X-Factor’s One Direction are setting the trend again, this time seen out in the streets of London wearing Bench and Firetrap clothing – available online today! Niall can be seen wearing the Bench Cole Jacket and Zayn the Firetrap Tic Beanie. Visit the StandOut site now for the full range of Firetrap and Bench clothing.

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Many brands have helped to drive this trend. But Franklin and Marshall is the original college brand, bringing ‘preppy’ style and ‘schoolboy’ fashion back to the forefront of designer trends.

Franklin and Marshall College was founded in 1787. This Pennsylvanian establishment is the inspiration behind this leading fashion label, and loved by men all the way here in Great Britain, Franklin and Marshall clothing really helps to bring us back to school. Here at Standout, our Franklin and Marshall collection ranges from sportswear, casual wear, day wear, to pub wear. So whether you’re the school jock, the history geek, or the cheeky chappy who sneaks off to the pub after (or during) lectures, you’ll find your sense of fashion with Franklin and Marshall.

The return of the hoodie’ is one of the greatest achievements of back to school clothing. The ‘preppy’ look has turned the ordinary hooded sweat into a garment of respect, and Franklin and Marshall hooded sweatshirts are among the most popular today. Worn by men of all ages, from school kids to college boys, city bachelors to young professionals; the Franklin and Marshall hooded sweatshirt has become a timeless piece of casual wear.

Inspired by American Vintage College spirit, the Pennsylvanian establishment was named by one of the Founding Fathers of America, Benjamin Franklin. The Franklin and Marshall clothing brand and the college have no other connections than the inspiring trend of fashion, but the back to school style trickles down all the way from the US to Great Britain. Here in the UK, we love the ‘preppy’ school boy style. Here at Standout, we’re all about bringing the schoolboy look back, so shop online for Franklin and Marshall clothing now…

With us in the running for an award at the 20th Anniversary Drapers Awards this Wednesday we were delighted to receive more good news – we have been shortlisted as a finalist for the Drapers Etail Awards 2011 – these targeting all online fashion stores.

Drapers emailed us to say: “I am delighted to announce that Stand-Out.net have been shortlisted in the Best Pure-play Etailer 2011 category. This year we received more entries than ever before so being shortlisted is a great achievement, congratulations!”

Thanks again to all the hard working staff at Stand Out and of course to the loyal customers – without you we are nothing!

Lost TV star, Evangeline Lilly, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and lusted-after women to have graced the screen. We’re sure you agree, and for men who love Gola bags, you can now love Gola bags even more.

Evangeline was spotted with her very own Gola bag, so if you’re a Gola fan, you may have found something in common with our Lost actress – and here at Standout, we’re proud to have one of the biggest and latest Gola bags collections across the web. If you are looking for bright, bold and funky Gola bags, shop online today.

The striking Lost actress is known for her relaxed yet current style. She dresses casually and this gives her an ‘effortless’ look on and off camera. She has been known to tell journalists and interviewers that she likes a metro-sexual man, someone who’s in touch with their feminine style, and no doubt, that means someone who understands fashion. If you’re a man of fashion, and you love Gola like Evangeline does, why not treat yourself to something from our Gola bags range? It probably won’t put you on Evangeline’s radar, but you’ll be one step closer!

Having recently collaborated with British designers at Tado, the Gola brand took their bright, animated designs to a whole new level, so keep checking in on our Gola bags range to see what’s new. We have a range of different Gola bags, from vintage designs to the classic designs. If you’re really in touch with your feminine side, maybe you’d like the Gola Redford Dispatch bag in Pink/White…

Whatever your taste in colour (or women), Gola bags have something to add to your Autumn/Winter wardrobe.

Bench Military Boots were spotted on this weekends X-Factor.

Liam and Niall from boy group One Direction looked great wearing their Bench boots! You can buy Bench Footwear and Bench Clothing online at the StandOut store.

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