported in the fifties, modeled in the seventies and paraded in the nineties. Today, they are as popular as ever, but this time they are experiencing a slicker, more polished revival.

Far from the grungy silhouette often associated with the check shirt, today’s models are more slim-line to flatter the physique of the wearer. Lighter fabrics are best for layering, whilst details such as snap button fastenings give a nod to the blue-collar feeling.

As a rule, the checked shirt is one of those wardrobe staples that tends to go with most things, however, they generally tend to look best with simple, indigo, straight legged jeans so the look is relaxed, as opposed to unkempt.

Our Baracuta Zaragoza shirt in red is the epitome of smart casual and is perfect for any social occasion this season, whilst Original Penguin continue to be the go-to brand for shirts of all styles.

Other brands such as Luke 1977, Gabicci, and Aertex also have their fair share of checked designs which tick all the right boxes and will happily keep your style radar on the straight and narrow until the clocks go forward.

Bonfire night is upon us and the weather is set to be wet! So don't let that dampen your spirits, here's our top selling jackets /coats for this season which will keep the elements at bay.

Farah Vintage Buxton Jacket, this style of jacket can be found in every brands collection. Farah Vintage get it spot on with price and functionality, full zip, deep pockets and hood, it will prove a winner this Autumn Winter.

Suit Dk North Jacket, similar in style but with a few style twists that makes it different to the norm. Contrast paneled section and a tartan-lined hood is a firm favourite of ours.

Luke 1977 Glasshouse Jacket, a slightly lighter weight jacket but great all the same, full zip, hooded and Luke 1977 detailing throughout it is a must for any wardrobe.

Check out our jackets/coats section for further styles or our jumpers/knitwear for those heavy gauge knits that will keep the cold out too.

The iconic desert boot was designed by Nathan Clark, of the Clark’s shoe empire, after he was inspired by what the soldiers were wearing in Burma whilst he served there as an officer in the Royal Army Service Corps in 1941.

Upon returning to Britain, Nathan worked on designs for a brown, suede boot whilst he attended Staff College and sent his sketches and patterns to his brother, Bancroft, who was chairman of the Clark’s firm. After he was told by the Stock Committee superintendant that his boots would ‘never sell,’ Nathan showed his prototype to Oscar Schoeffler, the fashion editor of Esquire. The magazine ran a story on them and the desert boots became a bestseller.

Since then, more than ten million of Nathan’s boots have been sold in 100 countries and been seen on the famous feet of Bob Dylan and Robbie Williams amongst others. Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher loved the desert boots so much that he collaborated with Clarks to design his own version as part of his growing Pretty Green clothing label.

Today, many brands have been inspired by the infamous desert boots and have introduced their own styles to their collections. For something that is just as classic, have a look at the Fashicon range by Common People, who pay homage to the desert boot in their own suede and leather designs.

Luke 1977 has a reputation for its edgy, fashion forward clothing that is high on detail without sacrificing practicality.

As an independent, design led fashion brand, Luke’s clothing collections are recognised for their modern interpretation of menswear and consequently provide instinctive style solutions for every social occasion.

The brand is exclusively stocked in selected stores and online shops such as Fashicon, and boasts wardrobe staples such as modern t-shirts, contemporary denim and casual jumpers, which takes the wearer from casual to cutting edge with ease.

Current Luke 1977 designs epitomise the culture of the brand, which makes off-duty cool truly accessible for those who want to unite style with a laid back approach.

To view the our Luke 1977 collection, please click here.