Sir Francis Chichester first made Henri Lloyd’s Consort jacket famous in 1967 when he wore it on his solo voyage around the world. After nine months and two days at sea with Chichester, the Consort became the sailors’ favourite. Skip a decade, with designer Olmes Carretti collaborating, and the jacket was weaving its way through the streets of Milan as a style essential of the Paninaro  – the city’s iconic ‘80s, scooter-obsessed youths. Then came the ‘90s where Formula 1 driver Nigel Mansell paired the jacket with his trademark moustache. Now, with a 50-year birthday to celebrate, no mean feat in penny-pinching times, Henri Lloyd has reincarnated the Carretti Consort. The brand’s move is bold: 16 new colours from cobalt blue to fuchsia join the traditional navy blue. It’s a simple twist on a well-loved number.

Available online from December for £275. henrilloyd.com

Shaun Sampson

The British Fashion Council has announced the winners of the NEWGEN MEN for AW13. Eight of the finest emerging menswear talents in London have been selected to receive sponsorship. Established in 2009 and sponsored by TOPMAN, previous winners have included Christopher Shannon and J. W Anderson.

Four of these lucky recipients have been granted the opportunity to present their AW13 collections on the catwalk during the London Collections: Men, which will take place from the 7th-9th January 2013. The presentation and exhibition sponsorship will also happen over these three days, which gives the winners the opportunity to showcase their designs in front of the industries finest. The chosen eight will not only be granted exposure but will be given mentorship and business support, as well as being introduced to key press and buyers.

So drumroll please because this years winners are:

Catwalk Sponsorship:

Christopher Raeburn

Lee Roach

Shaun Samson

Sibling

Presentation Sponsorship:

Martine Rose

Matthew Miller

Exhibition Sponsorship:

Bunney

William Richard Green

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