A Too menswear

Opening times for 2010 Christmas Period

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Thursday 23rd December : 10:00 - 7:00

Friday 24th December : 10:00 - 4:00

Saturday 25th December : CLOSED

Sunday 26th December : 11:00 - 5:00

Monday 27th December : 10:00 - 6:00

Tuesday 28th December : 10:00 - 6:00

Free Shipping & Winter Delivery Deadlines

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With Christmas fast approaching there isn't long to guarantee delivery for the 25th. Order before 2pm on the following dates for delivery by Christmas day:

UK: Thursday 23rd December
Western Europe: 13th December
USA, Canada & Eastern Europe: 10th December
Rest of the world: 6th December

As a special pre-Christmas treat we are also offering free next-day UK delivery on all orders over £50. Just place your order before 2pm and we will get your order sent to you for 1pm the next day.

Don't forget also to order before the Thursday 23rd December to guarantee delivery for the 24th.

Wings and Horns x SHIPS Japan

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Never mind all that 'I saw three ships come sailing in' lark - the only ships you'll want to see in your local port this Christmas are the Wings and Horns x Ships Japan collaboration duffle hoodies. Produced in incredibly limited quantities by Canadian label Wings and Horns in collaboration with hip Japanese retailer SHIPS, these are sure to disappear quickly. The comfort, warmth, and durability of Wings and Horns goods is legendary, so you should have no qualms about this being a key piece in your Winter wardrobe for years to come. Now there's just one thing left for you to decide - which colour?

The Wings and Horns x Ships duffle hoodies should be in store by Saturday 11th December.

Brrrr... It is getting cold!

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Adidas Hike Boot delivery

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First day of snow and we found ourselves covered up in snow. "I shouldn't have worn my Sanders" but instead a pair of Adidas Hike boots! Covered up in a breathable mesh upper and suede combo, the leather tongue finishes off the boot to make it an ultimate urban ramblers boot!

Also, they are just £80

Field Notes

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A Field Notes notebook set makes a great stocking filler. It's as though you're suggesting that the person who you're giving it to has such a brilliant mind that all their thoughts, ideas, and sketches should be taken down and preserved for generations to come. When the people of the future finally get around to inventing the technology needed to resurrect people, they'll pick up your giftee's edition of Field Notes and gather around the warm, intelligent glow contained within. "We'd be foolish not to reintroduce such a cunning mind into our fabulous future utopia" they'll say, puffing effortlessly on a cigarette made from a carrot.

I mean, you could always write your shopping lists in them too. That's cool with us.

Field Notes notebooks come in packs of three in plain paper, graph paper, ruled paper, and a mixed set with one of each. There are also some limited edition sets - the sinister black-covered 'Raven's Wing' and the colourful US states series, both limited to graph paper only. Complete the set with a pack of 6 cedar wood pencils. All field notes products are made in the USA.

Pick them up now in store, or on our website. Happy note-taking!

Barbour 75 Original Greens 'Limited Edition' Jackets

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Barbour international Waxed

Barbour international Distressed Waxed

Firstly we are happy to say that we will be stocking these two absolutely beautiful jackets, they will be arriving at the perfect time *just before christmas* making them the ideal christmas gift or addition to a collection of jackets. A couple of weeks ago, we were given the opportunity to try and test out the jackets and all we can say is that we are in love!

These limited edition jackets come in two finishes, both with the original six pockets, belted and carrying the famous Ancient Tartan lining.

The first, a box fresh version and the second a painstakingly-crafted distressed finish.

These two pieces are highly collectible, they’re the ultimate homage to Barbour’s unsurpassed motorcycling heritage.

The release date is: 10th December 2010

Flickr

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This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

Autumn/Winter Lookbook

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Vote for us for Best Small Shop 2010

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Penfield Now in-store

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Matt is wearing

Penfield Rockwood Gillet

Folk Dogtooth Shirt

Our Legacy Corduroy Chino

Follow us on Twitter

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Photograph by Kevin Kafesu

Just in case you wanted to know what was happening in-store around the clock.

Follow us on twitter if you don't already

@atoobirmingham or click on the image

Unconditional AW10

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Check out all the new unconditional now online *click image*

Winter Accessories!

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We have just received a big delivery of bags and headwear from Pendleton and Barbour.*Hint* Christmas Presents *Hint*. Below are just a few images of the products we now have online and in-store. Just click on any of the images and you will be directed to the web-store.

Pendleton Weekend bag

Pendleton wool cap available in S/M/L

Barbour waxed retriever Also available in black

Barbour trapper hat available in S/M/L

!Thanks for reading!

Pendleton Homeware

2010-10-19T14:54:00.004+01:00

I'm sitting by the large glass windows of the shop and watching the myriad of people walking past who are quite clearly regretting not putting that extra layer on this morning. Although it was warm and sunny 2 days ago, it's a cruel quirk of British weather that it's now less than 10 degrees celsius, and everyone's starting to feel it. Even the usually super-tough Hardy has been eyeing up the barbour dog jackets we've been selling in the store. The bad news is, it's not going to get any better until about April. With this in mind, you probably want to cosy up in your bed, and generally hibernate the colder seasons away. If that's the case, then we've got good news for you! Pendleton, a family-owned wool business for 140 years, have sent us some stunning new pillows, blankets and throws. Since it'd take more words than the rest of the blog combined to detail Pendleton's history, I'll just link to their excellent Pendleton Heritage page. With their years of experience, and no-compromise attitude to quality, these really are stunning items.

As usual, you can visit the a too website to order any of the above items, and if you need any assistance, don't hesitate to contact us at info@atoo.co.uk.

Tellason Denim - Coming Soon

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Looking for a new pair of raw jeans this season? Then look no further. We've just received a sample pair of the new Strummer fit from US brand Tellason, and we think they've absolutely hit the nail on the head in quality, construction and fit. The fabric is cone mills' raw selvedge 12.75oz sanforized denim, made in North Carolina at cone's White Oak plant. It's easy to see where the level of quality comes from when you consider that the White Oak plant has been continually producing its premium denim since 1905. They say that practice makes perfect, and 105 years of it seems to have done them a lot of good! The jeans are cut and sewn in San Francisco, and the leather patch comes from Tanner Goods of Portland. It's really nice to see a pair of jeans created and assembled completely within the USA. Each of the limited-edition run of 250 is hand numbered on the inside of the right-hand pocket. It shouldn't be long until the jeans arrive, and as soon as they do, we'll get them on our online store.

New store display by Dr.Martens!

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Everyone knows that Dr. Martens are a postman's favourite shoe due to their extreme comfort and versatility. However, upon taking a look at the selection of classic brogues, pink-laced desert boots, tassled loafers and blue suede shoes proudly displayed in our window, the postman almost dropped his sack in surprise. You see his whole understanding of Dr. Martens shoes has just been completely shaken, as per the intended effect of our brilliant new window display. As for us, it was an early-morning start as we arrived to meet the team from Dr. Martens, brandishing wooden crates, lighting and toolboxes. There wasn't much for us to do, so we busied ourselves by generally getting in the way and snapping pictures of the work in progress.

Feel free to come down and have a look whenever you can, or meet us all here for our Autumn/Winter preview evening on Tuesday the 7th September.

A too A/W10 Preview Evening

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If you're friends with us on facebook, you've probably noticed that you have an event invitation for an A too Autumn/Winter preview evening. Or maybe you're one of those people who never checks their event invitations because you're getting fed up of that guy who you met in a bar at 5am who thinks that you'd really love to go see his 'totally awesome' traditional 9-piece Slovakian folk band. Whatever, facebook friend or not, you're invited to our preview evening. It's on Tuesday 7th September, and runs from 6-8pm. As well as having a look around our store, you'll have the chance to win shop vouchers and one of two exclusive uniform wares watches. The lovely people from poppy red will be around to hand out free drinks to make sure you don't go thirsty.

Pictured below are some nice new things from ACNE, and some shoes from Folk and Dr.Martens.

As always, get in touch at info@atoo.co.uk if you have any questions at all, and we look forward to seeing you on the 7th of September!

Today in pictures - The store

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Nearly time to go home...

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Just a quick reminder of our opening and closing times...

Mon - Fri: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sat: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sun: 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Folk Shoes in store

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Above - Harry style in a washed brown leather. The shoes are washed in a enzyme and stone mixture to give the leather an aged appearance.

Below - Artie Mo in Bitter Chocolate suede with leather heel cup and gum sole. The Artie is very smart and is definitely a key piece this season if we can say so ourselves here at the shop.

New Our Legacy shirting

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New Folk Footwear

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We have just received a shipment from Folk and it contained four new boots for the winter. The staff favorite is the Andre 1 which comes in a black which contrasts lovely with the yellow laces. The nubuck and the fur lining make the boot one for the up and coming cold seasons.

New Arrivals in store

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Folk A/W10 - Part One

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Once in a while, the postman walks up our road with a large cardboard box balanced carefully upon his trolley. On this particular occasion someone has scrawled 'FOLK' in large marker pen on the side of the box. Within seconds, the staff have forgotten all rules about not running with scissors, and are fighting to break through layer upon layer of parcel tape. In the box sits a mish-mash of various shirts and t-shirts. Each piece is looked over, given approving nods all around, and put on hangers ready for the shop floor. The thing is, every single miserable looking brown cardboard box from folk hides a wealth of colour and texture like no other. Pictured below are the fruits of the first delivery - there's plenty more to come including knitwear, outerwear and shoes. Everything pictured below is available on our website.

There's still a load of bargains to be had in the sale too, so make sure to have a browse through.

Falling In Love With Love by Luke-Howard

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This mix has been around for a bit, still one of my favourite... Falling In Love With Love by Luke-Howard

AOR DISCO EXCLUSIVE #9: Flying South Mix by Coyote by AOR DISCO

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AOR DISCO EXCLUSIVE #9: Flying South Mix by Coyote by AOR DISCO

Levis Vintage Clothing - A/W10

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Considering the amount of junk email we receive on a daily basis, it's always a welcome surprise to open our inbox and be greeted by something that's actually worth looking at. This morning, we were happy to see that the good people at Levis had sent us pictures of their forthcoming Autumn/Winter collection. This season, Levis transports us back to post-World War II Montery - a sleepy fishing town providing support for industries in the great depression. The pieces crafted by Levis focus on the workers and characters of Montery. These fishermen are instrumental in the Levis story for helping to cement the brand's reputation for quality and durability. Everything shown below (and more) will be available in store and online as soon as it arrives.

So, while you're honing your fishing skills ready for the arrival of all of this truly lovely stuff, what could be more appropriate for a Summer's day by the river than our Levis Vintage SS10 sale? Check it out with the rest of our sale in store, or online at www.atoo.co.uk.

Stuff we're listening to at the moment...

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Sandrocks Mix by Stupid Human

May update - new items online!

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Hi all! With the temperatures rising, and the sun starting to peek out from behind the clouds, we thought it'd be a great time to update our website with a bunch of new products. There's a new selection of summery stuff from Acne, Burlington, Calabrese, Folk, Levi's Vintage, Pendleton, Revolution, Schmoove, Spring Court and Wings and Horns. We've even taken a few snaps of Alex wearing various outfits - we hope they inspire you to create your own!

Alex wears:

Knit - Our legacy

Aviator Trousers - Heritage Research

Shoes - Dr.Martens

Alex wears:

Sweater - Acne

Seersucker trousers - Acne

Argyle Socks - Burlington

Alex wears:

Chambray Jacket - Wings & Horns

Duffle Bag - Heritage Research

Field Pants - Wings & Horns

Shoes - Dr. Martens

Alex wears:

T-Shirt - Folk

Trousers - Revolution

Hi-Tops - Spring Court

Thanks for reading - there's plenty more to come over the Summer. Keep checking back here and on our website for the latest news. Enjoy the sun!

Dr. Martens 'Dave' Canvas Desert Boots

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If you're looking for a new pair of desert boots this Spring, then look no further! Dr. Martens have come up with the goods once again. Their 'Dave' boot is a beautifully understated canvas boot with an airwair shock absorbing sole. We've picked out our two favourite colours and put them in the store for you. There's a light stone grey and a soft tan brown. Both colours are perfect for wearing with your denim - wear your jeans short with a fancy pair of socks for a really smart look.

Style, comfort and versatility, not bad at £55 a pair!

As always, we hope to see you in store soon!

ACNE SS10: A closer look

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Ever since the release of their first collection in 1998, Stockholm-based brand ACNE clothing has oozed enthusiasm and a love for their art in each and every garment produced. This year's SS10 collection is no exception, with a range of minimal and understated pieces which work together to give the wearer an effective 'effortless cool' aesthetic. Once again, the fabrics are exceptional, and the cuts consistently flattering. Combined with a muted colour spectrum confident in its simplicity, this season's collection is as strong as ever.

To view any item featured here in more detail, simply click on its picture to be taken to the relevant page in the atoo online shop.

Military Jacket - Army Green

Pop V Neck Sweater

Pop Collage Shirt

Snake jeans - Green Moss

Snake jeans - Street Grey

Breaker Jacket

That's just a small selection of our current stock of ACNE products. Click here to see the full range.

In other news, we recently reduced our shipping rates for everyone - UK and international. And that's not all! Any order over £75 placed by the 11th April will include free shipping within the UK!

Spring/Summer 2010

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As I look out of the window here at a too, I can't fail to notice that it's snowing. Again. However, unless the long-standing tradition of Spring following Winter decides to change in 2010, the sun should be arriving to wake you up in the mornings anytime soon.

Luckily for you, we've started to stock the Spring/Summer collections of some of our most well-loved brands, so you can be fully prepared for that first Spring day. This season has produced some beautiful t-shirts from Folk, vibrant colours from YMC, reworked classics from Barbour To Ki To, must-have pieces by ACNE and much much more from a variety of labels.

Cast your eyes downwards for a look at some of the new arrivals, and remember, everything pictured is available to buy on our website, or in store.

FOLK

YMC

(much more YMC in store)

BARBOUR & BARBOUR TO KI TO

ACNE

LEVI'S VINTAGE CLOTHING

Feeling full of the joys of Spring yet? See you in store soon!

Barbour to ki to Spring/Summer 2010 Preview

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This season, classic British jacket maker Barbour teamed up with highly regarded Japanese designer To Ki To to create a range of limited edition waxed and waterproofed jackets. Hot on the heels of a fantastic A/W collection, comes the new Spring/Summer range. Take a look at some preview pictures, and keep a look out for their arrival in our store in the next couple of months.

COTEetCIEL

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Attention all Macbook and iPod users!

For a stylish, safe, and convenient way of carrying your Apple devices, take a look at the new range of products from COTEetCIEL.

The macbook sleeves are made to be a perfectly snug fit for your macbook. No zips and no buttons means no scratches and no marks.

The compact pouches for iPod classic offer similar protection, but with a clever earphone storage solution. No more fiddling around in your pockets, attempting to seperate your 'phones from your keys, train tickets, and the various other pocket minutia of the daily commute.

If you have an iPhone, watch this space. Our current range of COTEetCIEL is online at atoo.co.uk

Tom

AIAIAI Headphones

2010-01-05T16:27:00.000Z

Atoo is now stocking these visually striking new headphones from innovative Danish company aiaiai. The sound quality of these 'phones is incredible - they don't suffer from the 'style over substance' issue that we've seen in countless other brands.

The addition of a mic is a nice touch, bringing these retro headphones right up to date. If you like to take calls on your iphone/blackberry while you listen to music, just press the button on the wire to switch to call mode.

To see all of the colours and styles that we carry, groove on over to atoo.co.uk

Snake and Dagger Denim

2009-12-02T12:00:00.011Z

Here at a too we're always on the front line looking out for exciting new brands and we've come up trumps this time! Our new denim brand Snake and Dagger specializes in artisan denim, sourcing all their raw materials from Japan, and sewing and distressing their jeans by hand. We're amazed by the great quality selvage denim they use, as well as the quality of the washes, which are easily some of the best we've ever seen.

Shown above are the one-wash and raw denim, along with the limited edition vintage wash. We also have a heavy washed pair, and a range of different fits, all in their signature Japanese denim. Come into the store and you might just catch Tom wandering around in a pair of their raw jeans!

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Head Porter Bags

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Last week week recieved our amazing new Head Porter bags from Japan. Head Porter were created as a collaboration between Japanese bag company Porter, and streetwear designer Hiroshi Fugiwara. This range of bags takes a strong military influence, making very functional bags but made with stylish materials, and with amazing attention to detail.

We've got a large tote bag in green, 2 utility packs, and 2 wallets. These are all seriously limited, so if you fancy one be sure to get in quick as these will fly out over xmas!
Our Porter bags are only available instore at the moment, but should be going online very soon. Keep your eyes peeled!

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Its a dog's life

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Our new shop dog Hardy is here, and getting settled into life at a too. This one year old staffordshire terrier is the man to speak to about what to wear this season.

Drop by to meet the man himself and get a canine opinion on your style. No guarantees that he'll actually be awake though, he's taken up residence by the heater and it doesn't look like he plans on moving anytime soon!
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A Too - online

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Its taken a while, but our new website is finally online! We've spent a lot of time on the website and we hope you enjoy using it. The blog is our way of giving you more of a 'behind the scenes' look at what's going on at a too. We'll tell you about new products and brands here, and let you know about any promotions, so be sure to check back regularly!

We look forward to seeing you soon.

a too