Monthly Archives: September 2019

  1. The Christmas Gift Guide

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    It’s time to think once again about Christmas!

    Luckily, we have the perfect Christmas Gifts for all those debonair gents out there. And also the ones who need to up their style game!

    From luxurious tie and pocket square sets, to the most exquisite bow ties, handsome shirt and tie gift sets, and matching tie, handkerchief and cufflink gift sets. There’s also a very special Christmas tie this year!

    Read on to see our most worthy of men’s Christmas gifts for you to take your pick from…


    Shirt and Tie Gift Sets

    Make the decision over which tie to pair with which shirt that little bit easier by gifting one (or all!) of these deluxe shirt and tie gift sets.

    Using formal shirts from our classic best-selling Easy Care range combined with our luxury polyester ties, these shirt and tie sets are true style statement pieces!

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  2. Gearing up for Black Friday

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    Originating in the US, Black Friday has become the name used to refer to the Friday following Thanksgiving Day, which is always celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.

    The day after Thanksgiving has always been regarded as the beginning of America's Christmas shopping season since 1952. Quite simply, once Thanksgiving has finished people start to look forward to and plan for the next big holiday, Christmas!

    The term "Black Friday" didn't become widely used until more recent decades. There are many reports on how this term originated but the commonly accepted, most truthful account is from a report in The New York Times from 1961 references police officers in Philadelphia using the term as a way to describe the smog and traffic caused by shoppers.

    In the 80’s as the term grew more common across the US, retailers tried to popularise the phrase ‘Big Friday’ as an alternative but that never caught on.

    In 2013, an internet rumour circu

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  3. Dressing Well on a Budget

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    Dressing well doesn’t need to break the bank. Here are some ways to step up your style without spending a fortune.

    How to Dress well on a budget | Double TWO Shirts

    Invest in timeless classics.

    At Double TWO we always say a good shirt is an investment. Instead of buying into seasonal trends, instead look for those classic shirts that will never fall out of favour. Wardrobe staples like button-down collars, a plain white shirt and a good pair of chinos are all versatile pieces with timeless style.


    Go for quality garments built to last.

    Instead of buying cheap clothing that will need replacing in 6 months, invest in a few pieces that will stand the test of time. You may be paying more upfront than you may like, but a good, w

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  4. Scooter Clubs ride in to help promote our Lambretta Clothing Range

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    The shops weren't the only attraction on Sunday 22nd September, and neither were the ships in Chatham’s Docks, as visitors to the Dockside Shopping Outlet were greeted by a line-up of Lambretta and Vespa Scooters!

    Scooters from local scooter clubs The Medway Aces, Sevenoaks Modern Mods, Gravesend Sentinels, Essex Alliance, Squabra Abarth Gillingham and Ashford Tornadoes were in attendance.

    Here they are pictured along with our Chatham Store Manager, Tess Carslake.


    Hosted by our store at the Dockside Shopping Outlet, the Lambretta clothing event was held from Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd September with discounted Double TWO and Lambretta clothing available in store throughout.

    The event culminated on the Sunday with a scooter competition that was judged by a specially chosen Double TWO customer, Alison, who picked winners in both the Lambretta a

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