Russ wears New Look Men - Stone Bomber Jacket | Grey Jumper | Khaki Chinos | Grey Sneakers | Socks by Form + Thread
Something a little different today, I've stepped behind the camera to shoot some images for a collaboration with New Look Men, and their AW15 collection. To celebrate the launch of New Look's new stand-alone menswear stores, based outside of London, I enlisted the help from my good friend + singer / songwriter, Russ Erwin, to model + find a couple of interesting locations along the Flyde coastline, in Lancashire. We chose the location to compliment the muted colours and soft textures of their AW Watergate trend.
It's a bold move for New Look to open standalone menswear stores, but it's a sign that Britain is taking a keen interest in style + fashion outside of the capital city; with existing stores in Wigan + Portsmouth, and the newly opened Merry Hill + Manchester locations. It's a really exciting time for British menswear, both highstreet and independent labels.
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We marched up and down Blackpool's sea front until we found the right spot: using the structural backdrop to shoot some standout pieces from the AW15 collection. I based the first outfit around the textured Stone Bomber Jacket, worn with a heavyweight jumper, slim khaki chinos and simple charcoal sneakers.
Russ wears New Look Men - Navy Army Jacket | Grey T-Shirt | Khaki Chinos | Grey Derby Shoes | Spacedye Socks
For the second outfit we took it to one of Blackpool's oldest and most famous landmarks, the North Pier. Many of concert, wrestling match and knobbly-knees competition has taken place on this pier, which dates back to 1863. Bringing things a little up to date for '15, we carried the khaki chinos over, and kept the rest quite tonal, with this Navy Military-inspired Jacket, classic ringer tee, charcoal Derby shoes + contrasting socks.
How do you like the change of scenery for this shoot? It's a spot to wander with the camera, especially if you have some free time. New Look Men's collection is available online + in stores now.
Great photos! Awesome job with capturing these images. Ps. these looks are spot on. Fall really is the most fashionable time of year, right? At least I think so ;)
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I'm really liking this mate, New Look are definitely pulling the stops out to get more of a hold in menswear. Great photos and great idea to use Russ!
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Seriously good photos Mat. And I think I need that entire first outfit, it's perfection.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos! The locations looks absolutely amazing...loving the shots on the stairs!
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Love the photos, great blog!
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Those Grey Derby Shoes are clean!
ReplyDeleteThese photos are awesome! Definitely digging the setting.
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The shoot is looking great, I didn't realise New Look were doing the solo mens stores, nice move on their part
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Matt, you have a talent for sartorial shoots I feel! Love the settings. And that first outfit is something my boyfriend would totally wear.
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Great shoots Matt! Love both look :)
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I'm not sure I can deal with the amount of change in this outfit post. No wall and no Matthew Pike. Joking aside, sweet photos man. J
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ReplyDeleteCheers mister!
ReplyDeleteI did enjoy being behind the camera I must say, I'd like to do it more, maybe find some others to shoot. Love the setting too, it's just down the road from where we live.
ReplyDeleteCheers Aaron, either did I until I was approached. It's a ballsy move for them.
ReplyDeleteCheers dude, thanks for the words!
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ReplyDeleteThanks Dillion, I'm really pleased with the images too. I know, it's easy!
ReplyDeleteThank Valerie, our town has 3 piers like this but this one is the oldest. We have a big fair ground too, The Big One was the tallest in the world for years.
ReplyDeleteAren't they! You can find some pieces that can work with other none highstreet brands really easily. The chinos being a great spot for £20. Do you reckon I should use him again?
ReplyDeleteThanks Gabi, and thanks very much for taking an interest in what we're doing right now. Fall yeah! Can't wait for bigger jackets and knitwear.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anika, very kind!
ReplyDeleteThe colours in these shots are SO dreamy! Great post Mat!
ReplyDeleteThats crazy cheap! Yeah its good to see you styling other people man, although we need some more outfits from you too.
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I best get that sorted!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tessa, I think it was a great location for the shots.
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