Stuarts London

03/12/2019
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Colchester Rubber Co | American Heritage Sneakers

The iconic basketball shoe is one of the most styled shoes in menswear, making waves since as far as we can remember, just about every decent sneaker brand has given us their interpretation of the timeless silhouette. However, only one brand can claim the heritage of pioneering the original basketball sneaker. Formed in 1888 in Connecticut, USA, Colchester Rubber Co originally created shoes for tennis, walking, cycling, and other recreational activity. They soon created their basketball sneaker, complete with a high top canvas silhouette and vulcanized rubber sole with the... Read More

30/11/2019
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Danner Light 40th Anniversary Review!

40 years ago Danner created the Danner Light boot using the now famous waterproof, breathable membrane GORE-TEX. These boots honour the anniversary of this with a black and timber colour-way of the iconic boot.

29/11/2019
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Adidas SL 80 | Retro Runner | 01.12.19

If you are a fan of retro runners then you will already be excited at the sight of this seasons SL 80. Inspired by the late 70’s runners, the SL80 was originally designed for top athletes and featured the classic retro look of nylon uppers with added suede effect panels for durability. The cushioned sole and grippy tread added to the sporty charm of the shoe and, like many Adidas trainers, it was soon adopted on terraces throughout Europe. This particular model comes in a tonal red colour way with... Read More

28/11/2019
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Corduroy | From Royalty to Subculture

Corduroy has become an essential fabric for any man’s wardrobe, particularly during the colder months. The fabric was originally created for the aristocracy, derived from the French for ‘cloth of the king’. But started to be worn by workers throughout the Industrial Revolution due to its tough nature but was soon donned by Ivy Leaguer, Beatniks and more throughout the mid-20th century. Perfectly casual whilst retaining an air of sophistication. We have collected some of our favourite pieces this season with some tips on how best to style them. The... Read More

Danner boots review 25/11/2019
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Danner Mountain 600 Review

Inspired by decades of legendary hiking boots, here we have one of Portlands finest, the Danner Boots. The Mountain 600 brings subtle elements of hiking and comfort for everyday wearability, we'll take you through the style, construction and fit of the boots.

22/11/2019
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Blundstone | Built To Go Anywhere

Tough, no-nonsense footwear for life, Blundstone started in 1870 and has soon become one of the world’s most recognisable boot brands. Established in Hobart, Tasmania, the company has grown and now oversees an international supply chain. However, Blundstone headquarters remain firmly rooted in Tasmania and the styles have retained the DNA of the originals. The standout boot from Blundstone is the classic Chelsea style boot, with elasticated side panels and a smooth toe design. Coming in a variety of different fits and styles, Blundstone Chelsea boots can be worn in... Read More

21/11/2019
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YMC – Timeless, Functional Style

You Must Create (or YMC as it is often abbreviated to) was founded in the mid-nineties by Fraser Moss and Jimmy Collins. Focusing on creating a series of minimal clothes that could be adapted to the wearers own style and identity. Taking their name from a quote from design pioneer Raymond Loewy, the brand stands for individual and forward thinking style. Wearability is a key feature of YMC, comfortably riding the line between standing out from the crowd and understated enough to wear down the pub.  Taking inspiration from subcultures... Read More

12/11/2019

The Stuarts London Gift Guide

To help tackle your Christmas shop this year we have put together a Christmas Gift Guide. The guide includes: The most popular gifts this season, gifts for Casual fanatics, essential gifts, heritage gifts, Tech & Audio gifts, grooming, stocking fillers and luxury - one for everyone.