America’s most iconic preppy shoe, the “Weejuns” penny loafer, is enjoying a rebirth in the form of a collaboration between classic American brands Tommy Hilfiger and G.H. Bass & Co. A timeless classic since 1936, the “Weejuns” loafer is a sartorial must for any luxury lover be that a lady or gent. Classic style for me is all about playing with texture and sleek fabrics and the men’s range comes in pony skin (my personal crush!), full suede, and polished leather in pop colours or traditional wool plaid.

Women’s styles include a high-heeled loafer and the classic men’s flat perfect for anyone channeling this season’s androgynous trend. As is always the case with Tommy, the quality and detailing, such as intricate needlepoint on the toe and contrast stitching, is exquisite. The colour palette is classic prep, including burgundy, bottle green and navy with grey and royal blue wool plaid.

As the saying goes “See a penny pick it up, all day long you’ll have good luck”. The collection is very limited edition and exclusively available from the Tommy Hilfiger store on Grafton Street with prices starting from €200.

Timberland, Martine Rose and Wallpaper* have joined forces in an exclusive partnership celebrating design, innovation and Timberland’s unique heritage. This impressive alliance showcases the finest in premium performance wear, cutting-edge fabrication and contemporary craftsmanship.

Martine Rose brings his intelligent fusion of classic tailoring, acute attention to detail and sportswear influences to the relationship.

The Stratham bomber has been updated with inventive functional features, such as the concealed oyster card pocket (for the London tube) which allows the wearer to tap in and out with without having to remove from jacket.

Other high-tech features include MP3 port, headphone channel which runs throughout the jacket and anti roll sleeve.

All finished with high spec taped zips in a vibrant electric blue, Timberland, Martine Rose and Wallpaper have a truly delivered a high spec fashion forward piece true to heritage and innovation.

The Timberland Martin Rose jacket is available in Timberland Dundrum and Belfast, priced €225….I want one now!

As if inspiring Mulberry’s latest-must have bag and having it named after you wasn’t enough, super cool fashionista of the moment, Alexa Chung can now add Pepe Jeans London to her list of style credentials.

Yes that’s right, the TV presenter/ Model / Global style icon has teamed up with Pepe Jeans to be the face of their new SS’10 campaign. In typical Alexa style, the images (shot by Tom Munro and styled by Alexa herself along with Patti Wilson) are very laid back and relaxed featuring denims styled with cute tees and cropped biker style jackets.

Alexa’s ascent into style Royalty is set to continue with reports that she is to design her first ever collection in a collaboration with US clothing brand Madewell. The fruits of her labour will be available this September and will be sold under the label Alexa Chung for Madewell

More images from Alexa’s new campaign with Pepe after the cut

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