Beards are something approaching hip once more in the modern era, but it's the original era of the bearded rocker that has inspired the Original Series Collection of t-shirts by Kulte.
Take your pick from Mick Jagger (pictured over the page), Paul McCartney and for the first time on a t-shirt (as far as I know), great lost Beach Boys talent Dennis Wilson (above). Yes, he of Pacific Ocean Blue fame.
All the faces are the work of French designer Stéphane Manel, printed onto 100 per cent cotton tops with the designer's name printed inside too. Want one? Colette is selling them, priced at 35 Euros each.
I'm not sure about Liam Gallagher's Pretty Green label. At one point, we got invited down to see the collection, then that invite seemed to be rescinded, followed by our requests for advance images being ignored. Which worries me slightly – and leaves us having to give our opinions on the new range based on the small shots that are now available on the Pretty Green site. That includes this Green Label parka and the Black Label parka.
As we have no background on either, we just have to take them as we see them – a 'premium' take and a variation on the original parka from the range, the Green Label version is made from a shower-resistant cotton that's said to have a 'deep, rich colour' and detailing that includes internal storm cuffs inside the sleeves. The higher-end Black Label (pictured here in Ivory finish) is made of what's described as a 'canvas and metal composite fabric.
According to the sales blurb, they're ideal for the '21st century mod'. One that's minted anyway – the Green Label version goes for £275, while the Black Label parka sells for a jaw-dropping £450. Both are available to order from 18th November 2009 – and as a bonus, neither seem to have that awful oversized logo on the arm.
The Beatles seem to be everywhere these days, from computer games to…well, music. Not to mention clothing if you add in the forthcoming The Beatles x Comme des Garcons clothing and bag collection.
As you can see above (and from the images over the page), it's a range of clothing and accessories that use The Beatles' Apple motif and The Beatles logo in varying amounts. The initial range, which was designed by Rei Kawakubo, includes t-shirts, shirts and bags, all of which will likely appeal to fans of the Fab Four and leave everyone else running a mile.
Price? Well, when you're talking official Beatles gear and the Comme des Garcons label, we suspect it isn't going to come cheap. To find out for sure, check out Dover Street Market, which is selling the range from 27th November 2009.
The Mikkel Rude name has been featured on these pages courtesy of his very smart short-sleeved shirts, but he's now expanded his range by offering up these Mikkel Rude 60s-style cardigans.
It's a 60s-style pure British wool chunky cardigan with a slim fit cut and horn buttons. It's also been made in England by a traditional family owned wool mill and knitting company. Quality, in other words.
You'll have to wait a week to get one, that's when they go on sale at the Mikkel Rude website, as well as Oi Polloi in Manchester and Storm Fashion, Copenhagen. The price will be around £155. See more images over the page.
There seems to be a rush to remake the 'mod' parka right now, with the likes of Adidas with its Originals mod parka and Pretty Green with its awful effort available now for high prices. The Paul Smith PS fishtail parka is in the same price bracket as both, but at least looks fairly true to the original fishtail of the 60s.
It's a double lined parka in khaki, complete with leather toggle draw cords on the waist and hood, buttoned cuffs, 2 front deep press studded pockets and a press studded fish tail bottom. The outer shell is apparently shower proof and the inner lining is quilted for extra warmth – both the inner lining and hood are detachable.
Check out a picture of the rear of the coat over the page. It's not easy to find, but Eleven online is selling it, priced at £295.
A good all-rounder from the 1980s is back on the market – the Adidas Adi Atlantic trainers.
First seen in the early 80s, this sturdy shoe was designed for football training, but like much of the Adidas range, took on a different life as a non-sporting everyday trainer.
The reissue is predominantly in leather with some suede detailing and a very '80s' colour scheme, not to mention a rubber outsole for durability. New in at the Adidas Store, they sell for £55.
