We’re delighted to announce the arrival of Christys’ Hats to our menswear department on the lower ground floor. Whether you’re after a classic black bowler or an on-trend trilby we have everything a discerning headwear aficionado could need.
Christy’s is a company with a rich and valuable heritage. Established in 1773, they have retained their commitment to traditional craftsmanship, updating their signature styles for a contemporary wearer. One of the only hat brands in the world to continue British production, Christys’ is committed to keeping traditional millinery techniques alive for future generations.
We visited the Christys’ factory in Oxford for a behind-the-scenes look at what’s involved in the production or such exquisite hats; you can view our video footage above. Visit our menswear department now to see the collection for yourself, which includes following styles:
The Cashmere Cap
This deep back Balmoral cap is made from 100% cashmere. A classic cap in a luxurious fabric derived from the traditional Scottish Balmoral bonnet or cap which is worn as part of highland dress.
The Pork Pie Hat
This classic originated in the mid 19th century and gets its name from the resemblance of the crown to a pork pie! It has been a staple of the British man-about-town style for many years, its shape and flat crown give it a modern, sleek look.
The Sportsman Trilby
A clean, narrow brim trilby style, made with a long pile luxury felt to give a fabulous texture. Handmade in theUKand lined and stamped with Christys’ signature crest.
The Chepstow Trilby
A timeless wool felt staple.
The New Yorker Trilby
A fashion shape trilby with a narrow brim set off with a triple pleat stripe band.
The Robbie Tweed Trilby
Made from 100% wool.
The Baker Boy Cap
An eight piece traditional English style cap made popular in the 1920’s after being adopted by upper class golfers. Worn by Robert Redford in the Great Gatsby it is sometimes known as the Redford cap.
Christys’ designs were showcased in the Autumn Winter 2011 shows of designers including Paul Smith and Margaret Howell, and celebrity fans include Kate Moss, Justin Timberlake, Sienna Miller, Cheryl Cole, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden.
It’s only been a couple of days since our unexpected Indian summer, and that distinctive Autumn chill in the air has already got us dreaming of days by the fire with some comfort food and a good book. Such a picture is by no means complete without our latest must-have: Just Sheepskin slippers. These luxurious and ultra cosy footwear is available in a variety of styles for both men and women – we particularly love the ankle boots with turn-down tops. Get ready for some seriously stylish hibernation…
Ally Capellino’s Autumn Winter men’s accessories collection is positively drool-worthy. Choose from classic totes, rucksacks, messengers and wash bags, as well as the must-have weekender above. Another favourite in the office is the black Igor rucksack. One fan says, “It’s big enough for everything i need with quilted lining which provides a little added cushioning for my laptop. Plus it’s finished off with smart little leather buckles: I’m in love!”
Kyoku products have been specially designed to suit men’s skin, combining cutting edge technology with natural extracts for a unique and effective regime.
Creator Asim Akhtar travelled the world in search of the best ingredients for the range, then analysed, developed and perfected each product. Asim took some time from his busy schedule to tell us about his top five products and what makes each one so special…
The process of exfoliating the skin is so important that I cannot put enough emphasis on making it into a bi-weekly habit. If you don’t exfoliate regularly your skin is guaranteed to look dull, tired, and rigid. Every skincare product we have developed here at Kyoku for Men relies on creating deep down, metabolic changes to the skin and without proper exfoliation, the new skin cells that have undergone drastic metabolic changes will not be allowed to reach the surface layer of skin. Exfoliation allows the skin to become born again by sloughing off dead skin cells, pulling excess oil and toxins from deep beneath the surface, and allowing the newer, healthier to skin cells to reveal themselves to the world.
Our Sake Infused Shave Creme is over 25 years in the making. With this product I wanted to create a creme that provided rich cushioning protection during a shave but also impeded the irritation that many men experience following shaving, without over-drying the skin. Combining Sake (increases oxygenation and decreases free radical production via increased capillary circulation), Silicone Micro-particles (coats the skin in an effort to significantly reduce drag) and our exclusive dual phase cellular anti-inflammatory complex (works to stop the activation of skin’s inflammatory pathways at both the surface and cellular level) we have been able to create a multi-ward winning product we are extremely proud of.
When I began the journey of creating the Kyoku for Men range, this was the first product I developed in order to cure the common occurrence of razor burn. I was tired of my skin feeling abused after shaving and my ultimate goal was to combat the irritation, redness, and dryness I felt after every shave. Using rare Japanese herbs and combining this with our Kyoku Anti-bump Shield, we have been able to deliver an aftershave remedy that smoothes the skin texture and calms redness. In the long term, the balm leaves skin with the nutrients it needs to be ready for the next day’s shave.
Cleansing and exfoliating are the first two integral steps in achieving a healthy metabolic condition for the skin; however true metabolic change occurs via the process of moisturizing. Our Facial Moisturizer (SPF 15) was formulated to carry its active ingredients through to your dermis, so that we can achieve long-term results while still sealing off the epidermis to prevent water loss. By combining bamboo, avocado oil, green tea leaf, aloe vera, plankton and vitamin E we have created a potent anti-aging formula which keeps skin looking young. The UVA and UVB protection in our Facial Moisturizer (SPF 15) prevents against photo damage from the sun- a necessity for healthy skin.
Part of the Kyoku for Men bath and body range, the Earth Body Scrub is my favourite body cleansing product. The product has a deep smoky scent, which we developed from an infusion of Japanese Hinoki wood. It instantly transports you to a grounded and calm state. The scrub particles (Jojoba beads) gently remove dead and dull skin cells, leaving you with deeply cleansed and conditioned skin that’s ultra-smooth. The product also contains Indonesian Heartwood which has high levels of betulinic acid (an excellent anti-inflammatory), as well as tannins for astringency to protect skin against infection.
