Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and the G9

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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.”