One of Britain’s leading actors has joined forces with one of Britain’s leading fashion brands. That’s right, Mr John Luther himself, Idris Elba has teamed-up with Superdry to create a premium menswear collection. The 250-piece winter menswear collection focuses on high-end fabrics with minimal branding and logos on show. Aimed towards men of all ages […]
I came across this brand at the #DetailsofaGentleman event a few months back and instantly fell in love after noticing them tucked away in the corner. The bags they had out on show were so unique and appropriate for a Dapper Chapper that I wanted to know more. Usually the first hurdle you need to […]
Superdry’s first celebrity collaboration is with British heavyweight Actor Idris Elba, known for his effortless style and Britishness. It’s a premium collection for men who prefer sophisticated style. Minimal logos, great detailing and high calibre fabrics are key throughout the collection. Unlike some collaborations Elba has been involved in the design process from concept to […]
More from our man on the ground Ethan Regal at Lagos Fashion and Design Week: ‘The Nigerian menswear Designer, Josh Samuels, unveiled his latest well-tailored Spring/Summer 16 collection at the Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week. I’ll describe his collection as the essentials. Everything you’ll find in the closet of a Nigerian gentleman, from stripes […]
Each week, the Dapper Chapper style team will be introducing to our followers a new individual and explain why you need to follow them. The individuals will range from stylists and bloggers to models and designers but will all share one thing in common; they are playing a part in shaping men’s attitudes towards fashion. Everyone we […]
Tailor Patrick Grant revealed a thoroughly modern take on Saville Row traditions, producing a collection which was much more than just the traditional suit. Tailoring was shown through simple statement pieces such as fitted shorts and shirts. The end result contained hooded anoraks, wide leg jeans and bold graphic prints. These were all presented in […]
Let’s make no bones about it chaps, we love this brand. It was love at first sight and this is the second time we’ve featured one of their sock sets. Inspired by British heritage, the London Sock Company are London’s first stylish sock and sock subscription brand. We could not let the ‘Simply Dapper’ set pass us […]
Just in time for the summer months ahead, the master of print and the master tailor of swimwear have come together to create an exclusive collection for men and women. The twenty-piece collection re-connects Pucci with its origins in resort-style menswear, and for Orlebar Brown explores the timeless appeal of Italian jet set. Together they […]
Noose and Monkey is on a mission to inject cheeky humour into the stuffy world of quality traditional tailoring. Their explosive success and huge impact has made them a staple stock list for the past few years with brands such as ASOS and Topman. Designed exclusively by London-based team, which is referred to as […]
LOUD! Everything about Syndicut is LOUD. It has to be spelt in capitals; that’s how LOUD their products are! Recently, there has been a revival in the boards shorts department, with large firms like Billabong moving their customer base from actual surfers to the usual high street shopper who were looking for that splash of […]
Oliver Peoples has to have one of the most unusual establishing stories I’ve ever heard. Usually a brand, particularly in Britain, was established in the year dot by a man who, often, would name it after himself. Usually, the company would then produce a range created, or at least designed, entirely by themselves Not so […]
Opening its doors in 2001, Richard Anderson’s tailoring house was the first of its kind to open on London’s iconic Savile Row in fifty years. Whilst upholding the uncompromising level of tailoring craftsmanship synonymous with the Mayfair street, Richard Anderson modernizes discerning design for the fashion forward gentleman. The house has teamed with artist Barry […]
Salvatore Ferragamo’s Spring 2015 collection seeks an idea of sentimental elegance made of recollections and dignity. A focus on lightness by removing weight from matter, thickening the optical effect of weaves and graphics, which merge into a dynamic and deliberately imperfect visual texture. Expert Italian tailoring, an intrinsic part of the house’s DNA, is combined […]
Entry by Tom Jones Follow @Jones219T Since 1924, Belstaff has been synonymous with stylish motorbiking gear. More recently, however, it’s been popularised by the Hollywood set; many famous actors have been seen wearing them in films, (Brad Pitt & Daniel Radcliffe, anyone?) and others have been seen wearing them when not on set (George Clooney, for […]
