Reiss S/S 2010

So Reiss have launched their new line for Spring/Summer 2010.

The website hasn't been fully updated yet but there's much more available in-store (perused my local Reiss earlier today) and it's not looking half bad. Their new 1971 line (launched last season) is still going strong, although last season is going to be tough to beat.

Anywho here are some of my favourite pieces (images from Reiss.co.uk):

Reiss Whitton - zip-through knit. Recently featured in GQ in a feature on what the stylish gent should pack for travelling (albeit mislabelled as £220 (it's actually £89) and in a beige colour). You honestly can't go wrong with navy as it's so bloody versatile and goes well with almost everything.

Reiss Wainwright - cotton waistcoat. I like waistcoats. There, I said it. I know lots of people tend to smirk at waistcoats and think they're cringingly indie/scene, but dammit they look GOOD. The lapels on this aren't a normal feature on waistcoats but they really work here (or at least I think so). The pockets on waistcoats always amuse me though, as if you really have any use for some of the smallest pockets on Earth (and NO you can't use them for change because it will bulge and you'll look deformed). I digress.
As someone who believes in layers I will definitely be saving my pennies for this.

Reiss Askean - dark blue stripe shirt. If there's one thing I love more than vertical striped shirts it's contrasting collars and cuffs on shirts. I preferred the shirts Reiss did last season but I must say I do quite like this one.


So as I mentioned I was at Reiss today, specifically to get a belt. For some reason I have never gotten round to buying a smart belt before, but as I have a pending interview I thought I probably should:
Reiss Mews - brown/black belt. So, what colour belt should I get? I mean generally I wear outfits with more brown than black, but my only suits are dark navy or black. I know, how about a REVERSIBLE belt? It's two belts in one! All you do is pull the buckle hard, and just rotate it round. Now THIS should have been in that GQ article.

AND THEEEEEN. I got distracted by the lingering sale items and bought this:
Reiss Cognac - studded belt. Reduced from £45 to £20! It will go very nicely with the preppy-biker look I have been cultivating since I acquired a black leather biker jacket in the Xmas sales.

And one day closer to my eventual bankruptcy. You know you should cut back on the shopping when you walk into a shop and three sales assistants recognise you by name. Budgeting fail.