Leather in Summer?

Leather is one of the most versatile materials out there, it's soft, light, comfortable, keeps you warm or cool depedning on the weather and can be available in an array of colours if you know where to look. What's more they look great for both smart and casual wear depending on the occassion. Leather jackets remain a stable choice even when the summer rolls round.

Here's Ashley Tisdale rocking the leather and dress combo.

Matthew Morris also looking stylish combining leather with casual attire.

Another Giant Leap for Mankind

It's a very exciting time for space exploration. On the 6th August 2012 after 10 year's of development costing $2.5bn and a journey of almost 570 million km NASA successfully landed the robot rover 'Curiosity' on the surface of Mars.
The mission objective is to determine whether Mars has ever been able to support life through analysing various rock samples and identifying their compositions.

Who knows what the future will hold for the next generation in furthering space exploration!

Two of a Kind

Some think it's tacky when couples dress alike however there are some who can pull it off. The obvious couple who seem to get their fashion choices right are the Beckham's. Except on the odd occasion like in 1999 when the infamous couple were photographed in matching leather outfits, complete horror show!

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 Even though this was a clear fashion disaster the couple usually look the part 99% of the time.

Here's Gary Lineker and wife Danielle with a more orthodox approach with regard to wearing leather. Here they are in similar 50's style jackets, Danielle in a cropped and highly fashionable asymmetric biker jacket and Gary in a vintage racing jacket.

But what do you think, are couples in matching outfits a hit or miss?

It's All About 90's Action Movies

Here in the office we've been having a little debate on action movies. We're of the opinion that action movies aren't quite what they used to be and since the 90's action movies have slowly gone down hill. Even though some have been a 'lil cheesy they entertained us, even to this day. The action movie stars of today simply can't compete with the likes of Schwarzenegger, Stallone, Bruce Willis, Stephen Segal and Van Damme. They were iconic and epitomised the word 'cool', you just could't beat Arnie all dressed in leather on a Harley, but who are we left with now to fill there shoes?

Olympic Farewell

If you're anything like us you've also been glued during the last 2 weeks. With the Olympics well and truly over and the highly anticipated closing ceremony giving the athletes and spectators form all corners of the globe a proper British send off, what are your post games reflections?
Do you feel the games have inspired you in any way? Do you think that the British public have been brought closer together?  What has been a defining moment of the Olympics for you?

Style Tip

Check out self proclaimed leather jacket enthusiast Tom Cruise, wearing this shabby chic biker jacket. The jacket has an antique finish which is vogue right now. To get this effect, the leather is very lightly sanded with sand paper when manufactured. We don't recommend anyone try to replicate this process on your own jacket, however if you're an adventurous and daring fashionista who dabbles in customizing their own clothes this could be insightful. Click here to view our collection.

Celebrity Tips on Dressing up Leather

Leather is one of a few items of apparel which seem to hold a firm grip on fashion, it never really seems to die out.  We all know that leather goes well with a rugged and understated look, but can it be dressed up and look smart?

If we look to the more daring pioneers and celebrity trend setters for inspiration we can find find some great style ideas and tips.

Here's Thandie Newton sporting a semi-smart look with a gorgeous smooth and sleek black collarless leather biker jacket. A very suave and sophisticated look!

Here's the very trendy Alexa Chung wearing a cross zip leather biker jacket, extraordinarily similar to the Vega style jacket in our range. Very chic!

This look here screams elegance! Lauren Conrad shows us exactly how to dress up a leather jacket. Gorgeously dazzling!