TEXT : JESSIE BROOKS ILLUSTRATION : LILLIE COOPER
FASHIONNEWS
Summer is behind us , the festive season is upon us and the new year is on its way and to help you know what ’ s happening , who to look out for and where to go Jessie Brooks is on hand with the news and her top 5 things to do / watch / visit and read along the way .
Cock And Bull is a menswear boutique led by the influences of British tradition . As the UK ’ s first ever menswear boutique focused solely on sustainable fashion , Cock & Bull really is a one of a kind gem . Housed in one of London ’ s most exciting streets , the shop displays a selection of original , traditional and extremely wearable pieces that can be bought and trusted as a garment that will last , as well as being a staple piece for any mans wardrobe . Based in the heart of Shoreditch , just a stones throw away from Brick lane , the quaint boutique boasts ethical and sustainable fashion for style conscious men that need a wardrobe they can rely on .
With a gentlemanly feel , yet prints that produce a youthful aura , the store is filled with wardrobe must haves and accessories such as the always stylish and ever so British flat-caps . The wood shelving and rustic metal poles holding the islands of the store together , there ’ s an authentic and earthy feel as soon as you enter the store . The muted colours let the customers eye focus on the products available and simple merchandising techniques also stop the eye from becoming distracted , allowing the customer to embrace the quality and originality before them .
Not only is Cock & Bull a home for style , its a place where men can spend and remain guilt free after doing so . Knowing you ’ re wearing something that is made with genuine care and knowing your money has been wisely spent on something limited edition makes a shopping experience there much more sought after than that of a high street chain . Cock & Bull offers a range of clothes that will not only last physically but will carry you through seasons too , the timeless prints and simple colour palettes mean that the
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MEN ’ S HAND SEWN TROUSERS LINED WITH A UNIQUE COCK & BULL PRINT
THE QUAINT BOUTIQUE BOASTS ETHICAL AND SUSTAINABLE FASHION FOR STYLE CONSCIOUS MEN THAT NEED A WARDROBE THEY CAN RELY
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A SNEAK PEAK OF THE A / W COLLECTION AVAILABLE IN STORE
collections are not trend based and will therefore be wearable in seasons to come . The design team make items that are interchangeable from one season to the next and as a brand do not believe in wasting clothes .
The aim for the brand is to create pieces that their customer will value , be proud to wear and treat as something they are proud to own . To tie in with the traditionally British theme , most items are predominately produced in the UK . The recycled and organic materials are also predominately sourced from within Britain .
The team at Cock & Bull are all hands on and are part of every step in the process of creating a collection . Said collections are made in the UK by UK artisans and textiles artists with a huge focus on hand finished items .
The store holds a range of original Cock & Bull printed T ’ s , hand finished shirts , shorts & trousers hand woven tweed caps and much many more items that embrace the theme of British heritage and fashion .
For their hard work , and ability to recognise the need for sustainable fashion , Juicebox are naming Cock & Bull the place to be and shop for menswear right now .