Fashion, Frankly: Crafted In

09 December 2013

Just In: ASOS Harris Tweed Peacoat

Earlier this month the lovely folks at ASOS were kind enough to gift me my favourite piece of the season – their Harris Tweed Peacoat from their new Made in England range, which I recently blogged about. The brand seems to have struck the perfect balance between quality materials and timeless design and an affordable price.
Apart from a slight sleeve shortening tweak (something I always have to do to all my jackets) the coat fits as if it had been tailored for me. I have only worn it twice so far but there hasn't been a person – guy friends included – who hasn't sung its praises. The subtle colourful checks of the Harris Tweed give it enough of a distance air without risking being loud. The coat is also extremely light and the warmest I have ever had.

If you are thinking of Christmas presents check out the whole Harris Tweed range here.

A big thank you to Shawn and Louisa at ASOS for always being so nice to me!

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04 November 2013

The ASOS Crafted In Collection

This week ASOS is introducing 'Crafted In', a new range of tailoring, knitwear, denim, footwear and accessories created with premium materials. The brand has struck all the rights notes for FW13 with a strong feel of British heritage but also with a solid variety of contemporary silhouettes and shapes.
The tailoring seems to be the focal point of the collection and its most striking part with a mix of suits made from Italian wool and Harris Tweed, which is also present in some of the stunning outerwear such as the peacoats and the bomber jackets.
The cable knit pieces are all made from 100% British wool and include a selection of jumpers in burgundy, green, navy and cream, as well as scarves and beanie hats. All of which are a perfect addition to the tailoring.
Together with tailoring, footwear is my favourite part of the collection. The eight beautiful pieces created in Northampton, the heart of British shoemaking, cover all the essentials a stylish man should have in his wardrobe – a brogue, a double monk-strap, a Derby, a lace-up Derby boot and a Chelsea boot. The last two in a choice of smooth and grainy leather. The streamlined design of the classic styles and the pops of red make the shoes extremely relevant yet timeless.
And finally, if the above wasn't enough, 'Crafted In' also offers an array of denim made from Japanese selvedge and available in four indigo washes all with a straight fit.

'Crafted In' is a concise and subtle capsule collection perfectly suited for the needs of the modern stylish guy – and all for a very competitive price. Scroll down for a selection of my favourites from the 'Crafted In' collection.