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Jack Comes Alive

As everyone should probably know by now tonight is October’s Jack Comes Alive at Proud Galleries in Camden and we thought we’d give you a quick run down of times so that you make sure you don’t miss your favourite. But first here’s some important things to remember… 1. There is a drinks recepetion for the first … read more»

October Jack Comes Alive – The best goodie bags yet

With just over a week to go until this months Jack Comes Alive at Proud Galleries in Camden we thought we’d give you a bit of inside info on the goodie bags we’ll be giving out to the first 10 people in. This time around the goodie bags will include… A pair of UrbanEars headphones O.P.I nail vanishes Labrinth CDs A copy of A … read more»

Reggie Yates to hold first exhibition at Jack Comes Alive

As we told you in our September issue Radio1 DJ and TV presenter, Reggie Yates, has been trying his hand at photography recently. Reggie has just signed a deal to have his work stocked in some of the UKs biggest shops including Ikea, Selfridges and Habitat but before that he wanted to show all the Jack readers his handy work at the next Jack … read more»

Jack Comes Alive October line up announced

On 27th October it’ll be that time of the month again when Jack Comes Alive rolls in to Proud Galleries in Camden to bring you the best of our October issue and this months line up is a corker. Of course it’ll be Halloween themed so don’t forget to put on your best scary fancy dress outfit to ensure discounted entry on the … read more»

Photos from Jack Comes Alive Sept

Last night saw the third of our Jack Comes Alive nights take place and we are all the worst for wear for it! Big thanks to everyone who took part including Miss Win It who gave out some amazing prizes, The Voxx and Cordelier Club who both played blinding sets and DJs Jason Gregory, and Bits Missing. Not so much to Othello Wolf who never turned … read more»

When Jack Went to Reading

Jack went to Reading this year, we made a lot of new friends, Maria had her first presenting role and we finally got our fashion chappie Jason on camera to tell us that everyone is mostly wearing plaid. Watch it below or here. [vsw id="sZMeaz211L0" source="youtube" width="500" height="384" autoplay="no"] … read more»

DOUBLE DENIM

No matter what style bible you choose to consult (although here’s hoping it’s this one), the return this summer of double denim has been greeted with the same response: sheer panic. ‘TREND ALERT,’ screamed a recent New York Post headline, while an article on one fashion blog opted for the rhetorical ridicule of ‘SERIOUSLY?’ … read more»

The Humble Umbrella

If evidence was ever needed to highlight men’s capricious relationship with the umbrella, one need look no further than the recent plight of 21-year-old Mohammed Bassat. The unlucky Lutonian found himself in court recently admitting to affray after he “brandished an umbrella” during an altercation with two men. Bassat had stepped in … read more»

Boys fashion : Time to copy Mr Cowell?

It was interesting at the end of the last year to watch as new trousers shapes began to emerge in the style pages of various fashion magazines. After the seemingly insuperable dominance of the skinny silhouette, men are now, if anything, being challenged to do the complete opposite. Formal trousers, for example, can be slouchy or even … read more»

Fashion for boys : Accessories

You know you’re getting old when December arrives and you find yourself saying to friends, occasional acquaintances or – if you’re really getting on a bit – just anybody who will listen: “It can’t have been a year already, can it?” I remember when December was a time for celebration, a chance to reflect on a long year … read more»