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).

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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.

Don’t overdo it though. Nobody likes a poser. But we do love Facebook, so log on and check out the competition. You’ll need to see what you’re up against if you want to win Gio Goi Face of Facebook. So I guess, the question is: to pose or not to pose?

Social media has opened up a whole new world for us to interact with one another. Myspace, Bebo, Facebook, Habbo… it was never enough though was it? A bunch of people you went to school with (who you barely spoke to) being able to see your ugly mug – nope, you want more. You want everyone to see you, and you want them to see you looking hot in your Gio Goi t shirt. But we’re not complaining. That’s exactly what the famous FB is all about. We’re all a bunch of show offs really. We all flex in the mirror when no-one’s looking… don’t we?

If you have a Gio Goi t shirt, throw it on and get your wife/girlfriend/mum to take a snapshot of you. Or if you’re a true poser, why don’t you take a picture of yourself FB style? February’s competition has already been a great success so now Gio Goi lovers are gearing up for the March 2010 comp. We really don’t want you to miss out so get that Gio Goi t shirt on ASAP! You could win yourself £50 to spend, but who cares about that part? Surely, you just want your entire FB friend count to see you looking victoriously smug as the official Gio Goi face? Joel Shields won the round in February, but March is a new month, so get snapping people.

Shop online today and get yourself a brand new Gio Goi t shirt, hoodie, jacket or polo shirt. And of course, I was kind of kidding about the posing – Feb’s winner Joel Shields was just chilling in his local nightclub rather than flexing in front of his bathroom mirror. But I’m not going to tell you how to take your pics. We’re just here to supply the t shirts.

Whether it’s the bars he’s dropping or the clothes he’s rocking Kano always wears the freshest styles, so it makes sense that one of London’s most fashionable MC’s joins up with one of the UK’s best street brands Boxfresh.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.