Fashion News: River Island Announces New Brand Direction in Men's Tailoring

River Island has announced the launch of a new campaign championing the relaunch of its tailoring collection.

Stuff I Like: River Island Geometric-Print Swim Shorts

Move from the beach to the bar in style with these eye-catching swim shorts from River Island. Wear solo or team yours with a crew neck T-shirt and sliders. River Island, £20.

Stuff I Like: River Island AW16 Menswear Collection

Although I'm not the biggest fan of winter, I can't wait to put on some of these bits from River Island.

Stuff I Like: River Island Premium Suede Biker Jacket

This premium suede biker jacket from River Island will provide your new-season wardrobe with a stylish update. I'll be wearing mine with a crew neck t-shirt, ripped jeans and Chelsea boots. River Island, £150.

Stuff I Like: River Island Pink Bomber Jacket

This pink bomber jacket from River Island is perfect for those pre-summer parties. Team with a crew neck t-shirt, jeans and trainers to create an outfit. River Island, £50.

Stuff I Like: River Island Grey Shearling Collar Jacket

This shearling collar jacket from River Island is at the very top of my winter wishlist. I'll be teaming mine with a chunky roll neck and trousers, as styled above. River Island, £85.

Must-Watch: Jim Chapman | How to Dress for Autumn - River Island Masterclass

Stuff I Like: River Island White Straw Panama Hat

Finish off your summer-ready looks with this white straw panama hat from River Island. Team with a striped t-shirt, tailored trousers and smart sneakers to create an outfit. River Island, £16.

Style Help: #28 Dressing For - Summer 2015 (Outfit #2)

1. Our Legacy round-frame sunglasses, £160 at Mr Porter | 2. Light wash 'Dylan' jeans, £45 at River Island | 3. Nudie Otto long sleeve t-shirt, £65 at End | 4. Adidas x Hyke Stan Smith trainers, £105 at End | 5. Ebbets Field Flannels 1954 Los Angeles baseball cap, £50 at Mr Porter.

Stuff I Like: River Island Blue Stripe Long Sleeve T-Shirt

Bolster your summer line-up with this striped long sleeve t-shirt from River Island. Team with white jeans/chinos and espadrilles to create an outfit. River Island, £20.

Style Help: #25 Dressing For - Winter (Outfit #3)

1. Golden  textured roll neck jumper, £95 at Reiss | 2. Lock & Co Hatters trilby hat, £225 at Mr Porter | 3. Black slim-fit trousers, £35 at River Island | 4. J.M. Weston leather loafers, £435 at Mr Porter.

Stuff I Like: River Island x Jack Hughes 'Fashion Meets Art'

Graphic illustrator Jack Hughes has teamed up with River Island to give his interpretation of some of his favourite looks from the brand's AW14 lookbook. 

Stuff I Like: River Island AW14 Collection

 Check out my favourite images from River Island's AW14 lookbook, below (I think it's one of their best collections yet):

Fashion News: River Island X Baartmans & Siegel Collaboration

Another great collaboration to tell you about today! LC:M bigwig Baartmans and Siegel is collaborating with River Island for a one-off capsule collection as part of the high street giant's Design Forum initiative. 

Stuff I Like: Joseph Turvey for River Island

Although it has been on the market since the end of February, I still had to share this collaboration between River Island and Joseph Turvey (my bad for being so behind, I hadn't forgot about it).

Stuff I Like: River Island Grey Floral Sweatshirt

 

Ease yourself into the floral trend with this jumper - including a hint of pattern - from River Island. Keep the bottom simple by pairing with dark coloured jeans and smart trainers. River Island, £35.

The Modern Man Christmas list #6

1. White Kanye West print t-shirt £20| 2. Dark grey round face watch £28| 3. Brown pu ear warmers £8.40| 4. Desk ping pong game| All available at RiverIsland.com

Make Christmas a little less stressful this year with this specially edited selection of the best gifts around.

From accessories to the latest tech, The Modern Man Christmas list will provide you with a bunch of ideas for the festive season.

With Christmas Day just around the corner, time is running out to purchase those all important stocking fillers. To help you chose your last minute bargains, see these four crackers from River Island.

Essentials: Five key items you NEED this A/W

As the summer draws to a disappointing end, you may struggle to find something to smile about. However, not all is doom and gloom. The beginning of a new season means one thing, a new wardrobe!

So pack away your beloved summer essentials, and start preparing for life amongst the wind and the rain.

To help you tackle the miserable months ahead, The Modern Man has prepared a list of FIVE essentials which should see you safely through the autumn/winter season.

Item 1 - Fair Isle

Left to right: Topman brown reindeer yoke jumper £40| Exclusive YMC fair isle knit @ my-wardrobe £150| AllSaints Yorvik crew £75|

Once the unwanted Christmas gift given to you by your aggravating great Aunt, the Fair Isle jumper is now officially 'cool'.

This season, the homespun knitwear should be the very first on your A/W checklist. Its greatest feature? Versatility. Pair with almost anything and it won't look out of place.

The Modern Man recommends pairing with a dark shaded pair of chinos and loafers, whilst wearing solo or under a tweed jacket or quilted gilet.

Item 2 - The Snood

Left to right: Topman grey jersey grid snood £12| River Island brown oversized snood £17| Topman burgundy gauze snood £14|

After making a rather stylish arrival last year, it seems the snood is sticking around. Again, like the fair isle knit, the snood is extremely versatile. Pair with tailoring (a snood leaves no bulky knots or lumps) or with your everyday outfit to add that extra special touch.

There are so many patterns out there, but The Modern Man recommends playing it safe and sticking with a stylish plain snood. This way, you can rock your new neck wear with pretty much anything!

Item 3 - Quilting

Left to right: J.Crew padded gilet @ Mr Porter £130| Topman red jersey quilted gilet £42| AllSaints mountain gilet £185|

From jackets to gilets, quilting is a must this A/W. It's EVERYWHERE, and is the perfect winter item to chuck on over the top of another of your season purchases.

The Modern Man recommends pairing with your new fair isle knit!

Item 4 - The Trench Coat

Left to right: Burberry London double-breasted trench coat @ Mr Porter £650| Topman funnel neck trench coat £75| Burberry London packaway trench coat @ Mr Porter £495|

A quintessentially English piece, the trench coat is timeless, and perfect for this A/W season. Add this stylish coat to your wardrobe, and be prepared for whatever the weather has in store.

Pair with tailoring or casual attire, as with neither will it look out of place. Its added bonus? It has a reluctance to go out of fashion, so buy a trench coat and wear it for the next five to ten years!

Item 5 - Shearling (sheepskin)

Left to right: River Island grey leather flight jacket £130| Topman khaki borg lined hooded parka £90| Topman black borg lined aviator jacket £70|

Now last, but by no means least, is shearling. The warm A/W piece has always been a huge hit on the catwalks, but this year is taking the shops by storm. Not only will it keep you warm on the chilliest of evenings, a shearling coat will give you a super stylish look. Pair with shearling accessories, such as socks, to finish the look off.

Don't forget, the best thing about these essentials, is that most of them can be worn together!

STYLE STEAL: David Gandy



Lets face it, who wouldn't want to look like David Gandy? His simple, British style, is envied by many, but its so easy to steal. With a few key pieces you too could be on your way to supermodel stardom. (Note: Saturday not included. Damn!) :

1. Ralph Lauren Black Label blazer at Mr Porter £890| 2. River Island black basic t-shirt £6.99| 3. Topman sage cotton skinny chinos £28| 4. A.P.C black side zip polished leather boots at mywardrobe.com £335.

AW11 Campaign - River Island

As A/W edges ever nearer, the new season campaigns are flooding in.

Below, The Modern Man shares with you part of the new men's campaign for high street store, River Island. Take note of the dark orange textured crew, denim moody shirt, and classic slim fit jeans, which are all bang on trend this A/W season:

Go to RiverIsland.com to shop the new range