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  • Ecsotype: Style from Down Under

    Christian Pound founded the Ecso Group in 2004. This marked a departure from the scope of his previous work (in photography and graphic design) into the creation of objects, particularly fashion accessories. Marketed under the label Ecsotype®, and taking a "from the ground up" approach, each new design stresses unconventional construction techniques. Christian believes that the foundations of design are liquid. He relishes the journey of shaping his ideas into tangible forms.

    presseSomething new to look at is the Presse, an exciting take on the traditional laptop bag but with added va va voom!

    'Presse' is a mixed leather/nylon utility bag comprising a large internal cell, multiple internal/external pockets and a leather-braced gusset. A shock-resistant divider provides increased protection for laptops and other valuables during transportation and is able to accommodate laptops up to 17".

    Not the cheapest bag you will ever buy but quite possibly the best!

  • Lifting the Lid on Fifties Fashion and Post War Style

    Fifties StyleWith the 50s set to make another fashion comeback next season, author, broadcaster and fifties aficionado Mike Brown has published a book sure to delight designers, social historians and anyone with an interest in this style-defining decade. ‘The 1950s Look: Recreating the Fashions of the Fifties’ takes the reader on a tour of the trends and signature styles of the era – from Audrey Hepburn chic to high school prom queen. Published by Sabrestorm, the book is priced at £16.99 and is available from September 1, 2008.

    Moving forward a decade from his successful book ‘The 1940s Look’, Mike Brown deconstructs the key elements of iconic 50s fashions, as well as shedding light on the origins of many items of clothing now taken for granted on today’s high street.

    Over 144 pages, with more than 300 full colour photographs and pictures, readers can learn about the new synthetic wonder fabrics, the Trapeze dress and the Teddy Boys' quiff, pedal pushers and drain pipe trousers.

    Prime Minister Harold Macmillan famously summed up the mood of the fifties when he told the country: “You've never had it so good.” Cinched waists and full, layered skirts celebrated femininity and the availability of luxurious fabrics after the restrictions of the previous decade.

    The success of fashion houses such as Dior signalled the rise of chic Italian and French styling, and this was the decade that denim jeans arrived in the UK from the USA. An eclectic British style began to emerge from these influences, and with it a whole new breed - the teenager.
    Author Mike Brown says:

    The 1950s was a decade of decadence - a rebellion against wartime restrictions and rationing. As people turned their backs on the privations of the drab war years, exciting new fashions and daring styles from overseas found a place in British homes. In the decade of the Coronation, the conquest of Everest and the Festival of Britain, the second Elizabethan age had arrived, and with it came optimism for a bright future.

    Meticulously researched and lavishly illustrated, this retrospective is essential reading for anyone interested in social history and fifties design, and would make a great gift for grandparents to look back fondly at the 1950s. Chapters include: formal and informal fashions; couture house to homemade; hairstyles and make-up; the figure; and accessories.

    ‘The 50s Look’ is available from Sabrestorm (ISBN 9780955272332), online at www.1940.co.uk , Amazon, or through bookshops such as Waterstones, WH Smith, and many more.

  • Get Ahead! Get a Hat!

    helmet hatDanish company Yakkay has developed a new bicycle helmet where safety and style are combined. With four individual hat designs currently available, each using a city theme as inspiration, you can define your own style based on personal taste, location or mood.

    A spokesman for Yakkay said " The main function of your bicycle helmet is to protect your head. But, that doesn't mean you have to compromise your style when wearing it. If you are among those who use your head, you are using your helmet, and if you are among those who appreciate looking stylish - you wear a Yakkay helmet!"

    Of course, whilst this is a new idea for the cycling fraternity, anyone who has sat on a horse will know that helmet covers have been around for a number of years!

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