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March 25, 2019

All You Need Is Love… And The Nike Air Max Tailwind

Keeping things casual with the inclusion of the timeless Nike Air Max Tailwind runners on foot, this staff selection comes from non-other than our very own store assistant Johnathon Collins. Known fondly round these parts as Jonny, he’s as good at his job as he is matching the colour of his socks to his coat and boasts a refined palette for the finer things in life such as a sturdy pair of selvage denim, a crisp white Oxford and some of the most far-out tunes imaginable pressed into vinyl shaped discs.

Putting to work some versatile, brand-spanning layering Jonny manages to not only mould together a collection of fan favourites like Stutterheim, Edwin, Andersons Belts, Ralph Lauren and Albam but, effortlessly blend contemporary sensibilities with classic silhouettes for a look that’s suitable come rain, shine or anywhere in between.

For a selection of this magnitude, it’s only right that we hear from the man himself…

“For the outfit, I decided to choose everything that is an essential in my wardrobe. Living in the North of England you never know when it’s going to rain so I went for the Stutterheim raincoat for a light piece of outerwear that’s easy to layer under. In this case I paired it with a white oxford shirt as I think they not only dress things up but you can wear them with anything, and I seem to have about 3 in my wardrobe. I decided to go for some Edwin selvage denim jeans when it came to legwear as I wore a pair in over the winter and I love the way they’re looking even just after a few months. The yellow Albam socks matched the colour of the raincoat whilst the Nike Tailwind trainers are a classic. As for the records, The War on Drugs album is the first ever bit of vinyl I bought and I was gifted The Beatles album for Christmas which I’ve been enjoying lately.“

So, if you’re looking for some very nice clothes freshly stamped with the Jonny seal of approval you can find them now (minus the tunes) both in store and online.

February 20, 2019

New Arrivals: February Top Picks

We’re up to our eyeballs in hot off the press Spring Summer gear and surprise, Surprise It’s all exceptionally nice. Whether AMI’s your thing, you have a sweet spot for a good pair of trainers or you just can’t contain yourself at the sight of a compass patch, if you want it, we’ve more than likely got it. So, in the spirit of fairness, we thought we’d bring you a comprehensive list of some of the pulse-raising clobber you can currently get your hands on as well as some of the stuff that’s soon to be up for grabs.

Albam Zip sweatshirts

This new iteration of the classic Albam zip-up sweatshirt certainly stole some looks when it came through our doors. Made from their quality signature cotton loopback in both a navy and ecru colourway, it features panelling to the elbows, a handy front kangaroo pouch and elasticated cuffs for a better fit. Not only that, but thanks to it’s half-zip, funnel neck combination it provides some interesting layering options. Wear it under a lightweight coat, pair it with a nice button up shirt or wear them both on top of one another, you can’t really go wrong when you’re wearing a sweat this nice.

CP Company Jackets

Who doesn’t love a jacket with loads of zips and pockets? No one that’s who and these CP Company jackets are exactly why. Made from the brand’s unique multifilament nylon that’s undergone the mystical CP garment dyeing process it features a 4-pocket utilitarian design that’s perfect for keeping personal possessions and old bus tickets safe. Lightweight, breathable, water resistant and available in both a red and blue you can find the iconic goggles to the hood and both a half-zip and full-zip entry options. If someone asked you to sum up CP Company in jacket form this is more than likely what you’d come up with.

Oliver Spencer Trousers

What can we say about these trousers from Oliver Spencer? Well, for starters they have a relaxed casual fit with a slight taper and cropped length that’s perfect for contemporary styling. On top of that, they also come made from a mid-weight cotton that not only lends itself perfectly to the earthy olive colourway but embeds the trousers with some robust, long-lasting qualities. Finished with the addition of a side patch pocket to one leg for some workwearesque details they will be available very soon so keep eyes peeled and fingers at the ready.

APC Trousers

Another of our favourites when it comes to things you wear on your legs. Aptly named the job trousers this latest offering from APC continues on the workwear theme boasting a straight cut, patch pockets to the sides and a trusty hammer loop. Made from a soft, lightweight Italian cotton drill the true star of the show here is undeniably the visually pleasing striped pattern embedded from seam to seam. If you’re looking to impress the gaffa these are the trousers to do it. Coming very soon along with a matching, similarly delightful overshirt.

AMI Sweatshirt

Next on our ones to look out for list is this corker from AMI. Featuring a number of modern shakeups to the classic scrum-ready formula including a bold stitched panel striped design, a super boxy cut and contrast AMI logo proudly to the chest it promises to be a firm favourite no matter your sporting preference.

Stone Island Overshirt

Not only does the distinct colour of this Stone Island overshirt remind us of a fresh lemon sorbet but it arguably presents just about the same melt in the mouth qualities. Made from a brushed cotton canvas that’s garment-dyed using the OLD effect, that Stone Island describes to us mere mortals as providing a vintage-inspired worn-in look, the overshirt comes with a zip and patch chest pocket as well as a removable sleeve compass patch.

Stone Island Overshirt Ghost Piece

Continuing on the Stone Island theme this monochromatic beauty certainly caught our attention. Part of the Stone Island Ghost Piece Capsule it’s made from a cotton and nylon blend and comes complete with two front patch pockets with side entry compartments as well as ribbed cuffs for a better fit. Designed in an over the head style the overshirt is finished with an adjustable clasp drawstring hood and the all important tonal removable compass patch to the arm.

Norse Projects T-Shirt

Raising the bar when it comes to things you can do with cotton Norse Projects present the latest reimagining of their wardrobe staple Niels t-shirt. Using a heavily textured towelling for multi-sensory appeal, the t-shirt retains the same levels of minimalism expected from Norse with a ribbed neck and subtly branded patch to the seam. Available now in a muted ecru and deep olive.

New Balance 991

A favourite among sneakerheads, dads and fashion-forward individuals alike the New Balance 991 has been given a luxurious update ready for when the weather heats up. With breathable mesh uppers and premium suede overlaid panelling, the trainer sits atop the signature ‘motion flow’ sole unit with visible Abzorb foam and reflective gold detailing. The best of both worlds when it comes to functional comfort and aesthetically pleasing design.

Ten C Tempest Anorak

Drawing inspiration from typical military wear the Tempest anorak from Ten C is your new best friend when it comes to dealing with the unpredictable trans-seasonal weather. Engineered from a spring-weight nylon fabric that not only posses an exceptionally soft feel but intrinsic water repellant properties, the jacket is finished with large two-way entry pockets, a number of reflective details, including the brand’s rosette logo to the sleeve, and a multi lace adjustable hood, utility garment lovers rejoice!

July 20, 2018

Earn Your Stripes: Summer Stripes Edition

Spending its early life on the torsos of sailors, criminals, clowns and other despicable characters, the striped garment has enjoyed it’s latter years as the classy fashion choice. With its versatility we felt it essential to offer the best in stripes from the Aphrodite1994 range.

Vertical Shirts

Although thought to be exclusive to your wolves of wall street, the vertical stripe to a crisp shirt adds a perfect patterned layer to any outfit. Wear it like you would a regular oxford or chambray offering as an overshirt in the warm or layering in the cold.

Comme des Garçons SHIRT Fine Stripe Shirt

As simple as it comes, the tailoring on offer from Japan’s favourite minimalist brand is unparalleled, justifying the high-quality price tag. With its point collar, single-needle tailoring and a patch pocket to the chest, this usually formal styling takes on another life as an essential wardrobe wearer for finest of casual combinations.

Ralph Lauren Oxford Shirt Striped

One of our wardrobe essentials, the Striped Ralph Lauren Oxford is such a staple in Polo archive and so intrinsically Ralph Lauren that other striped iterations of the oxford shirt might, in fact, be mistaken for it. 100% cotton construction woven in a thin slimming stripe, this shirt has been cut in a slim fit for a more tailored look that guarantees a versatility not seen by many, making it perfect for dressing down and up.

Oliver Spencer Hawaiian Shirt

Having covered its blue brother in our recent ‘Kind of Blue’ feature, it would just be flat out rude to not acknowledge the pretty in pink sequel. Styled as a box fit Hawaiian shirt, the striped garment includes a choice of button up or casual collar all developed in a holiday-ready linen fabrication.

Hooped Polos

A sporting classic, any champion of the athleisure wear is sure to provide their spin on the hooped polo. With a look that screams either Wu-Tang or Tiger Woods depending on your preference, there’s a serious amount of versatility in the style.

Paul & Shark Polo Shirt – Navy / Orange

Part of a double bill of Paul & Shark polos (think of this as the Godfather 1 to our up and coming Godfather 2 in a world where the Godfather 3 doesn’t exist) this variant of everyone’s favourite yachting outfitters is a sure fire way to be noticed by its standout colouring and fine quality crafting. Smashing 3 nautical colours into one with its navy, light blue and orange colour combo, it’s a surprisingly easy dress down option for jeans, slacks or a fitted trouser.

Ralph Lauren Polo Shirt

You can rely on only a number of things in life: death, taxes and Ralph Lauren Polos. The American outfitters will forever be associated with the colourful world of polos, finding a foot in 90s streetwear with their varied design. With it’s red and white design, this polo is a simple and slim staple shirt.

Paul & Shark Polo Shirt – Grey / White / Peach

You didn’t have to wait long for the big reveal, and can you say you’re satisfied with the offering? It’s a unanimous yes from the Aphrodite team, and we’re sure it is from you too. Tempting the simple white and grey base with a pale pastel pink is a stroke of colour blocking genius from the Italian team and offers a colour variation to their rather simplistic variations.

Pinstripe Pants

You haven’t seen this kind of pant style since prison wear, and it isn’t as juvenile as once before!

Oliver Spencer Trousers Armitage

In a league of their own as our singular striped pant option, the Armitage trouser from Oliver Spencer is a relaxed fitting, formal looking, pinstripe weave that you didn’t know you wanted, and we guarantee you’ll need after inspection. We live in a world where formal wear is now comfortable, so get with the craze and strut to the corner shop in style.

Basic Bretons

The industry standard, the iPhone of the garment world, the universally recognised sign of a mature fashion icon, the striped t-shirt says it all with only a small palette to work from, but boy does it work!

Norse Projects Niels T Shirt

As it goes with Scandinavian minimalism, there’s only a select number of patterns accepted into its new age architect lookbook. It’s a good job that monochrome stripes are one of the foundations of the movement, as there are very few better dress down fashion styles. Norse Projects, your friends from the utmost north of Europe, are champions of the striped garment, adding tiny embellishments to each model. The Niels Tee takes on a sketched line work display in its stripes for a unique look.

Oliver Spencer Conduit T-Shirt

What’s better than a single stripe pattern? Double stripes! Also, not a stranger to a striped garment (as displayed above) are Oliver Spencer. Their Conduit t-shirt is the gateway to a finer casual style offering a simple base in this outing, placing navy and grey as the two-tone offering.

Folk Classic Stripe T

No messing around from Folk and their classic Folk T-Shirt stripe offering. This dictionary definition offering of the striped style needs no sell, it’s a solid piece of kit for your wardrobe!

Multicolour Bretons

Lifes too short to be boring, so lighten up a bit and add some colour to your striped wardrobe.

Albam Simple Stripe T-Shirt

It’s simple, it’s striped, it’s yellow. Dubbed as ‘beeswax’ in its subtle colouring; the soft shading to the typically bright colour welcomes a foundational pairing option for a plethora of outfit editions. Treat yourself to this extroverted colouring for the warmer months.

Albam T-Shirt Vintage Stripe

Take the previous caption and place ‘Vintage’ in there and you’ve got yourself a rivalling quality garment

Oliver Spencer Envelope Pocket T-Shirt

Dominating your stripe spectrum are the specialists at Oliver Spencer, and they’re bringing a pocket to the stripey t-shirt design. The sky blue design and contrasting collar are a brilliant addition to a timeless design.

Honourable Mentions:

Colourblock Casual

A quick shoutout to some essential items in the Aphrodite1994 arsenal.

Paul & Shark Block Stripe Sweatshirt

A seamless construction in a nautical Red / Cream / Navy complexion, this block striped sweatshirt is a minimalists statement piece.

Sporty Stripes

adidas 3 Stripe T-Shirts

We couldn’t have a stripe feature without the brand literally made of stripes!

April 10, 2018

Outfit – Step into Spring … British spring!

Spring is finally upon us and we can start to de-layer and look forward to showing a bit more flesh. For now, however, we’re in that up and down phase where it isn’t quite safe to take too much of a risk but we have started to dig out our summer cotton for some of that spring layering. Here’s our idea of a perfect mid-week ensemble for you to wake up that spring wardrobe ready for some summer action. Time to turn up those chino bottoms, throw on a cotton shirt and remember a sweater.

Today’s outfit features cotton pants by Albam, light cotton shirt by Folk, cotton sweatshirt and marl knit socks by Norse Projects, suede and leather trainers by Maison Margiela. We thought we’d add one of our favourite newcomers, this Grenson, citrus and deep musk scented candle. Mainly because it’s scent is now filling the living rooms of quite a few of us here at Aphrodite HQ and we want to share the love.

August 30, 2017

Albam Brand Guide

History of the Albam Guide

Albam Founded in 2006, the Albam brand has been consistently producing high-quality, understated menswear with a vintage sportswear vibe to create a thoroughly contemporary brand. One of their earliest designs, the Fisherman’s Cagoule, caused a stir in the menswear community for its bold-yet-simplistic design and modern cut and is still sought-after today. Building on this early success, the brand continues to create the kind of casual yet sleek clothing that appeals to men the world over, all for a very reasonable price.

Creating clothing which not only stands the test of time but makes those fortunate enough to wear it feel good season after season, the label quickly became known for their affinity to produce garments that merge past influences with a modern design direction. Drawing inspiration from classic menswear, military equipment and workwear, their vast range of source material sits seamlessly alongside their commitment to the best fabrics and materials.

Choosing only to collaborate with only the finest factories across both the UK and Europe, the brand make use of a range of materials ranging from ripstop cotton derived from Scotland’s very own Halley Stevensons to super-soft, garment-dyed cotton from Portugal and robust selvedge denim.

Two of Albam’s earliest and arguably most popular designs, the Fisherman Cagoule and Parka, are the perfect examples of the brand’s staunch ethos. Revered for their utilitarian design and heritage charm, the jackets showcase the core principles which lie at the heart of their practical approach. Carrying this across a range of t-shirts, outerwear and trousers, Albam Clothing is ideal for those looking for clothing that not only claims to be suited to everyday wear but possesses the quality to back it up.

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