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Interview with Fashicon

2011-09-28T16:02:00.006+01:00

Recently, we have been asked to share our expert opinion on acclaimed fashion blog, Polo Shirts.

Throughout our interview with the style supremos, we advised on the versatility of the iconic polo shirt, how they have been adapted to suit current trends and which brand is the best seller on the Fashicon website.

To have a read of our interview and get a glimpse into the Fashicon world, please click here.

We'd love to hear your thoughts about our first experience in the spotlight so please feel free to leave us a comment and tell us what you think.

The Inbetweener

2011-09-23T12:33:00.010+01:00

This time of year can be a funny one. The temperature has dropped and although summer (brief as it was), seems a distant memory, few of us are ready to take the plunge into autumn/winter dressing. September is in no doubt, an 'inbetweener' when it comes to clothes.

With this in mind, we have presented a selection of items from our website that will give you inspiration on what to wear whilst we are waiting for winter to properly introduce itself:

Original Penguin Jumper - Oatmeal

Baracuta Winchester Knitted Cardigan

Baracuta Hardy Cardigan - Dark Navy

Aem'kei Yavor L/S Top

And for when the temperature really starts to drop, this coat will do a great job of getting you through the big chill...

Junk De Luxe Hoax Coat

For more ideas or further inspiration for 'inbetweener' dressing, please click here...

The Polo Shirt

2011-09-05T17:59:00.019+01:00

The polo shirt can be dated back to 1929, when French 7-time Grand Slam tennis champion, René Lacoste, decided that traditional tennis attire was too uncomfortable. Instead, he designed a white, short-sleeved shirt with an unstarched, flat, protruding collar and buttoned placket.

Jean Renee Lacoste

In 1927, Lacoste added a crocodile emblem to the left breast of his shirts in reference to his nickname 'The Crocodile,' which was given to him by the American press.

Lacoste Polo Shirt

By the 1930s, the polo world had fully embraced the shirt and over the next two decades, the term 'polo shirt' came into force.

Despite becoming increasingly popular with golfers, the shirt manage to maintain its equestrian association following the founding of the hugely popular Polo Ralph Lauren brand in 1967.

Ralph Lauren Polo Shirt

Today, the polo shirt epitomises the term, 'smart casual.' The collar makes it smart, but its overall style is less restricting and more comfortable than a formal shirt. It smartens up jeans, looks classic with chinos and looks great when worn with a v-neck jumper.

For inspiration, take a look at our fashicon collection of polo shirts and interpret this classic style into a look that you can call your own.

Fila Vintage Terrinda Polo Shirt - Green

Aertex Addison Polo Shirt

Slazenger Heritage Maysie Polo Shirt

Original Penguin Earl Polo Shirt - Black

Spotlight on Farah Vintage

2011-09-03T19:30:00.014+01:00

The Farah brand first came on the scene in the 1920s and reached cult status some years later in the 1970s.

The trademark Farah slack became an instant hit with Britain’s youth culture for its slim, tailored structure and stain resistant technology and the brand soon became the must-have label throughout the 1980s. As fashion savvy groups such as the ‘mods’ and the ‘skins’ began to crave the designs and incorporate the garments into their own style, Farah clothes began to represent elitism and generated a sense of respect to those who wore them.

Farah Vintage Lloyd Polo Shirt - Aquamarine

Farah Vintage Kingston Crew Neck Jumper

Farah Vintage Albany Chino - Navy

Farah Vintage Oldham T-Shirt

Farah Vintage Hopkins Duffle Coat

Today, the Farah label continues to represent heritage and legacy as a new generation are attracted to the brand’s history and individual sense of cool as they rediscover the look for themselves.

Essential Fashion Must Haves

2011-08-24T12:58:00.003+01:00

As the British summer time is soon to start its descent and fashion has already moved onto the Autumn/Winter collections; Fashicon mens fashion blog brings you some essential fashion must haves.

The word from the New York, Milan and Paris Men's Fashion Week is that this season is all about different shades of grey and black with a focus on good quality materials.

Fashicon is all about good quality, designer clothing for men at amazing prices.

Mens fashion tips:

First off, you're going to want a seriously cool polo shirt in your wardrobe this autumn and you may as well make it an Original Penguin while you're at it. Classic Original Penguin fine knit polo shirt with soft collar, three button placket and embroidered Original Penguin logo on chest.

Original Penguin Knitted Polo Shirt - Grey

You're going to need a classic check shirt like this new release from Baracuta. Classic brushed cotton checked shirt by Baracuta with cut away button down collar and embroidered logo on chest.

Baracuta Zaragoza Shirt

As the nights get darker earlier and a little chillier at that, you will want to have a jumper to hand. This Ribbed shawl collar jumper by Aertex has a diamond pattern design and mbroidered Aertex logo on chest.

Aertex Boyd Jumper

Finally to make sure you're really on trend with your autumn wardrobe you will want to have an item like this black and grey contrasting cardigan by Junk de Luxe. Classic lightweight cardigan by Junk de Luxe with ontrast detailing on elbows, pockets and waist. Embroidered Junk de Luxe logo on chest.

Junk de Luxe Preston Cardigan - Black

US Tennis Open and Fila

2011-08-12T11:47:00.007+01:00

The relationship between Fila and Tennis is going from strength to strength with the US Tennis Open at Flushing Meadows starting this month, the Fila sports range will be back on the court and ready for some action.

The Fila label has been linked with tennis since the 1970's, with the endorsement of legendary tennis player Björn Borg.

Fila has sponsored some major tennis talent over the years such as;

Current US Open women's champion Kim Clijsters has been sporting the Fila label for most of her professional career.

Kim Clijsters and Evonne Goolagong-Cawley earlier this year at the Australian Open helping celebrate Fila's 100th Birthday.

Jennifer Capriati won 3 championship titles as well as winning the Gold medal in the 1992 Olympic games in Barcelona wearing Fila clothing.

Fila clothing has become as popular off the tennis court as on it. Fila Vintage is a range of classic styles with an injection of modern streetware.

To stay on trend with your wardrobe go to Fashicon.co.uk

Boxfresh British Streetwear

2011-08-05T12:02:00.013+01:00

Boxfresh British Streetwear is a fashion brand that has grown through the generations from its humble beginnings on Greenwhich market, but has still managed to stay true to its roots.

Boxfresh was founded back in 1989 during the hedonistic days of the UK garage scene.

Boxfresh clothing and footwear enable you to work the street look whilst remaining casually comfortable.

Discover Boxfresh fashion at our online store.

Fashion brand icons at amazing prices, delivered straight to your door from Fashicon.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and the G9

2011-07-22T14:03:00.006+01:00

There is only one true G9, and that is THE original Harrington Jacket by Baracuta.

Baracuta and movies have always gone hand in hand. This iconic fashion brand is synonymous with movie stars on and off screen.

The Baracuta G9 is once again getting its close up in front of the camera; this time in the remake of the classic film Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, starring Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, Benedict Cumberbatch and Mark Strong.

The G9 earned the nickname Harrington because it was worn by the character Rodney Harrington (played by Ryan ONeal) in the 1960s television programme Peyton Place.

With the imminent release of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, the Harrington is no doubt going to get a new generation of admirers once more.

Classic King's of Cool like Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and Steve McQueen all loved the G9 so much that they wore it off screen too. This helped promote the fashion brand further because not only did people want to be the characters in the movies, they also wanted to emulate the stars playing them shooting the Harrington to new heights.

The new James Bond film (Bond 23) will also be released 26th October 2012, and everyone knows that Daniel Craig is a big fan of the Baracuta Harrington G9.

So it looks like this iconic fashion brand is not only here to stay but will keep its place at the top of men's fashion for many more years to come.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is released on 16th September in the UK and 18th November in the U.S.A.

The Classic White Dress Shirt

2011-07-15T12:05:00.002+01:00

The one fashion item that every man alive should have hanging in his closet!

The white dress shirt can be worn with so many different looks.

Fashicon have put together a list of essential fashion items and looks that champion the classic white dress shirt.

Junk de Luxe Classic White Shirt

It's kind of a given that this has been neglected by some men down to the fact that this is known as a more formal fashion item but the classic white shirt as you will see has gone way beyond its formal past.

Daniel Craig works this formal white dress shirt in perfect style, opening up the top two buttons to give it a more casual flair but still looking very sharp in the process.

This look would work well with a straight leg chino style trouser or tucked in slim jeans and shirt out with straight jeans for a total casual look.

The classic white shirt is an ideal choice for any summer party or lunch date.

Wear it with some shorts such as Bermuda Shorts like these by Original Penguin.

Brad Pitt is the perfect example of someone who wears the classic white dress shirt in smart and casual styles.

Another style addition to the classic white shirt, staying with the casual look is the jacket or cardigan.

The classic white shirt was made for the Baracuta Original Harrington G9 jacket

Steve McQueen really made this look that every man should try to replicate, because you're pretty much guaranteed to look cool the second you put these two items together.

For the cooler evenings the cardigan is a perfect casual accompaniment.

See what looks you can achieve with your white dress shirt and you may just become a true Fashicon

Meet the Latest Fashicon - Tinie Tempah

2011-07-08T12:24:00.002+01:00

Tinie Tempah is certainly reaching great heights with his music but he's also rapidly becoming a Fashicon in the public eye. Tinie loves fashion so much that he even started his own label 'Disturbing London' and recently sold out his Tea Cup T-Shirt line.

Regularly being featured in magazine interviews for his fashion style as much as his musical talents, Tinie Tempah is inspiring a whole new generation to take style inspiration from different era's and bring them together in a modern chic way.

Tinie is a big fan of graphic T-shirts from labels like Proper English and Retro Brand.

Gone are the days that Rap stars wear T-shirts that are 8 sizes too big for them and 20 gold chains around their neck (thankfully).

The likes of Tinie Tempah, Kanye West and Jay Z are all setting new style trends, stepping away from Ghetto street style and into a more tailored and sophisticated look.

With young fans asking the question 'what to wear to my first Tinie Tempah concert' on forum posts, it's clear that this Fashicon is having a profound effect on the style of future generations.

It's easier and more affordable than you might think to recreate some of Tinie Tempah's fashion styles.

With online stores like Fashicon bringing you designer labels at realistic prices you have no excuse not to look every part the Style Icon Tinie Tempah does!

Summer Essential

2011-06-20T12:15:00.005+01:00

Gabicci Vintage Gough Shirt

Every man has got to have at least one stylish cotton shirt to look and feel cool in this summer. At Fashicon they have a large range of short sleeve and long sleeve designer cotton shirts for all tastes and budgets.

This cotton long sleeve shirt by Gabicci is a classic gingham design with button down collar and Gabicci Vintage logo on chest.

Perfect for the Summer, styling it with a pair of shorts, collar open and sleeves rolled up.

100 Years of Fila

2011-06-17T12:37:00.014+01:00

This month Fila celebrate their 100^th Anniversary!

The iconic Italian label Fila was started by two Brothers who originally made fabrics and underwear.

Fila designs have been responsible for transforming the look and performance of tennis sportswear, which has nicely spilled over into street ware.

With Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships also celebrating their 125^th year in 2011, it’s set to be an iconic year for tennis and fashion.

Kim Clijsters has sadly had to withdraw from the 2011 Wimbledon championships due to an ankle injury. She will be greatly missed from the tournament and we all wish her well for the rest of the season.

Fila Vintage Nunzio Track Jacket

Fila Vintage Terrinda Polo Shirt - Green

Fila Vintage Arena Shorts - Navy

Fila Vintage Love Windrunner Jacket

The Fila Vintage iconic brand is available from Fashicon, the online fashion store for Men.

The One, the Only Original Penguin!

2011-06-10T12:35:00.011+01:00

1950's America was an age of progression, post war, pre swinging 60's allowed for the birth of Rock 'n' Roll and new developments in fashion. When you think of Icon's, this is the era that really springs to mind.

In 1955 Minnesota, Original Penguin came to life from a slightly drunken sales trip to NYC.

The 55 was born!

Original Penguin has been worn in the past by icons such as Clint Eastwood, Frank Sinatra and the golf legend Arnold Palmer.

Original Penguin is still going strong today and is worn by current film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Brad Pitt and Robert Patterson to name just a few.

Get genuine Original Penguin delivered to your door via Fashicon the leading online fashion store for men. Bringing your designer brands at amazing prices.

Baracuta G9 The Original Harrington

2011-06-01T10:00:00.007+01:00

Fashion may change, styles may come and go but when something is this good, it will be around forever. The Original Harrington G9 is as much a part of fashion today as it was in the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's.

The Original Harrington G9 jacket by Baracuta is still going strong. Style savvy folk have been donning this iconic garment since 1937!

This fashion icon has been loved through the ages and just keeps on being revived. There is no substitution for the Original Harrington G9 jacket by Baracuta, nothing else comes close to the real deal.

During the 1980's there were plenty attempts at recreating this legendary garment; you could see them in all the 'cheap' clothing stores down Carnaby Street and all across the market squares of Great Britain. Oh the travesty!

Thankfully Carnaby Street has redeemed itself and now features shops that resemble the fashionista pull it had in the 60's and 70's. With shops such as Ben Sherman, Fred Perry and Lambretta nestled in between new labels like G-Star, Diesel and Pretty Green; Men's fashion certainly has a very bright future.

If it's good enough for James Bond (AKA: Daniel Craig) then it's good enough for me.

You can find the Original Harrington G9 jacket in many places, but there's one place where you can get it for a legendary price and delivered straight to your doorstep!

Purchase your Baracuta Harrington G9 jacket today and turn yourself into a Fashicon.

Fashicon Interview pn Designerbrands.org.uk

2011-02-11T10:41:00.001+00:00

Fashicon interview on designerbrands.org.uk, view entire article here.

A small snippet from the interview is below:

Fashicon were kind enough to answer the following questions:

1. What makes your site stand-out from your competitors?

Our exceptional customer services, as businesses grow sometimes the level of customer service can drop, in our case the customer is our number one priority. We pride ourselves on instant responses to our customers whether it communicated via telephone, email or through the website, pages or twitter account. Instant dispatch and delivery has help Fashicon find a place in this competitive market, with a unique blend of high street brands and up and coming brands too, we have established a very loyal customer following.

Aussie Kim in Fila Clothing in US Open

2011-02-04T10:08:00.004+00:00

Aussie Kim claims 4th Slam
29 January 2011, Melbourne Park, Australia

Having won the US Open a total of three times, Kim Clijsters has now increased her tally of Grand Slam titles to 4, and her career titles to 41. Clijsters defeated Li Na in the final of The Australian Open, in Melbourne, 3-6 6-3 6-3. It was a close match, and Li Na looked to be getting the better of Kim at 6-3 3-2 up, but Kim then picked up her game to win six consecutive games. Clijsters had lost to Li in the final of the lead-up event in Sydney, but Kim’s experience of Grand Slam Finals played its part.

The Australian Open women’s final was the most wated tennis match ever, with over 135 million viewers watching the match in China alone.

Clijsters applauded the crowd in her on-court speech: “I finally feel like you guys can call me Aussie Kim, because I won the title. I’ve been coming here for many years and you guys have always been amazing. It helps so much.”

Kim has now won the last four Grand Slam finals that she has featured in, having lost the first four. She will rise from No.3 to No.2 in the new rankings, the highest ranking she has held since her comeback to the WTA tour. The victory also takes her career prize money to $23,686,916, and she is the current holder of two of the four Grand Slam titles.

Throughout this year’s Australian Open, Kim has been wearing an outfit that was inspired by another Fila champion – Australia’s Evonne Goolagong-Cawley. Evonne won the Australian Open four times, which makes it even more fitting that Kim won her first Australian Open title wearing that particular outfit.
Fila has also been worn by 2 other Australian Open women’s champions -Monica Seles and Jennifer Capriati, who both won the event twice.

Novak Djokovic wears Sergio Tacchini for Autralian Open

2011-02-04T10:06:00.001+00:00

We’re not saying that Sergio Tacchini tennis wear will make you a better tennis player, but Novak Djokovic wears it, and he’s pretty good.

NOVAK Djokovic may have enhanced his status as one of the game’s finest hardcourt players, but the aspiring No. 1 and winner of two of the past four Australian Opens also believes better results are imminent at the two grand slams where he is yet to reach a final.

”Hardcourt is my favourite surface. Two finals in US Open and two finals here. It’s obvious; results are showing everything. But, still, I feel I can do well at French Open and Wimbledon,” the world No. 3 said after Sunday night’s crushing 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 defeat of the No. 5, Andy Murray.

”I don’t want to stop here. Definitely I want to keep my body healthy, fit and ready for some more challenges to come. I feel that I have a good game for all the surfaces. I have proven that in the past.”

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2011-01-24T11:03:00.000+00:00

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Post Farah Exclusive 1920 Collection

2011-01-24T10:05:00.003+00:00

The much anticipated 1920 collection has arrived from Farah, now on sale at Present London, the exclusive stockist in the UK. Below is a sneak preview of how the stock is looking in-store. If you happen to be walking past make sure you cop an eyeful of that beautiful window.

Original Penguin Roots

2011-01-24T10:03:00.004+00:00

In November 2008, Original Penguin opened up its flagship UK store. Situated in the heart of Covent Garden, the space offers a candid reflection of the brand’s heritage – a reincarnation of the post-war Americana culture Munsingwear’s Original Penguin had so been at the heart of.

Subtlety and simplicity course through the decor, and indeed the clothes – rosewood sits starkly against the chrome fittings and mid-century furnishings, framed perfectly by the bespoke wallpaper, illuminated by the statement vintage lighting. Welcome to the 70’s playboy golfer’s pad – a fine mix of kitsch patterns and sleek wooden fixtures, walls suitably adorned with rows of effortlessly stylish Original Penguin garments.

Since its debut in 2003, Original Penguin has been synonymous with producing clean cut, traditional menswear – proud to be a staple part of the British man’s wardrobe. The flagship store houses though not only the Original Penguin’s men’s collection, shoes and accessories, but, for the first time in Europe, the children’s and womenswear collections as well.

Advent Calander

2010-12-20T11:06:00.001+00:00

Farah - One Direction

2010-11-28T19:26:00.003+00:00

One Direction are big fans of the Farah Vintage brands. Girls are loving these guys right now, and this get-up will do them no harm whatsoever. It’s nice to see the younger generations are taking their history lessons! Farah Vintage is a brand popular in all generations, and are clearly going in ‘one direction’ to the top of everyone wish list this Christmas.

Competition Winner Announced!

2010-11-05T10:38:00.002+00:00

Thanks to everyone that entered last months competition. I am proud to announce the winner Paul Isaac. We have launched a new competition to win a Baracuta G9 Jacket. Enter Now

New competiton launched!

2010-10-30T15:37:00.002+01:00

Fashicon has just launched its latest free prize draw. You could win a classic Baracuta G9 Jacket!! For your chance to win this prize enter here.

Baracuta Collection

2010-10-22T15:25:00.003+01:00

Baracuta collection for Fashicon online store. Here are some featured Baracuta products, and the ongoing online competition to win £200 worth of store credit.