Alan Paine Ltd Edition Cricket Sweater

Yes friends, how are we? Good? Then that’s good. Have been sent this latest release from Alan Paine, crafters of British knitwear since 1907 no less. Commissioned by the National Cricket Association in 1953 to produce the sweater for the Ashes test series, which England won for the first time in 19 years, Alan Paine have now included this Ltd edition version of said sweater in their SS13 collection. I’m not sure what I like more though, the sweater or the beard.

 

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Online Store Review – Northern Threads

We are inundated with online men’s clothing stores these days, many of them selling the same things just in their own slightly different way. One store you can always rely on to keep a true identity is Northern Threads. My brother in law bought them to my attention, being based in Brum n’ all and I was impressed with the range of varied brands on offer.  It’s probably true to say that Northern Threads would cater well for the Saturday afternoon casual amongst you, with brands from their premium range being of particular interest in this area; Farah Vintage, Lacoste, Fred Perry, Pretty Green and Lyle & Scott are all available alongside Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Barbour and Grenson.

The range in each brand offered up some items I hadn’t found on other online stores and the site in general is very easy to navigate. The ‘shop by look’ section will be a great feature once it’s expanded a bit more and the none-pretentious site is something most of you will no doubt appreciate.  Free delivery and 10% off your first order make Northern Threads well worth a look friends.

Barbour Beauson jacket, Pretty Green t-shirt, Edwin ED55 relaxed jeans and Grenson William brogues, all available from Northern Threads online
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Giveaway – Otis Batterbee Luxury Travel Gift Set – closed

Competition now closed, congratulations to the lucky winner, Mr David Watts!

Those fine people over at Otis Batterbee have been very kind indeed and decided they want to give away one of their luxury travel gift sets, to one of you! “Tres bien!” I hear you cry. And you would be right, it is ‘tres bien’ because the set contains; a lavender filled eye mask, a medium classic travel envelope and an inflatable pillow and usually retails at £165.

I have one of their eye masks and I can tell you in good faith they are the business. So, to enter the competition to win this great prize just follow the steps below:

  • Follow Otis Batterbee on Twitter or Facebook
  • Follow Send A Raven on Twitter and Facebook using the buttons above on the right
  • Tweet or RT the giveaway
  • Comment below with contact details (Twitter, facebook or email are fine)

That’s all you have to do, nice and easy! The competition will be open for two weeks (ending Monday 25th Feb at 10pm) and the winner will be chosen at random. If you are already following Otis Batterbee or myself just tweet or RT the giveaway and leave a comment with contact details.

Good luck!

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Nicholas Deakins Spring/Summer 2013

Yes friends! How are we? Good? Excellent. If, like myself, you have a penchant for a nice jacket then cast your eye over the latest offerings for spring/summer 2013 from Nicholas Deakins. Nice clean designs and a collaboration with The British Millerain Co. sees the brand more renowned for shoes up their game in the clothing department. There are some new shoes in as well for the old faithful.

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Casa Beludi – Rio de Janeiro

It’s far too late for “happy new years” friends but you all know I’ve been wishing you a happy new year internally (only within the acceptable ‘saying happy new year’ time-frame you understand). Been away so the Raven has been quiet but we’re back with a bang and very pleased to introduce the wonderful boutique hotel/B&B/home-away-from-home Casa Beludi in Rio de Janeiro.

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The made-in-London Peacoat – S.E.H Kelly

Woven on a 19th century museum grade loom in London, using the yarn of rare and heritage British breeds of sheep, this peacoat from S.E.H Kelly transcends the normal manufacturing process of your standard peacoat. The quality is evident even in the photos and the fact they aren’t two-a-penny has to flick one’s switch a bit right? Correct. This is a show-stopping coat if you ask me, the perfect present to yourself this Christmol. You can’t buy style but, you can get some of the way with a coat like this friends.

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