A Japanese Special
1st Jul 2019
The craftsmen of Japan are renowned for the level of care and attention that they apply to each task they undertake. With a rich history of manufacture, the Land of the Rising Sun is notorious…
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Nico Eyewear
18th Jun 2019
Nico Eyewear is the brainchild of Nico Thompson, the third generation in a family of opticians. The positive collision of two key elements of the optical world: surrounded by iconic vintage frames from the…
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Baracuta
8th May 2019
The original and iconic Harrington jacket. Made in England since 1937.
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A Footwear Special
31st Jan 2019
You can tell about somebody by their shoes. There isn’t much point in putting all of your focus and attention into just the clothes that you carry on your back, a good of shoes or boots and really set an outfit off to a tee.
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Tonic 276
24th Jan 2019
Sometimes it can be hard to find a product of quality that focuses on doing the simple things well. While, we are very happy with the products we sell here at Tonic, we felt that we could…
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Winter Coats: The Sale Special
10th Jan 2019
Winter Coats: The Sale Special The purchase of a winter coat can be a complex transaction. If you find yourself as a permanent resident of the British Isles you could safely approach the decision…
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Tasteful Christmas Jumpers
18th Dec 2018
Tasteful Christmas Jumpers The festive phenomenon of the Christmas jumper seems to have gathered startling momentum in recent years. You can still take your seat at the Christmas dinner table without having to plump for a garish acrylic…
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Tonic Festive Icon: Home Alone
13th Dec 2018
Tonic Festive Icon: Home Alone Christmas really wouldn't be the same without sitting down to revel in the joy of watching Home Alone. This edition in our series of Tonic Icons isn't just looking…
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Shop the Look: Sam Way
12th Dec 2018
Shop the Look: Sam Way A little while back we met up with Sam Way to find out what he has been up to and what he has planned for the future. We also saw it as…
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24 Bottles
7th Dec 2018
24 Bottles In our most recent email correspondence, we mentioned the range of cosmetic products that we stock here at Tonic. As important as it is to take care of your appearance, one of the…
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New Arrivals: Aspesi
6th Dec 2018
New Arrivals: Aspesi There are many different ways to describe how a brand endeavor to produce updated or modern versions of classic garments through the use of innovative materials or production methods whilst keeping…
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The Festive Grooming Gift Guide
4th Dec 2018
The Festive Grooming Gift Guide There are a few examples of when the penny drops that another year has passed and the festive season is nearly upon us. It may be the moment when you…
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Tonic Icon: Marlon Brando
20th Nov 2018
Tonic Icon: Marlon Brando Marlon Brando is famed for his acting roles in films such as The Godfather (1972), The Wild One (1953), Apocalypse Now (1979) and The Last Tango In Paris (1972), an image…
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An Introduction to Sam Way
18th Nov 2018
An Introduction to Sam Way We recently spent the day strolling around Notting Hill with Sam Way, a singer-songwriter and all round gentleman before heading down to his gig at White City House. You…
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A Knitwear Special
15th Nov 2018
A Knitwear Special The humble wool sweater can take many forms. It can be the perfect option to take an outfit from casual daytime garb or relaxed office wear through to a smart option for an evening engagement…
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A Winter Coat Special
8th Nov 2018
A Winter Coat Special I'm sure by now you're sick and tired of us banging on about the changing of the season, the temperature dropping and the like. The annual purchase of a winter coat is…
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Hartford AW18
6th Nov 2018
Hartford Like an old friend popping in for a little chat, we welcome Hartford into the building. Made using a selection of premium materials and cut to offer both style and comfort, this season’s collection…
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Corduroy Season
31st Oct 2018
Corduroy Season With the sudden drop in temperature and the brutal departure of warmer climes, there is no better material to offer you a little warmth and layering options than corduroy. Incorrectly thought to…
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The Autumn Dilemma
18th Oct 2018
The Autumn Dilemma We are without doubt entering one of our favourite times of the year. There is nothing quite like stepping out the door into the morning Autumn sun, with a slight chill in the air ready to tackle what…
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President’s
12th Oct 2018
President’s You may have seen our Journal entry this week on sustainability and how we select the products we sell and the mindset that we would like our customers to adopt. With many of the…
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Introducing: Fujito
8th Oct 2018
Introducing: Fujito It is the dawn of a new season and with that we are pleased to welcome some new brands to the Tonic stable. One of these brands is Fujito; steeped in many…
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The Autumn Edit
4th Oct 2018
The Autumn Edit It's not quite the time of the year where all of the trees have decided to shed their leaves but there is definitely a noticeable chill in the air upon leaving the…
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New Arrivals: Edwin
29th Sep 2018
New Arrivals: Edwin The arrival of Autumn has brought with it the arrival of our new bits from Edwin, very much a staple ingredient in the Tonic mix. Founded in 1947, Edwin have a long history…
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New Arrivals: Universal Works
25th Sep 2018
New Arrivals: Universal Works One of the deliveries that we most look forward to receiving at Tonic is that of Universal Works. The brainchild of David Keyte, Universal Works produce clothes that are adaptable…
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FW18: Introducing Yogi Footwear
20th Sep 2018
Yogi Footwear Seeking inspiration from the moccasins of the Earth and Roots shoes of the 1970s, Yogi have been making sleek and comfortable shoes since the late 1990s. Produced by hand in Portugal using naturally-tanned leathers,…
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Summer Layering
28th Aug 2018
Summer Layering As some of you may have noticed, the searing heat of the sun has somewhat disappeared for a while to be replaced by a blanket of cloud. In the absence of the…
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SA.AL & Co
16th Aug 2018
Introducing: SA.AL & Co Recent polls amongst some of the most esteemed lifestyle publications have ranked Vienna as one of the best cities in the world to live in. The blend of natural…
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Accessories & Grooming
7th Aug 2018
Accessories & Grooming Due to the sheer volume of impeccable clothing that we receive at Tonic, sometimes we neglect to inform you know of the other smaller items that we stock here. We offer…
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Summer Getaway Special
24th Jul 2018
Summer Getaway Special As you look out onto the scorched British landscape from the security of your air-conditioned office, apprehensive to go out into the real world and get the last bits and pieces…
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King & Tuckfield
11th Jul 2018
King & Tuckfield is a fairly new brand to us at Tonic. As fans of quality knitwear, their take on classic pieces really struck a chord with us. The blueprint for the collection comes from the…
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La Paz
10th Jul 2018
We started stocking La Paz'sclothing a few seasons back. Inspired by the Atlantic Ocean that is on their doorstep in Porto, Portugal, La Paz make clothes that are designed to get better with age. They put…
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Wimbledon Outfit Ideas
28th Jun 2018
Wimbledon Outfit Ideas There is an occasion once a year where the world's sporting attention turns to SW19. The oldest tennis tournament has cast many stylish players onto our screens and into our psyche such…
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Summer Shirts
21st Jun 2018
Summer Shirts For the time being, the sun has decided to stick around bathe us in its warmth and allow us a little more time to maybe sit outside for more than an hour…
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Bailey Hats
31st May 2018
New Delivery: Bailey Hats In 1922, in Los Angeles, California, George S. Bailey gave his name to the Bailey Hat Company. Identifying the stylistic wants and needs his hats became renowned for their quality,…
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Summer Jackets
23rd May 2018
Summer Jackets As hard as it is to believe, British Summer Time seems to have arrived on our doorsteps. Though it may be nice to indulge ourselves and soak in the Vitamin D that…
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President's
15th May 2018
New Delivery: President's The Tuscan region of Italy is famed for its rich cultural heritage, wealth of edible delicacies and the birthplace of the Renaissance. There is also a rich industrial history in the region…
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Hartford
10th May 2018
New Delivery: Hartford Fresh off the plane from Paris we have a new batch of delivery from one of our Tonic favourites. As you probably know by now, Hartford is a classic, American-inspired brand…
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Millican
1st May 2018
New Delivery: Millican Situated at the foot of Skiddaw, near Keswick in the picturesque setting of the Lake District, you will find the team behind Millican bags. Inspired by the exploits of Millican Dalton, the…
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Colorful Standard
26th Apr 2018
New Delivery: Colorful Standard It is becoming increasingly important to think about where the products that we purchase come from, their impact on the environment and how we can limit that. One brand that aims…
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Kestin Hare
17th Apr 2018
Kestin Hare is a Scottish designer that makes clothes ready for everyday life whose clothes first arrived on our doorstep last season. Much like the ethos behind brands such as Universal Works, he took inspiration…
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The Office Social Event
12th Apr 2018
Outfit Ideas: The Office Social Event There always comes that occasion where the beckoning arrives for the after work social event, whether it be a few quiet drinks down the local pub or a sit-down…
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John Smedley
10th Apr 2018
The world was a very different place in 1784, though in Lea Mills in Derbyshire one man was setting up what would become the world’s first manufacturing factory. Originally producing fabrics such as muslin and…
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Jackman
3rd Apr 2018
New Delivery: Jackman Introducing Jackman, a little known Japanese brand to the Tonic faithful. Founded in 1949, a baseball obsessed Mitsugu Tanabe quit his job to set up Tanabe Meriyasu, a small manufacturing operation with three weft…
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La Paz
29th Mar 2018
La Paz Not to be confused with the Bolivian city that it takes its name from, La Paz is a fairly new clothing brand based out of Porto in Portugal. The main inspiration behind…
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Edwin
22nd Mar 2018
There are few denim brands that have raised the bar as consistently as Edwin. Founded in Japan in 1947, Mr Tsunemi initially began importing American jeans due to the lack of denim manufacturing . Disappointed with…
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Astorflex
16th Mar 2018
La scarpa buona. There isn’t much more to say than that really. For the uninitiated amongst you, it simply means: the good shoe, and here’s why: There are very few brands that can offer…
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Universal Works
8th Mar 2018
New Delivery: Universal Works The coat hook of a baker’s house in Tamworth may not seem the likely place to inspire a thriving menswear brand, but the nostalgic memories of David Keyte’s upbringing formed the blueprint…
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Aspesi
1st Mar 2018
In 1969 Alberto Aspesi established the Aspesi brand in Legnano, Italy. He shared a similar approach to many other Italian designers and luminaries of the time, executing classic shapes in new and innovative fabrics. He started his career…
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King & Tuckfield
13th Feb 2018
Introducing: King & Tuckfield Like many of the brands that stock the shelves at Tonic, Stacey Wood of King & Tuckfield takes inspiration from the colourful stories of her snappily dressed grandparents. Much…
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Vetra
2nd Feb 2018
Introducing: Vetra We are proud to welcome the timeless works of Vetra onto the Tonic rails. Established in Paris in 1927, Vetra make hardy wares suitable for everyday use. The name Vetra stems from the abbreviation of VETements…
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