Category Archives: Tips

And to go with that tie, why not consider a flashy accessory?

And why not? When you’ve  just spent your well earned money on a cracking knitted tie, why not add a dazzling tie pin, chain or bar? Certainly, after the massive cult following of TV series such as Boardwalk Empire and … Continue reading

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So you want formal yet rebellious. A knitted tie has your name all over it!

My god ties are boring, right? Wrong. Now granted your initial thought is that worn out, old, original school tie that took serious amounts of abuse through your studying years, and then of course comes your fathers wardrobe tie rack, … Continue reading

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When it comes to a Contemporary London label i’ll give you one name! Oliver Spencer.

So Jack knocked it on the head really with the last post…4 long months, and my god hasn’t time just disappeared. We haven’t for one second lost interest, no! We just lost time, something we all agree we could do … Continue reading

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Anoraks – And no, not those folks that mill about the train lines!

Henri Lloyd Viking Smock Yes the name “Anorak” certainly has a stigma attached to it. But how on earth did it gain that? Just one mention of the word and you’ll be labelled as a “spotter”, eating your cheese and … Continue reading

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Roll Necks winter, you’ll be wearing these…

I hate to start with sounding rather condescending, but please tell me you got that little play on words? Read the title again (roll necks winter, roll next winter, get it?). Anyway the question is in hand, Why Roll Necks … Continue reading

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Shhh! Your secret’s safe with us… Invisible Socks

Well, its the world’s worst kept secret too be honest, but its worth mentioning anyway. “Invisible” socks or “Pop” socks, as their sometimes called, have been around for years and you’ll probably recognise them, as their commonly worn by grannies … Continue reading

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Orlebar Brown – Swimwear That Isn’t Pulling Your Leg

So, your summer holiday is just around the corner. You’ve packed everything. Your shorts, your sunnies, your flip flops, oh, your passport too, which you almost forgot, all you have to do now is wait. But, hang on a second, … Continue reading

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This summer really is The Business…….So don’t start getting f**king lemon!

Completely inspired by sunday nights tele a few weeks back, a SINGLETONMEETSHORSLEY movie special…………Now with The Business laying claim to showcasing what ended up being some of the most iconic ‘geezer’ brands known to date and partially the fact that … Continue reading

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