The Style Raconteur

Barbour DEPT(B) ‘Skyfall’ Commander Jacket

Posted on June 9, 2013 | Leave a comment

You don’t have to ride a dirt bike across roof tops, fight an international terrorist on a moving train, or withstand an attack on your home by a rogue spy in an Apache helicopter to be worthy of wearing Commander Bond’s SkyFall Jacket. The jacket made a very limited appearance last season but sold out immediately due to the hype of the film. This multi-functional jacket, which draws inspiration from vintage sportswear mixed with modern fabrics and details. Ideal for any kind of dicey weather, the Commander Jacket is made with 6oz Sykoil Thornproof with a waxed cotton outer, a single welted chest pockets, and finished with two deep hip pockets. Available here very soon

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Posted in Barbour, Clothing, Jackets, Movies, New Contemporary, Outerwear, Premium

Tagged Barbour, Clothing, Commander, DEPT(B), Jacket, James Bond, Outerwear, Skyfall

Size? x Nike Urban Safari Pack – Part 2

Posted on June 8, 2013 | Leave a comment

Since making its debut in the spring of 2012, Nike Sportswear‘s Roshe Run has undoubtedly become one of the stars of Nike‘s ever-growing stable of minimalist footwear. Now, following the release of part 1 of its “Urban Safari” pack – featuring the Air Max Light alongside the mid-top Toki – UK retailer size? has tapped the plush, lightweight silhouette for the second installment of its ACG-inspired collection. Unlike the recently-released tonal “Safari” pack, size?’s take on the Roshe applies the classic pattern only to the upper’s leather Swoosh as speckling dots the entirety of the Solarsoft-topped Phylon sole. As with the first release, the “Urban Safari” editions of the Roshe appear in Sand/Hyper Blue-Crimson and Black/Poison Green-Pink colorways. Look for both to be available in-store and online beginning Friday, June 14 for £80

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Tagged Exclusive, Kicks, Nike, Pack, Safari, Size?, Sneakers, Trainers, UK, Urban

Blood Brother x Baron

Posted on June 4, 2013 | Leave a comment

Contemporary menswear brand, Blood Brother, has collaborated with the erotic paperback publication, Baron, to create a series of printed Tee’s and sweatshirts. The collection coincides with the highly anticipated second edition of Baron and will be available to buy in mid -May.

The union of Baron with Blood Brother ties in perfectly with the ethos of the label to showcase emerging talent within the fields of photography and art while capturing the uniquely voyeuristic element of the quarterly magazine. The clothing will feature a range of artwork and graphics from a far-flung trio of designers.

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Posted in Blood Brother, Clothing, New Contemporary, Streetwear

Tagged 2013, Baron, Blood Brother, Spring Summer, T-Shirts. Sweats

Nike Free Inneva Woven Grey/Laser Orange

Posted on June 3, 2013 | Leave a comment

The Nike Free Inneva Woven returns with yet another eclectic colorway to stand out from the pack. A curious blend of textures, the ribbed grey weave is paired with a laser-orange suede that wraps around the heel and ankle. The composite upper meets a smooth, speckled off-white midsole and Nike Free outsole. Finishing off the pair are the thick tri-colored rope laces that add further contrast to the woven upper. Stay tuned for further details as they are made available

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Posted in Footwear, Nike, Sneakers

Tagged Free, Grey/Laser Orange, Inneva, Kicks, Nike, Sneakers, Trainers, Woven+

The Illustrated Alphabet of Footwear by Shea Serrano

Posted on June 1, 2013 | Leave a comment

This is an amazing illustrative project that highlights all of the best shoes and sneakers at every letter of the alphabet (even though they are a few cheats in there), ie. Air Force 1, Brogue, Common Projects, etc. Originally featured on Four-Pins, the illustrations were done by Shea Serrano who is a writer and illustrator living in Houston, TX, Check out the full list below.

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Tagged Alphabet, Art, Footwear, Illistrations, Shea Serrano, Shoes, Sneakers, The Illustrated

Rolling Stones x Skull Vodka 50th Anniversary Gift Set

Posted on June 1, 2013 | Leave a comment

You best believe there was a bit of boozin’ going on backstage at some of the world’s biggest rock shows. In honor of that partying spirit, Crystal Head Vodka has teamed up with the Rolling Stones to release this 50th Anniversary Gift Set. Included is a bottle of Crystal Head Vodka (feel free to mix it with orange to get your Keith Richards on), a handcrafted display case, a 2-disc live compilation CD that will take you through the five decades of Stones awesomeness, and a crystal decanter top engraved with the tongue and lip logo. So put on the CD, break out and few glasses, and get some groupies on the horn to start your own party.

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Tagged 50th, Anniversary, Gift Set, Rolling Stones, Skull, Vodka

Size? x Nike Urban Safari Pack

Posted on June 1, 2013 | Leave a comment

size? looks to Nike’s late ’80s legacy and footwear history for inspiration in their upcoming retailer exclusive Urban Safari Pack. Counting several different elements of Nike such as ACG and the seminal Air Safari, Lava High and Mowabb, an upcoming collection takes these inspirations and applies them appropriately via two initial releases involving the Air Max Light and Toki. The pack’s colorways include ‘desert sand/hyper blue/total crimson’ and ‘black/poison green/pink’ with a release date set for Friday, June 7. The Air Max Light is priced at £100 and £65 for the Toki