Who isn’t on Facebook these days? Even my mum’s signed herself up and added more friends than me, so it’s only natural for a trend setter such as Voi Jeans to get their fingers in the social media pie.

So, ever since Myspace became the new Queen’s Head, and Facebook became the new Myspace (and so on and so forth), social media has simply become unstoppable. Voi clothing always has its finger on the pulse when it comes to fashion (and pretty much everything else in this world). Social-networking? Voi Jeans is all over it.

The Voi Jeans brand is about living on the cutting edge of fashion. Not following closely behind the movement, but rocking quietly on the edge to get there before the other brands do. “Wow, they’re even Facebooking!” you say. The Voi Jeans Company was probably on there wall-posting and friend-poking before Mark Zuckerberg even finished programming the platform. That’s how ahead they are.

Since its creation in 1988, the Voi Jeans philosophy has been to use revolutionary denim wash techniques and combining it with brilliant styling from around the world. With a history as denim launderers to top brands such as Lee and Levis, Voi Jeans are able to fuse function with fashion. What better way to celebrate such fine thinking and fine denim, than to morph into a social butterfly and network like crazy on the latest socialising website?

Stand-Out has had another item featured in one of the biggest selling men’s mags. The Voi Jeans Cardigan is the first one listed in the new article! Once seen as a uniform for the elderly, the cardigan has won its place as a permanent fixture in many  blokes’ wardrobes.

Back in the day, they were actually seen as a less formal way of wearing a waistcoat that kept neck-ties out of the way when the gentleman was no longer wearing a jacket.

Jude Law and Tinchy Stryder dig them and there’s some great chunky knits out there for you. We have a great selection of Voi Clothing at Stand-Out.net.

The latest edition of Nuts have said “With a great price and the added bonus of being reversible, you can’t go wrong with this one.” They give our UCLA Reversible Gilet a big thumbs up. We still have them in stock on the UCLA clothing page at Stand-Out.net.

Through the years, Scotch and Soda clothing has contributed to corporate social responsibility in many ways, and the development of the kids collection has driven this forward.

“Think of the children!” – I hear this on a regular basis. I’m sure you do too – as a joke, as a criticism, or as a meaningful expression. But have we ever thought about the third world child who lives in a world of war, pain and suffering? Scotch and Soda clothing has long supported worthy causes through socially responsible projects, but the latest Scotch and Soda Clothing Kids collection has been the biggest inspiration for helping a war child.

The makers of the Scotch and Soda clothing brand believe that every child has the right to grow up in an environment where it feels safe. Somewhere they can learn and grow. Somewhere they can develop into a healthy and well-balanced grown-up. Is this really possible in the war zone? The people behind the scenes at the Scotch & Soda clothing brand are sad to realise the truth – safe environments for children only apply to a part of the world’s population.

The world isn’t perfect. In fact, there are many people from many areas of the globe that are fighting as I blog – so support Scotch and Soda clothing in its fight to keep war children safe.

Funding the build and construction of a school in India was the first of many projects. The funders from Scotch and Soda clothing have been supporting independent humanitarian organisation, War Child, ever since. War Child is a young and growing organisation that empowers kids in war-affected areas and reached over 850,000 children in 2007.

The bottom line? Scotch and Soda Clothing – they care.

Tokyo is the city that fully embraces the people’s love of vintage fashion, so where else would be more ideal for the 100 square metre Franklin and Marshall store?

I love vintage. Franklin and Marshall love vintage. And the Japanese just can’t get enough of it. So it’s no surprise that the next stop for the Franklin and Marshall brand is no other than the capital of Japan – the fast-paced, the eccentric and the amorous city of Tokyo. Robotic yet romantic, futuristic yet old fashioned, this capital is a place that fully embodies the old-school college style of Franklin and Marshall clothing.

East Meets West

Franklin and Marshall was been inspired by the old style college-wear that can be seen in American fashion. The streets of this colourful Japanese location have been described, by the brains behind the Franklin and Marshall brand, as ‘an incredible laboratory of young fashion.’ And a laboratory is it – experiments, crazy mixtures, and a lot of trial and error. Japan’s not afraid to try new concepts and ideas. Isn’t that makes fashion, fashion?

The brand new store is located in Omotesando, labelled the latest “brand street” of the metropolis in the Harajuku district. The shop floor spreads over 100 square metres and exudes warmth and creativity as soon as you walk in. If you’re planning a trip to Japan (lucky you), the new Franklin & Marshall store can be found at the following address: 3-8-18 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Sushi, karaoke, and all-you-can-buy Franklin and Marshall – time to look for cheap flights…

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Anthony Pappalardo, better known as ‘Pops’, is a professional skateboarder, a dog lover, a son of a pizzeria owner, and an ambassador for Converse All Star Trainers – but there’s more…

Converse All Star Trainers Ambassador, ‘Pops’, is well known in skateboarding circles. His name is thrown around probably as much as Mike Carroll, Cairo Foster, Marc Johnson and Spike Jonze. If you’ve ever seen the skateboard video, Fully Flared, you’ll understand just what a big deal that is – not that he would ever brag. Of course, modesty and flair go hand in hand.

Like anyone with an extremely exciting hobby-turned-profession (a rare breed), he does (surprisingly to the rest of us) have other interests. He loves his dog, he loves his Dad’s pizza in Long Island, he loves Dunkin’ Donuts, and he loves his Converse All Star trainers. As an ambassador for the brand, he has to – but he actually does. So does he love them enough to be pictured with them during his furniture launch?

Oh yes, did I forget to mention – he makes furniture artwork look like a doddle? Can one man really be that multifaceted? I guess so. And the answer to the other question – yes, he loves his Converse All Star trainers that much.

Anthony Pappalardo Furniture and Art Show 2009

Pictured with his favourite and particularly well-worn (might I add) Converse All Star trainers, Anthony reveals his wooden creations in a series of quietly expressive images, in preparation for his debut show in Brooklyn. In the distant milieu of wooden sculptures carved in the comfort of Pappalardo’s New York wood shop, he makes an almost translucent appearance, wearing Converse.

All Star trainers have long succeeded through reputable ambassadors. Converse All Star trainers, also known as ‘Chucks’ or ‘Chuck Taylors’, became the most successful selling basketball trainers during the early years. Today, it’s the turn of the skate-star-turn-furniture-artist to mingle the world of modern sculpture with the famous Converse All Star. Trainers have never been so versatile.

London Lite have credited Stand-Out.net within their latest issue for selling Converse Trainers. Probably the best-selling trainers of all time, these will look cool with anything. Worn by everyone from David Beckham to Johnny Knoxville, every man should own a pair. The Converse All Star Ox-Lo is available to purchase online now in sizes 7-11 and in White, Black and Navy!