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Luke 1977 Grey Clange Cardigan

If the Luke 1977 Clange is too thick for you, have a look at the Luke 1977 Gypo Hooded cardigan, similar look to the Luke 1977 Clange but a slimmer version. Again it is available in grey, black and beige.  Luke 1977 Gypo features oversize buttons running the full length, with 3 pockets in total and cable detail running the full length.

Luke 1977 Beige Gypo Cardigan

If hooded cardigan isn’t your cup of tea; look at the Luke 1977 Top Rankin cardigan. This is the one if you want to keep your warm in the cold days and nights coming up but one without a hood so ideal for a night out! The Luke 1977 Top Rankin Cardigan is a heavy knit featuring hidden buttons with 3 buttons exposed, 3 pockets at the front and featuring a pocket at the back too! We have 4 colours in stock black, brown, beige and grey.

Luke 1977 Brown Top Rankin Cardigan

But if you like the cable knit look but without a hood, why not look at the Luke 1977 Crazy Top, available in 3 colours, black, grey and beige. It has the oversize buttons which run the full length of the top, 2 pockets at the front with the cable knit detail.

Luke 1977 Black Crazy Top

As the dark, cold winter months are drawing in, it’s time to invest in some statement pieces to keep you warm and cosy and looking great at the same time. The new season Vivienne Westwood knitwear collection is bang on trend for Autumn/Winter 09 and these pieces offer a stylish, luxurious look combined with superb comfort.

Vivienne Westwood, an undeniable fashion icon, is daring and unique in her designs. Responsible for bringing modern punk and new wave fashions into the mainstream, Vivienne Westwood designs continue to be at the forefront of fashion today. Famous for stating that “Fashion is about sex”, Vivienne Westwood produces clothes that are witty, original, and technically accomplished.

The latest knitwear collection is a mix of styles and shapes.  There’s a wide colour gradient from brilliant red to pale beige tones in both fine and chunky knit. So make your mark in a timeless Vivienne Westwood orb-stamped knitted sweater from Pilot Clothing.  See a selection of our favourites below;

Vivienne Westwood Classic Crew Neck Sweater

Vivienne Westwood Grey Collar Button Knit Sweater

Vivienne Westwood Classic Double V Neck Beige Knitted Sweater

Vivienne Westwood Navy Luxury Crew Knitted Sweater

Vivienne Westwood Beige Belted Chunky Knit Cardi

Vivienne Westwood Grey Classic Knit Cardi

Vivienne Westwood Blue Classic V-Necked Knit Tank Top

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The latest must-have fashion item is the Barbour jacket. They used to be the preserve of outdoor loving aristocrats and rugged farmers but now Barbour jackets have started to pop up in the most unlikely places - and on the most unlikely people.

Alex Taylor, lead singer of the Arctic Monkeys and described by the NME as “the coolest man on the planet”, wore a Barbour Jacket when the band played at Old Trafford… Kate Moss and Sienna Miller donned the waterproof at the Glastonbury festival and Amy Winehouse, Alexa Chung, The Feeling, Editors and Kasabian, to name but a few have all been seen wearing them.

So why is the Queen’s favourite wax coat suddenly so rock ‘n’ roll?

Part of the appeal of the Barbour for fashion folk is the fact that it’s so functional, comfortable and durable. Made of premium quality materials and fabrics, and stitched to perfection. The seams in Barbour jackets are sewn and treated to ensure each one is completely waterproof. Not only are the seams sewn in this manner, but the thread is treated with the same secret formula as the fabric.

Every component of a Barbour Jacket is there for a reason, no wasted materials only function. Their clothing is designed to last, even with all the harsh conditions you may expose your Barbour to, as long as you reproof your wax jacket it will only get better with age.

Barbour Customer Repair Service is always available to their consumers and using this service will ensure your jacket’s life be long and rewarding.

Now over 100 years old, Barbour is a 4th generation family owned company who’s headquarters are still in Simonside, South Shields. Although it sources products from around the globe, Barbour’s classic wax jackets are still manufactured by hand in the factory in Tyne and Wear.

Barbour have now woken up to the potential of their brand and the result is a new range of more fashion-conscious, fitted - but still weatherproof waxed jackets.

Barbour Jackets - International Trails

Barbour Jackets - Chelsea Sports Quilt

Barbour Jackets - Liddesdale Track Quilt

Barbour Jackets - Union Jack

Barbour Jackets - Active Jacket

To find out more about Barbour Jackets visit the Pilot website.

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Those of you with your finger firmly on the fashion pulse won’t have failed to notice this seasons obsession with strong colours, rhinestones and tough embellishments.  Think edgy, rock ‘n’ roll, tattoos, rebellion, bloody roses, knives, skulls, religious imagery, high end casual wear and bling… with Ed Hardy, Elvis Jesus and Ringspun being the biggest offenders;

Ed Hardy

Ed Hardy, the godfather of tattoo has joined forces with Christian Audigier, the King of bling to launch the hugely successful Ed Hardy fashion brand, beloved of celebrities, actors and musicians alike. Audigier has fused Ed Hardy’s artwork and the gritty world of tattooing with rock ‘n’ roll street style.  The Ed Hardy collection features signature tees, jeans, hoodies and footwear, checkout a small selection of what Pilot has to offer;

Ed Hardy T Shirts - CATCHER

Ed Hardy Hoodies - PLATINUM HOODY

Ed Hardy Jeans - FLAME TIGER

Elvis Jesus

The Elvis Jesus label, which was launched in 2005, has become best known for its range of jeans and T-shirts which fuse ‘rock album’ and religious imagery.  Their garments strike a balance between street-wear fashion and couture details and techniques.  This season Elvis Jesus invites you to join its march against similarity and have the courage of an outlaw to not conform but dress in something dangerously special that shouts individuality.  All you need are the guts to be willing to face the tide and go against it.   Sweatshirts and hooded tops have always been a vital part of the brand’s arsenal and never gets left behind in the design department. This season at Pilot Clothing,  Elvis Jesus has taken it up a level with Silk lining and heavy metalwork that aren’t for the faint hearted;

Elvis Jesus Shirt - THELONDONEYE

Elvis Jesus Shirt - CHASSEUR

Ed Hardy Jeans - FLAME TIGER

Ringspun

Founded at the dawn of the new millennium, Ringspun has quickly established itself as an internationally recognised institution. First created in Manchester by David Mallon, the Ringspun label has a distinct look and feel and the new 2009 Ringspun clothing range is no exception, injecting handfuls of embroidery, metal studwork and bold design.  Ringspun conveys a celebration of contrast, personalities and the naughtiness of life.

Ringspun Jackets - VENEER

Ringspun T Shirts - Death Mark

Ringspun T Shirts - Howl

Ringspun T Shirts - Samurai King

Ringspun Hoodies - Skullator

UK Summertime has finally arrived and we’re stoked to say the new Nike and Adidas footwear releases are now available to buy online at Pilot Clothing and in our Leicester store.

There’s so many we don’t know where to start! Here’s a quick run down of some of the hottest styles the Pilot fashion team are fighting over;

Nike Dunk Low Supreme

A Nike trainer which is here to stay with a classic basketball profile that always looks fresh. Available in an all black colourway, these Nike Dunk Low Supremes have a clear icey translucent rubber sole, quilted textile underlay and black reflective 3M material outer (as shown in picture)

Nike Dunk High Premium

A re-engineered version of the classic non-air shoe from 1985, the Nike Dunk High Premium men’s Basketball shoe features a purple base with contrasting yellow laces and clear icey translucent rubber soles. Currently in stock in half sizes too.

Nike Dunk Hi Nylon Premium

Nike Dunk Hi Nylon Premium

The best high-top to ever to hit the court is back in the Nike Dunk High Nylon Premium men’s shoe, a lightweight design with an edge - this shoe contains a 100% nylon upper. We’re stocking it in both black/neon pink and a more subtle white/grey. We can’t decide which colour is our favourite!

Nike Air Max Classic BW

The first Nike Air trainer to have a visible air unit returns. The Persian Violet Nike Air Classic BW is coveted by many for its original colour scheme of black, persian violet and white. The re-release of this colorway will give those trainer addicts amongst you an opportunity to replace those old classics.

Nike Vandal Hi Supreme Ex Rock’N'Roll

Know your history in the Nike Vandal High Supreme EX mens shoe. This re-creation of a Nike classic has serious street cred, featuring a guitar pick hangtab, silver accents on the tongue tab and the strap, as well as a matching silver metallic sole. Part of the 2nd series the Rock n’ Roll Pack, this time in an all-white color scheme.

Adidas Snakeskin Pack - Gazelle

Adidas Snakeskin Pack - Stan Smith

Adidas Snakeskin Pack - Superstar

Adidas celebrate their 60th Anniversary with the release of Adidas 80’s Snakeskin Pack. Featuring three sneakers, the Gazelle 80’s, Stan Smith 80’s, and the Superstar 80’s done up with a snakeskin-like premium leather finish. The Adidas 80’s Superstar features a burgundy premium leather upper with white midsole and classic white toe box, the Stan Smith 80’s features a tonal black colourway along with a white midsole and the Gazelle 80’s rocks a suede toebox and Rattlesnake skin upper.

Adidas Promodels

Adidas Promodels

More from Adidas in celebration of 60 Years Of Stripes & Soles, we have another classic with a twist. The Pro Model helped define 80’s street style with a design that was streets ahead of the competition. Now, with high-end material applications it’s still a must-have sneaker. Available in two versions, we have an all white colourway or a black colourway sporting a sparkle / powder blue design.

Adidas Superstar 80's

Adidas Superstar 80's

These takes on legendary Adidas designs ensure they’ll stay iconic way beyond the next six decades. Away from the courts, the Superstar became a street staple in the 80s. One of the ultimate takes on an oft-imitated silhouette, the high-end materials mean the best that ever did it just had an extra cool injection. In store with both white/black or black/green colourways. Small sizes available.

Adidas x BJ Betts Skateboarding - Bucktown ST

Adidas x BJ Betts Skateboarding - Ciero Mid

We’re loving these Adidas SBs - a collaboration between Adidas and renowned tattooist and typography style artist, BJ Betts. The collection consists of two sneakers, the Bucktown ST and the Ciero Mid, as well as three t-shirts which are also available online.

We’re stocking loads more styles in store for both men and women in some hot new colourways with most sizes available so swing by and take a look. And with all orders placed before 2pm despatched the same day and free UK post currently available on all our footwear there’s no excuse… go on, treat yourself!

The Pilot fashion team are loving the new toy watches by the Italian Toy Watch Company.  Described as “Rolex meets Swatch” they are fast becoming a true design classic and must have item for the modern fashion aficionado.

An anti-luxury statement in a luxury obsessed culture, Toy Watch has become the “it” wristwatch and the “must-have” item among style influentials and tastemakers. The brand ignited a firestorm in the fashion, design and accessories industries and has been heralded as a sensation by the press.   Using Miyota Quartz Movement, Toy Watches are both pioneering and indispensable. They use a mix of materials, from ageless classical steel to high-strength, ultralight, high-tech polycarbonate.

Their bright colourful designs make them an unmistakable timepiece that will always get noticed - in fact it has already got the attention of top celebrities Michael Jordan, Leonardo DiCaprio, Madonna, Johnny Knoxsville and Sienna Miller to name a few.

There is now a huge range of sizes, styles and colours but it found its following from its range of eye catching fluro colours.  The one that has everyone talking is the Flash Chrono Plasteramic range - a stylish, oversized ceramic face that comes in Kryptonite Green, Blue, Ultra Violet, Plutonium Pink, Yellow and Atomic Orange.   For those wanting a more polished version, there’s the Kris Stone Collection available in black or white, with sparkling stones set in ceramic face and strap.

Pilot Clothing are official stockists of the Toy Watch, carrying a huge variety from the Heavy Metal, Plasteramic, Chrono, and Ceramic ranges.  They’re flying off the shelves fast so get yours before they’re all gone!

Only Time Fluo Red Dial

Kris Stone White Full

Back in February ripped denim made an appearance in catwalk shows by top designers at London Fashion Week, and after a mass of sexy magazine shoots and celebrity sightings, ripped and distressed jeans are now this seasons must have statement piece for your wardrobe.

With the likes of Kanye West, Usher, David Beckham and even Twilight heartthrob Robert Pattinson all sporting the ripped jeans look it was only a matter of time before ripped denim was undergoing a fashion revival.

The 80’s and 90’s looks of Bros and Grunge have been well and truly left in the past.  Denim in general has been smartened up but the latest way to wear it is always cool and understated. Wear your distressed denim with a casual shirt and leather jacket to complete the runway look and you’ll be looking classy yet edgy, totally effortless and bang on trend.

Hip jeans labels PRPS, G-Star, Diesel, Replay and True Religion are all offering ripped denim this season in a variety of styles, shapes, colours and shades; from slim cut to loose fit, rich indigo to faded light blue but not quite stonewash, lightly scratched or with bigger rips.

The Pilot fashion team have picked out 5 of the best ripped and distressed styles from www.netclothing.net to guarantee you will be looking completely on trend this summer.

PRPS Jeans - Barracuda

We Are Replay Jeans - Rip N Repair Jeans

Diesel Jeans - Timmen

Replay Jeans – Doc

G Star Jeans - Elwood Narrow Prisoner Mix