Ben Sherman Blog

Our search for a Ben Sherman brand ambassador continues.

Entries have come pouring in from every store, and they've been fantastic with each applicant embodying the qualities that Ben Sherman is so proud of. See below for a sneak peek, or click through to see the full gallery so far.

Elle Loves...

...our AW09 collection. Shot in the heart of edgy fashion hotspot, Camden, our promotional shoot with Elle showcases beautifully how we epitomise the spirit of British style. Click here to be taken through to the online flick book, and here to be taken directly to the lines which got the Elle office talking.

Become a facebook fan for exclusive giveaways. Today we treated two lucky facebook fans to a signed The Feeling and Beastie Boys tee.

For exclusive giveaways, offers and collection previews, make sure you're a fan of us on facebook. Today alone, we gave away two signed polos from the Beastie Boys and The Feeling.

Congratulations to Matt Kidd and Michael Van Raaphorst. The tees are on their way to you now.

Click here to be taken to our facebook page 'Ben Sherman Official'.

Beardyman debuts London's most talked-about show at Edinburgh Festival

After two smash sell-out shows at E4’s Udderbelly at the South Bank in July, UK Beatbox Champion Beardyman is taking his mind-blowing new show up to Edinburgh this August. Audiences were stunned into a standing ovation for both shows by the deeply surreal music/ comedy continuum traversed by Beardyman and his incredible collaborators.    

Drawing inspiration from his ground-breaking and always packed-out improvised music club-night Battlejam which he runs with long-time collaborator 'JFB', you - the audience - will get to stir the creative pot and become a key participant of the anarchic madness that unfolds. Get involved as they work off your suggestions or sit back and guffaw as they  spin wheels of genres and backdrops to get the most bizarre combinations possible, all with visuals taken live from the randomness that is the internet. No other show has this much cutting edge music-technology aimed straight at your funny bone via free-styling horses.

Join the transcendent Ouija board and become part of the madness.  

If you bring weird objects Beardyman and his crew will chuck them into the live shambolic mix but careful, they may just video your face and scratch with it 'til the audience is done laughing at you. 'Beardyman's Unplanned Explosion' will be the most incredible night out at the Edinburgh festival this summer.

For this ride into the improvisational wilderness, Beardyman will be teaming up with long-time collaborators 2007 DMC Champion JFB, freestyle lunatic Klumzy-tung, winner of best Newcomer at the 2009 Tuborg Musical Comedy Awards, Jay Foreman, and visual artist David Hopkinson. But the most honoured guest on the night will be YOU.

Check out the Beatbox genius in action:

BBC footage of Beardyman's T In The Park performance:

Beardyman- Myspace

DATES:

Beardyman's Unplanned Explosion
Monday August 24th & Tuesday 25th @ Udderbelly
£14 (£12.50) Midnight-1.15am. Box office: 0844 545 8252

An Audience With Beardyman
Wednesday August 26th @ Underbelly
£11 (£10) Midnight-1.15am. Box office: 0844 545 8252

For this intimate show, Beardyman will be showcasing not only his beatbox and real-time music-production skills, but also his impressive improvisational prowess and musical sensibility. ‘An Audience With Beardyman’ will be a side-splitting, awe-inspiring one man show, which will take you on a journey into this great talent’s genius mind.

Frank Skinner’s Credit Crunch Cabaret
Thursday August 27th @ The Pleasance Cabaret Bar
£11 (£10) Midnight-1.15am. Box office: 0131 623 3030

Frank Skinner takes his hit London show up to Edinburgh, where he hosts a variety-style show bursting with new talent – dancers, singers, comics - and beatboxers. After enthralling the crowd during Skinner’s London spree, Beardyman has been asked back for another installment of entertaining antics.

 

Ben Sherman at Guilfest 09.

In support of the freshest music, Ben Sherman sponsored the Live Club stage at this year's Guilfest, playing host to a line up of all-new and unsigned talent.

For Terry's Girls

Next weekend Ben Sherman will be down at the 100 club for the Terry Rawlings, co-author of the Ben Sherman history book ‘My Favourite Shirt’, charity event.

But if, like us, you want to start the celebrations earlier, head down to the Rhythm Factory this Sunday for a live auction and the chance to bid for Ben Sherman memorabilia – a must have for any Sherman fan.

Check out the poster below for more info or click through to rhythmfactory.co.uk.

District 6 have the Ben Sherman tent stacked to the rafters. Live at Guilfest.

The crowd came running when this rock teen band put their spin on Lady Gaga's Just Dance. Definitely worth checking out. Take a look- www.myspace.com/district6band

Ben Sherman with Loaded Dice!!!

Loaded Dice (2007 Unsigned band of the year, don't cha know) got the ball rolling in the Ben Sherman stage at Guilfest!! Check out their fresh driven rock-pop at www.myspace.com/theloadeddice!!

Ben Sherman Weekend Guide

It is confirmed, summer has arrived. Strawberries are being munched at Wimbledon, tents are packed for Glastonbury and London is feeling highs of 26 degrees!

It’s definitely time for shorts so get those legs bare. Festival ladies pay special attention to the Ben Sherman Brigitte denim shorts. Lairy lads it has to be the Chelsea.

And for those of you not heading to Glastonbury – here’s what we will be doing this weekend!

- Hop down to Henman Hill and catch some live tennis on the giant screen. Gents take your lady friend and treat her to a picnic and if you really want to spoil her, the Chalford shirt dress is one of our bestsellers!
- Catch some waves at your nearest lido – well maybe not waves but you’ll definitely catch some rays and a quick dip in the pool is sure to cool you off! That means you’ll need some swim shorts, grab a pair of Patriots.
- Get down to your local market, may it be Portobello, Borough or Spitfields. Pick up some tat, check out the local mods and feast ‘til your heart’s content. Don’t forget your Ports now, the shoe for summer!

60s Mods hit Carnaby Street Weekend & Ian Brown at Ben Sherman

This weekend saw Carnaby St. host the '60s Weekend event. With all the stores in the famed shopping district joining in the celebration and a live band playing to boot, even the sun came out to join in the commotion.

Ben Sherman hosted two DJs live in store. 'Custard Cream & Figroll' spun classic mod tracks taking the store right back to the swinging '60s. Acclaimed as being our best in-store set to date, the DJs succeeded in drawing a crowd of the most dedicated and fashion-faithful mods- head over to our facebook to check them out!

Highlight of the day; the legend that is Ian Brown headed down to Ben Sherman to pick up one of our Ami Barwell tees - soon to be realised, so watch this space!