THE STRIPED T-SHIRT

Steve McQueen already knew it striped T-shirts makes you look fresh and sporty. You can easily wear them with a blazer or just on your jeans.

THE ICONIC WHITES

Spring is coming and that means that you get yourself some fresh new white sneakers. They are like a blank page to start your season. And like the guys on top you can't get wrong with a classic white canvas. Either you buy yourself some Seavees, a Jack Purcell like James Dean & Steve Mcqueen or some Sperry Topsiders like JFK not to forget the new a fresh pair of Chucks.

BARACUTA G9 - THE ICON FOR ICONS

If there is one thing which is constant in Manchester, England - it's the rain. In a city where it rains more often than it doesn't, Rainwear was big business in the early 20th centuary. Brothers, John and Isaac Miller ran the Baracuta factory, making rainwear for brands such as Burberry and Aquascutum. When they branched out into their own brand, Baracuta soon became synonymous with the finest Raincoats. 

By 1937, the Miller Brothers were looking for a new, functional design for a working man, and which would also keep them dry in the rain. They came up with what would eventually become the Baracuta G9. This shorter jacket meant the wearer would have the benefit of a shower proof coat while he was still able to move around, unhampered by a longer raincoat or mac. With the design including collar button fastening, elastic waistband and cuffs and button fasten pockets nearly finished, the Miller Brothers took their idea to Beaufort Castle, Scotland. In the presence of Lord Lovat, the head of the Fraser Clan, the Miller brothers requested that they be granted permission and licence to use the famous red Fraser tartan in the lining for the new Baracuta Jacket. With the agreement in place, the Miller Brother's began manufacturing the Baracuta Jacket in the classic G9 style, as well as other variations.

Over the years the Baracuta G9 built up a reputation. In the 1950's Baracuta G9 Jackets were being exported to the US as 'Sports Coats' for the early Mods looking for that Ivy League look. In 1958 Elvis Presley wore the Baracuta G9 in the flim, 'King Creole' propelling the jacket to the forefront of fashion. Other fifties and sixties icons picked the Baracuta G9 as thier jacket of choice - Frank Sinatra, Arnold Palmer, Gregory Peck, and perhaps most famously, The King of Cool - Steve McQueen, who made the Natural coloured Baracuta G9 an integral part of his 'look'.

The Baracuta G9 is back for Spring/Summer 13 ready for another generation of aesthetes to take it to their hearts.

WINTER WHITE'S

Look how stylish these guys look in "Winter White" Oh yes Steve McQueen was his time way ahead!!

THE SUNGLASS HUT

History repeating, you can't go wrong with a "classic". These models are of all times whether it's a Ray Ban Wayfarer, JFK was wearing, an Aviator style, like Robert Redford and Marlon Brando preferred, a Carrera style like Paul Newman or the iconic Persol 649S which was the favorite of Steve Mcqueen.

Never ever wear sunglasses you bought for an afternoon on the golfcourse on the street, they just fit you from hole 1 till 18.

X-MAS WISHLIST

This is it, my X-mas wish, this is the special 75th anniversary Barbour International Jacket an ode to Steve McQueen. Look at the beautiful Stars and Stripes lining and the American Flag Patch. Yummie Yummie.

THE INTERNATIONAL JACKET BY BARBOUR

To celebrate 75 years of the International Jacket, Barbour will produce 2 special limited versions of the "daddy" of all motorcycle jackets, but we have to be patient as they will only release them in 2011.

(pics via Mister Crew & The Selvedge Yard)