Globe-Trotter: The only way to travel (with luggage)

A suitcase isn't just a way to transport your personal belongings from A to B, it reflects the kind of man that you are. Just like it happens with watches and shoes, the style and condition of your travel companion says more about yourself than you think. This is why choosing the right kind suitcase is essential.

Some might think that Louis Vuitton luggage or Goyard trunks are the way to go. However, they would be wrong. A true self-respecting man would only choose Globe-Trotter. The heritage brand has been producing their unmistakable pieces in the UK since 1932 and was a favourite of Winston Churchill and Queen Elizabeth II and the current choice of Daniel Craig, David Beckham and Eddie Redmayne.
My biggest surprise when I first got up close to a Globe-Trotter case was how light it was. And therein lies the best thing about the brand. Their now iconic travel cases are produced from a sheet of vulcanised fibreboard that is as strong as leather and as light as aluminum. So you get the best of a classic design with the most fantastic functionality.
The brand also offers all kinds of colour combinations for the fibreboard, the leather detailing and the inner lining as well as certain personalisation options. Occasionally, they also offer a more limited run of products like they did with their collaborations with Turnbull & Asser and Missoni and their latest one with James Bond's Spectre collection.

You can get a closer look at Globe-Trotter at their London flagship store on 35 Albemarle Street or shop a selection of their products online at their store or over at Mr Porter.

Most Stylish of the Week: American Vs. British

I was close to skipping this week's Most Stylish of the Week again because of fashion week but I thought I couldn't deprive you from the weekly dose of celebrity style for much longer... ha!
We can expect some great fashion moments from the press tour of 'The Lone Ranger', which kicked off this weekend. Armie Hammer, who usually looks great but a tad too conventional for my taste, stepped out of the box in a beautiful pale pink Tom Ford linen suit worn with a white shirt and Ford's signature black knit tie.The cut is classic but right on the money and the colour is unexpected but elegant with a dash of preppy.
Also at the premiere was Johnny Depp, who is no stranger to best dressed lists. While I would have loved him to alter his trousers, I must admit no one could have ever rocked this Ralph Lauren navy pin stripe three-piece suit like him. The secret was in the native American accessorising, which was in line with the film and added Depp's personal touch.
It seems like Darren Criss has found his style mojo – finally! Or perhaps this is what an Emporio Armani suit does to a stylish man. All of the pieces fit him like a glove, now we just need him taken to the barber shop for some much-needed grooming makeover.

Meanwhile, in China, David Beckham went for a classic grey suit, which he kept looking modern with a square micro-print slim tie and his usual perfect hair – hence why he also deserves to be the best groomed of the week!
Even though David Gandy rarely departs with his signature look of slim double-chested blazer and  contrast trousers I must admit he has been making some brilliant combinations in the past few weeks. One of his latest hits was this muted brown jacket worn over a low crew neck tee, navy chinos and battered suede boots.
Daniel Radcliffe has been featured on the Most Stylish of the Week almost as many times as Beckham, which is to say a lot. The actor knows the importance of well-fitting tailoring, specially if (like me) you're not gifted with a tall body. His modern grey suit looked fantastic with the dressed down t-shirt and the yellow pop of colour of the shocks. Topping it off (literally) was his sharp haircut.

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Most Stylish of the Week: John Snow debuts with a double hit

First of all, let me apologise for the radio silence. Last week started out quite busy at work just before my 25th birthday on Thursday and a nice visit from a good friend for the weekend. So I had my hands full.
And the week was just as busy style-wise. Daniel Radcliffe has really become one of the sharpest dressed young actors around. His classic black and white combo by Spencer Hart for the Empire Awards, which he wore with classic Grenson lace-ups.
David Beckham wears a tracksuit bottom as easily as a three piece suit. This week he rocked a tucked-in tie to show off his football skills in China. Perfect haircut too, not much else to say.
The opening of the David Bowie exhibition at the V&A in London brought out some of the coolest guys in town who decked up in Gucci. Such was the case of Mr Hudson, who pulled off the beautiful micro print double-chested number like a pro.
Tom Hiddleston always looks elegant but I especially loved this Emporio Armani number playing with different shades of blue and featuring one of my favourite accessories – the collar pin.
My happiest moment of the week, I must admit, was Kit Harington's public (or candid) appearances. The actor looked super cool first arriving in the US in slim jeans, Chelsea boots and a blue suede bomber jacket (a man after my own heart) and then suited up in grey chinos and a black slim blazer, which he wore with black desert boots and a casual jersey polo shirt. It's less than a week now before we can see him suited up in leather and fur again on Game of Thrones!
Justin Chatwin showed this week how perfectly fitted casual clothes can sometimes be as cool as a suit. It's a pretty straight-forward look topped off by a killer haircut and an ace mustard jacket.
Speaking of good haircuts, Austin Butler was also out and about this week with this incredible hair – someone should really give him an award. There really is nothing special about his outfit but the hair is so good I thought he deserved a spot in the post.

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Most Stylish of the Week: Warm & Cozy Edition

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Even though it's been a slightly quiet (and very cold) week for mens fashion a few stylish guys have been spotted going about their business in warm and cool but relaxed end-of-winter looks.
Adam Levine – aka: King of the shawl collar cardigan – always looks good in what has become his signature piece combined with a simple tee, slim jeans and lace-up leather shoes. A good sharp haircut is always the cherry on top.
It looks like Ryan Reynolds is sticking to Gant Rugger, which makes me very happy. For the red carpet this week he went for a great combination – slim pinstripe suit trousers, white t-shirt under a casual navy jumper (with a huge man cleavage), a classic blue coat and brown Oxford shoes.
Daniel Craig was seen around New York in a double-chested coat worn over a slim denim jacket – a favourite combo of mine. He also dared to go for a double-denim accessorised with brown suede desert boots and a black beanie.
Also wearing a beanie this week was David Beckham, who is the master of head attire. He rocked an ivory ribbed jumper and dark grey slim jeans and old-school Adidas trainers that introduced a pop of colour to the laid-back outfit.

Most Stylish of the Week: Derek Blasberg, Louis Tomlinson & JT

In the midst of award season we have finally had a great week of casual style thanks to London Fashion Week. Derek Blasberg, the most sartorially savvy editor, wore a deep red suit with a printed shirt and white shoes. A perfect example of traditional-meets-modern. Louis Tomlinson attended the TopShop Unique show in a TopMan fleck blazer, which seemed out of a page of Harry Styles' style book. His hair, as usual, was looking mighty fine.
David Beckham took his boys out for a (posh) Indian meal earlier this week in yet another of his now signature flat caps and proving that velvet doesn't have to be all that formal but is always chic. Justin Timberlake look his usual dapper self at LAX catching a flight to London for the Brits. This time, however, he wasn't wearing Tom Ford.
Jude Law walked the Berlin Film Festival red carpet in a velvet Prada tuxedo that fit like a glove. If only he could stick to this style instead of succumbing to his infamous v-neck t-shirts... And Chris Pine wore an über-classic black and cut-to-perfection and white suit combo by Ermenegildo Zegna, which he kept interesting with his rectangular specs, giving the look a nice touch of geek chic.

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Most Stylish of the Week: Tom Sachs, Eddie Redmayne & The King of the North

Finally, some new faces of the Most Stylish of the Week!
My two favourites this week are artist and designer Tom Sachs and actor Eddie Redmayne. The first rocked a geek chic casual look at one of the New York Fashion Week kick off events this week. I am especially keen on the see-through frames and the stained cardigan. Redmayne gave lesson number 5673499 in style wearing a slim fit tweed suit and wool knit tie all from Top Man. He can do no wrong.
I loved seeing Richard Madden in some 21st century attire. The actor looks as dapper in furs, capes and leathers as the King of the North in 'Game of Thrones' as he does wearing a classic black and white evening number signed, of course, by Giorgio Armani.
David Beckham has been wearing some seriously cool outfits this week. We have seen a few more flatcap models, which he's paired with simple knits and classic coats to keep warm in icy London.
Alden Ehrenreich's burgundy suit by Albert Hammond Jr. for Confederacy is the closest anyone wearing this colour on the red carpet has been to Ryan Gosling epicness. I love the choice of tie and shoes colour.
Another newcomer, Jai Courtney, has been catching my attention a lot during his press tour for 'A Good Day to Die Hard'. He obviously has the height and the guns to look good in anything he's been choosing his tailoring very well. One of my favourites was this grey three-piece by Giorgio Armani, which he wore with a skinny burgundy tie.

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Shopping for Flatcaps inspired by David Beckham

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If, like me, you've been sporting a 50's-inspired haircut this winter you will share my frustration. it doesn't matter how many layers you're wearing or how thick is your scarf because your head is totally exposed. I've never been too keen on hats because I have a big head and look really stupid in a beanie. I would wear fedoras every day but it seems like too much for every day. So I have found a middle ground between casual and formal with the flatcap. David Beckham has been wearing quite a few over the last few months because he, like us, needs to keep his trendily cut head warm.
And so I have taken a look at some classic styles that will add some interesting texture to your outfits but won't be overpowering. Click on the links below to shop the items.

Left to right and top to bottom: Dolce & Gabbana Prince of Wales checked flatcap, Lock & Co Hatters houndstooth cashmere flatcap, Lock & Co Hatters wool and cashmere flatcap, Lock & Co Hatters corduroy flatcap, Lock & Co Hatters herringbone wool flatcap, Lock & Co Hatters plaid Harris tweed flatcap.  

Most Stylish of the Week: A Tom Ford kind of week

It seems like all the stylish guys of the world – or the famous ones anyway – were saving themselves for this week. Between the SAG Awards and the numerous other film-related events I was spoiled for choice.
Tom Ford was the lucky designer to dress all the most stylish guys this week. Eddie Redmayne's blue number paired with the gingham shirt is one of the most interesting and chic looks I have seen on anyone for quite some time. He is definitely the best dressed guy at the moment. Justin Timberlake, who is finally pleasing us with his comeback, rocked a micro plaid wool suit and knit tie at the SAG awards. I wish more guys dared a little more with colours and patterns on the red carpet. Jude Law went for a more sober look but the grey, black and white combination and the sharp cut make it special. Bradley Cooper looked awesome in a midnight blue tux with a black shawl collar, simply perfect.
David Beckham was looking fly and keeping warm in London this week in a cool Moncler two-layer combo. I need to get myself a down jacket blazer. Nicholas Hoult continues his list of fashion hits with this timeless but modern Balenciaga grey suit. It would have looked even better with a green touch somewhere.
It wouldn't be a good week in style without a double Eddie Redmayne hit. He attended the SAG Awards in a risky brown velvet suit by BOSS Black. It's pretty impressive how well he pulled it off thanks to his lean figure, his freckled skin and slightly ginger brown hair. The guy knows what he's doing. Kevin McHale also took a risk at the SAG Awards with an all-black look and a bottle green satin blazer. I think it was a great choice but I don't quite get why he walked the red carpet with the jacket over his shoulders...

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Most Stylish of the Weekend: Ashton nails it again, Beckham's Missoni moment

There is nothing like a bit of cold in LA to make celebrities make more of an effort in the wardrobe department. Andrew Garfield, who is letting himself go a little on the grooming, looked great this week in a striped bottle green jumper, which just so happens to be one of the key colours of the season. There is a great ease about this look that I love.
Robert Pattinson continues to promote his vampire flick around the world and looking great while at it. He often goes for monocolour outfits, which means texture is key. This awesome Burberry jacket and quilted waistcoat adds the perfect touch of 'fashion' to his casual look.
Not happy with rocking one of the best relaxed looks of the last few months Ashton Kutcher went for take two this week. He paired dark grey chinos with a checked shirt in the same palette finished off with a red chunky shawl collar cardigan and red sneakers. I love how every item helps tie the whole look together, including the baseball hat.
I think is is one of the most flamboyant looks I've seen from David Beckham in a long while. Becks took Victoria to a concert this week and looked super fashionable in his usual subtle attire, which he spiced up this week with a Missoni shawl collar cardigan. It could have been borderline cheesy on someone else but it looks pretty damn cool on David.
Kanye West, who normally wears clothes way too baggy for my taste, looked great this week in a beautiful pair of slim jeans paired worn a simple white tee, a black double chested blazer (perfectly cut) and a super cool pair of Nike sneaks.

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Most Stylish of the Week: *puts hands in his pockets*

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Any week when both Ryan Gosling, Ryan Lochte and Zac Efron make public appearances is a good week in style by my books.
Ryan Lochte attended the Ralph Lauren show (duh!) this week and looked sharp in a navy number. The length of the sleeves, the tie knot and the pocket square and simply perfect! The interesting bit of his look were the cuffed trousers worn with Chelsea boots. Brownie points for that.
Ryan Gosling is finally back in the world. I had been suffering from withdrawal symptoms all summer. This week he rocked a brown Prince of Wales check gucci suit. Brown can often look dated or old but Ryan can pull anything off. I wish he unbuttoned his two top shirt buttons, though.
You don't really get a lot of stylish film directors but if anyone had to be that's Baz Luhrmann. He is about to turn 50 and easily looks 10 years younger. His shirt, cardi and trouser combo is super classic but the slim fit gives it a modern touch. I am hoping for great red carpet looks during the premieres of 'The Great Gatsby' next year.

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I don't have anyone up for best grooming this week but instead I have pose of the week. Almost everyone this week went for the hands-in-pockets pose. I guess it's a good casual one and you can either go for the "hunky here-I-am" look (shoulders up and back) or the "shy geek" one (shoulders down and forward). Zac Efron and David Beckham chose the first while Josh Hartnett went for the latter. All three of them also looked very casual but chose nice colours and accessories that made their looks a hit.

Most Stylish of the Week: It's all in the Prada tie

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It hasn't been a particularly good week in menswear style, though you can always trust David Beckham to bring in some effortless coolness. Always.
I want to start with Austin Butler. I have been watching his style for weeks now but can't quite decide on whether he's just another LA guy or if there is something interesting in the way he dresses. It's funny because most of what he's wearing in the picture above qualifies as things I would never wear – baseball hat, plunging neck tee, tracksuit bottoms. But I can't seem to feel like there is something cool about the way he's put them together and added a nice grey denim jacket and a pair of navy TOMS shoes. I'll keep observing and reporting back.
This week I would like to name Stefano Tonchi as best dressed. This man has made a signature style out of double-breasted blazers and neckerchiefs. But it's incredible how he always manages to look different and very current in terms of fashion. What makes this look he wore to the Mulberry dinner last night during the first day of the Frieze Art Fair in New York is the Prada tie. I posted some of them on (Fashion, Frankly's brand new) Tumblr and I am definitely getting myself one in the next couple of weeks!
Best grooming goes, once again, to Mr David Beckham. I really want to know whether someone does it for him, if it is a great cut he can sweep back with his hand or if he just wakes up looking like that in the morning.

Thoughts?

Most Stylish of the Week: Le denim c'est chic

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Even though this is the second week that I make this 'Most Stylish of the Week' post I can already tell you that a lot of the men in it as well as last week's will most likely be appearing week after week. While some women can be a little hit-and-miss it seems like a stylish men tends to always be stylish – and I mean this with the outmost respect for womenswear.
This week there is a bit of a mix of smart looks, casual looks and hybrid looks. Freddie Fox, decked up in Emporio Armani, attended the Olivier Awards looking elegant and cool. I love the classic combo of dark suit and white shirt with the touch of the knit tie and the silver tie pin, which give everything a modern touch
Phillip Lim, who is one of the best dressed designers ever, made a perfect mixture of cropped battered jeans and t-shirt (the casual) and a stunning double-chested blazer and a pair of patent leather boots (the smart) – it was just incredibly chic.
Even though it's hard to see what David Beckham is wearing in the picture I decided to include him because I love the checked shirt with the white round collar detail but, mostly, because of his haircut. He has taken a bit shorter (for the summer, I assume) and there is no better accessory to a look than sharp hair.
Kris Allen, of whom I didn't know much, performed on American Idol wearing one of the most perfect denim jackets I have seen in a while. It's the classic Levi's 501 colour and just the right fit. I myself have a very similar one I found at a vintage store and got altered and there is no better piece for the summer, especially if you know how to work double denim.
And last on the list is Robert Downey Jr, who is currently on his press tour for The Avengers. This time he went for a Vivienne Westwood (?) checked suit I couldn't possibly like more paired with a print bow tie, suede sneakers and his signature ombré shades. Only one flaw – get those trousers taken up, yes?