Friday 22 July 2011

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and the G9

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

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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.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Tom Hardy in G9


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.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy


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.
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Friday 15 July 2011

The Classic White Dress Shirt

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

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

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.

Farah Vintage

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.

Original Penguin

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

Brad Pitt Casual

Brad Pitt Smart

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.

Baracuta G9


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

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



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Friday 8 July 2011

Meet the Latest Fashicon - Tinie Tempah

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.

Tinie Tempah Style


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.

Proper English


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).

Retro Brand


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.

Tinie Tempah Brits 2011


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!
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