Urbanears Plattan Headphones

Set to cause a massive stir, Scandinavian brand Urbanears have brought out these ultra stylish headphones that combine design, functionality and sound quality in one amazing bundle.

Not only do these full sized classic headphones offer rich, secluded sound, but they fold down to the size of your fist so you can take these bad boys with you anywhere and everywhere.

Just to top it off, they also feature a zound plug which allows your friends to plug in and listen to your music and a microphone / remote that is compatible with the iPhone, Blackberry, Nokia and HTC. What more could you want?

Get yours now over at the Urban Excess store.

Cheap Monday Spring ‘10

We’re excited to announce that Cheap Monday has arrived at Urban Excess, with our favourite tees and shirts from the Spring ‘10 and WKND capsule collection available now.

Take a look at the Cheap Monday Eye T-shirt and the Cheap Monday Over Print Borderline T-shirt below, or head over to the store to check out the Cheap Monday Bruce Skull T-shirt, Cheap Monday Loose Stripe Mens Shirt and the Cheap Monday Psykos Knitted WKND jumper.

WeSC Womens Myanmar Bag Spring ‘10

You’ve got your tickets, now get ready for the festival season with this essential from WeSC. 

From the Spring ‘10 Womens collection, the Myanmar bag breaks all the rules and looks better for it. With a high-shine nylon exterior, it will shrug off whatever you throw at it and there is plenty of room for all your essentials (minus the camping chair).

Unique and stylish, there is an offset pleat at the front and back, snap button tab at the top a zip pocket to keep your important bits in one piece.

See you there!

Vans Trainers Spring ‘10

With Spring on the way it’s time to get yourself into some new season Vans, so we’ve lined up a collection of our favourites for you over at the Urban Excess store.

First up is the Zapato del Barco, a vintage old style boat/deck shoe made from canvas and given a rough edge for a worn look. The metal eyelets allow for the laces to slide easily around the shoe, making lace ups a breeze. Also features a padded insole for comfort and vulcanized sole.

Fancy a new spin on an old favourite?  Ripstop Eras come reinforced with exclusive extra heavy canvas uppers and new color and texture combo, or if you love the Authentic but want some new colours, grab this classic shoe in either Light Blue, Blue Moon or Black/Pewter.

Like a blast from the past? The VS Archive Slip-On features a revival of one of Vans’ timeless prints, the sticker collage. Inspired by the back windows of punk rock tour buses and battered backyard half pipe walls, these Slip-Ons deserve a place in any Vans collection.

To see our full selection of Vans trainers, head over to the store.

WeSC Headphones Spring’10

The Spring 2010 range of WeSC headphones has landed at Urban Excess this week, and not only have we got the classic WeSC Oboe headphones , we’ve got the WeSC Pick Up Foldable, WeSC Maraca and WeSC Bongo too!

For a sneak peek of the WeSC Maraca Headphones, the WeSC Bongo Headphones in Mauritius Blue or the WeSC Pick Up Foldable in White, take a look below.

To check out the full line-up including the WeSC Seasonal limited edition colours, head over to our web store.

Goorin Hats Holiday ‘10

We’re big fans of Goorin Hats at UE. From their beginning on the cobblestone streets of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania when founder Cassel Goorin sold his first hat off a horse and cart in 1895, they have offered timeless classic styles – hats that allow you to make a statement without having to say a word.

We’ve had some new styles hit the store, so if you’re after some new headwear, have a look at some of the new Goorin goodies available…

If Goorin Trilbies are your hat of choice, then head in the direction of the Goorin Moretti Trilby, Goorin Paddy Whacked Trilby and the Goorin London Flip Up Trilby. The Moretti is a classic pinstripe trilby featuring a custom woven headband that will keep you looking sharp, the Paddy Whacked is a stingy brim not for the feint of heart, with a bold combination of houndstooth body and striped grosgrain band and the London Flip Up is the new Goorin stingy brim shape made with a Fall plaid, complementary grosgrain band, and a soft cotton twill lining for comfort.

Goorin are just as good at creating classic beanies as they are trilbies, and the Goorin Acorn proves it. A retro throwback, this beanie features a jacquard pattern and rolled edge.

A new take on a popular style, the Forrest Slopde Cadet offers the original cadet style but with a textured herringbone design and classic lining.

If you’re into bold statements, the Goorin Lil’ Tony is a new a new medley of hat making techniques made of 100% wool and featuring embroidered rose artwork, a black triple pleated band, and plaid brim.

Ingles Buchan Tartan Scarves

Still feeling the winter chill? Wrap up in a tartan scarf from the new Ingles Buchan Scarve Collection.

These 100% pure new wool and lambs wool authentic Scottish wool tartan scarves will keep you cosy and come in a range of colours, including Baird Purple, Blackwatch Blue, Moffat Grey, Stewart Dress White, Sutherland Old Green and the lambs wool Buchanan Mod Yellow.

When you buy Ingles Buchan, you’re not only buying authentic Scottish check scarves direct from Scotland, but also direct from the family firm and the mills that make them. It even makes you feel warm inside!

Women’s Berets

Womens Berets are back, and if you’re after a vintage twist, some Parisian chic or basic layering, this classic hat is a wardrobe staple.

Whether worn with a dress and toughened up with work boots and over knee socks, smart with vintage coat and knit tights or to take you into summer with some 80s high waist shorts and bretton stripes, the beret is a versatile accessory that won’t let you down.

We’ve put together a collection of some of the best berets out there, from womens slouchy beanies and popcorn knit beret beanies to the classic black wool bobble stick - our favourites include Goorin Linds, Kangol Japanese Jersey, Kangol Wave Tex Knit and the Classic Black.

To check out our full collection, make your way over to www.urbanexcess.com.

Bhode & Company Spring ‘10

Into your headwear? Then say hello to new brand Bhode & Company. Founded in 2008, London UK, Bhode & Company draws inspiration from a wide range of sources, influenced by music, fashion, 1920’s prohibition and military history.

Committed to quality and innovative design, Bhode celebrates British heritage with a consideration for tradition and attention to detail, paying homage to the leading British hat industry of the 1850’s.  With quality and authenticity at the center of its focus, Bhode & Company aims to be the hat choice of headwear lovers.

Their Holiday ‘09/’10 beanie hats collection features a range of superior knits and classic colours that will give any outfit a kick. If you’re after casual comfort, look no further than the ‘Lux’ oversized slouchy beanie hat in super-soft knit, or if you’re after something light for layering in summer then check out the ‘Stash’ beanie. Still feeling the winter? The soft cable knit ‘Snood’ or ‘Becks’ will keep you cosy, or for a thick ribbed knit, the ‘Loafer’ in black gets our vote.

To check out the full collection, head on over to www.UrbanExcess.com/Bhode&Company.

Bhode & Company - A Departure From the Expected

Gola x Tado Collection

After a series of successful collaborations, British sportswear brand Gola have teamed up with hot UK based design duo Tado for SS10.

The vibrant collection features unique characters created specifically for Gola by Tado in their trademark manga-inspired style, including cute and fuzzy ‘Pomme’, 60s diva ‘Luxey’, lanky runner ‘Berwyn’ and his rainbow coloured moustache, ‘Martin’ the bespectacled geek, ‘Botterill’ the football mad bobble hat and the rather hungry looking mod ‘Welfed’, complete with scooter.

In 80s brights and fluro colours, the retro inspired range features Tado’s designs on the classic Redford bag, high and low top trainers and apparel for both men and women.

The Gola by Tado collaboration is set to be a massive success, with Tado’s vibrant and fun style perfectly complementing Gola’s ethos for quirky design - get ready to grab a piece whilst you can!

The collection will be hitting our website next week; in the meantime, head over to the website to see our full range of Gola bags.