SID Live

Official blog for the London based luxury menswear magazine.

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Côte & Ciel Editorial for SID Live. 

All bags featured are continuous core styles from Côte & Ciel. The bags are worn above with the following, 

Cottweiler, Stone Island, Stüssy, North Sails, Weekday, North Quarter. 

Photography - Jack Johnstone

Styling - Sam Thompson

Model - Jacob @ Storm

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‘SMITHS’ of Smithfield opens Cannon Street

‘SMITHS’ of Smithfield has opened its new Cannon Street restaurant and bar to the public today (Monday 21st November). Bookings are already being taken for the 200 cover bar and restaurant, while event planners are being encouraged to enquire about exclusive hire of this exciting new venue.

To celebrate the launch of the new restaurant and bar, ‘SMITHS’ at Cannon Street held a VIP party for over 250 local businesses, media and friends, with attendees enjoying a drinks reception and canapés including gin cured peppercorn salmon and rare breed mini burgers, tomato relish, Monterey Jack cheese.

Situated opposite Cannon Street Station in the Walbrook Building, the venue has been designed by award-winning architects The Manser Practice, with a contemporary look and feel at the heart of the all-day destination.

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EXCLUSIVE: Introducing one of the most exciting new face for 2017, Scandinavian model Mans Aberg first photo session with photographer Renie Saliba, styling by Emine Sander, grooming by Evelina Andersson and hair by Philip Fohlin. 

Agency: Dream Management NYC / Select London / Fashion Milan / New Madison Paris

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John Lewis 2016 Christmas Advert

Once again British retailer John Lewis has delivered a heart warming Christmas campaign, featuring Buster the boxer who likes to bounce!

View the video here and you can purchase related character products, including ‘Sid’ the squirrel plush soft toy at John Lewis web site, 10% of sales will go to The Wildlife Trust.

Visit www.johnlewis.com 

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Official trailer of director Danny Boyle’s sequel to his 1996 cult hit Trainspotting, titled T2: Trainspotting has finally arrived! With the main 4 characters back from the original film 20 years ago all back and grown up: Renton (Ewan McGregor), Begbie (Robert Carlyle), Sick Boy (Jonny Lee Miller) and Spud (Ewen Bremner).

T2: Trainspotting in cinemas January 27 in the UK, February 2 in Australia and February 3 in the US. Watch the full trailer above.

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First trailer from everyone’s favourite childhood super power group Saban's Power Rangers, the story line follows five ordinary teens who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove - and the world - is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, they quickly discover they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so, they will have to overcome their real-life issues and before it's too late, band together as the Power Rangers.

Saban’s Power Rangers in selected theatres March 2017

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NEWS: DENIM EXPERTS EDWIN RELOCATE UK FLAGSHIP STORE.

The Japanese denim experts counterpart Edwin Europe recently announced they are to relocate their UK flagship store after a fruitful four plus year residency on Charlotte Street. Merging the store and the office all under one roof and moving more into the heart of East London, everything will be located in the charismatic five story building of 123 Bethnal Green Road. The store will offer collections for both men and women, along with special projects and the more premium ‘Made In Japan’ line. To top it all off this prestigious house will also be able to cater for exhibitions, independent events and also a photography studio.

To celebrate this new beginning Edwin will be hosting a party 7pm-10pm on Thursday 29th Septemberat the new location 123 Bethnal Green Road, E2 7DG.

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NEWS: Eastpak release selvage denim pack. 

Rucksack staple Eastpak have proved that selvage denim isn’t just for your clothes but for your luggage too. Using the finest tried and tested denim, with some materials over 100 years old, Eastpak drop a two part collection based on the iconic Padded Pak’r backpack.

The Boro, strictly limited to five pieces worldwide, is patchworked and crafted from some of the rarest and most durable pieces of denim available on the market. Painstakingly embroidered together using generations-old hand-stitched techniques, the bags are truly one of a kind. For any serious collectors Selfridges has one of the bags available to purchase at £800.

The second part the collection is the Kuroki line, which is more affordable and practical for everyday use. Kuroki is the name of the collaborators, one of Japan's most premium denim manufacturers. Available in two different washes, a light and a dark, the bags are lined with a Japanese koi carp print. Available to purchase from mid October at £115 from both Mr Porter and Size?.  

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Led Zeppelin released video for What Is And What Should Never Be together with The Complete BBC Sessions today, a newly remastered and expanded version of the acclaimed BBC Sessions album of live recordings selected from the band¹s appearances on BBC radio between 1969 and 1971, which also includes eight previously unreleased BBC recordings, three of which are rescued from a previously lost session from 1969.

Available on the following formats: CD - http://smarturl.it/LZBBC3CD LP - http://smarturl.it/LZBBC5LP Download - http://smarturl.it/LZBBCDL Super Deluxe Box Set - http://smarturl.it/LZBBCBOX

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NEWS: AMI’s New Web Site and E-store

French fashion house AMI completely redesigned their web site to offer a new digital experience for the brand, with all of AMI’s latest news, fashion shows, collections as well as the artistic universe of its designer, Alexandre Mattiussi.

Designed with  a clean style, the idea is to give more space to the brand’s iconography and video content, creating friendly browsing and remaining loyal to the brand’s DNA.

With the help of online retailer Farfetch, AMI now ships worldwide. The e-commerce site also introduces new features such as a special mode that enables the customer to choose his size, the click’n’collect service in the Maison’s stores, same day delivery via messenger for some countries, and a number of innovative services.

For more information visit http://www.amiparis.com/

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NEWS: YMC partner with Padmore & Barnes on classic shoe collection.

British outfit YMC have just released a new capsule collection of classic footwear in collaboration with Irish shoe makers Padmore & Barnes. Celebrating 20 years since their first partnership back in ’96 YMC took the chance to explore Padmore & Barnes archives selecting six iconic silhouettes to work with for the collection.

Available for both men and women the mens styles consist of the ’Natalie’ offered in both boot or shoe and the ‘One Piece’ available in either lace up or monk strap. Using only the highest quality leathers, the shoes are hand stitched and made to last. The ’Natalie’ comes in a supple suede in black or brown whilst the ‘One Piece’ a leather varying with the monk strap in black or brown and the lace up in black or dark brown.

Available in-store and online at YMC and in-store at Oi Polloi, who is part responsible for the resurrection of the classic ‘Natalie’, prices range between £135 and £160.

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Following on from the launch of Italian powerhouse Prada on luxury online retailer Mr Porter last week, here is a video run through on five ways how to wear the label, courtesy of Mr Porter. 

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NEWS: Prada and Eidos at Mr Porter

Italian powerhouse Prada launched on MR PORTER this week. The luxury label, which started as a leather goods company back in Milan in 1913, is now one of the leading designer outfits, with Ms Miuccia Prada currently at the helm.

Also finding its way on to the MR PORTER roster is another Italian luxury label Eidos. Having began in Fall ‘13 Eidos is designed in New York and then produced entirley in Italy and from the beginning aimed to blur the lines between sportswear and tailoring.

Both label’s have a selection of their Autumn Winter ‘16 collections available now. Click here to see Victoria actor Tom Hughes shot by Stefano Galuzzi wearing Prada for the latest issue of MR PORTER’s The Journal.  

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NEWS: Alain Fabien Delon by David Sims for Theory FW16

Photographer David Sims photographed French actor Alain Fabien Delon for Theory’s fall/winter 2016 camapign, the new collection showcase a continued evolution of wardrobe essentials, ranging from elevated outerwear to modern travel suiting. The photographer’s play with light and shadow further reinforces the idea of timeless, functional designs while giving Delon an air of worldly sophistication.

For more information visit http://www.theory.com/

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LIST: Mat @ Bang+Strike Top 5 Underwear Picks

To celebrate 10th anniversary of the designer men’s underwear online retailer store Bang+Strike, we talked to founder Mat on his 5 favourite underwear picks for this holiday season!

(1)  Emporio Armani Striped Logo Brief

Armani are Kings when it comes to men’s underwear and these striped logo briefs combine that classic quality with a modern, on trend up date.

(2) DSquared2 Angled Logo Brief

Bold, monochromatic and graphic. The DSquared2 collection is perfect for those looking for a fresh injection into their underwear collection. 

(3) 2(x)ist Shape 'Lift’ Enhancing Trunk

Enhancing underwear has so many positives. They work exceptionally well though, at the gym, or when playing sports, when you need to make sure everything stays in place!

(4) Calvin Klein Power Red Briefs

The Power Red collection by Calvin Klein is one of the most popular releases from the past few years and we love the bold, fresh, graphic logos. 

(5) Versace Greco Low Rise Brief 

Versace is an iconic brand and one of the latest to hit the virtual shelves of BANG+STRIKE. Expect high quality pieces with fashionable prints from the Italian brand.

All images by BANG+STRIKE

All products available from BANG+STRIKE

Mat Priestley

Managing Director and Founder of BANG+STRIKE

Instagram: @bangandstrike

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NEWS: DSquared2 Launches ‘Bitch Where’ Beachwear Collection

Canadian design label DSquared2 launches ‘Bitch Where’ beachwear collection, a menswear capsule consisting of t-shirts, shorts, swimming trunks and accessories featuring playful messages in monochrome styles.

With the campaign featuring Italian model Pietro Boselli, you can now shop the collection exclusively at DSqaured2 web site: CLICK HERE

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PROFILE: 5 Questions with Tom Odell

With the release of his latest single ‘Concrete’, we talked to English singer-songwriter Tom Odell from his favourite spot in London, and what he thinks ‘SID’ stands for!

What is your favourite book (fiction / non-fiction)?

I think probably the Little Prince. 'And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.’ There are few books that provide some relief to all our unanswered cries, the terrifying and melancholic loneliness of living in this beautiful universe.

Musically, who would you like to collaborate with if anyone?

I have a wonderful band, which has taken many years to build. I’m creatively satisfied working with them. But I’d like to work with a film director to make a soundtrack to their film. I love the marriage of music to the screen. its so powerful and moving.

Biggest challenge to date in your music career?

I think probably making this last album, Wrong Crowd. I wrote over a hundred songs to get to the 11 that on the record. I’m really proud of the album and I’m loving touring it around the place at the moment.

Biggest personal achievement in your music career?

I’m proud of winning the Ivor Novello award. Its an award decided by so many songwriters I admire, and has nothing to do with celebrity or record sales. I remember reading about the Ivor Novello’s when I was 14 and starting out in songwriting, and dreaming of one day winning one. I still cant quite believe they gave it to me, and some days think it must have been some sort of mistake!

Favourite spot in London?

My favourite spot in London is this tailor in Kentish Town. Its been there for many many years and run by a chap named Chris. It has a piano in the shop, in amongst the chaos. And it smells of old suits and is covered in needles. Chris is full of wisdom and I can listen to him talking for hours. And he is a brilliant tailor.

What do you think 'SID' stands for?

I’m quite interested in flying, and just read a book on it. I think in aviation terms, SID stands for Standard Instrument Departure. I’m not sure what you guys intend it to stand for, but I’m very sure its far more interesting than what jumps to my very strange mind. 

Watch Tom Odell’s latest video for ‘Concrete’ here!

'Concrete' is taken from Tom Odell's second studio album 'Wrong Crowd', OUT NOW: http://smarturl.it/WrongCrowdAlbumDL?...

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