Paul Smith Merino wool and Cashmere scarves

The scarf has been a popular and often essential fashion item for many years, but when it comes to the gentleman’s scarf there seems to be a mixed response. Is the scarf stylish? How should I wear it? What fabric is most suitable? In popular culture the scarf is more an item of fashion than style, resulting in excessively long fringes, loud patterns and a poor quality weave. This type of scarf is not an item of style, but that does not mean that a stylish scarf doesn’t exist? It simply means that you have to look a little harder for it.

Although quality is not always synonymous with expense, it can be a good indicator. The cheaper the item the less focus there is on manufacturing the fabric, so you can expect to see dropped stitches, weak seams and a rough texture. One of the best ways to test the quality of a scarf is simply to have a feel. If it is soft and glides over the skin then it is certainly something you’ll be comfortable wearing around your neck.

Malford of London has a beautiful collection of Paul Smith mainline multistripe Merino wool and cashmere scarves that are a perfect example of this rule. Made in Scotland they feature the famous ‘Multistripe’ design that is unmistakeably Paul Smith. This perfect combination of Merino wool and cashmere makes it a luxuriously soft scarf, allowing you to wear it right next to your skin without any complaints of itchy or scratchiness; the epitome of style.

Paul Smith Scarves at Malford of London.

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The Jil Sander Style - Tortoiseshell Wayfarer Sunglasses

Style is a very personal thing and what one person believes to be stylish or fashionable will not necessarily be a universal opinion. Those who are followed by a sigh and envious glances have usually combined a confident poise with a minimalist style, such as Jil Sander’s lines. Understated looks are the style home to gentlemen across the world. Combine high quality pieces with self-confidence and style is at your beck and call.

The Jil Sander style incorporates this concept perfectly, with simple minimalistic lines that emphasise the man within, rather than covering him up with loud designs. Luckily for those who follow this style it is timeless, allowing you to buy choice pieces of high quality, wearing them throughout the years. This concept can be applied to everything, from your suit through to your socks and sunglasses. Choose items that appeal to you on their own and also compliment your wardrobe, bringing the entire style together seamlessly. Your clothes don’t need to define you as a person, your personality should do that on its own. However, with the right suit and accessories you can convey a certain message to anyone looking: you like who you are and are happy in your own skin.

Jil Sander’s line in sunglasses demonstrates this style perfectly. The tortoiseshell Wayfarer sunglasses combine suave sophistication with a simple design that compliments any face shape. The tortoiseshell frame with blue bottom and lenses balances the face, drawing the attention to the eyebrow arch and cheekbones. These are very rare and desirable and come with their very own authenticity card. Made in Italy with gold plated hardware and handmade acetate frame, the beautiful style is complimented by 100% UV400 protection. With a £125 reduction this particular style is in high demand and are unlikely to stay on the shelf for long.

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The Value of Vintage - Carrera for Hugo Boss Tortoiseshell Sunglasses

For those among us who have always had a liking for items with a bit of history behind them, the new ‘vintage’ trend is more than a little frustrating. Some companies seem to believe that by adding ‘vintage’ or ‘retro’ to the name can instantly double the value. Sadly, in the majority of cases this simply means you are buying someone else’s cast offs rather than a classic item. Trailing for true vintage classics takes a little more research and a good understanding of style and craftsmanship.

Vintage doesn’t always mean buying second-hand items that smell faintly of a mix of mothballs and Febreze. It means taking a style that has worked in the past and making it your own, be it through reproduction items or genuine pieces. So many people are fooled into believing that vintage means quality and even when this does prove to be the case, after 50 years the quality is certainly going to be questionable. This is especially the case in regards to sunglasses. Stylish they must be, but you also need to look out for good protection and a frame that you are not afraid to use.

When you think of vintage style images of those classic films from the 50’s and 60’s are so often conjured up and it is always interesting to note how items seen in these films pop up time and time again. Steve McQueen’s Persol sunglasses were an object of stylish masculinity. This aviator style has been seen throughout the last century and is one of the few that flatters nearly ever face.

At Malford of London we are proud to offer Carrera for Hugo Boss sugnlasses that epitomise vintage style without compromising in quality. They are New Old Stock, handmade in Germany and extremely rare. The design is both sleek and masculine, with a tortoiseshell frame and a style that Steve McQueen himself would be jealous of.

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