Thursday 5 April 2012

Pretty New Winter Collections.















1. Secret Squirrel Blouse in Blush 2. Benah Marlin Silk Scarf in Nude 3.Deadly Ponies Mr Leopard Bag in Silt 4. Secret Squirrel Etch Jumper in Palest Grey 5. Paperways Notebooks 6. Aesop
Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm 7. Frankie Spaces Magazine 8. Karen Walker Cabbie Sunglasses in Fluro Pink

Tuesday 3 April 2012

Lacoste Essential Design

Over the last year we have seen impressive changes with Lacoste and their designs, whether it's lifestyle products or even clothing. The L.E.D (Lacoste Essential Design) SS2012 Collection is another line they can be proud of. Here the brand showcases crisp styles inspired by the original tennis, boating and hiking shoe, all of which are given a vibrant, simple refined touch. Classic, Special, Unique. Some of these which are now available at alfie's store.







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Chuck Taylor Premium

Placing a twist on iconic style without messing with its supremely classic appeal, Converse upgrades the Chuck Taylor by wrapping the high tops in ultra-rich leather. Loyal Chuck wearers will appreciate the spruced-up street look whether they're going for something edgier or more sophisticated.
These new premium releases are full leather built with brown leather Converse All-Star badges on the customary medial sidewall position. The leather wrapped midsoles also give these chucks a bit more of a stylish appeal, as does the leather toecaps. The pressed leather 'All Star' licence plate on the heel adds the perfect final touch of crispness.








Karen Walker Eyewear : Little Aliens

Karen Walker is renowned for her effortless and unpretentious style, and yet again she has amazed us with another successful eyewear collection, Little Aliens. Some might say they are a bit kookie, but for those who know the bold new take on eyewear has definitely placed the brand as one of the best going around at the moment! "At the core of all Karen Walker collections their inspiration always comes in the form of an outsider, this season's look book is no different taking on the furthest outsider, aliens."

Karen Walker 'Little Aliens' is available at alfies store.



Introducing Antipodium to alfie's store

Geoffrey J. Finch, the bespectacled brains behind fashion label, Antipodium, finds inspiration in the style-centric collective that hang out at his east London design studio.
Stocked by leading retailers including Liberty, Harvey Nichols and Barney's, Antipodium applies a modern sophisticated aesthetic, but with capricious steals from a wealth of pop culture. Finch describes this approach as 'tongue-in-chic', creating fashion that is witty and unapologetically seductive.



Antipodium presents it's Spring Summer 2012 collection Interiors, exploring the delicious disquiet beneath th surface of family life, the gloss of domesticity, and the chaos and control of the home. 
Using familial roles and their sartorial codes, Geoffrey J.Finch has set about to subvert them. Dad's shirt has been supersized and reworked as womenswear; your little brother's bomber is reworked into a sharp, sporty jacket, and traditionally feminine handicraft is given a tougher edge.
Interiors is full of the iconography of the home. Perky spring daffodils plucked from east London parks, a naïve marker pen menagerie of writhing cats and dogs by Swedish artist Miriam Ivanoff: graphic prints that join an arsenal of knives, forks and spoons set in an intricate ice-blue lace by Daniel Mcilwraith, and patchwork, developed by artist Ian Hundley using Liberty art prints, is given a graphic, masculine spin. 
Spirited, yet restrained, Interiors nods to Antipodium's London sensibility, ful of British quirk, but with a nonchalance that comes with Finch's Australian heritage. There's a subtle sense of humour; but moreover a well-considered concept bound into wearable, chic clothes.














Welcome Hasso

Hasso is a Colombian based company thrilled about making beautifully hand-crafted accessories that deserve much attention as garments. Their brand endeavours to enrich the taste of convenient individuals. They create sophisticated, cleverly designed and refined products, yet durable and convenient for the present urban needs.
All of their products are remarkably crafted by master artisans in Bogotá, Colombia. Hasso's manufacturing process involves more than 50 skilled artisans who been working with leather and tailoring for many years. 

This season sees the release of their well rounded and beautiful third collection. Every piece is hand-made, using materials such as waxed vegetable tanned leather and sturdy 455g water resistant cotton canvas. Hasso deliver a great range of backpacks, briefs, totes and ipad cases, all with a refined but outdoors-friendly aesthetic.

Hasso Manufacturing. Photography: Maria Mazzanti