Suit up!

I do love a good deal and these 3 suits from H&M sure are. Everything you need is here; Tweeds, shawl collars, camel coats, three-piece suits and soft grays. Spend the extra money on getting it fitted for you at your local tailor or ask a struggling designer friend to do it. They need the extra cash

For a lesson in "How-to-buy-a-cheap-suit", check out this great guide from dappered.com

Tiger of Sweden A/W 2011

Tiger of Sweden was one of my favorite labels as a teen. I especially loved a black velvet blazer I found in a secondhand shop in Tromsø. Wore it for years. This Autumn/Winter they give us a  great collection filled with super wool coats, comfy suits and the now-finally-happening double breasted blazer. It´s all very british, very The Avengers (cult TV-Show, not the Marvel thing) and all very good.  Drop the silly Bowler hat though..

Shop the (affordable) collection here !

Gant Rugger Fall 2011

GANT is getting bigger and bigger, attracting more press than ever before. No wonder when you check out their latest Gant Rugger Fall Collection; Comfy, affordable and on-trend clothes for a man that spends more time expressing himself than pondering what to wear. I´m officially obsessed!

GANT Rugger from Gant Rugger on Vimeo.

The Hour

"The Hour" is a BBC show set in late 50´s  London. A team of journalists, producers and tv-presenters get caught up in intrigue and political conspiracy in a time when the cold-war was starting to gain momentum. Great characters and superb styling make this film-noiresque series a must-see!

Hector Madden – Dominic West

Bel Rowley - Romola Garai

Freddie Lyon - Ben Whishaw

BBC´s The Hour homepage

Smells like Grandpa Spirit

I love this perfume from L´Occitane. The Verdon Eau de Toilette smell remind me of old-school grandpa scents with a fresh twist. The company website says: "This fresh, intense and invigorating blend of peppermint, citrus and aquatic notes instantly evoke the exhalirating sensations of a day spent in open air". I agree!

Jean-Michel Basquiat

Basquiat with Warhol

One of my favorite artists is Jean-Michel Basquiat, the New York Pop Artist who died aged 27 in 1988. His work is still fresh and new, his style the victim of countless copies. After the release of the feature length documentary "Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child" by Tamra Davis in 2010, Basquiat has enjoyed a return to pop-culture by being namedropped by rappers like Jay-Z, Nas, Kanye West and Rick Ross. His personal style of dressing made him a fashion icon and his prints are selling more than ever.

"1984" and "Mona Lisa" from  allposters.com

Dreamteam Clothing brand newBasquiat tee

Art's Immortal Rock Starfrom Tamra Davis on Nowness.com.

Original Penguin Outerwear

Original Penguin is one of my absolute faves! They keep getting better and better and their Autumn/Winter 2011 collection has some amazing outerwear. The Speakeasy bar is the concept behind this collection and I love that "Bordwalk Empire" feeling it has. Personally I´m obsessed with this biker/aviator hybrid, but also dig the wool varsity jacket and the plaid coat.

More great styles :

3 x H&M

Three looks I like from H&Ms Autumn collection. Available now everywhere...

Kappahl A/W 2011

Kappahl is not usually on my radar, but after checking out their A/W capsule collection called "Hampton Republic 27" I think they really hit the spot this season. Cool knits, comfy shirts, veratile trousers and classic accessories give you that Hampton feeling at an affordable price, leaving you money for a seaside Bed&Breakfast weekend with the one you love!

See the whole collection here!

V for Vatle Varsity Jacket

VATLE is one of Norways most dynamic and promising fashion talents and her first venture into menswear is fantastic! The edgier showpieces are super for photoshoots (or a night of heavy clubbing) and the more ready-to-wear pieces are on trend for A/W 2011. I´m craving her Varsity Jacket in black with her logo on the chest. Way trendy and way cool!

See more of the VATLE A/W 2011 Collection here!