Some men shy away from jewellery, others embrace it with open arms. If you are not quite up to king of bling, Kanye West’s standards, then Mawi’s range may be more to your liking. With jewellery becoming increasingly popular among men, this collection comes at the just the right moment.

Today marks the launch of luxury jewellery designer Mawi's range of chunky, rock ‘n’ roll designs. Named 'Sir' the collection follows that of the female range, it takes traditional elements and gives them a twist.

Made from a variety of materials from onyx and hematite, spikes, animal heads and stud detailings make up this punky capsule. One of the key pieces is their ID bracelet that has been reinvented; made of heavy metal it has thick protruding spears and gem detailing. Look out for the panther ring also, which has spikes as ears and piercing blue jewelled eyes.

Sir by Mawi is available exclusively at Lane Crawford.

Text by Albany Bell

You don’t really think of skaters and country bumpkins hanging out together. It would be a very odd thing to see the likes of Prince William having a go at the half pipe, kitted out in his tweeds. Although in fashion unusual parings are encouraged; the more obscure the better.

This autumn the British heritage brand Barbour has teamed up with action sports label Vans to create a new footwear line. Expect to find Barbours signature waxing techniques and tartan linings, alongside Vans sporty designs. Designed for both men and women the range features three popular styles.

The Classic Era Wingtip, inspired by the brogue, finds a new form with a mix of leather and canvas, on a thick white sole. For those wanting a more casual shoe the Slip On army green may be preferable, with a wax cotton upper, subtle quilting detail and elasticated gussets for grip and flexibility. The third style, the Chukka Del Barco, has contrast stitching and metal eyelets, while a reverse waffle outsole is there to increase traction.

The Barbour by Vans collection, launched on the 1st October, will be available at selected Vans California accounts and selected Barbour stores worldwide.

Text by Albany Bell

Gap has teamed up with men’s magazine GQ to create six new capsule collections, designed by the best new menswear designers in America. Selected by GQ editor-in-chief Jim Nelson and creative director Jim Moore, these designers are the finest emerging menswear talents in the States.

Working with Gap, these fresh designers bring a twist to the brands classic style. Expect to see sportswear mixed with tailoring techniques and military influence, which create an exciting look for the autumn months ahead. Designers involved in this prestigious collaboration include BLK DNM, Ian Velardi, Mark McNairy New Amsterdam, Ovadia & Sons, Saturdays NYC and Todd Snyder, who will all showcase their designs in selected stores and online.

Our favourites are Joan Lindeberg’s BLK DNM black leather bomber jacket with a thick shearling collar and Mark McNairy’s light chambray shirt. Also look out for Saturdays NYC round-neck '&' bottle green jumper and Todd Synder’s fun bright orange parka.

These unique lines are now available for purchase in UK stores and online.

Text by Albany Bell