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Vivienne Westwood Spring/Summer Collection

There are some garments which every man needs in his wardrobe all year round. A smart shirt, a casual polo, some basic t-shirts and of course a pair of well-fitting trousers. Luckily for those of us who may find themselves missing one or two of these essential components Vivienne Westwood are on hand supplying the goods when it comes to the highest quality bits rammed full of both subtle and not so subtle change ups. Take a look below…

Vivienne Westwood New Arrivals

We challenge you to find us a more perfectly transitional piece for summer than a long sleeve polo shirt. Breathable enough to withstand the blistering daytime heat but with that extra flourish of protection when things begin to cool down, it provides an exceptional top half choice that is easily paired up with shorts and trousers alike. Apart from being extremely easy on the eyes this particular offering from Westwood boasts an elongated two button placket, wide striped collar, soft 100% cotton pique construction and is finished with the classic embroidered orb logo to the chest, signifying the designers dedication to taking tradition into the future. If you’re looking for the social butterfly of top-half attire that’s capable of occasion spanning powers like no other, than look no further.

Vivienne Westwood Polo ShirtVivienne Westwood Spring Summer

Next up we have the polos equally as versatile but slightly smarter cousin the button up shirt. Crafted from a lightweight cotton that is perfect for all year round wear it not only showcases Westwood’s affinity for tailoring but their ability to build upon traditional menswear tropes and deliver something that feels completely unique. Equipped with the orb logo embroidered to the chest, concealed collar button downs and subtle hits of branding the garment comes to a head with a three top button accent, providing a playful twist on a tried and tested silhouette.

Vivienne Westwood Shirt

Bolstering out these looks we have some of Westwood’s timeless basic t-shirts layered below. Available in a range of colours and made from 100% organic cotton they keep things minimal with some slight alterations to fit and the orb logo stamped to the chest for an unmistakable badge of quality.

Vivienne Westwood New Collection

But of course we can’t focus solely on the waist up especially not when sporting a pair of trousers as top notch as the ones pictured above. Using a contrasting mixture of a relaxed drawstring waist and a sharp tailored cut these legwear titans cleverly manage to merge the worlds of razor sharp sophistication with optimum comfort. Boasting a tapered cut that not only compliments the flowy blend material on offer, but finishes at a raw, exposed hem, the trousers bring a fresh perspective to a vital bit of menswear kit injecting the everyday black trouser with lashings of personality.


Vivienne Westwood SweatshirtVivienne Westwood New Arrivals

Dipping our toe into the Vivienne Westwood’s more runaway influenced pieces this sweatshirt from the Spring Summer collection holds no punches when it comes to bold printed design. Making nods to the designers strong political stance and undeniable punk influences that ran central to many of her early collections, it utilises traditional Chinese ink line drawings fragmented by vocal messaging for a piece that not only makes a first impression but has the depth to back it up. Decked out with ribbing to the neck, hem and cuffs for a defined shape the sweatshirt can be paired up with the matching, equally as loud, shorts for a two-piece ensemble that will almost definitely steal some looks this summer.

Shop the full Vivienne Westwood collection available at Aphrodite Clothing now both in store and online.

Best of Summer at Aphrodite

The summer is well and truly kicking in, with the hot temperatures set to soar and holiday plans heating up, it only seemed fair to show our best of the summer selections with a mixture of brand new items and sale steals, make sure you’re kitted out with the best of summer.

T-Shirts

Champion T-Shirt Script Logo – SALE
It’s all about being vibrant in our best of summer highlights, no one wants to go to the beach in all black. We’re stout advocates of a good quality t-shirt, and Champion is a brand that doesn’t scrimp on quality. Their script logo t-shirt comes in an eye-catching yellow base, with the red, white and blue of the logo shining brightly on the chest.
 
Fred Perry T-Shirt  Colour Block 
Sometimes it’s hard to show off whilst in your minimal holiday dressing, but at least show a contemporary air with a colour blocked piece. Fred Perry have placed their laurel wreath to this pastel-tinged design and it’s perfect for on its own or under a linen shirt.
 
Polo Shirts
Lacoste Polo Shirt  – SALE
With certain brands, you just can’t argue with the pedigree, and for polo shirts, that’s Lacoste all over. The brand were the originators of this classy design back in the 30s, and they’re still going strong with the design today, dressed here in a warm weather ready light blue.
The world cup might be over but we’ve still got football fever over here at Aphrodite. In honour of the finals, Fred Perry commemorated specific nations with their own polo shirts prior to the cup, so channel your inner samba with this Brazillian iteration of the staple twin tipped polo.
Shirts
Folk Shirt Horizon – SALE
If it isn’t a lightweight fabric then it’s not even worth it. The Folks at Folk thought that too, issuing a subtle but sure-fire holiday hit in the form of their linen and cotton blended horizon shirt, decked here in a soft yellow.
 
It never gets easier trying to reinvent the wheel, but the punk spirit still lives on through Vivienne Westwood. Embellishing the standard white shirt with a side fastening pointed collar and extra panelling at the rear for more room to breathe.
 
Shorts
Stussy Stock Terry Shorts – SALE
Who cares about pairing and matching, you’re on holiday just chill out! These proud pink terry shorts by the way of the original streetwear company, Stussy, have the skate and surf pedigree to guarantee comfort in the sunshine. After all, it is a California brand.
 
From one warm climate to another, we’ve got the towelling style of Stone Island’s sweat shorts ready to be equipped for the sunshine. With four outer pockets to choose from, there’s a lot of versatility in this perfect holiday garment.
 
Swim Shorts
Barbour Swim Shorts – SALE
When it comes to swimming, the individual with the jazziest shorts always looks best poolside. Whether you go reserved with a simple colour combo pattern, or with an outlandish eye-catching display, just remember you won’t see them again for another year. Your safe bet is with these gingham edition Barbour swim shorts.
 
Paul Smith Multi Stripe Swim Shorts
As stated above your shorts have to be jazzy, and there’s nothing jazzier than this instantly recognisable pattern from Paul Smith.
 
Bags
Eastpak Springer Bum Bag – SALE
Tourist vibes courtesy of the ever dependable Eastpak brand. Sling your passport, money, suncream and anything else worthy of its confines.
 
BOSS Green Holdall Pixel ZT
On the other spectrum, if you’re the sort that likes to pack light when travelling, this Boss Green Holdall is a perfect size for daily or monthly travel. With carrying handles reinforced with leather this is the classy statement holdall every travelling gent needs.
 
Hats
Norse Projects Heather Cap  – SALE
In a perfect summery pastel palette, this basic Norse Project cap is popping essential to protect your face from the rays.
 
Paul & Shark Cap 
With their yachting pedigree, you can guarantee this Paul & Shark statement cap to be rich in anti ray technology, with a rich red colouring.
 
Sunglasses
Ray Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses
The industry standard of designer sunglasses, Ray Ban have updated their Wayfarer sunglasses with G-15 lens to ensure protection from the harshest of sun.
 

Up your suit game with Vivienne Westwood

Whether you’re the groom or a guest, your whistle and flute is a vital part of the big day. If tailor-made isn’t your style, luckily Vivienne Westwood has saved the day with their luxe off-the-peg Vivienne Westwood suits that bring classic and contemporary style to the wedding table.

ivienne Westwood Suit

Westwood’s signature quirky style is echoed in this charcoal suit jacket, with a built-in waistcoat to give a vintage vibe.

Think Thomas Shelby from Peaky Blinders, the suit jacket closes with a gunmetal button and chain, a statement feature to give the suit a whole new look.  Crafted from a premium virgin wool, the Italian made suit holds a herringbone pattern with horn button fastening to the waistcoat.

Westwood shirt and suit

As shown above, the versatile colour of the suit will match up with almost any vibrant shirt. The slim fit will give a streamlined look to boast effortless style, ensuring that your suit does the talking. Other iconic features include a single jet pocket to the chest to hold a colour-pop pocket square, and two pockets to the hips.

 

Vivienne Westood Suit 2

So, you might be wondering how you accessorise your suit to make it wedding-ready. First of all, you need to make the important decision of whether to opt for a tie or pocket square or choose both if you want to make a real statement. We’ve given the traditional wedding suit a modern feel by rolling up the suit trousers slightly to show a glimpse of a patterned sock, paired with some chunky Paraboot lace-up shoes.

Westwood suit

Westwood Shirting

Get Shirty With Vivienne Westwood | The Wedding Edit

It may not look like it on the weather front, but Wedding Season is upon us once again, so dust off those Grenson Brogues and get ready to find the perfect Vivienne Westwood shirt to pair it up with on that dancefloor.  
This season Vivienne Westwood has knocked the ball out of park with their range of shirts, from the pin striped to their infamous bold prints. But our all time favourite hands down has to be the classic white shirt. We have taken a step back from the iconic Krall Shirt for this edit, but boy was it hard to not be drawn to its kooky three button fastening to the neck. We opted for the Vivienne Westwood Shirt in White crafted from a cotton blend and cut into a flattering slim fit. In true Westwood fashion even the frontal button fastening is demanding your attention, with instead of the traditional tonal buttons being selected a contrasting hue has been selected. Would a formal ‘do’ ever be complete without the iconic orb making an embroidered appearance to your chest in metallic thread?

Don’t let the adorning of the orb stop with just your shirting, we also stock a range of Vivienne Westwood Accessories that are essential for any formal occasion. Why let the luxury elements stop with just the garments, when we have Italian made Vivienne Westwood ties that have been constructed from pure silk yarns. The only ‘bling’ at your wrist doesn’t have to be your watch that cost half your salary, treat yourself to Vivienne Westwood Cufflinks

Vivienne Westwood Autumn/Winter 2017 | The Edit

A stalwart of the British fashion scene since the 1970s, Vivienne Westwood once again delivers a solid collection for Autumn/Winter 2017. Comprising classic menswear staples both casual and formal, Westwood imbues the collection with her own idiosyncratic twists, from exaggerated suiting proportions to whimsical hand-stitched embroidery, not to mention politically-charged graphics, all the while maintaining the punk spirit her work is renowned for.

The major theme of this collection, as with a lot of Westwood’s recent work, is climate change, and the impact that has – and should be having – on our shopping choices. Utilising fine, natural materials like organic, undyed cotton and virgin wool, the ethos is ‘Buy less, choose well, make it last’: the idea that investing in these timeless, luxurious pieces will limit consumption and reduce the environmental impact on the planet. The standout tailoring and formal topcoats embody this ideology perfectly, crafted with the signature detailing expected from Westwood and designed to stand the test of time and serve the wearer well for years to come, and goes to show just how many different ways there are to be a conscious consumer.

Elsewhere, the collection presents a range of t-shirts, polos and shirts to form the basis of a quality capsule wardrobe, all bearing the iconic Westwood Orb logo and directional detailing like elongated hems, drop shoulders and extended button plackets, elevating them far beyond the basics.

The Vivienne Westwood Autumn/Winter 2017 collection is available now at Aphrodite Clothing.

Your Essential Guide To Occasion Footwear and Accessories

So you have the suit, now you just need to find the perfect pair of shoes and accessories to complement your formal outfit ready for that special occasion. In this weeks newsletter we are helping you to make your decision by showcasing the occasion footwear we have to offer. From Clarks, Grenson and Vivienne Westwood, we’ll have you suited and booted in no time.

 

Clarks Originals

For occasion footwear with a twist, choose these Burcott Monk Shoes by Clarks Originals in a Cognac colour-way. This versatile shoe offers the classic Clarks crepe sole, which keeps the foot comfortable and cushioned. Ideal for a wedding or christening when you want all day comfort. Another bonus is that these stylish shoes have a suede lining for added comfort. Added details include the buckled strap and cross stitch design to the vamp.

Grenson

The Grenson Archie is a timeless silhouette which boasts effortless style. We are used to seeing it in a tan colour-way, however the outstanding British  have given the statement shoe a different look by throwing suede into the mix. With a luxe mix of leather and suede, the Archie is presented in a new navy colour-way, with the triple welt sole for added durability.

Vivienne Westwood

The finishing touches to your outfit are always important. Why not complete your formal look with a Vivienne Westwood Wallet? Crafted in Italy from luxe grained leather, the wallet features discreet branding with the silver embossed orb, giving a simple yet effective finish to an everyday staple accessory.

 

What To Wear To A Summer Wedding

Summer is on it’s way (believe it or not) and with summer comes at least one wedding, or two if you’re lucky. Whether you’re a guest, a groomsmen, or the star of the show, apart from the beautiful bride to be, you need to look your best. Here at Aphrodite we sell a range of wedding worthy pieces, including our stand out Vivienne Westwood suit.

Find all your wedding essentials here.

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Vivienne Westwood Accessories Brand Guide

Vivienne Westwood accessories  from the Queen of British fashion Self-taught,  fluently talented  and true to her self. 

History of  Vivienne Westwood Accessories

Self-styled Mother of Punk, Dame Vivienne Westwood, plummeted into the industry of fashion with her iconic style in the late seventies and has since continued to rise with her modern touch. The British designer, born and bred in the small market town of Derbyshire, Glossop, formally started out her career attending the Harrow School of Art at Westminster University, where she studied fashion and silversmithing for a short while – dropping her education a month later. The designer worked around factory hours, to working as a Primary School teacher, whilst she tackled design work in her spare time – oblivious to the fact that she was in the making of building her soon to be Fashion Empire. In the meantime, the fashionista fired the launch of her 1950’s vintage clothing store, ‘Let it Rock’ – later named ‘Sex’. Little did she know that this was her first big step to fame. Westwood’s provocative work caught the eye of many with her personalised ripped and raunchy accessory designs, also introducing to us with what is now known as the signature Westwood tartan, incorporated in the vast majority of her collections – found in accessories in particularly.

Vivienne Westwood Wallets, Belts

 

By the time the early ’80s rolled around, it became official. The inspiring designer made the decision to establish herself as independent after parting ways with husband Malcolm McLaren – the man who supported her road to success, and by this point, Westwood’s reputation was soon taken to new heights after being given the opportunity to showcase her designs for the first time on the runway. When the year of 1990 had struck, Vivienne introduced her first exclusive line of menswear clothing – bringing Aphrodite the smart and quirky designs that we have to offer by the Queen of the industry herself today.  Continuing with her growth, the dreams of every aspiring fashion designer came true for Vivienne herself. The designer built her own mini fashion empire, naming it ‘The Vivienne Westwood Shop’– opening a wide selection of boutiques across the United Kingdom that sold collections suited to both men and women.  Clothing, shoes, hosiery, eyewear, scarves, ties, knitwear, cosmetics, and perfumes – you name it! It was all up for grabs.

Collaboration requests were flying in from all directions to work with the woman who made it clear that she knew her stuff and whose designs demonstrated that originality came naturally to her. Westwood’s open approach to collaborating with other names lead to her expansion to other cities, New York being one of them, where she opened a store that offered her first official line of eyewear. The release of Westwood’s 1993-4 collection was a time where she was really given the chance to show off her accessory line at Paris Fashion Week. The designer exhibited her designs on supermodels Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell, draping layers of jewelry over them to fit the “all things 90’s” theme of the show – taking inspiration from her previous Pirate Collection. Hong Kong was the designer’s next planned destination to open up a  Vivienne Westwood accessories store by 2003, later followed by Milan and Liverpool. Bodily decoration by Westwood became remarkably popular, as demonstrated by the success and popularity of the accessory stores that she had planted globally. Common style details consisted of mental studs, spikes, and bicycle chains. Skintight leather biker gloves embellished with spiked decoration and studs and spiked choker dog collars were what it was all about.

Vivienne Westwood Accessories

Nowadays, the creator looks at producing the most up-to-date and sophisticated Vivienne Westwood accessories that maintain her strong taste in punk fashion, incorporating a slight touch in one way or another. Westwood has provided us with the most tasteful and voguish statement pieces that give outfits a smooth finish, from artistic neck candy (including ties and scarves), to watches, hats, belts, wallets, and underwear. Westwood now thinks outside the box and produces the likes of key chains which often consist of her enlarged orb logo – an iconic symbol which now represents her mark in the industry ever since her independence allured back in the early ’80s.

History of the Vivienne Westwood Accessory Logo

The logo is found attached to the majority of her designs to add extra exclusivity with the addition of her personalised signature finish – whether it’s an embroidered logo, a 3D metal orb stud (often found attached to ties and wallets), or a continuous printed pattern.  Designer Stockists, such as us here at Aphrodite, offer the latest Vivienne Westwood accessories released that we are confident can be paired up with your newest suit, or casual outfit. To this day, Vivienne Westwood solidly remains as one of the most individualistic designers who brought back the punk movement into mainstream fashion. As the years have passed, the designer has continued to use the benefit of her magic to keep up with the modern flow of trends; where she never fails to impress her followers with her fresh and off-the-wall seasonal accessory lines, which often fit with her clothing collections.

Watch the video below to see a range of the Vivienne Westwood accessories that are turning heads in the fashion world 

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Don The Iconic Westwood Orb This Winter

It’s special occasion season and what better brand to represent you than Vivienne Westwood. The accentric brand has made it’s mark as a major contender in today’s go to fashion, fusing designer fashion with a ready to wear aesthetic. The renowned label creates timeless pieces with an unpresidented quality, ideal for that special occasion. This season’s style feature an elective mix of tailored shirts, suits and coats.

Vivienne Westwood shirt

This Vivienne Westwood Shirt can be instantly recognised by the 3-button collar and embroidered Orb logo on the chest. The striped pattern means the shirt can be worn both smart and casual, while the chest darts ensure a tailored fit. Style with a suit for a formal look.

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Prince of Wales James Suit

Featuring this Vivienne Westwood Suit – Prince Of Wales in Grey Pow, cut in a premium wool this two piece suit is styled in a slim fit, adorned with a timeless Prince of Wales check in grey and blue. The single breasted jacket features two pockets to the outside and a button up pocket to the Westwood inner lining. Other characteristics include three button placket cuffs and peaked lapels. Style with a white shirt and Grenson shoes to complete the look.

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Armoured Peacoat in Navy

Vivienne Westwood Pea Coat in Navy. This military inspired pea coat is the perfect smart coat for the colder months. The double breasted closure is adorned with branded Vivienne Westwood Orb buttons, while the pockets and collar are lined with a leather binding. The buckle closures to the collar and cuffs pay homage to Vivienne Westwood’s punk-rock roots. Constructed from a luxury blend of cashmere and wool, the Armoured Pea coat is a timeless piece for your wardrobe.

Vivienne Westwood Jacket

Vivienne Westwood Shirt 

An Italian made Vivienne Westwood Shirt which is formally collared with contrasting tortoiseshell buttons down the front and cuffs. The shirt has a curved hem with the Vivienne Westwood Orb logo to the chest in colourful embroidery to the chest. Style this piece with our Prince of Wales James suit.

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To see more of our Vivienne Westwood autumn/winter collection including t-shirts and knitwear visit us in store or online