PRODUCT UPDATE & CHRISTMAS POSTAL GUIDE....

So yeah it's that time of year already again. AND like previous years there's a demand for loads of products.
As with the last few years, hat season tends to take over at winter and whilst we've already taken care of most of the McMurphy's, there's still the multicolours to go online yet and the 'posh hats' too. Deerstalkers, Flat caps and all that caper. Then of course the Overlooks, which will be online very soon. If ever there was a hat we get more mails and questions about it's this one! Whilst we're only a two man team with no little helpers we'll do our absolute bestest to ensure we get new product online and shipped as it arrives with us. 
The usual 'online at 7pm tomorrow' will not be applicable this time of year for a lot of product as we aim to get incoming stuff online without delay. So please keep an eye on the shop and the social networks for announcements of releases.

Later today, The Zippos, Tea Towel, new limited edition Art print and Swiss Army Knives will all go live. A few tees also to follow then more hats!

Then of course the next question people are asking about, yep! The Weirs - which as always will be delivered in batches of 1-2/2-3 all new colours by top secret carrier pigeons (led by Mary). When we get them, you'll know. When they're going online....you'll know. 


Royal Mail - important postal dates.

FIRST off, post is already slower than usual. So as with the festive season that 3-5 day guideline we recommend during normal times (UK, longer everywhere else), unfortunately goes out the window, its difficult to place an exact time and it's out of our hands too, all we can do is process and post sales as they come in, so please bear that in mind. You shouldn't have to wait too long for parcels but if you do, you know why...it's Christmas.

Cut off date for recorded mail this Christmas (for UK) is Friday 19th December. Which means that's the last time we'll be posting anything out pre-Xmas.

Overseas - Canada, Greece and Eastern Europe is the 9th December.
Western Europe, USA and (Static) BFPO  addresses is the 12th December.

This is what we're bound by, them's the rules of the postal serivce so anything else is completely out of our hands so once again please bear this in mind. ALSO please remember overseas customers, you don't get a tracking number unless you pay the extra costs for one on the store. Many thanks. TC

SOCK IT TO 'EM...

Hands off cocks, on socks, as they say in the Army.
A requirement for any feet unless you live in Barbados or somewhere equally silly hot. And why stick with plain white or black shit when you can add a bit of pizazz to your hoofs? 

This winter we've got some more offerings, nine different designs in total and three different gift box styles too. Lot's of socks of the happy variety from Swedish sock connoisseurs Happy Socks. So tart up your feet with some added flash. It's a random bunch as different as the next and not one but three different special limited edition gift boxes, for loved ones, parents or special friends, who also appreciate that what;s under the fancy footwear is as equally an important part of your attire.

They'll be online early Friday AM!
Please note these will be shipped on Monday 1st December. TC

McMURPHY'S PART II ...

"What do you think you are, for Chrissake, crazy or somethin'? Well you're not! You're not! You're no crazier than the average asshole out walkin' around on the streets and that's it."

Yes indeedy. Now then as mentioned t'other day. The McMurphy's were to be released in three batches, Last Monday and tomorrow with the specials to follow soon. The next three are a Grey mix tweed, a fruity Purple and the bona fide classic Dark Navy. Made in England, limited numbers produced as always. These go online at 7pm GMT
And bear in mind the last three were done and gone within a few minutes!! TC 

McMURPHYS....

The 'McMurphy' hat returns for a fourth season, if you didn't know it already it's a fantastical premium ribbed watch cap, hand-made right here in Blighty by master craftsmen Highland 2000 from the finest British Wool and of exceptional quality. 
This year we've got over ten variations including multicoloured ones (online soon) too! 

However tomorrow is the chance to buy the first three options of this year, Brown, Mid Navy and a stunning Electric Blue produced, as always in limited numbers. The next three colour options will follow later in the week. With the Multi colours to follow after those.
Online Monday 7pm GMT TC

NEVER FORGET...

Anthem for Doomed Youth

BY WILFRED OWEN

What passing-bells for these who die as cattle?

      — Only the monstrous anger of the guns.

      Only the stuttering rifles' rapid rattle

Can patter out their hasty orisons.

No mockeries now for them; no prayers nor bells; 

      Nor any voice of mourning save the choirs,—

The shrill, demented choirs of wailing shells;

      And bugles calling for them from sad shires.

What candles may be held to speed them all?

      Not in the hands of boys, but in their eyes

Shall shine the holy glimmers of goodbyes.

      The pallor of girls' brows shall be their pall;

Their flowers the tenderness of patient minds,

And each slow dusk a drawing-down of blinds.

CONNOISSEUR X TUKTUK - ACES!

The ongoing collaboration with tuktuk sees a lovely pair of winter warmers.
We like to give everything a name and with the Fargo-alike theme to these we went with Minne and Sota. See what we did there? Winter wouldn't be winter without a proper Flannel shirt, we have two superb tartans on offer this year. 
The Red and Green combo 'Minne' and the Multi tartan check 'Sota' both come with a button down collar, top pocket with dual branded tab and two bottom utility pockets for keeping your hands warm, all topped off with Mother of Pearl buttons on the same shirt block as previous. Aces!

Rather limited numbers available from both tuktuk and ourselves. From Tuesday evening 7pm GMT TC

WEEKEND CONNOISSEUR D'ARBLAY JACKET

REMEMBER, REMEMBER THE 6th NOVEMBER!
Yes that's right, tomorrow night the new jacket collabo with Weekend Offender goes online at 7pm (GMT) and is available from both websites.
Limited numbers produced and even more very limited numbers of the Yellow. TC
#twotribesgotowar #weekendconnoisseur

WEEKEND CONNOISSEUR.

The 'D'Arblay' jacket is a meeting of minds between (originally Merthyr) now Soho based Weekend Offender and ourselves The Casual Connoisseur. 
A collaboration which may have surprised one or two and even caused a little stir along the way. Ruffling a few feathers is no bad thing though, and with the respective backgrounds of these two labels it should come to be expected. Both of these brands tend to do their own thing, do what they/we like, which is a refreshing attitude. 

Some out there may even have thought these two labels were in some way 'rivals' or competitors perhaps? so it's good to see two brands like this working together and mixing things up. Hence the 'Two Tribes' tagline which comes with this project. Like a lot of ideas, this one started where else? but over a pint. 
We met Sam and Rhydian from Weekend Offender via a mutual friend and first met them at a London trade show - whilst these places are full of respected brands and great people there's also, I dare say, a bit of 'Nathan Barleyness' going on in the wonderful world of menswear. These stuck out as like minded chaps with very similar interests and backgrounds and we hit it off with them.  
Like many typical 'Northern' lads, we always enjoy a jaunt down to the capital city, even when it is sometimes work related. I love visiting the smoke and was impressed by their flagship store right in the heart of Soho, it's a great area, around the corner from Berwick Street and Beak Street - two famous shopping streets from down the years, and a nice set up. Not to mention great old London boozers too.
When we were approached about doing something together, it made a lot of sense. With that in mind, we came up with several ideas, but not wanting to be overly ambitious or, in any way trying to reinvent the wheel. We settled with a classic item for Autumn, a timeless garment, fusing a few styles - a parka, mac, raincoat, call it what you want, something which befits both of our surroundings, it's both smart and casual. 

A versatile piece you can dress up or down, perfect for walking around the big city or strolling around the little market towns of England. A wardrobe staple you will return to again and again. This is a special edition one-off release which comes deliberately in limited numbers. Made from a waterproof rubberised bonded fabric but without the bulky, heavyweight and sweaty feel of many similar style coats. This is a refined silhouette which gives a nice flattering look to the wearer. 

Named simply after the base where both brands meet, the 'D'Arblay' jacket Comes in Navy and a very limited run of Yellow. Features include two outer pockets a large peaked hood with throat tab. Branding is kept pretty minimal, with dual branded press studs and exclusive 'Weekend Connoisseur' label - a take on both brands logos. The inner features a pocket for your smartphone and artwork inspired by the original Frankie Goes to Hollywood single 'Two Tribes Go To War' with an illustration of Lenin in his CC hat and WO jacket, tongue in cheek as always! DC

The jacket will be launched first at the Soho store (19 D'Arblay St, London W1) on November 1st. Come along for free beer, good vibes and a free 'party pack' from 1pm.

HERON BUCKET HAT...

This Tuesday finally see's the release of the Heron hat.

Classic plant pot style bucket hat in vintage Navy cotton twill. Features 3D 'Twin C's' embroidered Varsity logo, eyelet details, and the continuation of our small stash pockets. The hat comes in one size - Approx 59cm circumference.
Also comes with two exclusive themed buttons that pay a tip of the titfer to bucket hat fancier Gil Scott Heron. Tomorrow 7pm GMT TC

SOON...

WOLF OF WALL STREET TEES....

Okay, so a refresh of the Wolf tees hit the shop this evening, when we decided to do a tribute tee to what is still our favourite film of this year we weren't quite sure how to do it or how they might be received, so then we had two designs and did them both and well they pissed out quicker that it took to neck a lemon!
So true to our word we've restocked them including a limited run of the Blow one on a brown tee too. 
Remember folks you don't have to dress like shit. 
So get one of these, they're online at 7pm GMT. TC