While http://www.urbanminx.com originally catered to the more feminine of our society, it has quickly grown to provide clothing to the more rugged individuals including those that play rugby anglophiles and those just wanting to look smart. As you will see below we lean heavily on the English for their amazing ability to mix sport with style and creativity with class.
Ben Sherman clothing is one of my favorite lines not because the man, Ben Sherman was the mod god but because I love the fit and style of their dress shirts. Ben Sherman {the man}, started making shirts from a small back street factory in Brighton went on to dress the sixties and became the "king of Carnaby Street". The Ben Sherman clothing line now consists of dress clothing, casual clothing, shoes, accessories and lifestyle clothing. We focus on the dress shirts and the shoes but do not let us limit you. Ben Sherman has a very thorough line of eclectic and elegant clothing.
Mod comes to the US in the 2007 Merc London collection. Merc London has had its finger on the pulse of mod for over 40 years and is still on top with their mod tees and mod long sleeves. Refer to the blurb from the Merc London website – “Mod fashion transcends decades. Smart looks from different eras meld. Metamorphose and shape the styles of today. Nobodies finger is more on the pulse of what was and what will be, than Merc of London”. If your looking to go with all these shirts, check out our men’s premium denim selection which includes Monarchy denim jeans, Gold Sign denim jeans, Chip & Pepper denim jeans, Ben Sherman denim jeans, J and company denim jeans and Genetic denim jeans.
English Laundry shirts and designs have been gracing the UrbanMinx.com pages since we opened, well before the current craze occurred and made English Laundry a household name. The shirts are based on selected English stripes, plaids and solid poplins from the 1960's and 1970's era. The product is hand sewn and each shirt is individually laundered for fit and comfort. The whole concept of English Laundry is "Elegant, ARROGANT, English" and is to be worn mainly with Denim, and never...under any circumstances, with a tie.
The Fred Perry clothing line, named after its founder and namesake Fred Perry the infamous tennis player, has been around and selling strong in England since the 40's starting out as a sport's wear line and being picked up in the 60's by the mod's. Eventually the style became ingrained in our culture and the line continues to be a top performer. As the Fred Perry web site states - "Fashions may come and go but style is timeless". We like the fact that the classic preppy chic style will never fade from our society and that UrbanMinx.com carries items that will make you look sharp for years to come.
The Lonsdale clothing line, with its roots in organized boxing, is a sports oriented line of tees, hats and shirts with a common British theme running though the seasons. Lonsdale was originally founded in London England in 1960 and produced boxing equipment before branching out into sports and fashion clothing. Lonsdale clothing receives its name from the eponymous Hugh Cecil Lowther, Fifth Earl of Lonsdale. Lord Lonsdale organized boxing matches in 1909 and was president of the National Sporting Club of Britain. Every boxer who became a champion and defended his title successfully three times received the Lonsdale Belt. Bernard Hart, an ex-boxer, visited the Lord in the 1960’s and asked for permission to use his name for a clothing brand targeted towards boxers. In 1979 Pail Wller of the band The Jam bought some Lonsdale- Tee Shirts and provided the brand with a good image, as a result of which also non-athletes started wearing the clothing. In the 80’s and 90’s Lonsdale clothing found favor particularly with skinheads, punks and mods. Lonsdale articles have been worn by many famous boxers, including for example; Mike Tyson, Henry Cooper, Muhammad Ali and Lennox Lewis.
Monarchy premium denim is internationally recognized for its specialty fabrics, exclusive cuts and unique washes. Monarchy knits have been lauded for creating an innovative graphic landscape, which compliment the use of fine cottons and experimental washes. The Monarchy clothing line is a fresh new premium denim that blends new fashions with old world style. The Monarchy clothing collection includes weathered tees, blazers shorts slacks, polo's, hoodie’s and a full line of designer fashion denim jeans. This line is known for their extensive attention to detail, classy styling and that when you first wear the clothing, it looks well worn, relaxed and as if you weren't trying to look so darn good
With style, attitude, and confidence people everywhere are putting on their J & Company jeans (J company denim) to express themselves. With original styling and a fit for everyone, J & Company denim has created a contemporary, denim based collection for both men and women who understand and appreciate style, comfort quality and the latest fashion trends of designer jeans. J and Company was launched in 2003, and has quickly emerged into the marketplace turning up everywhere from the red carpet to Elle Magazine. Design and manufacturing include the best fabrics, innovative washes, and an uncompromising attention to detail, J & Company denim is as unique as it is coveted. Fashion designer Julien Jarmoune, founder of J & Company uses European inspiration mixed with L.A. flair to develop its unique appearance. After coming to California from France just two years ago, Julien has used his expertise as a fashion designer to create a collection based on vintage attitude and rock and roll style. You may even find Jessica Simpson wearing a pair of these designer denim jeans.
Idiosyncratic British fashion designer Ted Baker has a definite UK, Westbourne Grove (Nottinghill) style. While Ted Baker is no ordinary designer label and has it’s own system for sizing its clothes suggesting you use their independent size charts for fit. They are a high quality line with all the posh you would expect from an English Brand made famous through celebrities and royals loving this classic line.
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