Rav's 1% Selection

This next Top Ten comes from Rav Matharu also known as the ClothSurgeon. Huge admirer of Japanese design and culture, and a true sneaker head. This is an insight to what he is wearing right now and his favourite pieces. Young designer on his way to starting his own label. Graduate collection can be viewed viewed at www.clothsurgeon.com, and describes his style as a cultured materialistic. Enjoy...

1. Christian Dior Monsieur Blazer:

Due to its simplicty and quality, also the fact it fits like it was tailored for me by the man himself. I cant quite recollect how i attained this garment.

2. Vintage Aquascutum Double Breasted Trench:

This has been customed by myself. Originally bein a full size womens trench coat, I cropped it to the waist and took out the shoulder pads, fits like a 38" chest. The quality of the jacket can not be faulted and stands the test of time. Bought from Oxfam for £10.

3. Double Goose Leather V' Bomber:

Perfect for the winter months, this jacket would make you sweat in the antartic. This was bought about 5 years ago and is alot heavier then then the ones released this year, as it has a thicker leather then the nappa used on the new ones. With a detachable Possum fur collar, and made iconic by them Run DMC boys.

4. Vintage Varsity Jacket:

Varsity Jackets will be a timeless piece for me. This vintage one with red wool body and cream leather sleeves was picked up on eBay for next to nothing, and is probably my most worn right now. Probably from the early 60's and made by DeLong.

5. Paul Smith Floral Shirt:


Due to its distinctive floral print and fit Paul Smith shirts are my favourite fitted shirts. Purchased at Paul Smith in Leeds.

6. Supreme t-shirts:

Various Supreme tees, amongst my favourites are collaborations with Artists such as Terry Richardson, Charlie Ahearn and Malcolm McLaren. Sourced mainly from Hideout and Hip.

7. Levi Vintage 1901 501xx Indigo Immortal Jeans:

As I really only wear Levi denim, the Indigo Immortal has to be my favourite pair. They were bought from cinch quite a few years back. I fused the whole of the inside as they were falling to bits, this helped them not to tear so easy, and aslo tapered the leg for a narrow fit leaving fabric on the inside so they can be straightened again. Numbered and limited to 1010 worldwide, bought from Cinch in London.

8. Jordan Collection:

Being a sneaker head, I had to put some sneakers in my top ten. My Jordans are quite valuable to me as i have been collecting them for many years. Jordan VI probably beng my favourite shoe of all time, close runner up being the Jordan IV. The Jordan VII in Bordeaux colorway is quite a nice piece to have as it has never been retro'd.

9. Trickers x Present Boot:

By far my best purchase of this year. Since it arrived a month ago I have worn it anywhere and everywhere. Brogue detailed upper with a Vibram sole, similar to a Red Wing but with added sophistication. So nice I am considering a second pair. bought from Present, London.

10. Visvim Ballistic Backpack:

Taken with me on all my Adventures. As expected from Visvim it has high quality within its fabrics and production, bought for me by a friend while he was in Japan.