Combining AERIAL7’s ultra slim, superior quality ‘Sound Disk’ which is then inserted into specially constructed Kangol jacquard earlaps – genius! The Sound Disk system also incorporates a microphone, which is compatible with mobile devices such as i-Phone and Blackberry.

The results mean that music fans get the freedom of listening to music discreetly without dealing with the hassle of ear or head phones.

There are a range of styles and colours from caps, flat caps and beanies all incorporating the same technology meaning you can stay stylish and warm while listening to your favourite sounds.

Available in stores September.

Indeed, the influence of the Clarks Desert boot has traveled Sahara wide since it was designed by Nathan Clark in Burma in 1949. He was serving with the West African Brigade at the time. The inspiration came from a crepe-soled boot made out of rough suede popular in Cairo’s  Old Bazaar. Then, the footwear of choice for off-duty Eighth Army officers, it was the boot’s simple line and conspicuous comfort that struck a chord with Nathan, a chord that, 60 years later, still sweeps like a sand-storm through wardrobes all over the world.

Over 60 long years after its debut, the Desert Boot lives on like Tutankhamun’s mask, but instead encasing some of the world’s most sought after feet. And this season you can  even don a pair by Mr Swagger himself – the ones pictured are designed by Liam Gallagher for his Pretty Green label. They’re like finding an Oasis in the Kalahari.

By Erica Crompton

Dirty Velvet Clothing is a men’s t-shirt brand with a twist. The Velveteers pride themselves on their individuality and quality with all the t-shirts being made from 100% organic cotton and carrying the Fairtrade mark.

Their aim is to produce designs with originality and substance with a free-thinking style guaranteed to grab attention. The Last Supper tee with a T-Rex skull is certain to get a reaction and their designs are gaining popularity thanks to being seen on a number of celebs including comedian Russell Howard and Take That’s Howard Donald.

Urban Outfitters stores across the UK are currently stocking these unique designs at around £30 for Spring/Summer but we have 10 to giveaway to lucky readers.

If you’d like to win one then tell us: What are Dirty Velvet t-shirts made from:

A. Tail Hair from 3-legged Shetland Ponies

B. 100% Organic, Fairly Traded Cotton.

C. Shredded banana skins held together with flavourless jelly.

To enter send your answer along with your chosen shirt style from dirtyvelvet.co.uk and your name, address, telephone number, date-of-birth and shirt size to comps@fusedmagazine.com.

Deadline for entries is 28 May, 2010.

Clarks shoes are a staple for all of us, from getting our first pair of shoes to looking for comfortable and not entirely fugly footwear to wear on long holiday tours.

The first pair ever made weren’t even created with a dynastic footwear collection in mind, a young Nathan Clark creating the Desert Boot back in 1949 to wear off duty whilst serving with the West African Brigade in Burma. The simple line of the boot and comfort became popular amongst the Eight Army officers and over the years people all over the world.

Not only surviving the fads and trends of the past 60 years, the Desert shoe has developed a reputation as a cult classic, being present on the feet of Steve McQueen, Bob Dylan, the Raconteurs and Arctic Monkeys and now to celebrate the Desert Boot is paying homage to the generations it has kitted out.

Each era has a very distinct and recognisable edge, the 1950s Harris Tweed representing the post-war every day man’s attire, whilst Liberty’s Paisley Bourton print reimagines the psychedelic swirls of the 60s.

Andy Warhol and his factory follower’s style that so dominated the New York 70s scene is what inspired the deep purple fringe, whilst the 80s denim is transferred from the drainpipe rock style jeans worn by the new romantics of the time to the shoes themselves.

To celebrate the era of patriotism to the Britpop music scene, Cool Britannia comes through in the 90s shoe, adorned in the Union Jack in soft English calf suede.

Proving it is still a fashionable, reliable and classic shoe, by the 2000s we come full circle; the Desert Boot has been retrieved and remade exactly as it was when Nathan first invented it with the original English velvety suede, stitching and full leather-board runner. The classic that started an institutional brand name finishes off this special collection run most fittingly.

Each pair comes in a specially designed anniversary box, which includes a special edition 60th anniversary key ring to match the shoe it comes with.

To learn more visit www.clarksoriginals.com

Words: Alexandra Rochester

Kanji Kohanda, the Evisu artist, is set to make an exclusive appearance at Selfridges in Birmingham on Wednesday the 8th of April. Evisu, in conjunction with GQ magazine, are to hold the free event in which Kanji will be there on hand to personally customise your purchase of Evisu jeans with the famous kamone. Kanji’s background influences come from Tokyo, Berlin and London. These influences combined with a penchant for street culture allow Kanji to create simplistic and original designs for the Evisu brand.

Having appeared in a number of places across the UK Selfridges is next in line to receive the special and unique touch from the Evisu team. To celebrate this event there will also be a DJ on hand to supply the best of summer music and grooming opportunities with Biotherm. There will also be a chance to win a Nintendo Wii, an AURA Motorola phone and finally a 3 night stay in Milan.

This exclusive event kicks off at 6pm and ends at 8pm, drinks and goody bags are available with complimentary tickets. Click here for more information. Complimentary tickets are available at the store now or readers can make a request email to andy.price@selfridges.co.uk.

Words: Stefanie Andrews

The lovely fellas at Seventyseven have 3 excellent and strictly Ltd Edition winter jackets from the AW08/09 range up for grabs worth £80 each (only 200 pcs available worldwide).

Featuring rare Camo Check bonded cotton outer fabric with micro fleece lining for extra warmth, fully adjustable hood, twin zip stash pockets, personal entertainment management system for your iPod plus heavy duty cuff and waist ribbing, branded zip pullers and woven labelling. An absolute beauty of a jacket sure to keep the british weather at bay this winter!

To get your hands on one of these bostin mid weight padded jackets from Birmingham based streetwear label Seventyseven simply tell us which of these is not a type of coat?

1. Duffle
2. Crombie
3. Snood

Send the answer with your size along with your name, address and date of birth to competitions@fusedmagazine.com. Please put ‘Seventyseven’ in the subject box.

Deadline for entries is Noon on Monday 2nd February, 2009.

Seventyseven – Great British Streetwear.