Jake: Always Here to Say Hello

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Last but by no means least in our Staff edition of Just Popped in to say hello is the head honcho, Jake. As the mastermind behind everything Number Six it's fair to say Jake probably has some nuggets of wisdom to share when it comes to the world of menswear & retail. We sat down and grilled him with our usual few questions. The answers.. What do you do? Jake: Window Washer / Cleaner at Number Six Your house is on fire, what do you save? Jake: As many clothes as I can carry! And my Camera... What are you...

Winter Session | New

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This season we are proud to introduce a few newcomers to our brand list. One of these newcomers is Winter Session. These guys come from Denver and make some of the best quality bags and leather goods we've seen. The motto of the brand is that they "make things for people who care about how things are made" a pretty good motto as far as we are concerned. Attention to detail: Each product is handmade in their storefront workshop in Denver. If ever you wanted proof in the pudding it's letting people watch you make your bags and wallets as...

Jan | Always Here To Say Hello

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Just popped in to say hello is an old haunt of ours. To relaunch this part of the blog we thought we'd start with a little introduction to the team here at Number Six. We've come up with a couple of quick fire questions that hopefully really get to the core of some of our most valued customers as well as the many designers, brand representatives and creative people we meet on a day to day basis in store. Without further or do we start with Jan. Having been with us a while now Jan is in charge of all...

SEVERAL; SS17 at London Collections

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The Several SS17 show at London Collection Mens was another nod to times gone by. Set in a yellow and white cafe, the show offered a retro palette even Wes Anderson would envy. The brands attention to detail did not fall short at the clothing. Vintage magazines and papers alongside toast on the table all served as parts of the Several time machine. Furthermore the clothing featured was just as much a tip of the hat to Britain of post war times. Utilitarian work wear teamed with the aspirational trench coat & sunglasses blended industrial styles of the early 20th...

Sunglasses - Effortlessly Cool

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Minimal effort with maximum effect sounds like a dream to us (when it comes to getting dressed anyway). With it getting hotter who couldn't do with some tricks to conserve energy. Bob Dylan, The Blues Brothers, James Dean and Lour Reed are all testament to what a good pair of sunglasses can do for a man. [caption id="attachment_6324" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Bob & that other cool guy Andy in Sunglasses...[/caption] It's a hard one to get right but we like to think once you've found the right pair of sunnies they'll be with you for life. So as a gentle nudge...

Socks - The gift that suits all

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Socks are a long standing staple in stockings and under the tree. A simple buy that is guaranteed to go down well, the humble sock offers a wide variety that is sure to please even the most discerning family member. We've done a round up of the best socks we have to offer at Number Six, giving a little more detail to each pair, to help you decide which one to get your nearest and dearest. Pendleton National Park Crew Sock (Glacier) The Pendleton National Park series stretches across the entire Pendleton range. Each design is created to represent one...

Hestra | New to Number Six for AW15

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Hestra started 79 years ago in it's name sake town of Hestra, Sweden. A family run business, the company has since gone on to become a world leader in the production of gloves for all purposes. This season see's a selection of Hestra gloves come to Number Six. The combination of a small team of 45 in their HQ and total control over materials used ensures each pair of gloves are the best they can be in fit, fabrics and feel. The quality of the brands gloves has earned it pride and place in many industries and profession. Providing Ski...

Zippo, Flaming Brilliant

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Founded in the early 1930's by George G Blaisdell, Zippo has hardly changed the utilitarian design of its lighter since its inception. Since the beginning Zippo has had the famous unconditional lifetime guarantee "it works or we fix it". During WWII millions of American military personnel carried the lighter in to battle, establishing Zippo as an icon of America throughout the world. Having sold 500 million word wide there is no other choice than this reliable lighter that works in any weather condition. At Number Six we stock four type of the classic lighter. We have a Brushed Chrome and Brushed Brass...

Brand Focus: Word Notebooks

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Word Notebooks are the perfect daily notebooks for the organised modern gent. Featuring a unique bullet point system to keep on top of your day-to-day tasks, their small New Jersey-based team have provided a stylish and functional product that's both useful and easy on the eyes! It couldn't be simpler; Just fill in the bullet point when writing an item on that line. Trace the circle around it when it’s important and add a slash when you’ve started work on it. Once the task is complete, simply mark down an “X” and move on to the next item on your list....

Number Six - Winter footwear and accessories

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You know when you are just getting along with things, having a nice time, minding your own business and then some clever clogs taps you on the shoulder and informs you "there is only 5 more shopping weekends until Xmas!!". Got ourselves ever so slightly in a panic but then had a look at what we had on the shelves in Number Six and we breathed a sigh of relief, safe in the knowledge that at least all our male nearest and dearest are going to be more then happy with the presents they receive. We have been inundated with...