SHOPPING... UT-ILITY WEAR We’re already regular visitors to the Oxford Street and Regent Street branches of Uniqlo because of its ultra cheap fashions, so we were most interested to read about the launch of its new UT t-shirts (above). Basically, the company has asked a wide selection of renowned artists, designers, photographers and musicians to produce over 1,000 unique styles of limited-edition t-shirts. Designs have been submitted by such purveyors of cool as Gareth Pugh, Kim Jones, Sølve Sunsbø and Nobuyoshi Araki – with more to come - while acclaimed photographer Terry Richardson has shot the ad campaign. Check it out at the Uniqlo branches on Oxford Street, Regent Street and Brompton Road, or the newly opened store on High Street Kensington. www.uniqlo.co.uk STEP BACK IN TIME If you picked up this month’s <strong>Out</strong> <strong>In</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>City</strong> because of our Heroes front cover, and fancy yourself as something of a sci-fi geek, then you may well be interested in this memoir (below) from Nick Griffiths. <strong>In</strong> the same way that Nick Hornby’s Fever Pitch detailed his childhood passion for Arsenal football club, Dalek I Loved You concerns itself with young Mr Griffith’s obsession with Doctor Who. After becoming hooked on the show at the age of four, Griffith’s life-long love for the programme is here turned into a charming and evocative memoir that will satisfy everyone from the most nerdish ‘Whovian’ to those with only a nodding acquaintance with the show. Published by Gollancz, it’s available for £12.99 from all good bookstores now. TWO FRAGRANT Hmmm… we’re not sure how long they spent dreaming up the name, but despite it sounding a bit like a Hollywood sequel, we are loving the fragrance. Gucci Pour Homme II is nicely woody and spicy, with elements of violet, cinnamon and pimento amongst its notes. Despite its pastel colouring, it comes in a reassuringly solid and masculine chunky bottle, and can be picked up for £45 (100ml) or £<strong>33</strong> (50ml) from all good stockists of eau de toilette. www.gucci.com BLINGING Thomas Sabo is one of Germany’s most respected jewellery designers. <strong>The</strong> label is currently undergoing major global expansion, and this summer sees the unveiling of the first Thomas Sabo store in London. From 1 July you’ll find Thomas Sabo at <strong>33</strong> King’s Road, SW3, while from 24 August, the brand will also be stocked in Selfridges. <strong>The</strong> men’s range uses sterling silver and cubic zirconi – and items include chains, rings, cufflinks and bracelets. We’re particularly liking the recurring skull motif (right) for that retro rocker – or Damien Hirst - vibe. Prices range from £14.95-£450. www.thomassabo.com
WORDS BY LOREM DELOREM | PHOTOGRAPH BY MAET IPSUM