Just In: Folk Cubavera Shirts from Mr Porter

The London Collections: Men and the British summer are almost upon us – or at least the former is. This year I promised myself I wouldn't let either take me by surprise so I have been adding some SS14 pieces little by little to my wardrobe over the past few weeks.
The latest addition are the two Folk Cubavera shirts I bought from Mr Porter this week. The first style, a lightweight printed cotton, is a perfect piece for the hot seasons as it's a chic option to stay fresh. It's work appropriate, suitable for weekend fun and so light you barely know you're wearing anything. The second option, also in cotton, comes in a patterned, textured cloth that feels soft and is also very fresh. This one has also more of a 50's vibe, which I love.
They both work really well under light summer blazers or with jeans and shorts and sneakers. I am just so happy I have found pieces that while being subtle and useful also stand out from your regular summer wardrobe.
Stay tuned for my looks of the day during the upcoming London, Milan and Paris menswear fashion weeks.

Alex Turner in A. Sauvage, Live at Finsbury Park

Ever since the release of AM last September, the Arctic Monkeys adopted quite a literal 50's rock aesthetic as their new look. The black skinny jeans and biker jackets mostly signed by Saint Laurent and slicked-back quiffs gradually gave way to an injection of mid-60's Mod style, which has made the band's front man, Alex Turner, a great contemporary fashion reference.
My favourite of Turner's getups so far was the look the singer chose for this week's Arctic Monkeys gig at Finsbury Park in London. He paired his signature gelled hair and skinny jeans with a (very trendy) Cubavera black shirt and an A. Sauvage monogram kimono jacket from the FW14 collection – the cherry on top. It's brilliant to see guys out there having fun with fashion and trying new things without being gimmicky or over the top. This is a perfectly balance, chic, cool and edgy look I'd gladly rock any summer night.

You can check out the rest of the A. Sauvage FW14 collection here, where you can also buy the designer's current collection.