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6 days ago | 
apetogentleman.com | Paddy Maddison
Image Credit: Oliver Spencer If you’re the type of guy who appreciates simplicity, versatility and classic style, the humble shacket (also referred to as an ‘overshirt‘) is no doubt a garment close to your heart. This fuss-free piece sits (as the name suggests) somewhere between a shirt and jacket, offering the best of both worlds to all who wear one.
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1 week ago | 
cyclist.co.uk | Paddy Maddison
‘In some ways I feel this bike isn’t meant for a show,’ says Russell Stout. ‘Handbuilt bike shows are all about the complexities and details of bike design. Try as I might, I can’t help but keep things simple. A bike is a tool for a job and in my opinion doesn’t need more than what’s absolutely necessary.
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1 week ago | 
apetogentleman.com | Paddy Maddison
Image Credit: Oliver Spencer Put the big coat down. We know, we know. You’ve forgotten how to dress yourself without it, but the darkest depths of winter are well behind us now, and there’s more to life again than parkas, puffers and heavyweight knitwear. Struggling to get in the swing of spring? We’re here to help. Every season, we like to provide an overview of the key pieces, fabrics and trends you should have on your radar if you want to be well-dressed and current.
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1 week ago | 
apetogentleman.com | Paddy Maddison
As the days grow longer and the air becomes milder, spending leisure time outside becomes a realistic prospect once again. In this case, knitwear is probably the furthest thing from your mind. You probably think of it as a cornerstone of your winter wardrobe. Something to be layered and wrapped up in – not the kind of clothing you call on when spring finally arrives. But to disregard knits in the spring is to do yourself and your style a disservice.
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2 weeks ago | 
opumo.com | Paddy Maddison
Fell running isn’t glamorous. It’s cold, wet and occasionally life-threatening. But for those who understand the appeal – the quiet masochism of a long climb, the wind-rattled euphoria of a summit descent – it’s more than a sport. It’s a calling. Which is why it makes perfect sense that 66°North, the Icelandic outerwear brand that’s spent the better part of a century outfitting people for life on the edge of the Arctic Circle, is now making kit for runners who like their miles served vertical.
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2 weeks ago | 
opumo.com | Paddy Maddison
More often than not, sustainable sneakers are like salad or getting an early night – probably a good idea, but far from sexy. Compostable soles and hemp uppers? Great. But style... that tends to fall by the wayside. With that in mind, Thousand Fell, a relatively new name in the increasingly crowded field of eco-conscious footwear, is doing things differently. And, crucially, doing them well. Founded in New York, Thousand Fell has one clear aim: to eliminate waste.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Paddy Maddison
‘How does anyone do this?” I thought as I hobbled home from my first run, a pair of threadbare Converse biting into my heels. It took me a while to connect the dots. Maybe I was just prone to shin splints? Perhaps your calves were supposed to burn with every stride? Or – lightbulb moment – could it be that these post-jog aches and pains were a symptom of my wildly inappropriate footwear?
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3 weeks ago | 
opumo.com | Paddy Maddison
Thought big-coat season was winding down? Think again. Famed for his deconstructed reworks of utilitarian outerwear silhouettes, Junya Watanabe has once again teamed up with Italian outerwear innovator C.P. Company for a limited two-piece Japan-made collection. The partnership sees Watanabe – a Comme des Garçons alumnus known for his technically inclined takes on Americana and utilitywear – apply his hand to two core outerwear silhouettes.
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3 weeks ago | 
apetogentleman.com | Paddy Maddison
The sense of relief is palpable when the evenings begin to get brighter and the temperature starts to climb. Not least because it means you can shed the big coat and all the dark, wintry colours to return to a lighter, more relaxed way of dressing. There’s a lot of focus on the types of garments themselves, and while it is undoubtedly important to ensure your wardrobe is well stocked with the requisite spring staples, it’s not the only aspect of transitional style that needs attention.
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3 weeks ago | 
apetogentleman.com | Paddy Maddison
Spring has sprung, and with that the excesses of winter dressing are gone for another year. Now is the time for considered restraint, an opportunity to focus on the refinement and quality of the few pieces you do wear rather than throwing every layer you can find on and hoping for the best. The key to this isn’t just having the right garments; it’s about having the best possible versions of them.
