GIRLS ON BIKES.

What it says, Girls on Bikes. Nice. CD

GONZO.

Hunter S Thompson (1937-2005), aka the Good Doctor, aka Raoul Duke. Journalist, author, experimenter, pioneer, icon. Thompson was credited as the creator of gonzo journalism, a subjective style of writing and reporting often blending fact with fiction which forged a new direction of literature in the 60's and 70s. Key works included Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, the Hells Angels, the fall of Saigon and Richard Nixon's '72 Campaign. Immortalised on film by both Johnny Depp and Bill Murray, painted by Ralph Steadman.
Announcing the Gonzo tee by Peter O'Toole for Connoisseur - featuring superb hand drawn artwork with silver foil print on the trademark cigarette holder and shades. COMING SOON...CD

CONNOISSEUR x OUR CULTURE NÆSS HAT.

It's been about three years since we first scribbled plans for a bucket hat, but for one reason or another we never quite got around to it over the last couple of summers, not for the want of trying though. Now though we have plans in place for the 'Næss' bucket hat in a collaboration with our Swedish mates Our Culture. Whilst it's not strictly a summer hat we feel it's just a little too late for releasing this year so we will be holding back until next spring. Combining the town once world renowned for it's hat manufacturing, the great outdoors and Scandinavian fishermen and hill walkers, this is the perfect summer accompaniment to the winter Weir hat.

Arne Næss was a Norwegian philosopher, Professor of Ecology, Green party candidate and all round good egg, a true ambassador of the outdoors. The hat is named the Næss hat in honour of this Protector of the North. Just yesterday we met up with one of the Our Culture guys and looked at the first sample, it was worth both thumbs up, a real decent quality rigid cotton hat, deliberately designed in a more seldom seen 'plant pot' style stiffer cut - a really cool shape and unfussy kind of fit, coming with an array of button badges, ventilation grommets and two handy pockets for your Kendal Mint Cake and Snus. All being well, available next Spring. CD

TWIN TOWERS.

One of the biggest unsung stars of cinema from the 70's until 2001, accompanied by this great video the Twin Tower Cameos from Dan Meth on Vimeo CD

SCARFERS.

We love a bit of tweed here at CC, winter wouldn't be the same without getting all wrapped up in hats and scarves - the best time of the year for us. Well, we'll get back to you on the hats, this A/W's offerings will be discussed later, with loads of lids in the pipeline.
As I type we've got a lovely lady way up in the Outer Hebrides doing us some Harris Tweed scarves in time for winter. Going to be in very limited numbers, handwoven to our preferred size and style. Each one will come with the Harris Tweed woven label of authenticity in black and gold for their centenary year. Real authentic high quality artisan stuff, watch this space. YHN

NO RISK, NO REWARD.

An ode to the best telly of our time, Connoisseur x Peter O'Toole. COMING SOON.

ANNOUNCING:

Q&A WITH TCC :

Not one, not two but three interviews were conducted over the last month, offering more of an insight into all things Connoisseur, grab a pew and sit back with some more Q&A with tCC.
First up interview with a new kid on the blog Helmstyle, Helm style are committed to delivering non-biased, honest, and reliable information on a broard range of inspirational menswear choices. Interview with Taka from Allevol denim brand. Further reading click below.

And then we've got one with Transmission Journal : our mate Matt from Transmission Journal which aims to bring the very best of everything to your attention. Transmission wishes to highlight those out there that are doing the right things in the right way, be they established names or emerging talents. Further reading click below.

Lastly, the Nuji network helps you curate products you love and discover new ones with like-minded people, a mine of information and the best brands both major and independent from across the interweb. Further reading below.

DEAR PHOTOGRAPH.

I like stuff like this, nice and simple, nice idea. Dear Photograph.
There's also a rather pisstakey version too for those who are a little more cynical. CD