BrandNeuSense Fashion Blog

The snow maybe thawing already here in Manchester but that’s no reason not to invest on some more warmers, right?

Check out these fashionable warmers and accessories for men in today’s Mix & Match Wednesday!

1. Parkaway Coat Khaki/Swiss Army by Vans. This 100% nylon parka jacket is down filled and has a faux fur trim hood. It’s also embossed all over with a zebra print pattern. A drawstring and Velcro enclosure on the sleeves help keep out the cold, while an inner pocket and a media and pen pocket on the left arm lets you stash small items.
2. Darwin Earloop Beanie Brown by Bench. Brand new beanie from Bench. Perfect for our ever cold British weather. This beanie is slightly longer to keep your ears just as cosy. Ribbed beanie with small leather Bench tag on the front.
3. Lima Gloves Black by Rip Curl. Men’s Lima Gloves from Rip Curl. Fingerless gloves featuring contrasting design details and Rip Curl branding on the wrists. These gloves can be converted into mittens too – simply pull on the finger covers. There’s no reason to freeze your fingers off. The Lima Gloves are available in black and green.
4. Checkered Tube Socks by Vans.
5. Small Pinstriped Grey Bag by Bench. A popular alternative to the pouch bag, this new season satchel style bag is great for everyday use. With the quirky pinstripe design and Bench sunrise logo on the front, it features an adjustable shoulder strap and small internal zip pocket, with secure popper flap keeping everything inside safe. Available in two colours Green and Grey.

Oh, and trust me when I say it doesn’t have to be snowing to wear these fashionable items. In cold Manchester (and United Kingdom), there will always ALWAYS be days when you’ll need to layer up!

Well, at least here at Brandneusense. December is less than a week away! How. Time. Flies.

And well, I know that Red & Green are the perpetual colors of the Holidays (whoever first established that, lemme know, I’d like to shake his hand), but that’s not why I decided to wear a green-colored lens today.

Okay, enough about that. (I talk a lot of jibberish sometimes, I know). Here’s today’s Mix&Match!

Check out Brandneusense’s awesome best-sellers in various hues of green:

1. ON SALE! Damaged Jeans Hexx Jeans. (I know it’s not green, but well, it’s denim, so it goes perfect with any color!).
2. NEW! Core-Point Luks Boxers in Black/Lime.
3. Dephect’s Headphones T-shirt in Green.
4. Fenchurch Slybridge Belt in Olive Green.
5. NEW! Vans Slipped Wallet in Green/Black.
6. NEW! Checkered Tube Socks.

Have fun shopping for lotsa greens!

You know what I was thinking when I saw these yummy Blondie tops? I thought, whatdahell, even if I didn’t know Blondie or heard any of their songs, I still would’ve worn these like a proud fangirl.

Today’s 80’s Rock Star Series is non other than the rocker chick that made us all bob our heads as we sing, “One way or another I’m gonna find ya.. I’m gonna getcha getcha getcha getcha,” and raise our hands in the air as we dance to “Call me, call me, any anytime!”

Some Blondie Wiki:

• An American rock band founded by singer Deborah Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. Their first two albums were successful here in the United Kingdom and in Australia, but Blondie was regarded as an underground band in the United States until the release of Parallel Lines in 1978. Over the next three years, the band achieved several hit singles and was noted for its eclectic mix of musical styles incorporating elements of disco, pop and reggae, while retaining a basic style as a new wave band.
• The band broke up after the release of their album The Hunter in 1982. Debbie, the lead vocalist, continued to pursue a solo career. The group reformed in 1997, achieving renewed success and a number one single in the United Kingdom with “Maria”. The group toured and performed throughout the world through the years, and was inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the RockWalk of Fame in 2006.
• Blondie has so far sold 40 million records worldwide.

Check out these awesome Blondie tops made available for us by the House of the Gods, the ultimate t-shirt experts when it comes to rock bands of the early years:

Black Blondie Gonna Getcha Dress (as seen in the photo above). Featuring Blondie’s famous “One way or another,”this Blondie Gonna Getcha racerback dress from House of the Gods features a pink stencil print of Debbie Harry on the front, and “BLONDIE’S GONNA GETCHA”, also in pink, on the back.

White Blondie Dress (as seen in the photo above). This Blondie Dress with Debbie Harry’s portrait on the front is available in white and pink. The white version, with contrasting pink and red details, is more basic, while the pink one is bolder and louder. Whichever you prefer, the Blondie Dress is comfortable and stylish enough for both day and night wear.

Black Blondie Face Sleeveless Top (as seen in the photo above). Badass Blondie Face Sleeveless Top comes with an iconic graphic print of Debbie’s face. We love the contrasting bright yellow hair and glittery electric blue eye shadow, as well as the beading and rhinestone details.

White Blondie Stripes Top. This top is a black and white vertically striped tee with a white lightning bolt on the front. Across the chest is “Blondie” in a cutout/fishnet design. And if that’s not rockin’ enough, the back of the garment features a backless design with a draped fringe effect.

Black Blondie Gonna Getcha Top. The Blondie Gonna Getcha Top from House of the Gods – a black tee with a blue stencil print of, again, Debbie Harry on the front. The back of the garment has a backless design with a draped fringe effect.

Black Blondie NYC T-Shirt. Combine two of your favorite things in one shirt: Blondie and The Big Apple! An awesome black tee with “BLONDIE NYC” spelled out in silver sequins on the front, and a gaping rip in the back held together by zigzag strings.

For more rock and roll goodness, check out our huge selection of House of the Gods items.

Mix & Match Wednesdays has just got a wee bit more exciting! We’re putting 10% OFF on all the items included in the Mix&Match set EVERY WEDNESDAY, starting from 9:00AM (Wednesday) to 12:00MIDNIGHT (Friday)!

That means, you’ll get to avail 10% DISCOUNT on the best items we have in the catalog FOR TWO DAYS IN A WEEK and every week we’ll have new stuff to include in our Mix&Match! Sounds good? :)

To start off, here’s a little treat-or-treatin’ for you!

1. White YO! Cap by Yes No Maybe. White trucker hat with “YO!” in a speech bubble on the front panel. Yo whassup? I got a cool cap, mate. The YNM Yo Cap is hand sprayed in the UK. Woven cotton canvas front with plastic mesh backing and adjustable strap. One size fits all.

2. Charcoal Grey Eden T-shirt by Fat Punk Studio. Classic jersey tee an elaborate artwork of skulls, flowers, swirls, and game cards on the front, and a Fat Punk Studio logo print on the top back. The Eden T-Shirt is made from the finest ethical and environmentally sustainable fabric. 100% combed cotton.

3. Yellow Disco Boxers by Core Point. Can you find the disco dancers hidden amongst the squiggly lines? The Disco Boxers also feature a thick elasticated waistband with the Core-Point logo, contrasting stitching detail, and short legs. Made from 95% cotton and 5% elastane for comfort and breathability. Available in green, white, yellow.

4. Blue Vault Jeans by Damaged. Mid blue straight leg jeans with sandblast effect and heavy abrasions all over for the ultimate rugged effect. Other details include angled slit pockets on the front, a cinch back detail, paneling on the legs, contrast stitching, large rear pockets, a button fly, and a Damaged leather patch on the back waist.

5. Yellow Check Hounds Web Belt by Vans. Yellow canvas belt with black and white dogstooth, checkerboard and diagonal stripes print all over the strap. Metal buckle with Vans Off The Wall logo and metal end tip with embossed Vans branding.

6. Grey Road Bag by Bench. Great canvas Bench bag perfect size for all your everyday essentials. Features secure double popper front flap, with internal zip pocket ideal for keys etc. Also has a small internal pocket great for your mobile phone.

7. Red Spicoli Shades by Vans. Unisex Spicoli 2 Shades from Vans. With a cool old school vibe, the Spicoli 2 is the perfect blend of retro and incognito. These laid-back shades feature lightly tinted glasses, large rims, and acrylic frames, all of which give it that classic ‘80s flair. UV400 and impact resistant.

10% DISCOUNT on these items are only valid until Friday, Oct 30, 2009, 12:00MN GMT! So hurry and avail of this awesome discount while you can! :)

Even before there’s Nirvana, Pearl Jam and, godforbid, Lady Gaga, punk rock was already widespread across mainstream radios in the 80’s. Mainly an underground phenomena to begin with, alternative/punk rock (which was once called “indie”) was primarily limited to independent record labels and college radio stations, at least in the US. Here in UK, however, punk rock had greater exposure through British national radios and weekly music press. It is in the late 70’s and early 80’s that the people have come to know the names David Bowie, Blondie, Guns and Roses, The Rolling Stores (not the magazine), among others. And don’t you dare tell me you don’t know these gods and goddesses.

In honor of these rock stars who moved up the ladder from being our fathers and mothers’ radio heros to our very own rock and roll legends, we will be doing a series on 80’s rock stars, courtesy of our friends from House of the Gods, who have been known for their unique music industry fashion. :)

To start off, check out these David Bowie shirts.

Ten things about David Bowie:

1. 1969 - David Bowie first caught the eye and ear of the public when the song “Space Oddity” reached the top five of the UK singles chart.
2. 1972 - Emerged during the glam rock era as the flamboyant, androgynous alter ego Ziggy Stardust, a short-lived persona that epitomised a career often marked by musical innovation, reinvention, and visual presentation.
3. 1975 - Achieved his first major American crossover success with the number-one single, “Fame”, co-written by John Lenon.
4. 1977 - With his record label, American fans, and thriving career, he recorded the minimalist album, “Low”, the first of three collaborations with Brian Eno, which reached the UK Top Five.
5. 1980 - Garnered UK number ones with the single “Ashes to Ashes” and its parent album, “Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps).
6. 1981 - Paired with Queen for the UK chart-topping single “Under Pressure”
7. 1983 - Reached his commercial peak with the album “Let’s Dance”.
8. 1990’s to 2000’s - He continued to experiment with various musical styles, with his last recorded album, “Reality” in 2003.
9. 2004 - Rolling Stone magazine ranked him 39th on their list of the 100 Greatest Rock Artists of All Time.
10. Throughout his career, he has sold an estimated 136 million albums, and ranks among the ten best-selling acts in UK pop history.

Fan or not, these David Bowie shirts are totally rockin’, and should have a space in your wardrobe! Check out more House of the Gods shirts here.