Ingles Buchan

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!

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

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.

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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. 

SE DC x PK Ripper Fixed Gear

After years in the making, it’s finally here: the SE x DC PK Ripper Bike.

With SE Bike’s successful collaboration on the PK Ripper a while back, this full sized fixed gear bike is another milestone for both companies. 

Using 6061 aluminum floval tubing on its frame with chromoly fork, this single speed bike will be an indestructible bike for the trick minded. Equipped with Oury Mountain Grips, SE Lightning Blitz Seat with bottle opener, Velocity Deep V wheels, Vittoria Rubino Pro and whole lot of other quality goods, this is an awesome set up. 

Matte black and ball-burnished colorways are available now.

Gola Bags

On the look out for a bag that is practical but full of vintage charm?  Then take a look at quintessential British brand Gola.

Born of humble beginnings in a small factory in 1905, Gola Bags has experienced a rollercoaster ride, surviving two World Wars and various other trials and tribulations to blossom in the 1960s and 70s as the pre-eminent sportswear brand. 

Today Gola creatively incorporates its unprecedented heritage into its flagship designs, taking inspiration from their iconic bags of the sixties and combining retro styles from yesteryear with today’s most sought-after trends. 

Their AW09 collection features an array of blast from the past colourways in the classic Gola Bronson and Gola Redford bags that really catch the retro vibe. Among our favourites are the Gola Retro Shoulder Redford Bag in Navy Blue/White, the Gola Redford 40th Anniversary Shoulder Bag in Black and the Gola Retro Shoulder Bronson Bag - Black/Ecru, but we’ll let you make up your own mind!

To check out our full collection of Gola bags, click here.

POP Retro Clothing

Have you been scouring the vintage shops for the perfect retro knits, flannel shirts and jackets without any success? Then say hello to POP Retro Clothing.

Their AW09 collection features classic designs based on iconic vintage and retro styles from the 60s, 70s and 80s and is already a mainstay of the Shoreditch fashion scene.

Their Vintage Xmas Knitted Snowflake Jumpers with festive detailing have been selling out faster than we can restock them. Just in case you hadn’t noticed or high-fived your Gran, the humble Christmas knit is now bang on trend and POP are making sure we’re spoilt for choice. We’ve just added their new retro reindeer christmas jumper to both the store and our sweater drawer. If you want to get your hands on one, we will be getting a new delivery of the sell-out styles from the 8th December .

Obsessed with check? Once the preserve of lumberjacks,  flannel plaid shirts are one of this season’s must haves. POP have stepped up with a massive selection of prints and in addition to their unisex shirts, they’ve put a feminine spin on an oversized shirt for girls. Their flannel shirt dress features a cinched waist and comes in khaki, pink and classic tartan plaid - effortlessly stylish urban chic.

Their talents don’t end there though. Their outerwear collection features the same retro touches and includes wool, leather and cotton jackets. Their winter coats include a vintage style wool duffle and a double-breasted wool pea coat, both featuring deep pockets and tartan lining or if you’re after a more light-weight style look no further than their recycled leather motorcycle jackets, 80s hooded zippers or their take on the iconic Members Only and Harrington jackets.

Check out the full collection of men’s jumpers, flannel shirts, coats, and women’s shirt dresses  here.

Brixton Hats

At UrbanExcess, we love Brixton Hats. After an impressive Fall campaign, the California-based label have expanded their apparel line with a new collection for winter and we’ve been working hard to bring you a pick of the best.

The Brixton Ltd Holiday ’09 Collection comprises some great outerwear pieces, highlighted by the Brixton Sham Jacket, a cafe motorcycle style piece with a tailored fit and plaid lining, and the Debaser Jacket, a grey wool, vintage inspired military jacket with a tailored fit.

The So Cal-based hat designers haven’t lost their focus though – their new range of hats is as strong as ever. 

First up are the caps: the Brixton Wheeler is a classic mesh contrast snapback Trucker Cap with large BRXTN embroidered patch, whilst the Station Trucker Hat is a solid colour snapback featuring the BRXTN branding and puma design.

Then there’s a new spin on some old favourites - the Fiddler BakerBoy Cap is now available in both brown tweed and navy, the Brood NewBoy Capincludes brown herringbone and brown plaid, and the Gain Crushable Felt Trilby now comes in Moss Brown.

Finally, to beat the winter chill, look no further than the Brixton Raglan Military Cap. This wool hat is a twist on the popular military cap style with a unique cuff design and button detailing.

Whatever type of hat you fancy, Brixton’s got you covered.

Take a look at the Holiday ‘09 Collection below….

WeSC

Swedish super brand WeSC is, in their own words, “a street fashion brand for intellectual slackers”.  WeSC is short for We are the Superlative Conspiracy and symbolises what WeSC as a company stands for - a group of good and competent people working towards the same ideal and goals.

Founded in 2000 by a group of avid skate and snow boarders, WeSC set out to deliver “life after skate”, a brand that was more than just jeans and t-shirts. Like many other labels within skateboard culture, WeSC has its roots firmly in a subculture that sets its own rules and follows it own trends. Whether you buy in to this or not, there is no denying that WeSC make some damn fine streetwear.

Their AW09 collection features a killer range of WesC clothing, WeSC hoodies, t-shirts, flannel shirts and sweater dresses plus collaboration pieces with Delta and Kazuki. With all of their items in high quality, super-soft fabrics, we defy you to strap on a comfier t-shirt or hoody than a WeSC one.   

Their talent doesn’t just end there. Through the core of science and the biggest bag of love, WeSC have brought out the freshest overhead WESC headphones ever. The hi-tech design of the Oboe street headphones gives you all you could ask for and more, and are designed to ensure both fit and comfort - whether you’re a skate virtuoso or a hammock hedonist. With superlative audio performance, the cans incorporate the best possible audio components, bringing a full, rich sound coupled with immaculate clarity, depth and warmth.

Go on, get yourself into WeSC…

Eboy x Gola Collaboration 2009

After the massive success of their previous collaborations, the limited Edition eBoy x Gola Collaboration  is back for AW09 and once again we’ve brought you the pick of the range.

eBoy takes its influences from various sources including pop culture, lego, computer games, topical issues and toy commercials. Thanks to their presentation of 3d isometric illustrations filled with structures, robots, cars, guns and girls, the brands’ unique style has gained it cult status and a following with graphic designers worldwide.

The new collection brings us eBoys signature Baltimore dock city theme on Gola Bags including the Redford and Baltimore and the eBoy Tron High-Top Trainers, featuring their signature ‘Eater’ Godzilla monster, sopranos style strip bar and a military naval base.  Materials include a mix of leather and canvas across a variety of bags and trainers.

Please be warned that this range will not be re-run so these are guaranteed limited edition collector’s pieces – grab something from the AW09 collection whilst you can..