But really? Is American Dad star, Stan Smith, a Stan Smith type of guy? why yes he is.
If an alien who wears no items of clothing wants a pair of Stans, that means they must be a decent pair of trainers. Thanks to Adidas' relaunch last January their best-selling trainer is still stronger than ever.

It would be nearly impossible to list the number of limited edition stan smiths, it takes me 4 scrolls on my mac to get to the bottom of the wikipedia list. The question is, will this epidemic eventually end?

I hope not. It brings sportswear to the people who don't play sports, it also brings hope to the people that don't play sports. If red bull was a trainer, it would be Stan Smiths.

As the leaves on the trees turn brown so does the trend palette for Menswear. It seems the start of Autumn/Winter really does bring all the boys to the yard... across the road and into the forest. Looking through various Lookbooks for Autumn/Winter 14, all retail stores and independent clothing brands have the same image of man in mind. According to retail men have put away there skateboards until spring and huddled into small groups around a burning fire in the woods.



I admit I have a love for Menswear, more than womenswear. It's such a different structure to because independent brands basically run the scene. I feel that maybe in the next few years Menswear will really grow, even retailers like John Lewis have really improved their overall style and brands they stock are becoming more contemporary, maybe they're one to watch. 

*Left: John Lewis Menswear Edit
*Below: Contemporary Brands at John Lewis

Brands to Watch and Place to Shop:

Just a few lookbooks which really stood out, to me, the aesthetic of the photography which they use in there lookbooks is as important as the clothing itself.






Brixton:
Created in 2004, this USA based business is inspired by music, culture and the people who surround them, they aim to convey a lifestyle through their products.

Edwin:

 Running since 1947, this brand is the equivalent to Levis in Japan. They specialise in denim (imported from the USA) but have branched out with a collection with Blitz Motorcycles.

Garbstore: A small store situated in Notting Hill. Couverture and the Garbstore was launched in 2008 by designers Emily Dyson and Ian Paley.

Loser Machine: In 2008, Adrain Lopez created this brand as an extension of his famous skateboarding career. Together, with creative friends, 'we build product that is inspired by the every day craftsman and mischievous gentlemen from the past and present.'

Product to Watch, Nike Air Force 1 in Mid Wheat:

Have a closer look at Hypebeast.

Penfield: Established in Massachusetts in 1975 and have built a reputation for making the highest quality down-filled jackets, fleece and outerwear.

Stussy: Not Known for outdoor or winter clothing but has taken a turn this season from it's usual urban streetwear. The japanese extension of Stussy, Stussy Livin' General Store have also teamed up with Japanese footwear label Moonstar to create a series of rubber and suede boots.

Rains: New to Urban Outfitters and John Lewis, this brand comprised in Copenhagen, aims to beat the 121 days of the year in which it is set to rain. In a combination of the modern city life with all its diversity and colorfulness and the need for practical outerwear, RAINS was established as a new interpretation of the traditional raincoat.

Is it Cool to be an Art Nerd?

Earlier this month Jay Z and Beyonce visited the Louvre and the Frieze Art Fair, following a trend of many celebrities by showing their interest in art. Of coursed they documented the whole trip via.Instagram. During their course, they caused the Frieze Fair to sell out this year, even though it's £24 for a student (We aren't made of money) and much more for an adult. I feel this is a definite turning point for the status of art, is it now cool?

The art scene is on the rise and being creative is something to boast about nowadays. Walk into Camden or Shoreditch and it is a wave of independent art galleries, collectives and 'art' coffee shops. With films being released this month like Effie Gray and Mr Turner, and designers like Valentino basing their collections on the Pre-Raphaelites, our cultural scene is really showing the influences from the past. For once my nerdy knowledge of Art History is helping me out.

And now thanks to Tumblr, the art selfie has become one of my main themes while procrastinating. Scrolling through Tumblr I've seen many marble sculptures being snapchatted or taking selfies. It is brilliant. Our generation has literally taken the two hypes in life, snapchat and art, to create humorous pictures.

 Here is one of my favourite Art Blogs to follow is the Tumblr: Art History Snap
(Which is also the source of many of these photographs)

What it says on the red stripe tin.

Do you ever have the awkwardness of not knowing whether a person is homeless or hipster?

If you have the same confusion that arises when looking at quirky men, avoid areas in London like Shoreditch, Harringay, Hackney, Haggerston and Dalston.