If you’re a fan of the StandOut blogs (which of course you are), you’ll know that Henleys Jeans are famed for their association with meat and fish – now I’d like to introduce you to the Henleys Grocer Jeans, in ‘carrot fit’.

Henleys jeans are creatively named after our favourite steaks and seafood, and I always knew that the day would come when vegetables got involved. But apparently, this day came a long time ago – we just never managed to put 2 and 2 together! The Henleys Grocer Jeans, just like our other Henleys jeans and clothing, have been a favourite on the StandOut website, and is ever popular with all StandOut shoppers. Very recently, somebody enquired about ‘carrot fit’ denim – and then the dormant light bulb came on.

The carrot fit Henleys jeans, quite appropriately named Grocer, are much more than just the jeans you’d wear for your weekend grocery shopping. Carrot fit is one of the biggest shapes of 2010, and a perfect compromise between skinny and loose fit. Comfortably baggy at the top and tapered at the ankle, this style give so much depth and shape to your body, and is already a highly popular cut for this year. They can add length where there isn’t any, and a bit of volume where you are lacking. If you are looking for the perfect pair of carrot fit denims, shop online in our Henleys jeans section.

We have been proudly stocking Henleys jeans, t shirts, hoodies, knitwear and accessories for a long time, and we would love you to check out the Grocer jeans for that up-to-the-minute carrot fit style. The Grocer Henleys jeans feature knee patches with a worn effect, branding on front pockets, a synch back detail, and sophisticated dark blue denim.

So who suits this kind of shape? The loose fitting top combined with the tapered ankle can give the illusion of height and length. So short men, start an orderly queue now. The Grocer Henleys jeans are in stock (and on sale, shhh!)

Carrot fit jeans are huge for 2010 and will continue to be popular in 2011. Shop at StandOut.Net for Henleys jean, Henleys t-shirts, Henleys hoodies, knitwear, accessories and more…

Leather is back and we’re loving the latest Goi Goi Jackets, but how can you pull it off without looking like a Hells Angel, just escaped from a Dutch prison?

Just in case there are any big and hairy Hells Angels reading this all the way from Holland, we have nothing against your unique look. It’s pretty awesome in fact. We just don’t feel it’s going to get us very far with the ladies in the pub on a Friday night. Apparently, British women are partial to the sensitive male. So if you want to pull off the leather jacket, you’d better get in touch with your feminine side some other way. The Gio Goi Biker Jacket is made from tough, manly leather (grrr!), but its soft edges means that you can still wear it with your mum’s knitted scarf… don’t pretend that you don’t have one.

The Gio Goi Jacket is crafted from the most luxurious Napa leather and featuring perforated sides, collars and arms, the jacket is simply a fine piece of work from the people over at Gio Goi HQ. Here at StandOut, we’re loving the leathery return but pulling it off is another story.

So how should you wear the Gio Goi Biker Jacket?

1. Don’t do head-to-toe leather – If you match the Gio Goi Biker Jacket with David Hasselhoff leather pants then you need to rethink your fashion sense. Leather is not to be matched with more leather – unless we’re talking about your leather watch or shoes – that is fine.
2. Mix with denim – denim and leather go hand in hand and if you want to add a touch of casualness to the Gio Goi leather jacket, choose some lovely dark denims from our great jeans section.
3. Do accessorise! With a leather jacket, it’s all about accessories so trendy scarves, brightly coloured polo shirts, and poser sunglasses always go down a treat.

Leather is well and truly back and if you find good quality leather, it’s definitely worth investing in. Shop online at StandOut.Net for Gio Goi Jackets and leather jackets…

“Write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing” – the words of Benjamin Franklin, the inspiration behind the college of Franklin and Marshall.

Polos, t shirts, hoodies, sweat pants – all covered by the US inspired Italian designer label, but there’s so much more to this clothing brand than just clothes. And while some people already know that the style of Franklin and Marshall polos and sweats are inspired by the old school American college, there is yet, still so much more to it, including Benjamin Franklin’s wise words:

“If you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing.” These inspiring words from one of America’s most influential men is exactly what has been trickled down through generations of young, impressionable students over the years at the Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. And the Franklin and Marshall polos, tops and t shirts that we wear today were designed to bring the Americanised academic look back into mainstream fashion all over the world.

America has never forgotten Benjamin Franklin. For his wise words, for his inventions, for his philosophy, his science, his music and his work as a statesman and economist, the Pennsylvanian college stands today to pay tribute to his vigour for life, and doing things worth remembering. Do you wish not to be forgotten? In the style of your Franklin and Marshall polos and sweats, make sure you do something spectacular.

Today, Americans honour Benjamin Franklin as one of the founding fathers of their country. Not only can his name be remembered by his national memorial, his science museum and the college in Lancaster, but his philosophies can live on through Franklin and Marshall polos, shirts and hoodies. So every time you put on your Franklin and Marshall polo, ready for a few drinks at your local, we hope you remember Ben’s wise words…

Shop online for Franklin and Marshall clothing now.

The subcultures of mens Converse All Stars range from rock music to basketball legends, and the All Stars now have a full collection of skateboarding personalities to boot.

Mens Converse All Stars have infected the rock world, the basketball world, the writing world, the art world and also the skateboarding world. So many global celebs have worn mens Converse All Stars, making them the iconic footwear that they are today.

With basketball legends like Chuck Taylor, bands such as The Who, Metallica and The Jam, and the likes of modern day artists such Damion Silver, Timothy Liles and Scott Patt, Converse All Stars have explored many different avenues in modern culture. And that’s what it’s about – bringing people together through great music, incredible style, exciting sports and thought-provoking art work.

We certainly can’t forget the influence that Converse All Stars have had on the skateboarding world, and the superb collection of skateboarding personalities show just what an integral part these shoes play in the extreme sport. Ambassadors include Angel Ramirez, Rune Glifberg, Sammy Baca, Nick Trapasso, Tom Remillard, Anthony Pappalardo, Raymond Molinar, Ethan Fowler, Eli Reed and Kenny Anderson.

These ambassadors are pioneers of mens Converse All Stars, but while their skateboarding profile goes hand in hand with their iconic choice of footwear, they also all have other hidden talents. Shock horror, yes they really do have other interests. Did you know that Anthony Pappalardo, otherwise known as ‘Pops’ is a successful furniture maker? And Ethan Fowler is a ripping guitarist? No, and I bet you were none the wiser to Raymond Molinar’s musical talents and his love for analogue cameras (don’t ask – some people have weird hobbies).

Browse our range of Converse trainers today…

Back in November, we discussed the fishy business going on with Henleys jeans and now in 2010 we’re back for round 2, except this time it’s all about the red meat.

That’s right, not only do Henleys jeans get named after several species of fish, but they have now entered into the meat business. You will now be able to own a pair of steak-inspired Henleys jeans – from t-bone, sirloin, loin and topside (all variations of the nation’s favourite dinner table dish) to the very simple matter-of-factly named ‘steak’, you sure will have a very uniquely named pair of denims. Steak flavoured denims – what more do you want?

If it’s not fish, it’s meat, and a very random pair of Henleys jeans called ‘Simon’. But who on earth is Simon? We’re not sure either to be honest but as far as our general knowledge will stretch, we don’t think it’s a type of steak or fish. You can even find a pair of Henleys jeans called ‘Cross’, as in cross steak – and we don’t mean angry. If you know your meats, you’ll know it to be cross rib steak, a very flavoursome rival of the ribeye. So it’s all getting very meaty in the Henleys headquarters.

So what’s next on the menu for Henleys? Jeans named after vegetables? Can you imagine owning pair of ‘Garden Peas Henleys jeans?’ You may be laughing now, but names such as ‘Parsnip’ and ‘Sweet Potato’ are very probable possibilities. We’re already stocking a pair of Henley ‘Grocer’ jeans so we’re well aware of their grocery store orientations. Perhaps their local Sainsbury’s is their hub of inspiration.

This extremely British designer brand exudes Northern style, descending from Manchester. While Henleys clothing was created to bring out our more rebellious side, they have also assigned the local supermarket as their design muse – which is not so rebellious. Hmm… contradictory or just quirky? None the less, Henleys jeans are a British favourite. So shop online with us today.