THE OVERGROUND HAT.

A nod to our nation's capital, during our regular trips to the smoke we as 'tourists' take in the surroundings which are seldom noticed by those who see them every day. This, the first of two 'Special Edition' Weir releases sees us taking inspiration from those every day surroundings - to create something highly original. Taking the perhaps ugly, yet strangely beautiful pattern used on the Overground train system and turning it into a 'fairisle' style ski hat. 100% Acrylic. Made in England. Limited Edition, released Mon Dec 9th. CD

SWEATSHIRTS.

Our sweatshirts return for Autumn/winter. First up is the College sweatshirt in Navy blue, classic Varsity style in design. Whilst we refer to ourselves by our trading name, The Casual Connoisseur or usually simply just Connoisseur, many people know us by our other moniker 'Casualco'. This features that 'Corporation' logo in a rather ace raised 2mm print.
The Lazyitis sweat is the perfect 'Gym' style sweatshirt for doing fuck all in, the only weights you'll do in this is waiting at the bar and lifting pints, ppph. Features a lovely fabric flocked nod to our favourite scallywag band. Great for hustlin' and rustlin' in. Heavyweight sweatshirts, relaxed comfort fit, ringspun cotton, twin stitched detail, reinforced set-in sleeves and back yoke and brushed inner. Great quality, regular fit. Woven logo to sleeve. CD
Available Friday Dec 6, 7pm. http://shop.casualco.com 

TINTED LENS.

It's all coming thick and fast at the moment and Christmas is right around the corner too. So keep your eyes peeled for the new Weirs, the first ones will go online as soon as we get them. We've got some new sweatshirts going online this weekend too.

Right now though we've got some more of the 'Tinted Lens' tees going online at 7pm (UK) tonight. Restocks of Navy, Black and bottle tees, plus new Orange one too. TC

THE MCMURPHY HAT.

The third year of our premium wool McMurphy hat, high end headwear handmade in England for us by master craftsmen Highland 2000. Made from Pure Scottish wool, we have 5 colours all featuring a lovely mix of coloured marl yarned into them. A luxury addition to our range of hats. These hats are a versatile 'watch' hat style, inspired by the crazy coolness of Randle P McMurphy. Limited numbers on these, around 30 per colour, these will go like Mandy Dingle in McDonalds. 
Released tonight (22 Nov) at 7pm.

THE OVERLOOK ...

Last year one half of us thought it might be a good idea to continue to push the boundaries and go with the craziest idea for a hat I've ever seen. Based more on lairy old school outdoor wear and their vibrant ski hats, the idea was a mix between that and some kind of Fairisle style hat but all based on the carpet from the spooky hotel in the cult Stanley Kubrick masterpiece The Shining. An inspired idea.
We pondered, agreed and disagreed and then both gave the thumbs up to producing just 100 of these lairy ski hats - and well what do you know they were gone in less than 6 seconds! Well you know the score by now, our titfers don't hang about and these were absolutely no exception. Far more people missed out than got one but that's kind of the point. So the cult phenomenon that was/is the Overlook is back for another limited run this year and it's out tonight at 7pm (UK time) who knows they might not hang around again this time! DC

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

BOARDWALK EMPIRE.

Television; it's in a golden age right now as a wealth of Hollywood quality productions and superb shows arrive on the smaller screen. We're pretty spoilt for choice nowadays and this, Boardwalk Empire is no exception. Personally it's probably our third favourite series and that's no mean feat when we're putting that behind The Sopranos and Breaking Bad. 
Set in prohibition era Atlantic City and revolving around Nucky Thompson, a thoroughly decent Steve Buscemi and a rich supporting cast all on top form including Stephen Graham as Al Capone, Jack Huston as Richard Harrow, Michael Shannon as Nelson Van Alden/George Mueller and Bobby Cannavale as the bonkers psychopath Gyp Rosetti. It's so cool even Stephen Graham has one (above).
A fresh new take on some original Connoisseur designs from Peter O'Toole. Amazing detailing in this brand new illustration. Released tonight at 6pm. DC

CONNOISSEUR x WALSH EXCLUSIVE LOSTOCK.

Product shots from the forthcoming Connoisseur x Walsh Lostock runners, two colours : Grey and Acid Green and a 'Trango' inspired Blue, Red and Yellow, extremely limited numbers, just 22 of each colour available. All made in the NW of England. When we say limited edition we actually mean it! 
Available Monday Nov 4th from http://shop.casualco.com/ DC