18 April, 2022

Shop the post: The Outnet menswear has arrived

The Outnet* is such a great destination for discounted basics, especially from well-loved brands.

It has just launched The Outnet menswear*, so if you or any guys you know are into the Mr Porter classics from A.P.C*, N. Peal*, Acne Studios*, Maison Margiela* and the like, then this a good secret source of chinos, blazers, tees, eyewear etc. In particular, the N. Peal crew necks look great (in a good spectrum of colours) as well as the Theory work wear, Acne chinos and outerwear from Belstaff and A.P.C. Just crossing fingers for some Valextra leather goods… (more…)

Disneyrollergirl 0 Comments Brands, Business of fashion, Design, Menswear, News, Retail concepts, Shopping, Trends APC, Belstaff, Maison Margiela, menswear, Mr Porter, online shopping, shopping, The Outnet, Theory

12 November, 2017

THE DRG STYLE INDEX: Mr Porter, Glossier, Tiffany, Anya Hindmarch and more!

Here’s the latest weekly DRG STYLE INDEX ranking, a round-up of the brands and industry stories currently buzzing on my radar…

1. INTRODUCING MR.P – FUTURE-PROOF FASHION FROM MR PORTER

Mr Porter has entered the own-label fray with Mr P, a collection of ‘future-proof’ pieces. Alongside core staples, there will be five limited-edition capsules every year, each inspired by a style icon. (more…)

Disneyrollergirl 2 Comments Beauty, Brands, Business of fashion, Design, Films, Menswear, News, Online shopping, Retail concepts, Shopping Anya Hindmarch, Bicester Village, denim, DRG Style Index, Glossier, Grace jones, how it's made, Mai Couture, menswear, Mr Porter, pop-up shops, retail concepts, Tiffany

10 June, 2017

Yes, it’s Father’s Day next weekend

Sofia and francis Ford Coppola by Bruce Weber for Vanity Fair

Dads are supposed to be a nightmare to buy for but it seems like there are so many more options of ‘good design’ these days. Maybe it’s to do with the advent of online (although, come on, ecommerce has existed for nearly 20 years now) that means the good stuff is more easily accessible. Let’s just say Mr Porter has a lot to answer for. (more…)

Disneyrollergirl 0 Comments Design, Retail concepts, Shopping Aesop, gifts, menswear, Mr Porter, retail concepts, shopping, The Garnered

6 December, 2016

Buy it now: Leica Sofort instant camera

It turns out Mr DRG and I were both thinking of getting each other the new Leica Sofort instant camera for Christmas. Clearly a sign we should buy one and share it. This is the camera for the person who has everything – rather unnecessary but lots of fun and very good-looking.

I tried one out last night at a Mr Porter Christmas event. If you’ve ever tried a Polaroid or a Fujifilm instant camera, you’ll know how addictive this is. (more…)