Antoine + Stanley

Danni Minogue wearing Antoine + Stanley heels...

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:33:54 +1000

Danni Minogue wearing Antoine + Stanley heels :)

Arm ‘K’andy

My business partner Tabs and I met over handbags – Tabitha’s signature bag collection to be precise (many pieces from which have a place on my arm and in my closet) and we’ve always dreamt of designing a piece of ‘arm candy’ for Project D.

So, when Kenco Millicano approached us to collaborate with them on a one-off limited edition designer handbag, we didn’t hesitate for a second. As with everything Tabs and I design it was all about wanting to make the best product, but designing something we love and can’t live without!!! As working Mums, the answer in this case was a handbag that suits busy girls with busy lives who need to cram all the day-to-day essentials into a super-stylish piece that can move effortlessly from day to night. No tall order then!

What we’ve come up with is the K Bag. A fabulously hot (can you hear us ooh and ahh), fabulously functional (tick), black snakeskin effect leather and metal studded bag. Our design has a detachable mini bag that can be used to transfer your essentials to another bag or can work as a stand-alone envelope-style clutch and it even contains a special compartment for your Kenco Millicano coffee travel sachet!

Retailing at £250 (all profits from the sale of the K-Bag will go to a good cause) our bag went live at my-wardrobe.com yesterday and will be availablefor one month only. Tabs and I are hoping it’s going to become one of this season’s accessory must-have and we keep wondering whose arm we’ll see it on…will it be yours?

The K Bag is limited edition. Only 300 have been made and each one comes with a unique serial number (as we all love to feel special). Tabs and I fought over who would get number one, so in the end we decided neither of us would. It’s down to the luck of the draw, it’s up for grabs on my-wardrobe and it could be you who buys Numero Uno (be sure to tweet us @ProjectDOnline if it is you!!!

Update March 29, 2012: The first batch of KBags is sold out at my-wardrobe - more in stock on Tuesday. In the meantime add one to your my-wardrobe ‘wish list’ by clicking the button on the page.

Super excited our new women’s collection at Antoine +...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:08:07 +1100

Super excited our new women’s collection at Antoine + Stanley!

oystermag: All Time by Zoe Ghertner for Oyster 97. Celine...

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:27:34 +1100

oystermag:

All Time by Zoe Ghertner for Oyster 97.

Celine t-shirt and pants, Ugo Cacciatori earrings

We think chunky two tone brogues are the way of the...

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:11:33 +1100

We think chunky two tone brogues are the way of the future…casual, relaxed but on trend. We have a bunch coming in over the next few months, including into ASOS!

What is gym etiquette?

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:02:17 +1000

I was at the gym during lunch today, and encountered some extras which I certainly hadn’t agreed to when singing my membership form.

The gym shall remain nameless, but let’s just say, it wasn’t ‘Fitness Last’.

If you’re a gym goer, here are some tips on what to do, or what NOT to do, when pumping your guns.

1: When I’m using a machine, and you have seen me just start to use it, don’t come up to me after 10 seconds and ask me midway through a set, “How long will you be buddy?”

2: Don’t grunt while lifting weights. We all know how strong you aren’t, no need to verbalize it.

3: Don’t sing along or slap your thighs to the music in between sets.

4: Don’t talk to me in the sauna, it’s not a meet and greet. And the sign says “clothing must be worn at all times”.

5: If you must disrobe in the change room, make it speedy, don’t linger, it’s creepy. Do not, ever make eye contact.

6: When you see me trying to access my locker, try and share the space so we can both get our belongings, don’t look at me, and then disrobe while remaining 2cm from my locker.

I think we will all get along at the gym, if we can remember this valuable advice.

Shameless self-promotion. This is me…..Hi.

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:46:05 +1000

Shameless self-promotion. This is me…..Hi.

So….we here at Antoine + Stanley have unveiled some new...

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 22:48:00 +1000

So….we here at Antoine + Stanley have unveiled some new unisex rings…all under $39 AUD. Hope you all like them….

A+S recently provided the footwear for cool Aussie label, 11th...

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:33:16 +1000

Our Marc boot.

A+S recently provided the footwear for cool Aussie label, 11th Commandment. Check out the pics….they used a great soft treated black leather boot called Marc, which is available at www.antoineandstanley.com for $199 - and yes, its all leather.

Why should girls get to have all the fun? Guys dont be afraid to...

Tue, 31 May 2011 16:29:32 +1000

Why should girls get to have all the fun? Guys dont be afraid to get into a bit of colour…stand out and look smart. Dont follow the trends, set the trends!

Our shoe featured here is Quentin in Orange RRP $199

Jason Derulo wearing the Antoine + Stanley “Jacob”...

Mon, 30 May 2011 23:14:17 +1000

Jason Derulo wearing the Antoine + Stanley “Jacob” boot was a cool moment for us…

Hello friends….It has been a short while between drinks...

Tue, 24 May 2011 12:28:32 +1000

Kanye knows what's what....

Becks can pull off the manly bow tie....

Will.I.am is onto a winner here....

Kanye again....what can i say, well done

Oh no, Gary Ablett gets owned by bow tie

Chris Brown - what is this?

It seems he is a serial offender...

Words escape me. Not good.

Reminds me of the pimp in Deuce Bigalo

Bow Ties are for big boys beibs...

Hello friends….It has been a short while between drinks (or posts), so my apologies. Today I feel compelled to discuss with you, my thoughts on the fad that is the bow tie. Some do it really well, and others just should not go there.

I love the trend, and have really gotten into it…and so it seems have many men around the globe these days.

So who do we look to for our inspiration when it comes to tie that really serves no purpose? I have compiled a short list of people who wear the shit out of it…and those that well….just look shit!

TASHED UP IN MO-TOWN! The year is 2011. The moustache is back....

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:37:00 +1000

The Celebrity Tash

TASHED UP IN MO-TOWN!

The year is 2011. The moustache is back. Yes people, you read it correctly, the Mo, the Tash, the Soup Strainer has returned. No longer is the hairy upper lip only for the likes of Groucho Marx, Ron Burgandy, and Ned Flanders. Fashionistas of the world are embracing the moustache, (usually men…..usually).

Scour the grounds of any music festival, and young men can soon be spotted, wearing fluorescent clothing not even welding goggles can protect against, pants which are clearly opposed to any form of elastic around the waist, and the traces of finely groomed tash!

It’s little wonder the lads of today are getting into it, celebrities are showing us the way! I’ve compiled a nice little collection of tashed-up men, which may justify the tash to many skeptical partners around the world.

So fellas….let’s see some growth out and about, don’t be shy, this is one thing we still got over Beiber!

How to wear our new Tyler boot. Rrp $199

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:06:51 +1000

How to wear our new Tyler boot. Rrp $199

Oh Errol! Drugs, Alcohol, Women and Fashion.

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:16:06 +1000

I was sitting here in the office this morning discussing timeless icons that we aspire to be like, or in fashion, dress like. In my case, I was working on our classic range of shoes, which is supposed to be worn all year round, and persist through the fickle trends that come and go.

The tragedy is, the stars we’ve loved often lead troubled lives, making them almost more appealing, as we start to realize they are only human.

One of the icons that I’ve looked at closely, for both fashion and interest the famous Errol Flynn.

Flynn was Australian actor (born in Hobart) who died aged 50 in 1959. Flynn starred in huge Hollywood productions such as Robin Hood, and The Adventures of Don Juan.

A notorious ladies man, with a reputation for womanizing, drinking, drugs and brawling, Flynn lost many friends in Hollywood, although to this day, his cavalier attitude is still praised by many, we even have a phrase coined after him: “In like Flynn”.

The band Australian Crawl also wrote a song about him, which you can check out here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwzNN4IMyx8

As well as being incredibly talented, and popular with the ladies, Flynn was also an early fashion icon, with many fashionistas still mimicking his style to this day.

I’m not afraid to admit, I think Errol Flynn epitomizes the bad boy that we love to hate. I personally love his style, be it the white chinos with the boat shoes, or the sharp, tailored suit with the black patent shoes. If I had to choose a man from yesteryear to wear Antoine + Stanley shoes, Errol would be right up there. - Paul

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The perfect metaphor.

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:51:44 +1100

“A good pair of shoes are like a good pair of jeans, made to last and should mould to the wearer.”

This is exactly how M2 Magazine describes the latest Antoine & Stanley shoe range. The two benefits they have come to realise about our now well established label is that firstly the shoes have durability, the materials last as they are of the finest quality and also on an equally important note the style doesn’t fade either, the shoes can be worn for years without leering from those passing by.

Have a closer look at our latest range at:http://www.antoineandstanley.com/

Push boundaries.

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:21:02 +1100

We all know that the sure fire way to become a trend setter or atleast be consider “in style” is to push some boundaries, take a risk or look out side the mainstream square.

For men, its as easy as swaping your usual everyday flats for some fun boat-shoes this summer. The flexible, durable, nature of the boat show makes it easy to wear on a daily basis. So really its Easy to wear and easy on the eye, everyone will be happy!

Nine to Five magazine has also poicked up on this trend and referenced our David Orange suede boat shoes that sell for $169.

They will be selling quick, so if effortless style is your thing (isn’t it everyones?) be quick.

Antoine & Stanley featured in Tangent magazine.

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:19:46 +1100

What do your shoes say about you?

Words: Tangent Magazine.

Antoine and Stanley are street smart shoes; they have a certain coolness about them that is very urban-youth-meets-corporate, without being pretentious in the slightest.

They are for the gentlemen who take pride in their appearance but are not afraid to go against the grain. A diverse range of styles and colours ensures that every facet of a mans wardrobe is covered. Shoe obsessions are not just for women anymore!

Desert and military boots take a tough stance along side comfortable loafers and smart leather slip on and lace up numbers. All styles come in an array of eclectic colours; dark ash grey is a refreshing change from plain black, dirty browns are perfect for the boys who are down to earth and for the bolder boys, electric blue.

Antoine and Stanley’s shoes are distinguished style statements that mould to their wearer like a pair of jeans and become an equally important wardrobe staple.

Designer, Paul Waddy, has a vision to “create a subculture of well-dressed men,” and if the popularity of Antoine and Stanley to date is anything to go by then he must be well on his way to achieving this vision. A+S shoes are now stocked in over 150 stores worldwide and have been referred to as the future of Australian men’s footwear.

It has been said that you can tell a lot about a man by his shoes so what do your shoes say about you? Smart, Discerningly Cool, Distinguished, Confident if they’re from Antoine and Stanley.

This is your chance to change the way the world sees you starting from your sole and working all the way up.

Antoni boot- $229.

For more: http://tangentmag.com/2010/10/26/antoine-and-stanley-what-do-your-shoes-say-about-you/

Celebrities wearing boat shoes.

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:16:00 +1100

Boat shoes have been seen more and more often among the famous and style savvy in recent times. Boat shoes, known for their flexible material and easy to wear characteristics are donned by male celebrities such as Ed Westwick pictured above who plays Chuck Bass on Gossip Girl to Nigo the R’n’b singer, wearing a crisp white pair photographed next to Pharell.

It really goes to show that it doesnt matter what type of man you are, from preppy and polished, to laid back and gangsta, its extreamly easy to work the boat shoe!

Antoine & Stanley sell three types of boat shoes in a range of on trend colours. Check them out at: http://www.antoineandstanley.com/