It’s nearly that time of year again, when men from all walks of life and from different countries around the world unite in a bid to grow, in many cases hilarious and unflattering, moustaches for charity. Movember is truly a beast like no other – since it’s founding in 2003, where just 30 Mo’s (the title bestowed upon a registered participant) were a part of the cause and raised nothing, Movember has grown into a cultural movement in the fight against men’s cancers and mental health issues with over 1.1 million registered Mo’s and millions upon millions of pounds raised.

For 2013, Movember is taking another step in its fundraising initiative with the release of it’s debut range of apparel and accessories. Dubbed ‘The Movember Collection’, the range is designed by Movember co-founder Travis Garone and will feature two men’s t-shirts, a women’s t-shirt and a shave bag filled with grooming products – all are available via movember.com.

The canvas grooming bag offers the perfect stow away for any travelling essentials, or even simple storage for you bathroom at home. Made from a tougher canvas, the wash bag has a masculine finish with Movember branding. The grooming kit comes with a Gillette Fusion Proglide Slider, a neat, hand-polished Kent Movember moustache comb and Penhaligons’ special edition moustache wax. All subject to availability.

Of course Movember also continues it’s now staple partnerships and collaborations on a range of products. From moustache-themed shoes from TOMS and t-shirts from ELEVENPARIS, to scarves from Becks?ndergaard and jewellery from Links of London as well as Lucky Seven’s caps. Gillette are also doing their part and donating a portion of the sales of selected grooming equipment.

A final and exciting project from Movember this year is a stunning cook book called ‘Cook Like A Man’ – completely established, shot and collated in house in collaboration with associated chefs globally. The book is a stunning hardback and a total steal at £10 – and for charity. Gift for every man for Christmas, done!

The lines launch over the next week and throughout Movember we will be looking in depth at the different collaborations on offer, so watch this space.

Will you be taking part this Movember? Or are you opting for simply donating cash in absence of growing the tash?

Check out Movember’s jaunty little video chronicling their history:

- Neil Thornton

View the ranges and find out more at uk.Movember.com

Check out more of my articles are other awesome things going down at Planetnotion.com

To view this article in full with the entire lookbook, check it out over at Fashionbeans.com

For SS14, Jimmy Choo has taken its menswear offering to the streets, “drawing on inspiration from street style showcases in neighbourhoods on the fashion margins.”

The setting for the SS14 presentation at London Collections: MEN was the Jimmy Choo store on King Street in Covent Garden. The collection was presented around the store, creating a path that told the collection’s design narrative.

“From the brightly coloured dandy style of the Congolese Sapeurs in Brazzaville to the urban energy of inner city New York, self-expression through fashion is presented in a footwear wardrobe for going out, going to work, working it or just hanging out.”

The colour palette featured was vast, from natural earthy tones to sun-bleached accents, whilst washes and matting on some of the new suede styles as well the luxe python and mock-croc fabrics provided a well-worn finish.

The use of micro-studs on many of the styles helped bring a touch of signature Jimmy Choo detailing to range, which was more crisp and understated than its chunkier predecessors.

“The collection inspiration was ignited by the contemporary art series ‘Men in the Cities’ by Robert Longo, which led me to people watch in other cities outside the traditional fashion capitals. I was inspired by the resplendent Sapeurs in Brazzaville, the tricked out street style of New York and the creativity of fashion individuality in cities around the world.”
Jimmy Choo Creative Director, Sandra Choi

Going to Work

New for the season, Jimmy Choo’s ‘Going to Work’ line offers contemporary classics for the discerning city boy.

Key styles include: the ‘Gentry’, a classic spectator shoe given a typical Choo twist in dégradé chalk suede with a black patent toecap (a direct reflection of Robert Longo’s iconic imagery); and the ‘Morland’ brogue, a modish take on a classic silhouette that features micro-stud detailing across the upper.

However, the highlight of the ‘Going to Work’ edit is the new ‘Williams’ double-monk, a classic formal tan leather shoe given a laid-back inversion through its contrasting camo print straps:

Working It

Taking inspiration from city life, the ‘Working It’ line features some of Choo’s most ‘fashionable’ styles. Perfect for events and nights out, this edit includes the newly introduced ‘Bevan’, a striking polka-dot printed tassel loafer that “captures showman style of dandily dressed Sapeurs”.

Other styles, including the noted ‘Foxley’ slipper, have been given a more casual remake, presented in embossed suede with studded, oversized tassel details.

The iconic ‘Sloane’ slipper takes home the ‘best dressed’ award for the collection. It was showcased in a wide range of variants, including a dégradé glitter canvas, studded suede, supremely soft nubuck matte python as well as an eye-catching ‘Established in 1996? motif:

Hanging Out

The ‘Hanging Out’ line features the brand’s more casual styles and channels the “urban energy of the inner city”.

From classic studded ‘Belgravia’ hi-tops to new mid-top trainers like the ‘Varley’, Jimmy Choo has broadened its casual offering, finishing with the introduction of a new track shoe called ‘Leighton’, featuring glitter webbing and Choo’s signature camo print.

The SS14 collection also sees the introduction of new suede boots as well as new incarnations of classic biker styles:

Overall, the SS14 collection is vast, yet the theme throughout is tight. There is an any-occasion feel to the range, giving the Jimmy Choo man a go-to style no matter what the event he has to attend.

New bag and leather accessories also complement the shoe styles, further adding to the collection’s story and all-round appeal.