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Richard Biedul will be a familiar face to many men. A popular figure at London Fashion Week Men's (formerly London Collections: Men) he has graced endless best-dressed lists and street style inspiration boards alike.

Professional model Richard is as busy behind the camera as he is in front of it. Working as a creative director and designer he is an advocate for British brands. His debut capsule collection was with King & Tuckfield, a brand with a love of British heritage. The latest partnership on Mr Biedul's CV is a three-piece collection with the historic shoemaker, Joseph Cheaney.

After visiting the Joseph Cheaney factory in Desborough his eyes were opened as to how the brand could help fulfil his creative vision. With over 130 years of experience making shoes, Joseph Cheaney ticks all the boxes when we think of the craftsmanship and passion that goes into traditional shoemaking.

Before jumping straight into designing, Richard spent hours studying the brands archives and getting to know the inner workings of shoemaking, Focusing on classic styles, the Vietri, Steadman and Isaac shoes are all given a contemporary twist. There was a keen aim on sustainable materials being used in construction as well as ensuring the shoes were performance-driven.

Shop the collection from 17th September at cheaney.co.uk

German designer, Jil Sander is resurrecting her partnership with Japanese brand, Uniqlo. For AGR, this is welcome news in these turbulent fashion times. Considering her focus on minimalist clothing for men and women, it also seems like the optimum time for the collaboration to kick into gear ahead of its release this fall.

The recent months have limited our expression of style and fashion as so much of our time has been spent indoors. Now, with restrictions lifting, will we see a movement towards less high-fashion and more functional and versatile clothing? The type of clothing that makes you presentable for Zoom calls, but comfortable to allow you to work from your home.

Uniqlo explains the forthcoming range as “versatile, exceptional” and “[defining] the global modern uniform with understatement and ease.” This dovetails both Jil Sander's focus on minimalist and Uniqlo's ability to offer quality clothing at a great price.

The original +J collaboration between Uniqlo and Jil Sander ran from 2009-2011 and featured deftly simple design, with elevated touches from the designer.

This new collection could just be the remixed work wardrobe the world is waiting for.

Keep your eye on uniqlo.com for more info

Mr Porter has teamed up with cycling brand Rapha to create a three jersey capsule collection. It is a continuation of the luxury menswear sites 'Health in Mind' initiative to promote physical and mental wellbeing among men.

All three jerseys carry the initiatives familiar green colour. It can be seen with a bold geometric front panel or as a subtle band on the upper arm.

The collection is a celebration of how sport can bring men together and increase mental positivity. All net profits from the jerseys sold will be donated to the Mr Porter Health in Mind Fund powered by Movember

I’ve cycled every day for more than 30 years and the main reason I have kept riding is that it keeps me centred and grounded, helping me make sense of the world and the challenges that are thrown at me. Cycling really is the best form of daily therapy for me, which is why I am so passionate about getting more people on bikes.

Simon Mottram, Rapha Founder

Available from Mr Porter

They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. So, can a washbag made from 30% apples help keep fast fashion at bay? Well, vegan brand, Luxtra would like to hope so.

From the shores of Australia, Luxtra is looking to develop sustainable products with a timeless design. Throughout the manufacturing process in Italy, they use cruelty-free materials, and the results are stunning.

The vegan-friendly product used for this washbag is by Frumat. In northern Italy, there is a large apple growing production, often left with a lot of by-product and waste every year. Frumat developed a new raw material from the apple-waste. A cellulose-based material featuring a variety of textures, thicknesses and embossing. Ideal for use in leather goods.

Often sustainable brands have an excellent value but lack the design focus to infiltrate the masses seriously. Luxtra appears to buck the trend. Their range includes backpacks, washbags and cardholders with prices starting from £35.

Shop this washbag and more at luxtralondon.com

The German powerhouse of fashion is looking to cut a slice of the multi-billion menswear market.

Mytheresa is in a good place, posting profits of +25% ending June 2019. This within a competitive but healthy luxury sector. E-commerce brand purchases and investments over the past few years of the likes of Matches Fashion and Net-a-porter are evidence of this buoyancy.

Luxury menswear is also proving fruitful for a lot of retailers. Notably due to streetwear brands that have seamlessly nestled themselves alongside the stalwarts of designer fashion on sites like Matches and Mr Porter. This has created a surge in demand that has boosted overall luxury menswear sales.

Now with streetwear ascendency in the space starting to slow, Mytheresa sees this as an opportunity to stake their claim. Their key approach is with brand exclusives. They have partnered with the likes of Prada, Thom Browne and Valentino on exclusive ranges. Hopefully, this gives customers a reason to come to the site.

We can give our customers access to something special they can only find at Mytheresa, and this makes us a unique luxury experience destination for them.

President and CEO of Mytheresa, Michael Kilger

They don't expect a quick-win with menswear though. The womenswear proposition has taken time to hone in on 250 focused designers (compared to 1,000 on Net-a-porter), and build customer loyalty. Data is key to business growth, and marketing spends are built on analysing the life cycles of their core customer base. The same will apply with menswear but it will need to take time to develop.

It will be interesting to see how Mytheresa positions itself within the menswear ecosystem. Whether they go more classic like Mr Porter or push towards catwalk fashion like Matches. Time will tell.

Visit mytheresa.com

With every James Bond film, there is always a host of endorsements thrust in the face of the viewer. Some, like Heineken, push the boundaries when it comes to our expectations of the suave secret agent. But, Omega has always maintained a synergy with 007.

Daniel Craig himself worked with Omega on the development of the new Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition. As a man who has played James Bond in five films (including the new one), he is astute to know the inner workings of the spies mind and his taste in watches.

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The partnership of Bond and the Omega Seamaster range is a nod to the characters naval past in the Ian Fleming books. It has been on the wrist of the spy since Goldeneye way back in 1995, but this has more of a military feel to it. The brown hue to the dial is somewhat tropical and is no doubt a reference to the palm trees of Jamaica. The Caribbean island features heavily in the new film and is where Ian Fleming wrote the books.

Daniel Craig said of his involvement in the new timepiece:

When working with Omega, we decided that a lightweight watch would be key for a military man like 007. I also suggested some vintage touches and colours to give the watch a unique edge. The final piece looks incredible.

james bond omega seamaster

Unlike some of the previous Omega watches associated with the films, this will not be a limited edition. It will join the full Seamaster collection.

Ahead of the film's release in April, you can now pre-order the stunning new Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition. With the full release scheduled for February.

£6,520 pre-order available now from Goldsmiths

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