How was your Christmas? PANTS

Bjorn Borg pants

When I was in my early teens my neighbour, who was advanced in her years, bought me some silk boxers with love hearts on them. They were incredibly uncomfortable and due to the nature of the material they were constantly sliding up my back. I didn't need the playground bully to wedgie me, I was doing it myself every time I got off my chair. But at no point did I think the gift to be an inappropriate gesture. However I have noticed a severe sea-change in the politics of buying people pants over this festive period. Mother-in-laws are constantly debating the inner conflict and morality of buying pants as gifts. I say, bring it on. Live a little, and spruce up the christmas stocking. You'll feel liberated and born again. Or should I say Bjorn again! 

Take a look at the Bjorn Borg boxers we have on our site.

It's not too late to get some delivered to your door, for free before Christmas.

These Bjorn Borg Sketchbook Boxers are 95% cotton 5% elastane. Say JA! to Bjorn Borg boxers. Pointless Bjorn Borg fact: Bjorn Borg once auditioned for the part of James Bond shortly before the role was finally given to Timothy Dalton. Rumour has it he only missed out because he couldn't pronounce the name Bond. "Ya my audition was perfect!" Borg told Time magazine. "Look I do it for you now, My name is Bjond Ya. James Bjond." 

Ultimate Stocking Fillers

Not too late for stocking fillers.

We can get these to you before christmas if you order through our site today.

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Wallet

Not large enough to carry the head of a
mythological beast.

The wallet has a wonderful backstory. It originally came from the name of the sack Perseus used to carry the head of Medusa. You remember Medusa, that chick with snakes for hair that turned onlookers to stone by looking at them. Good old Perseus I say, you don't want a crazy cow like that swinging around the local pubs. Well the wallet has evolved since those primitive times. This Voi Jeans Cobra Bottle Opener Wallet, nicknamed the Swiss Army Knife of wallets, has a PU leather effect that not only has the logo embossed on the front, but also a bottle opener on the corner. Young men attempting to open bottles of Desperado's with their teeth accounts for 65% of broken canines. That's just good science. So let the Cobra wallet do the job and save you a trip to the back alley dentist. 

Classic attire for a knife fight.

Long Johns

The Long Johns have an equally interesting history. They were first introduced into England in the 17th century and were supposedly called long Johns after a famous knife fighter who fought in thermal underwear.

Check out these Bjorn Borg Skull Chain Long Johns that are 95% cotton, 5% elastane.  Pointless Bjorn Borg fact: Bjorn Borg's star sign is a Gemini. Gemini's are apparently the nuts at doubles tennis. But interestingly Bjorn hated doubles. He was very much like every movie cop from the 80's. Doesn't need a partner, works better alone, lives on the edge, smokes, drinks heavily because his wife left him, estranged from his kids, you get the picture.

Belts

No the Bat belt, but good enough.

Belts have been documented for male clothing since the Bronze Age. This Voi Jeans Holster Belt is a classic leather belt featuring branding embossed directly onto the leather. This belt doesn't actually come with a holster or gun, however it is real leather, so think on if purchasing it for your vegan friend. However I did have a vegan friend who wore leather boots, he said Jesus used to wear leather sandals, and if it was good enough for him...and you can't really argue with that can you.

George Lamb interview

It's not really relevant to this blog,
but does anyone have the number for this blonde?

Well he's better dressed than Tom Hardy. Not my words Hardy fans, but the words according to GQ's list for best dressed man of 2013. They place Hardy below Lamb, and is it really any surprise? He is one of the founders of A.Sauvage and designed the interiors for the concept store which has now branched out as far as the World Towers in Asia. He also has just the right amount of grey in his hair. 

Over the last three months George and Hygena have carefully selected a shortlist of the best restaurants, independent cinemas, hotels, grooming parlours and clothing boutiques across the country looking at how each venue showcases great design in different ways. Focusing specifically on sites in Leeds, Edinburgh, London and Birmingham they've put together a beautifully designed online booklet which you can check out here.

www.issuu.com/hygenaguysguide.

'Eat my dust Hardy' - Lamb

So what do you want from me, a review of a review? Well alright, it's actually pretty good. George is pretty easy on the eye and there are plenty pictures of him looking distracted at the foot of a floating bed, or sat on his haunches over an Amparo table, armed with a silver spoonful of muesli primed near his silver-spooned tongue. A guide like this is what Marty McFly would call The Almanac for the inside track on where the cool kids go. There are cinemas on rooftops, designer shops tucked away in farmers county and Barbers in Birmingham that coat their walls in nothing but boxing memorabilia.

It's free, it's short and sweet, and you might just learn something. 

George Lamb said: “My Guys’ Guide is an essential read for the modern man. I’ve gone on a bit of a mission to help guys decide what areas to head to when they’re on the hunt for a new place, and to give them a few ideas on how to make their home look the part once they’ve found it. There are so many great restaurants, bars, cinemas and shops in the UK – all of which have been meticulously designed – that you need never be short of places to go for inspiration when doing up your first flat.”

The best dressed Piano player ever

People stop me on the street all the time and ask Pete, who do you think is the best dressed piano player past or present? Without a moment spent in deliberation, I whip out a list of names that I carry around with me on a laminated card, and recite to them in reverse order, the following;

Elton, disappoints mourners.

5# Elton John. Elton is renowned for his flamboyant wardrobe. The world waited with baited breathe to see what costume he'd sport when it was announced that he'd play Princess Diana's funeral. It was something of an anti-climax when he rolled up in a bog standard black suit with no tassels or sequins on show. It would have been the perfect tonic to the nations misery if he sported the donald duck costume that he wore when he played the New York's Central Park in 1980. For this fashion blogger, his lack of showmanship, really cast a shadow over the whole event. 

Dr John, off his face. 

4# Dr John. The good doctor would often be seen rocking a voodoo head-dress as he growled his way through his psychedelic set. He has spent his entire life battling heroin addiction. However the good times finally came to an end when he teamed up with Ringo Starr and his All-Starr band. After the tour finished he told Rolling Stone magazine, 'I thought Ringo might at least have some stash left over from the White Album, but that tour bus was drier than a popcorn fart.' 

tortures the animals 

3# Jamie Cullum. The pint sized virtuoso is synonymous with jet black slim fit suits. However his reputation was tarnished this week when animal rights activists slammed Cullum for performing at the Krone Circus, known for having an array of exotic animals as entertainment. "These animals go through enough torture in their lives without having to be subjected to Cullum's crooning." Said a spokesman from the Animals Defenders Institute yesterday. 

'F*ck you Virgo' says Jools

2# Jools Holland. This former Squeeze member is infamous for his bespoke waistcoats that he wears on his Later show. The idea was clearly lifted from ex-snooker player John Virgo who used to wow his audience with his pomposity and extravagant waistcoat attire. 'I'm not happy that Jools stole my idea for bespoke waistcoats,' Virgo said. 'I'm not saying thats the reason why Big Break was pulled from the air, but the big wigs at the BBC clearly thought there was only room for one waistcoat fashionista.' 

1# Yuja Wang. Yuja who? Who cares. But check out the pins on this girl. She wore this dress as she performed at the Hollywood Bowl sometime back. Knowing that she wouldn't get any kind of press following that display, Tori Amos announced her retirement the day after.

Genuine Talent.