Monday, 25 January 2010

NEW STOCK UPDATE

Finally new stock and samples are filtering through, the quiet period is getting busier.
Three new tees will be available within the next few weeks.
We've also seen a sneak peak at the long awaited Connoisseur polo we're having produced to our own spec, which looks promising. But we'll leave it at that for now. We've been tinkering behind the scenes on the site (which is still in progress) and should help for your viewing pleasure with a more improved sleaker look to most pages.

The new tees are now up to preview, simply click on the images below.

The Abbey Road tee

Based on the dawdlings of our comrades and forum member Artyom Chernov and with Mila Mijanovich, we liked their freehand sketches so much we put them on a tee, tweaked by ourselves this gives a fresh, alternative and Connoisseur take on the Beatles famous Abbey Road shot. Available on Sky and Slate grey tees.

The Subb Collar tee

The new Subb collar tee sees our little plastic mascot and his mates in a fresh and original style.
Available on Grey Marl with orange and chocolate men, and possibly Navy with yellow and tangy blue men - subject to a final screen print capability! We push the boundaries with this one.

Hooligans Against Acid

A design which has been in the pipeline for yonks, in the late 80's during the casual to rave crossover - the whole country went mad for ecstasy during the heady club days.
So much so that, for a while briefly killed of the casual era, it was alleged that a group of Chelsea's lads released their own t-shirt depicting their dis-satisfaction for it. This tee pays homage to two bygone era's, as time has passed with an added twist of irony.

Thursday, 21 January 2010

FOOTWEAR OF THE MONTH...





New Balance Pub Pack.
I do like NB's and their often quirky and interesting Limited Editions are always pulled off very well. No crappy half measures that's for sure.
Here the 576 model has been given the theme of the time honoured tradition - the English pub. Superb detailing such as the insole and interior based on pub interiors and flooring. I do hope the bar towel and beer mats are included.

Friday, 15 January 2010

WEIR'S WAY.



A gallery of our Weir bobble hats, the second run of which, released this Autumn/Winter, before Christmas sold out after a fortnight, I'm sure there'll be new colours released next Autumn. If you have any photos in CC wears, and you're not shy, then get in touch.


Sent in by Bill, Preston.
Sent in by Alan, Lapland.


Sent in by Adam, Barnsley.

Sent in by Lewys, Cardiff.

Sent in by Luke, Middlesbrough

Sent in by Alexi, Hibernian V Hearts

Sent in by Sebs, New Mexico USA.
Your Humble Narrator.

Sent in by Martyn, Newcastle.

Spotted in Vice Magazine.
Sent in by Chris, Vale Park.

Thursday, 14 January 2010

RETROSKULL-DUGGERY




Our friend and collaborator Retroskull-duggery has some new artworks, check them out here.
You'll also see his recent creations of Chuck & Bob featuring in our other pal's Proper Magazine from their latest issue (8) and onwards as a regular feature.



Wednesday, 13 January 2010

AT THE CHELSEA DRUGSTORE ...



Whilst browsing the internet, bizarrely not for A Clockwork Orange but for images relating to The Road film, I somehow came across this blog - {feuilleton} By designer John Coulthart. Some excellent in depth posts here, in particular this one about The Chelsea Drugstore and A Clockwork Orange written several years ago, but still a great piece.
The Chelsea Drugstore is now a Mc fucking Donald's which is a real shame but back in it's heyday it was the place to be. Referenced in The Rolling Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want" it was opened in 1968 to much horror to the local Royal Avenue residents. The Chelsea Drugstore was modelled on Le Drugstore on Boulevard St Germain in Paris. Arranged over three floors the complex included bars, food outlets, a chemist, news-stand, record store and boutiques. It was open 16 hours a day, seven days a week. A major attraction was the ‘flying squad’ delivery service. This was made up young ladies in purple catsuits using motorcycles to make home deliveries.
This was the Aladdin's cave record store featured in the movie, in which Alex DeLarge (Malcolm McDowell) whilst taking a bunk from school goes for a browse. The one time other than his incarceration he reveals a different look to his trademark droog attire of bowler hat, boots and braces, DeLarge goes chatting up devotchka's and looking for old records in his exquisite double breasted deep purple Dickensian looking trench coat with snakeskin lapels and cuffs, pale yellow shirt and walking cane.

Thanks to Fueilleton's in depth write up I spotted a few bits which had until now, passed me by despite multiple viewings, several genuine album covers of the original shooting time appear and I was actually unaware of Kubrick himself making a cameo as seen below.


Alex spies his prey and takes them home for a bit of the old in-out in-out.
For more details check out the linked blog!

Tuesday, 12 January 2010

SALE ENDS SOON



Just a heads up to let you know that there's a week or two to go on reduced items, so don't miss out if you want a bargain. Some designs will be discontinued to make way for new product which will be arriving frequently over the coming months!

DELIVERY UPDATE


As was stated on the website, during the 22nd December - 4th January we had a Christmas and New Year Break. All items purchased over this period were intended to be despatched on the 5th January. Unfortunately the adverse weather meant this was not possible and has put us back around a week. All items delayed due to the bad weather have all now been despatched. We apologise for any delays due to this. Normal service has now hopefully been resumed!

Monday, 4 January 2010

FORTHCOMING TEES

Happy New Year again and all that, back to normality now.
We've finally had two samples back of two of the forthcoming tees of what should be a busy first few months of the new year with new product. Here's a sneak peek...


The 'Subb Collar' tee which will be available in two colours Marl and Navy.
Currently going into production. Available soon.




The second 'Abbey Road' which is our take on the famous Abbey Road shot, co-designed by Moscow artists Artyom Chernov and Mila Mijanovic. Featuring some iconic chaps. Colours TBC
More news when we get it....

Sunday, 3 January 2010

FILMS OF THE MONTH ...

The pick of the films released this month...


A Prophet (22 Jan)
Critically acclaimed award winning French gangster drama that bagged the Grand Prix at Cannes and is being lauded such high praise as ... 'one of the best crime films of all time' and up there with The Godfather and Goodfellas apparently. 5 star reviews from just about everybody.


The Road (8 Jan)
Adapted from the best selling, prize scooping novel's of the decade by Cormac McCarthy....

John Hillcoat (The Proposition) brings it to the screen, starring Viggo Mortensen.


44 Inch Chest (22 Jan)
From the writer (and a couple of stars - Ray Winstone, Ian McShane) of Sexy Beast and also starring John Hurt, a feature debut from Malcolm Venville. 'A gangster film with a difference.'


The Book Of ELI (15 Jan)
Another post-apocalyptic nightmare like The Road, Starring Denzel Washington as a man who guards the book that could be the last hope to save mankind. Also starring Gary Oldman on villain duties who want's said book!


Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (8 Jan)
Biopic of 70s and 80s Rock poet Ian Dury, starring Andy Serkis as Ian Dury in what seems an inspired piece of casting and featuring Ray Winstone as his father.

PROJECT STICKER

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Moscow, Russia





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