Bringing sexy back? Calvin Harris is bringing disco back and he’s giving the Gio Goi t shirt a good boy makeover with nice shoes and being ready for the weekend.

As far as we know, Mr Harris has never been arrested for drug possession, has never thrown a pint glass at someone’s car, and has never been kicked off a plane for being totally inebriated. Come on, his name’s not Pete Doherty! So doesn’t that mean that he’s not eligible to become an ambassador for the famous bad-boy Gio Goi t shirt? That’s not what we think…

The Babyshambles front man has shaped and pioneered the brand, along with other rock legends including Blur, Oasis and our Yorkshire bad boys the Arctic Monkeys. Let’s face it – the notorious Gio Goi t shirt wasn’t made for a bunch of civilised old farts hosting tea parties. It’s about street culture and pure rock ‘n’ roll antics. So what if you’ve smashed a few guitars in your time? We love expression.

So what happens when you want to express your love of disco?

Apparently, this dude reckons he created disco. But surely James Brown invented it with “Love Machine” in 1970? But we do love Calvin Harris and we’re always ready for the weekend when we hear his music – even if it’s a dull Monday morning and we’ve run out of coffee. His interpretation of the Gio Goi t shirt definitely doesn’t involve police arrests and court appearances. Looks like the notoriously bad Gio Goi t shirt could be getting a much cleaner makeover.

Either way, the Gio Goi t shirt symbolises the love of modern culture and the love of music. Does it matter whether the wearer loves doing bad things in hotel rooms or eating his mum’s home cooking? And besides, we all know that Calvin Harris has a bad side. Bring disco back with your very own Gio Goi t shirt.

Music is the food of love, and here at the StandOut office, there’s an awful lot of love! Because we eat music, sleep music and wear Converse All Star trainers like true rock kids.

Well some of us wear Converse anyway. Here at StandOut.Net, we’re a perfect mix-bag of jocks, cheerleaders and long-haired, hairy bellied bikers, so we all have our own unique fashion sense. If you’ve been following our blogs, you’ll probably have gathered by now, that we also like to exaggerate. So we could well be, in fact, a bunch of shirt and tie wearing squares. But I can assure you – we’re not.

Are you rock ‘n’ roll enough to fashion a pair of Converse All Star trainers? Do you throw televisions out of hotel windows? Have you been caught out in a drug scandal? Okay, so maybe you don’t have to be that extreme, but if you’re a bit of rough, a bit of rock, and a little bit of roll then you’ll probably salivate at the thought of rock-inspired Converse All Star trainers (It’s ok, we all drool from time to time). This is the latest craze from the Converse brand. If you hate music festivals, guitar solos and mosh pits, then turn away now. This is a square-free zone. Entry is open to crazy rockers only.

Converse All Star trainers have long been integrating the famous Chuck Taylor logo into all aspects of modern and street culture. But unlike your clean cut, underwear-modelling, chiselled Calvin Klein number, Converse All Star trainers are a little more ‘off the beaten track’. Add a tablespoon of alternative, a sprinkle of edginess, an ounce of anarchy and a touch of enigma and you get Converse All Star trainers. But it doesn’t stop there. The latest Converse All Star trainers collection is inspired by no other than the most notorious rock legends of our time…

Celebrating 30 Years of London Calling

The Clash, Kurt Cobain, Metallica, AC/DC. What an incredible line-up! These artists define rock music and everything that it stands for. As long as you consider yourself to be rock ‘n’ roll – you are. So whether you’re throwing TVs out of windows on a Friday night, or curled up in front of your TV watching Harry Hill’s TV Burp –  as long as you love loud music – you’ll always find comfort in Converse trainers. The new music collection has been inspired by the 30th anniversary of the London Calling album, a band as powerful as electricity itself, the most famous face of grunge, and the pioneers of metal. Visit our Converse page to find the latest Converse All Star trainers.

While there is basketball and baseball in the USA, in Italy there is soccer – so Franklin & Marshall gave the gift of an entire football field to its home town of Verona.

We don’t ask for much here at StandOut. Give us a roaring fire in the winter, lunchtime cocktails in the summer (non alcoholic of course), a stylish wardrobe for all four seasons, and our very own football pitch please! Well if we don’t ask, we won’t get. The problem is, we won’t get. At least we all look good in the latest collections from the best brands such as Franklin and Marshall.

We may not have our own football pitch – although I’m not sure what we’d do with it as we all kick like girls – but the beautiful city of Verona in Italy, the hometown of Franklin and Marshall, has now been given the gift of everlasting sport. The Franklin and Marshall football field is located in Via Ippolito Nievo, behind the ancient 14th century city wall, so it’s already steeped with local history. Dedicated to supporting the country’s national sporting events and activities, the Franklin and Marshall sporting ground is a significant landmark.

A Gift to Home – Sport, Play, Exercise, Recognition

The city of Verona now has its very own grounds to call its own, promoting healthy living, competitive activities, social interaction, and local / regional pride. Complete with the easily recognisable Franklin and Marshall sign, it’s a heartfelt and meaningful gift from the creators of Franklin and Marshall clothing to its home town. Sport can provide a motive for recuperating neglected urban areas, and can encourage young people to get involved in team sports. This gives the youths of today something to dedicate their time to, and offers the freedom of recreation – somewhere to play, somewhere to learn, somewhere to meet new people.

Many years ago, Verona was famous for the sporting achievements at the shooting range. Today, the city has restored its sporting importance and has been reclassified in accordance with its historic and artistic value. This is all thanks to one of our favourite vintage brands. Shop for Franklin and Marshall clothing on our website.

We have just added a great new range of watches from Numlock – available in a wide range of colours. According to colour psychological definitions, the wearing of certain selected colours will bring encouraging and constructive implications while help sooth your soul – or so we are told!

This new exciting watch brand comes all the way from Hong Kong, it looks great on your wrist and everyone will be asking where you got it from! You can view the complete Numlock Watch range on the Stand-Out website.

The Gio Goi team made a trip to Keith Allen’s home for an exclusive photo shoot with his pop princess daughter, Lily, and she’s been wearing her favourite Gio Goi jacket to keep warm this winter.

What sort of a month is January anyway? We’re cold, we’re skint and nobody seems to care that the roads are too icy to drive on! January is by far the dullest and most pointless month of the year. But if like Lily Allen, your wife/girlfriend/sister was smart enough to get a beautiful fur trimmed hooded Gio Goi jacket, then she probably only has the second two problems to worry about. Cold? Lily’s not. Maybe you should kit up too before your icy little digits fall off from frostbite…

When the Gio Goi team arrived at Keith Allen’s massive estate, they probably didn’t expect to be greeted with bottles of cider and what appeared to be a party atmosphere. But in true rock n roll style, Lily dishes out the chilled bevvies to the photography team and Keith dashes off for a gig at his local boozer. No doubt, this was where the after party was. Ahem – anyway, back to the photo shoot. Apparently, Lily picked out her favourite pieces including the Blondie sweat, the Divine t shirt, and the luxuriously warm Lolita Gio Goi jacket.

Lolita and Lily – The Perfect Match

The Lolita Gio Goi jacket has a luscious fur trimmed hood – faux fur of course – we’re animal lovers here, a concealed zip fastening and the famous Gio Goi logo on the sleeve. As the new face of the fashion brand, Lily told the Gio Goi team that the Autumn/Winter shoot was one of the most enjoyable shoots she’d ever participated in. We’re not sure whether it was the cider talking or Lily, but either way, it’s clear just how much she loved being in her favourite Divine t-shirt and Lolita Gio Goi jacket.

If you love Lily (who doesn’t?), maybe you find a great men’s Gio Goi jacket from our collection.

Here at Stand-Out we are excited at the new brands and styles we have coming. Along with all the other great brands on the website we will soon be stocking; Numlock Watches, Espadrilles, Lamundane, New Balance.

We love Scotch & Soda jeans, and so does the rest of Europe

Scotch & Soda jeans are oh so continental, don’t you think? And most things are better in continental. Cheese, chocolate, markets, interior design, and le petit dejeuner (‘breakfast’ en Français for those who are continentally inept). Continental living has swept across bolshie Britain like a brush of understated opulence – homes, fashion choices, and the food we serve on our plates are all just a little bit….well, European.

And there’s no denying that the breakfast buffet at the Grand Hotel in Oslo, Norway is by the far the best you’ll ever get your gnashers on. Chomp on the world’s most extensive selection of hams and cold meats you’ve ever seen, warm loaves of freshly baked bread of every kind, and cheeses that even the best farms in Britain couldn’t produce. That’s just the European way. Same applies for Scotch & Soda jeans – and no, I don’t mean you can eat them for breakfast. I mean Scotch & Soda jeans don’t do things by halves.

Created in Amsterdam

The very first pair of Scotch & Soda jeans was created in the beautiful capital of Amsterdam. Since its birth in Europe’s city of audacious nightlife, beautiful architecture, outspoken art and freedom to ‘express’ (you get the drift), the Scotch & Soda jeans brand has grown extensively across the rest of the continent, taking their individuality with every success. Scotch & Soda jeans were created in the capital of emancipation, enjoyment, expression, and experimental existence. Dutch culture is the perfect mix of work and play – the Dutch are free and unrestricted, but are also very hard workers. And the Scotch & Soda style? Similarly, it can be described as vintage, varsity…..or fusion.

Scotch & Soda Jeans – The Fever

From Amsterdam, Harrlem, Utrecht, to Breda, Brisbane, Paris and Antwerp – over 6000 shops work together to illustrate the beauty and uniqueness of the Scotch & Soda jeans brand. Here at Stand-Out, we’re pretty chuffed to supply you with the latest range. Oh, how we do love to bring you something different…

They don’t call us Stand-Out for nothing; we love Gio Goi, and Gio Goi loves us back – how else do you think we get hold of the latest Gio Goi clothing range as soon as it’s out?

It leaves the drawing board, and they call us to give us the lowdown.  Before the clothing patterns have even reached the factories for production, the doodles for the latest Gio Goi clothing range has hit our email inbox for our official Stand-Out approval. Okay, so not quite. In fact, they barely talk to us. But we do get the latest Gio Goi clothing range uploaded onto our website as soon as we physically can, so you don’t miss out.

See? That’s how much we love you. And seeing as New Year is just around the corner, I’ll just remind you of our address (Stand-Out.net Limited, PO Box 2132, Rayleigh, SS6 9WT) for all the cards you’ll be sending our way. If you don’t want to send us anything (no pressure), we’ll be okay – but we still want you to keep checking in on our latest Gio Goi clothing range, because Santa’s little helpers have worked hard to source the best garments for your enjoyment.

Gio Goi has already been cited as one of Vivienne Westwoood’s fave brands and Pete Doherty amongst other rock legends are avid supporters and regular wearers. In fact, if you’ve been on our site recently, you’ll see that bad boy Pete Doherty is the face of the latest Gio Goi clothing range, sporting the famous Gio Goi t-shirt. Browse the latest Gio Goi clothing range on our site today to see more….

And we’ll see you again in 2010 for the new Spring/Summer range! How exciting! We can’t wait. We’ll get on the phone to Gio Goi now…

Oh, it’s that time of year again and your Mrs has been searching every single shop on the high street for a perfect winter coat that both your friends and her parents would approve of. Gio Goi duffle jackets are smart and casual all at the same time…

How very clever eh? If you need a coat that can do more than one thing (though, we can’t promise it will empty the dishwasher), Gio Goi duffle jackets can solve your winter dilemma. Just in time for Christmas too. Hint hint, nudge nudge.

Why is it that some people seem to have a jacket/coat/bodywarmer/gilet/shrug/poncho for every different occasion? Some people seem to have it all worked out. Clay pigeon shooting and drinks with the in-laws deserve different outerwear, right? Well, I suppose. But is there really a need to have a wardrobe dedicated to different jackets, with and without tassels, fitted, buttoned, and loose, of every single colour and style under the sun? Er……no. Gio Goi duffle jackets can turn your outerwear fashion show into a compact and manageable collection: Versatility personified.

As Gok Wan would say, “Less is more” and if you shop smart, you can get more outfits with less. It’s all about fashion efficiency. Get the best out of your coats by choosing something that works for more than one event. Gio Goi duffle jackets? Gok Wan would approve.

Gio Goi Jackets: Smart, Casual and Everything Else In Between

What is a duffle coat for? Everything. If you’ve ever owned a duffle jacket, you will know just how much winter needs this superb garment. You can wear it with work attire, your casual weekend jeans, or on a night out with the lads (if you’re not man enough to go without, that is), and you can even wear it to dinner with the other half’s parents.  Shop for Gio Goi duffle jackets online…

“All I want for Christ-mas is youuuu” – actually that’s a terrible lie. We actually want mens Franklin & Marshall clothes in our stockings this year.

If your girlfriend thinks that you only want love, hugs and a pair of slippers for Christmas, you may have to re-evaluate her shopping list. The ten people she hasn’t seen in 12 months (who only seem to come around at this time of year – convenient) need to be crossed off. Bump up your requests with some mens Franklin & Marshall clothes and everyone will be happy.

If she pulls that tell tale face – you know, the one that is a warm-up to a full blown rant, you could always dish out the “you do want me to look good don’t you?” card.  Works a treat. Perhaps this year, she’ll spend less on makeup, shoes and party dresses? Either way, let’s not have a dig at the (wonderful and caring) opposite sex. Incidentally, if you happen to be the opposite sex, this is a wonderful little gift idea. Of course, mens Franklin & Marshall clothes are not just for Christmas – they’re for life. Well, until the seams fall apart and the material disintegrates, but unless you live to 250+ years, I’m pretty sure you won’t have this problem.

Mens Franklin & Marshall Clothes from Stand-Out.Net

We love brands. We love designers. That’s if you hadn’t noticed from our extensive website. Mens Franklin & Marshall clothes are ideal for the man who loves vintage. The style of Franklin & Marshall emulates the vintage and ‘old school’ style inspired by American college life. Our collection is a modern take on something utterly timeless. This is the perfect revival of youth culture. In our opinion here at Stand-Out, we’d probably match mens Franklin & Marshall clothes with the sensitive lad’s lad – the football loving, lager drinking party animal, with a copy of Wuthering Heights on his bookshelf, maybe?