I have always called the North of England my home. People love to say "it's grim up north", but, if I'm honest, that has to be one of the daftest sayings going – it's anything but. For me, the brand new Victoria Gate building in Leeds sums my feelings up perfectly: out of the dark comes the light.
The imposing, angular and slightly eerie facade of this modern shopping arcade plays on the perpetually changing climes of Leeds city centre. With each bolt of light effecting your viewing pleasure, Victoria Gate's modern design proves there's more to the north that has-been cliches.
It's a funny looking place for sure; a little space-age, a tad modernist and slightly surreal, but the Eastgate Quarters isn't all front. Designed by architect Friedrich Ludewig, the space is home to some fantastic new retailers, including one of America's most loved sports-casual brands, GANT.
For the first outfit I choose a monochrome look, which was a little out on my comfort zone, but I think the overall feel works well. I'm wearing the black Down Collarless Gillet over a classic white Oxford Shirt, with their (very appropriate) black waterproof Field Jacket.
The second look brings in my love of colour and classic Americana together, with the bright blue chunky lambswool-cashmere jumper, plain white t-shirt, classic fit navy chinos and off-white Converse 70s. It may be getting colder, but I haven't seen the last of my sneakers just yet.
Leeds is a city packed with interesting places and creative people. If you have a day to explore make sure you also stop by Northern Monk Brewery for their delicious Mocha Porter, Bellgrave Music Hall for £1 pizza slices and La Bottega Milanese for your coffee hit.
The new GANT store opens 20th October, at Victoria Gate shopping centre, Leeds, LS2 7JL.
Photography by Jake Millers.
Leeds is a city packed with interesting places and creative people. If you have a day to explore make sure you also stop by Northern Monk Brewery for their delicious Mocha Porter, Bellgrave Music Hall for £1 pizza slices and La Bottega Milanese for your coffee hit.
The new GANT store opens 20th October, at Victoria Gate shopping centre, Leeds, LS2 7JL.
Photography by Jake Millers.
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Great shoot as usual Mat! The building looks really interesting.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! I like the mix of styling, clothing and architecture in this shoot.
ReplyDeleteAwesome pics - that sweater looks v cosy, but I really want the gilet.
ReplyDeleteGANT suits you down to the ground dude. Great styling and photography too.
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Thanks buddy! The main range is probably a little too old for me but their Diamond G and Rugger is much more my thing. Jake on the photo skills.
ReplyDeleteI can see you in the black gilet for sure. The sweater is a cosy fella.
ReplyDeleteThanks Vanessa. Trying to bring a little more context into the style stuff, and I'm into architecture so it make sense!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jane, you are kind up in here!
ReplyDeleteFor those that say it's grim up North, they haven't done their research. Plenty to keep you occupied, just bring an extra jumper. The photography is looking great on here of late. Keep it up!
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As always, spectacular photos! Really loving that bright blue chunky sweater.
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