Griffin Menswear

WWD

2012-01-19T12:03:00.003Z

Jeff is currently out in Italy overseeing production and whilst he was out there he was presented with this rather epic shot of himself on the cover of WWD. Thanks Womens Wear Daily!

Trees in the ground......

2012-01-16T09:47:00.004Z

Thank you for all your support with our plant a tree resolution. The trees are going in the ground thick and fast thanks to all your online purchases. This one is for Dave, with Love from Griffin.

Keep the orders coming and we'll keep planting!

Further discounts and Free p&p!

2012-01-12T13:00:00.003Z

Free p&p on all deliveries both UK and International deliveries...but get your orders in quick as the offends on the 15th.

2012-01-06T13:41:00.003Z

Its a new year, and time for new resolutions.... Here at Griffin we've always endeavoured to be as sustainable and ecologically aware as possible. Our clothes are produced in Italy in small numbers, minimising wastage, using the finest fabrics from mills across Europe and we always try to recycle what we can in the design office.But we're always finding ways to improve and go one step further. So now we can unveil our PLANT A TREE resolution. Throughout spring, for every purchase made in the online store we will plant a tree. We've got Ash, Oak and Alder saplings all lined up and ready. So head over to the shop...the Sale is on and you'll be helping to keep the air oxygenated and the earth green. It's a win win situation!

Happy New Year.

2011-12-31T12:09:00.001Z

Happy New Year Everyone,
2012 all very exciting just don't turn on the news and you will be alot happier.
So yes its the start of our Griffin Sale and up to 40% discount some of the stock is exclusive to us and its all looking very nice.. Take care and spread the love... xxxxx

Merry Xmas-Celebrate with 10% off!

2011-12-19T13:53:00.004Z

An early Christmas present for you all....

As a way to spread the festive cheer we are offering 10% off the entire Autumn/Winer 11 range. But be quick the offer only last until midday tomorrow as we want to get your gear out to you in time for the big day!

Use offer code: xmas10 when you're at the checkout. (offer ends:midday 20/12/11)

Bude Jacket

2011-12-19T08:44:00.000Z

The Bude is great value and very limited to a Feather down factory in north Italy who also makes Moncler Gamma Bleu. Lightweight and warm in a best selling silhouette. please check it out... Jeff 6 days to Christmas. http://www.griffin-studio.com/shop/product.php?xProd=1568&xSec=103

Eden Project

2011-12-16T12:05:00.001Z

Eden Project, Great l love everything they have done here, isn't it fantastic to see something so positive in these times when there seems to many things to worry about in this world. Climate change, etc.. Tim Smit for Prime Minister, president..

Monday and its Wet out there.

2011-12-12T16:25:00.001Z

But l need to get the beds sorted for the raspberries and hedging as l'm going to London tomorrow.

Sunday and to the Pub.

2011-12-12T16:17:00.001Z

Its a Rainy old Sunday and there is nothing else to do but go to the Pub, there is a very cool place in Welcombe, traditional with a big twist for the countryside.. Its a surf pub with great beer and food.. So this is where l spent the day, a reason to get the tweeds out.

Down in Devon

2011-12-09T12:21:00.006Z

Does it get better than this? Hartland and Clovelly in Devon where the Griffin Operation is based, is looking pretty damn beautiful right now. The tiny fishing village of Clovelly switched on its Christmas lights the other day, the display is something else, plus all the donations go to the amazing R.N.L.I who brave the wild weather and storms of the North Devon Coast to save lives.

Fox Bros.

2011-12-09T11:37:00.005Z

Went and visited the Fox Bros factory yesterday... the old factory employed 800 people in the old build now knocked down. I only know of 2 wool mills in the south, and fox does the best flannel in the country.

This season we have used a beautiful Fox Bros tweed and Flannel in the Griffin Quay Coat, Minehead, USMC Shorts, Bearskin Coat and Exmoor Jacket. - Tradition meets Technology, embodied.

Quay Coat

2011-12-02T17:18:00.001Z

Just have a look and see the quality of manufacturing, Bonded wool, laser cut, the cloth, and cut.. Its such a lovely coat..

My Biker Pant

2011-12-02T17:11:00.001Z

l have this trouser and here it is hanging in the factory, the shape is fantastic and love to give it turn ups. l haven't washed them since Japan and the fabric from Limonta is getting better and better you would think its from an old Barbour, but its easy and with stretch in it.. l love them, also l keep going on about the Quay coat let me go and take a photo..

The Biker Pant

2011-12-02T15:36:00.005Z

Another great piece from this seasons collection, the pant is slim cut and features intricate asymmetric and oval paneling on the leg,
allowing it to take on a three dimensional shape even when lying flat and creating a fantastic fit.
The Supa Wet material is an Italian cotton sateen that has almost a dry wax look with a softer, less paper-like drape. Available in Black and Midnight. Its a limited edition so head over to the shop to get your hands on a pair now:

At the factory with my production princess

2011-12-01T15:20:00.001Z

Just arrived in the factory its not often l can grab my princess, here she is.

Also l am the knight in tweed on a white horse.

mADE in iTAly

2011-11-30T11:09:00.001Z

This is the sample unit with the boys and girls working on Dior, Moncler, Jil Sander and Armani.. But its an area which is very creative, there is a massive difference from here to made in China... Why is Made in Italy better.. This is a part of it..

Here is my mobile office, iplayer listening to Gilles Peterson, a mug of tea, what more can l ask for?

Computerized cutting machine.

So it was an early start 4.30am to get to the airport to fly into ltaly to see my factory, l have been working here for over 10 years and l always love to see how things get made, its fascinating to see how the industry works, its alot faster than most things as it completely changes due to the seasons, due to the trend and the need to run faster and faster. This why l was interested to see how farming works, and yes they work hard. But when you plant something it takes up to 10 mouths from seed to harvest, at the moment l'm planning to plant 100's of trees with this l need to think 10years minimum. But 10 years fly, so should we speed up or slow down... As l'm running.. Love and Peace and here are some images..

Back in the Country

2011-11-30T11:02:00.001Z

Its full Autumn and the mushrooms are out, on my facebook l have been told there are some very strange stories about mushrooms, reindeer's piss and Father Christmas.. check it out.. Also its shooting season and we love a pheasant beast pan fried in olive oil and cranberries .. Enjoy

The Minehead Coat

2011-11-23T14:42:00.005Z

A new twist on the Duffle coat. Blade cut with super slick, bonded seams. This the ultimate traditional/technological hybrid.

Manufactured in beautiful Fox Brothers wool in our Italian factory, its a limited edition and they are selling fast!

Head over to our website to get your hands on the coolest coat of the season.

http://www.griffin-studio.com/shop/

And whilst you're about it why not join us on Facebook and stay connected with Griffin team.

Back to Devon.. fishing, and puddings.

2011-11-22T15:29:00.001Z

What a change from Tokyo to the pub in the fishing village Clovelly, at the Herring festival, plus its that time of year, yes ... Work Work Work and time to make Christmas Pudding, Christmas Cake a lot of brandy Green Tomatoe Chutney.

Last Day in Tokyo

2011-11-22T15:11:00.001Z

l love Tokyo, its fantastic.. Night & Day always things to see please have a look at a few images below.

Bamboo by night

Shibuya

Penny Skateboards are back..

l always love to go and see Patagonia, but l'm sorry to say its all about The North Face at the moment.. They are flying! Which is great to see the mix more and more Fashion and Sportswear... Plus it will push the other out door brands to up there game.. Come on Berghaus!

Very nice...

l might need a pair..

Bedouin, is a friends brand and l'm pleased to say it looked fantastic..

Don't sit Down!

Autumn is here!

A great flower store... My God it was beautiful.

You very see Defenders in Japan, but when you do they look great..

Smile.

Loved this building opposite Prada.

my second car was a G-Wagon, l loved it until l could afford to run it anymore breaking down on Mount Blanc.

Prada! l love this building and every time l'm around l always take a photo.

Style Co.Ltd.. A night out

2011-11-17T14:11:00.001Z

Masa, Hide, Ryo and the talented relaxed Mr. Kids Love Gaite, Thank you for a lovely day plus the cool kids from Peach Press. Thank you Yumi for translating all my rubbish. The Hotel for letting my bike in my room, the French van is for my Mum and Dad as they have the same model... And finally everything l needed, business cards, its Japan,cash as its bloody expensive with the exchange rate of 113, sun glasses, as you always drink alot of good beer in Tokyo, floss, gum, (for the ladies) And Mr.Steve Lucas l wish you could of come to Japan.. love Jeff x

Goa Corp, Milano, press day video

2011-11-17T07:21:00.001Z

This is Francesco Dal Bo, and l love him dearly as a creative and a great friend, his wife is even better.. The best of Italian, food, life and Love..

http://vimeo.com/32206623 or http://www.goacorporation.com/mailing/pressdayvideo.html

Fox Brothers Quay Coat.

2011-11-17T06:26:00.001Z

Just back from Tokyo and my new coat has arrived, yes the delivery is late but l have been told 3 stores have sold out already. So what makes it special, the fabric, the clean lines, the fit or the laser cutting and non stitch seams, as this garment is taking technology and quality to the edge... We don't have many in stock but our distributor has asked if we can rerun for next year.. What do you think? Yes its 5am.. But that's Jetlag for you..

More from the Autumn/Winter 11 Collection

2011-11-10T10:23:00.010Z

The nights may be drawing in and the temperature is certainly dropping but for a few hours each day on the north Devon coast the light quality is just perfect, so we couldn't resist getting outdoors and taking some shots of the classic Griffin Flying pant.

The style was originally developed from military paratrooper uniforms and features the iconic darted knee patches, front flap, stud fastening pockets and two jean style back pockets.

This season the Flying Pant comes in military Olive and Slate, and looks great with the Stibb jacket and the Quay coat.

Get your hands on a pair at: http://www.griffin-studio.com/shop/

shopping is a joy..Hermes building..

2011-11-10T10:11:00.000Z

By night walking home as missed the underground.

2011-11-10T10:09:00.000Z

Shibuya by night

2011-11-10T10:06:00.001Z

Korean BBQ with friends.

2011-11-10T10:04:00.001Z

Tomo gets me some seeds

2011-11-10T10:02:00.002Z

Working hard in Tokyo..

2011-11-10T10:01:00.001Z

Night Out

2011-11-09T03:43:00.002Z

Out on the JR Line

2011-11-09T03:19:00.001Z

Working Hard on a project in Tokyo

2011-11-09T03:15:00.001Z

Maybe a new bike and sleeping Bag Coat

Fashion x Sports Mix l love it!

2011-11-07T13:27:00.001Z

Great to see an old Friend Tom Suga at his fantastic store Nanamica check it out l love the mix, North Face Purple line is great, also they did have the Griffin x Berghaus co-lab.. Great to get back on the Griffin Bike... New law in japan no fixed gear without hand brakes...

Who is this in my hotel?

2011-11-07T13:21:00.001Z

Cooking gear for the Campsite.

2011-11-07T13:19:00.001Z

Found this great wood fire rice cooker, wow.. l want one.. And the first l have seen the new Tokyo tower.. To be honest, its no better than the old one, they are hoping it will bring people to the area..?

Looking for Japanese Knifes

2011-11-07T13:16:00.001Z

And off l go in my Loveland Farm Boiler Suit looking for the best knife in the world..

Shopping for knifes

2011-11-07T10:26:00.001Z

In Tokyo l wanted to go and visit a street l had heard about which only sells Japanese knifes, noodle, fish, sushi, meat everything.. Fantastic..

Visual Pollution

2011-11-06T13:32:00.000Z

I was once told that a British furniture from the 1950's came to Japan and was asked by the press what did he think of what he had seen driving though Tokyo. To the surprise of the journalist he said .. "visual pollution" and l saw that today. look at these 2 images and you can see the madness of communication and the simple lines of this chair... Steve Jobs loved Zen and the lines, Zen is in the tradition of Japan so where did all the mad confusion of noise come from just look at any of the graphics its not Zen..

Just arrived in Japan

2011-11-05T09:26:00.001Z

And its like a fashion carnival... Its Vogue's Tokyo fashion shop to you drop .. With a real carnival feel, celebs from Paris but no one knows who they are. But who cares everyones having fun, there is only one place in the world that its mad for luxury goods. Everything is possible here and its all happening on the streets as they mix it up... Thanks Virgin good flight..

6.30am working hard

2011-10-29T08:13:00.002+01:00

Getting the collection finished and its spreading across the walls of my house, as l only have 5 days before l go to Japan.

Northcott Beach By Donald Christie and Harris Elliott

2011-10-28T11:02:00.001+01:00

What a great a morning and its Friday, next week l will be in Japan. So here is the image of the day.. l love this..

Here it is..

2011-10-23T17:09:00.001+01:00

Fisherman's cottage..

Berry Bay

2011-10-23T17:06:00.001+01:00

An old fisherman's cottage, go black & White and it could be the 1950's . I love autumn.

Autumn in Hartland

2011-10-23T17:04:00.001+01:00

Sunday walk down to Berry bay. Alot of work to do tomorrow !

Gymphlex visit.

2011-10-20T12:08:00.001+01:00

Dean is coming to Hartland, Loveland Farm for the one nine zero six conference and the lamb shank is in the red wine garlic, balsamic vinegar and Rosemarie ..
And on the stove..
Fashion .. It's not a bad life..
Will serve with roast veg and mash..

6am and it's dark out there

2011-10-20T07:20:00.001+01:00

Working on a new winter project with some friends so it can build our eco retreat which is great as it's dark out there.

Yurts

2011-10-17T10:17:00.001+01:00

Stayed in a friends yurt on Saturday.. This is there main yurt they live in and it's very cosy.

Just leaving..

2011-10-17T10:07:00.001+01:00

Thank you Newport..

Penthouse.. Wow

2011-10-17T09:56:00.001+01:00

I can see why it won all the awards... But guys having the kitchen with no air filters with the fashion department above, you know what's on for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

A few images of Newport Uni

2011-10-17T09:51:00.001+01:00

Central Campus.

Teaching in Newport.

2011-10-17T09:48:00.001+01:00

Teaching in Newport, always great to get away and see friends . Plus talking to students about life love and happiness, what we call fashion.

Lucas & Lucas

2011-10-16T22:23:00.001+01:00

Saturday and we were at Moon Acre for Steve's day.. I can't believe he's gone.

The Archback pant

2011-10-06T12:21:00.016+01:00

The iconic Archback pant was originally developed from a vintage climbing trouser. This much copied, much talked about design has been part of the Griffin core collection for around 12 years and over this time it has been tweaked and refined and has evolved into the ultimate urban/outerwear hybrid.

Featuring 4 unique leg pockets the ergonomically designed legs and darted knees work perfectly with this seasons slimmer fit, whilst the archback panel remains the trousers most distinctive detail and can only be achieved due to the flexibility of our great Italian factory. The design falls on the hips and has a bit of stretch for extra movement.

This season the Archback is available in khaki with a distressed wash, tobacco and ash grey, all over-dyed on a luxuriously soft to touch, medium weight Limonta Cotton.

Available in store now:

http://www.griffin-studio.com/shop/

Great Weather and its October

2011-10-06T12:07:00.001+01:00

Wow what great weather we have had for a week and now its back to Autumn.. We had some lovely campers over the summer and some beautiful vans, here is a very nice one, and also lovely people Sean & Jo..
We need the National Trust to keep open ShipLoad Bay as its very special.

Love the wife, love life, love my tomatoes & Chilli's, love the buffalo's (but l need an American squeeze crush www.squeezecrush.com)
Join me on my personal facebook jeff griffin

Me at 17 in the middle..

2011-10-06T11:44:00.000+01:00

Look at me at the age of 17 sitting with Tracey the punk at a gig, can't remember who, did see The New Model Army in Salisbury though, this was the time of The Cure, The Smith, Bauhaus, l love Bela Lugosi's Dead, this charming man, The Forest bloody hell l loved those years...

To Paris to see fabrics and have some fun.

2011-10-06T11:29:00.001+01:00

l have been coming to Paris for years and some things don't change... good food "on fire" crazy street art, what you can do with a bit of Chalk! And then if you find a good hotel in Taxi don't tell anyone as its never easy, its like finding a happy taxi driver, or even a Taxi.. And l found this one, next to the Moulin Rouge .. Hotel Le Chat Noir... food was great as 7 rue de la Bastille... the largest creme brulee in the world... (sorry but not the best) size and fire isn't everything....

Steve Jobs

2011-10-06T09:59:00.008+01:00

New toy in the Griffin Studio...and remembering the great man behind it. Steve Jobs was a true innovator and a real inspiration to us here in the Griffin Studio.

Fantastic

2011-10-05T19:15:00.001+01:00

Found this image of the royal wedding in Paris... Do the French love us or are they taking the piss out of us?

The Autumn/Winter11 Collection is about to drop...

2011-09-21T15:13:00.005+01:00

So heres a quick snapshot of some of the Autumn/winter 11 Collection, its going live in the online shop ( www.griffin-studio.com/shop ) over the next few days so keeping checking in with us for updates and new editions to the store.

The collection takes inspiration from the new home of the Griffin Studio, Hartland in North Devon and as you've probably seen via the blog we've been having an awesome time settling into our new surroundings.

This season we bring together a mix of fabrics from traditional tweeds to wet-look cottons and 3 layer technical fabrics. We’ve also worked high shine nylons with bubble fleeces to give the ultimate textural contrast to a number of pieces culminating into a bold and exciting collection that not only represents the Griffin ethos of 'Technology meets Tradition', but also subtly underlines the importance of transparency and a sustainable future.

To London for fashion week

2011-09-20T23:00:00.001+01:00

But now in Paris to start the season again a-w 2012...
Love Paris by night..

Good Surf this week.. If l could only surf!

2011-09-05T10:15:00.000+01:00

http://magicseaweed.com/Bude-Crooklets-Surf-Report/6/

Loveland Farm Compost Loo

2011-09-01T19:23:00.000+01:00

So if you didn't know we now have an eco retreat.. Yes a campsite, l lovely place on the North Coast of Devon and Cornwall.. Perfect for walking, Surf, relaxing, campfire and the warm September we have been promised after the dull August and l must say today has been Hot... Have a look at our new site.. www.lovelandfarmcamping.co.uk .. Fashion goes Camping.. Well we all need some fun.. Jeff

Beachlife Check him out...

2011-09-01T10:40:00.001+01:00

Its September and Lifes a Beach or Beachlife check out this blog from along the coast.. Constantine Bay close to Watergate http://www.thebeachlife.co.uk Weather is looking great after last weeks dull weather... check out our campsite blog http://lovelandfarm.blogspot.com/ big love... Jeff Griffin

Down the beach for Bank Holiday Monday.

2011-08-31T22:10:00.002+01:00

Loveland Campfire..

2011-08-31T22:07:00.002+01:00

What a great Bank Holiday..

Looks great planted up..

2011-08-20T08:58:00.001+01:00

Love this..

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And l need one!

Hartland Carnival

2011-08-14T13:04:00.001+01:00

The party starts.

Hartland Carnival Pirates..

2011-08-14T09:51:00.001+01:00

The Real lifeguards.

2011-08-14T09:50:00.001+01:00

Hartland Carnival

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The Life Guard

Mooooo

2011-08-14T09:47:00.001+01:00

Carhartt FR. from Popla1000 Seattle USA .. You are the man..

2011-08-11T13:46:00.001+01:00

Edwin, popla 1000 thank you for these! The best present ever Griffin x Carhartt FR... Will wear them every day for a year to break them in..

Great looking model as well.. Always looking for fit young ladies to help me with the hay..

Last night.

2011-08-03T09:18:00.001+01:00

From www.lovelandfarmcamping.co.uk

And what a great low tide..

2011-07-29T11:36:00.001+01:00

Hartland Quay.. Where the pirates lived! Ha ha...

The Morris men are out..

2011-07-29T11:35:00.001+01:00

Down Hartland Quay, and no it's not me.

Pigs are sun bathing

2011-07-29T11:32:00.001+01:00

It's not a bad life on Loveland ..

Great weather and it's holiday time.

2011-07-29T11:31:00.001+01:00

Down Sandy mouth, don't tell anyone!

Final Redution - Up to 70% off

2011-07-25T17:53:00.001+01:00

www.griffin-studio.com/shop/

USA

2011-07-24T19:32:00.001+01:00

They made some great looking trucks! It's just which one to dream about.. Would be great with a surf board on the roof.

Little beauty.

2011-07-23T10:27:00.001+01:00

I would love to go up in one of these! Well maybe... It's all wood string and fabric.

Wow..

2011-07-23T10:21:00.001+01:00

Check these two beauties out.. The nicest l have ever seen. Love the 5 windows on the side and half roof rack plus the paint job is 100% slick!

Dark dark sky's

2011-07-22T07:54:00.001+01:00

The family night out.

2011-07-22T07:46:00.001+01:00

At 3d war and peace.

And more.

2011-07-22T07:44:00.001+01:00

War and peace in Kent

2011-07-22T07:42:00.001+01:00

So 2011 war and peace in Kent England, research and alot of interesting stuff, only here for 2 days this year as the land rover broke down.. She is 20 something years old now.. And it's a long way from Devon

Devon 4x4

2011-07-22T07:33:00.001+01:00

The best 4x4 off roaders l've seen .. Now they are looking after my broken down 110.

Looking for exciting Graduate...

2011-07-15T12:21:00.000+01:00

We are looking for a graduate to start straight away, The job is working in the design studio at Loveland Farm, visit www.griffin-studio.com working on our website (dreamweaver, not so differcult when shown how), making films (i-movies) and working on design sheets in illustrator. So you can see its a wide range, design, retail but exciting. Please share this message to friends and email karina. thank you Jeff.

To the factory

2011-07-14T07:57:00.001+01:00

Yes another early flight to Milan, but it's a clear bright lovely morning.. Tea toast, roof open and off l go.. Ciao

Berlin

2011-07-13T12:48:00.002+01:00

lt's a shame it was such a flying visit to Berlin, as its a great place...You always feel something is happening.... check out the pictures..

La Defence

2011-07-13T09:31:00.001+01:00

On a clear sunny morning from hotel room, looks surreal in a plan for the future, no cars clean lines, steel and concrete . But is it the right direction? Yes you need to cut grass but grass over our roads would help..

In Paris..

2011-07-07T15:21:00.001+01:00

Always great to get to a Paris for a weekend.. And nice not to have the stress of doing a show, but l do miss the mad rush of the crowds and spending £40,000 in 20 minutes.. Maybe not...

Yaz came to Hartland.

2011-07-07T15:17:00.001+01:00

The weather was great and after Paris it was great to get back to the sea, as it was so hot in the shows..

Compost Loo..

2011-07-07T15:14:00.001+01:00

Wow, we just got our thrown as our compost loo.. I love this .. Graham did a lovely job.. Now we need to do the girls one..

My sheds..

2011-07-07T15:11:00.001+01:00

Sheds are up and looking very beach like. I love them.. But still alot to do..

LOVE life - up to 50% off

2011-07-05T13:49:00.003+01:00

www.griffin-studio.com/shop/

New collection

2011-06-24T17:30:00.001+01:00

I have been working on mixing up the past with the new , technology with a classic block, or vintage military mixed with high tech construction .. I need to speak to a sportswear company to get this out.. It's looking very nice... I can only show a small picture as it's for spring summer 2012..

First of the new samples..

2011-06-24T17:25:00.001+01:00

I'm very excited about this collection.