FUTSOL
4th May 2022
Most of you will know I'm into football and have an allegiance to a particular team, they're doing pretty well this season but I won't go into that here. Instead I'm going to tell you…
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Read MoreEarth Day 2022
21st Apr 2022
This Friday the 22nd is Earth Day. Every year, Earth Day offers people around the world a chance to focus on the planet and the challenges facing it. It is a global annual event intended to…
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Read MoreThe Rivers Trust
3rd Apr 2022
Don't know about you but I love a good river, as a young lad I was in fact renowned for falling in them! Every October half term me, my big brother(Neil) mum(Vera), Dad(Keith) and family…
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Read More1% FOR THE PLANET
18th Nov 2021
2 weeks ago Tonic became a member of the global organisation 1% FOR THE PLANET, by joining I have made a commitment to contribute 1% of Tonic’s annual sales towards the preservation of out planet.
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Read MoreNew Arrivals: Tonic Own Label Shirts
11th Nov 2021
Our own label Tonic276 shirts are back and they are better than ever! Crafted in Italy, the range is made up of soft baby cords, luxurious cotton flannels and washed cotton twills. Beautifully presented, they could be…
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Read MoreThe Return of an Icon - Pod
21st Oct 2021
The Iconic Pod Jagger - back for a limited run So back in the dark ages, early 80's Ste (name changed for anonymity) came in to the footy club disco with a different pair of…
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Read MoreColorful Standard Merino Crew
6th Oct 2021
The Colorful Standard 100% Extra Fine Merino Wool Crew Neck. A “zero waste” garment knitted from luxuriously soft, extra fine, Italian-spun merino. It is a mid-weight, regular fit crew neck made to make you feel…
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Read MoreSummer Reductions ☀️ ☀️
15th Jul 2021
I know this is a very British thing to say but when are we going to get summer this year??You might not be diving off rocks into emerald green sea this year but whatever you are planning…
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Read MoreIt's Good to be back!
11th May 2021
Well, what can I say, it's been a while since the last mailer, but you know what I'm not being too hard on myself, we've been busy and I haven't had the time to sit down…
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Read MoreThe Tonic Exchange - Our Quiet Revolution
25th Jan 2021
As people all over the world respond to the climate crisis the environmental movement is continuing to grow.With this in mind, this week we have re-launched the Tonic Exchange in an online format. It is only a…
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Read MoreThe Merino Wool Crew neck from Colorful Standard
10th Jan 2021
New arrivals in the pre-washed merino wool crew from Colourful Standard.The Colorful Standard Classic Merino Crew Neck is a “zero waste” garment knitted from luxuriously soft, extra fine, Italian-spun merino. It is a mid-weight, regular fit crew neck…
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Read MoreHartford Sample Sale
2nd Jan 2021
Twice a year we run a Hartford sample sale. If you didn't know already, Hartford is a French label launched in Paris in 1979. It is also our best selling brand.The Sample Sale is an…
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Read MoreHappy New Year and Thank you!
31st Dec 2020
Thought I'd get this out early before you're overwhelmed with messages, and wish you all a very happy New Year from all of us at Tonic!There isn't much I can say that I haven't already…
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Read MoreClick and Collect
20th Dec 2020
It was the night before Christmas (well the week before) and basically everything went to shit!Anyway I'm not going to bang on it, it is what it is.After looking at our options I have decided to…
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Read MoreDr Harris - Established 1790
11th Dec 2020
We have stocked the mens grooming brand Dr Harris for longer than I can remember, the smells of Windsor and Arlington have been wafting around the shop in one form or another at least the last…
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Read MoreBailey Hats of Hollywood
6th Dec 2020
In 1922 George S Bailey Established the Bailey Hat Company in Los Angeles California. He understood how Hollywood's leading men were considered global arbiters of taste and style, the original "Influencers" if you will. With…
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Read MoreAnonymous Ism Japan
3rd Dec 2020
Yep, socks made in Japan, what is not to like about that?When it comes to making anything for wearing on any part of the body, the Japanese, as anyone knows do it with a care…
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Read MoreTonic Own Label Knitwear
29th Nov 2020
Produced in 100% merino wool our Tonic own label knitwear is made in a family run factory north of the border in Scotland. Established in 1955 they have continued to invest in their workforce and develop the…
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Read MoreOpen for 20 Years!
19th Nov 2020
Believe or not last week was our 20th Birthday, yep 20 years of residency on the Portobello Road!Celebrating a landmark birthday in the midst of a global pandemic isn't ideal is it, we've experienced all kinds highs and a…
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Read MoreEcoalf - Because There Is No Planet B
15th Nov 2020
I first came across Ecoalf at my favourite distributors early in 2020, pre Covid, when the shadow wasn't lucking behind everything we do and think. It seems a lifetime ago, but to me this year has gone…
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Read MoreClick and Collect Opening Hours
9th Nov 2020
Starting tomorrow (Tuesday 10th November) Patch and I will be at the shop from 11.00 until 4.00 every day. We'll be there for click and collect orders, phone orders, and if there's anything else you need…
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Read MoreThe Show Must Go On
4th Nov 2020
To Be honest with you it has taken me some time to come to terms with this new lockdown, after it was announced on Saturday I was feeling really down, however after spending the last…
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Read MoreUniform Standard
25th Oct 2020
Born in 2018, East London based brand Uniform Standard produces a collection of minimal, premium quality sneakers that blend together refined British design and sustainability.They forego the concept of “fast fashion” in favour of conscious consumption, they…
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Read MoreNew Arrivals - Hartford shirts
7th Oct 2020
We've got super soft baby cord, brushed cottons, washed cottons and soft flannels, we've got point collars, spread collars and button down collars, we've got classic fit, we've got slim fit, we've got over shirts.…
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Read MoreTonic Exchange Re-Launch
31st Aug 2020
I'm convinced by the Tonic Exchange scheme and I really want make it work, but I'm going to need your help. You might have already read about it in previous communications or on the website,…
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Read MoreSummer Sale ☀️
28th Jul 2020
The Summer Sale is here! Grab something, save a few quid and help us make some space for the new season's collections! All the best from all of us ✌️
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Read MoreWelcome to Pala Eyewear
17th Jul 2020
John, the founder of Pala Eyewear, made contact in May so not exactly the best time to be introducing his brand to a potential retailer. I was immediately interested though after hearing about their philosophy of making…
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Read MoreMidsummer and 20% Off!
28th Jun 2020
This week was marked by scorching Midsummer's Day! It is usually a time of festivals, feasting, singing, bonfires and maypole dancing. For obvious reasons there hasn't been much of that going on. to be honest I'm not sure…
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Read MoreIt's good to be back!
21st Jun 2020
The contrasting emotions closing the door behind me on the 21st March with closing the doors after the first week of being open again. 3 months ago I left the shop with a sense of…
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Read MoreOpening on Wednesday!
14th Jun 2020
Sign writing by Ellie Bickley aged 7 (and a half) We're opening on Wednesday 17th June and we're really looking forward to seeing you! - We will be open from 10.30 till 5.00…
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Read MorePreparing to Re-Open
7th Jun 2020
On Wednesday 17th June we'll be opening our doors for the first time since Saturday 21st March. We have been busy getting the shop ready to welcome you back. Ellie and I have been getting all…
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Read MoreMore than just a transaction
31st May 2020
The date is set and we're getting ready to welcome you back...... But before I tell you about how and when we'll be open I'd like to take this chance to put down my gratitude and…
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Read MoreTonic Lockdown Playlist
24th May 2020
I'm sure I'm not alone in that I've been listening to a lot of music throughout the lockdown. As the health crisis was developing I started on this playlist and over the last few weeks it has evolved,…
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Read MoreOpening Soon!
16th May 2020
As things stand we are hoping to open the shop sometime in the first week of June. We might be a bit bruised and we might be a bit battered, and it probably won't be…
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Read MoreDreaming of Summer and 20% Off!
9th May 2020
Sunny Days spent wandering along the beach without a care in the world might seem a long way off right now but in my view there's no harm in using your imagination, a pandemic can't…
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Read MoreShop Update
3rd May 2020
This week, along with many other retailers we eagerly await news from the government and their plan for easing the lockdown. It has been 6 weeks already since I closed the shop and looked ahead…
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Read MoreFocus on Edwin
24th Apr 2020
What can I say about Edwin... We have been selling the brand for 15 years, originally picked up as replacement for Lee jeans, it was a basic range and if memory serves me right they only had 3…
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Read MoreHappy Easter 🐥
12th Apr 2020
Easter HopeMany of you will know I'm not particularly religious but as far as my understanding goes Easter is a time of new beginnings and of hope so whatever you are doing today, lunch with family or…
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Read MoreEllie's Sock Shop
5th Apr 2020
I have opened my online sock shop and have been adding the new styles ready to be sold. My favourite style is the leopard sock, it is made in Japan by Anonymous Ism. I'm not…
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Read MoreSupport us with a Gift Voucher
1st Apr 2020
Support us by buying yourself a Gift Voucher to spend in store when we re-open. Use the discount code 'HOMEDELIVERY20' at the checkout and you'll get 20% off the total value of your voucher. For…
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Read MoreHome Delivery
30th Mar 2020
After spending a lot of time reading the news (who hasn't?) it looks likely to me that the health crisis will run until the summer. I have thought about what this means to Tonic and…
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Read MoreThese Times....
18th Mar 2020
In these troubled times we realise that buying clothes is probably the last thing on your mind. We feel it is important to send out message of support and solidarity to all our customers, friends and anyone…
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Read MoreNew Brand - Unfeigned
27th Feb 2020
In our mission to source more quality brands with an environmental and social conscience we've found a cracker in Unfeigned. Hailing from Spain each piece is locally produced in Spain or Portugal using either sustainable…
Read MoreThe Quiet Revolution
26th Jan 2020
As people all over the world begin to respond to the climate crisis, a huge environmental movement is forming. At Tonic we want to feel good about what we're doing… that we're part of the solution rather than…
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Read MoreTonic Exchange
22nd Jan 2020
Tonic is proud to sell a carefully curated selection of international brands. All the clothes we sell are built to last. We hope you’ll get many years of use from your purchase, but should you…
Read MoreNew Arrivals from the Land of The Rising Sun
13th Nov 2019
New arrivals from our Japanese stable of brands Fujito, Jackman and A Vontade. We've got the loose fitting wide slacks from Fujito, these have become a shop favourite since first stocking them last season. The…
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Read MoreHartford Sample Sale!!
17th Oct 2019
The Hartford Sample Sale is running this week with everything selling at cost price, what's not to like?!
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Read MoreNew arrivals from Vetra
10th Oct 2019
New autumn arrivals from Vetra, the classic dungaree twill workwear jacket and trouser in new colours dark khaki and stone. Made in France since 1927 they are the perfect wardrobe staple. Available in store.
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Read MoreChilled Wednesday vibes
25th Sep 2019
Laid back vibes with a wardrobe classic every man should own, a pinpoint blue Oxford button down shirt. The Hartford "Side" style is slim fit, made of 98% cotton 2% elastane. Available in store now
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Read MoreNew arrivals from Hartford
5th Sep 2019
With Hartford it's all about fabric and fit . The first shirt delivery of the season is a proper beauty, rich checks and soft flannels. In store now.
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