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4th October 2011: Style Salvage blogspot -  Details . . . Flag waving   "Here's Daniel Jenkins wearing his heart on his sleeve, chest and back in a celebratory outfit of London designers for Menswear Day. Polka dot shirt by Martine Rose, tuxedo trousers by Omar Kashoura and zip detailing jacket by Lou Dalton."

1st June 2011: Planet Notion - www.planetnotion.com - Fashion/Menswear Special: Daniel Jenkins interview  "In our second day looking at the changing climate of menswear in the British Fashion Industry, we talk to retailer, and menswear expert Daniel Jenkins. Daniel’s business is dedicated to supporting emerging British Menswear talent, stocking unique labels that you wouldn't find in every store. We chatted to the dapper Mr. Jenkins, and are excited to share his eloquent and provoking thoughts on menswear Fashion. . . . ."

18th April 2011: Style Salvage blogspot  In discussion: Unsung designers continued  "Earlier this month we started the conversation around the great unsung of menswear design. . . . Here, we continue the conversation with the thoughts of the ever opinionated Daniel Jenkins.  -------     Each season the same few (designers) are talked about. Who do you think deserves a little more love, old and/or new and why? . . . "

22nd March 2011: Selectism.com News The Orphan's Arms 'St Martins Must Burn' T Shirt "Looking to impress that fashionable person you like? Wear this. It’s like sex panther, 60% of the time, it works every time. And it’s also a very nice tee also . . . "

25th February 2011: David_M_Watts  blogger via Twitter " #Follow Friday . . A man working it for Menswear! @djenkinsltd"

31st December 2010: Style Salvage blogspot British menswear in 2010 and beyond  ' . . .  As I have enjoyed so many discussions with menswear retailer Daniel Jenkins this year, it was fitting to hear his thoughts on the subject . .  "  What is the point of British menswear? Now I must confess to being redhanded and place my cards upon the table. . . "

8th December 2010: Fashion 156 blog  Carolyn Massey's Top 10 Men with Unique Style   "Carolyn Massey is a designer who has guest contributed to Fashion156 in the past . . . . considering we see Carolyn as a definitive menswear designer redefining and re-interpreting the fundamentals of menswear, we asked Carolyn to name 10 men she feels have a unique sense of style. The are 10 men whose unique sense of style I admire in no particular order are . . . 8. Daniel Jenkins. Passionate British menswear e-tailer, and makes a superb cup of tea. . ."

28th November 2010: Selectism.com Features  Seven Days Autumn/Winter 2010  " . . . The main premise remains the same, what we'd wear over a week. It's not quite workwear, not quite classic, not quite fashion and definitely not preppy . . . "   Credits - Model: Dan Jenkins wearing various looks including Tim Soar Mesh Jumper, Tim Soar Padded Jacket (we stock the navy version), and Lou Dalton Blackwatch Coat,

19th November 2010:  twitter.comDavid_M_Watts of David's Couture blogspot   "≠Follow Friday . . . . . For unwavering support of many British Menswear Fashion Designers . . . @djenkinsltd."

13th October 2010: Suitored.com Omar Kashoura - Sponge Jacket    " . . probably one of the softest blazers out there. . " 

7th October 2010: Selectism.com Lou Dalton   Blackwatch short mac, zip trousers, and more -

31st August 2010: Style Salvage blogspot  In discussion: Time Travelling Style II " . . . How about simply living in the moment? . . . Daniel Jenkins, Retailer focusing solely upon British fashion talent. . . "

28th July 2010: Sabotagetimes.com The Great Online Shirt Hunt    "Finally a tremendous Stansfield work shirt (which is from a previous season) via Daniel Jenkins who sends things out double quick too, and sublimely packaged. "

22nd July 2010: F.Y.I.Blog - Fashion Youth Indulgence Blog Bigger is Not Always Better: My love for Daniel Jenkins Ltd.    " . . Daniel Jenkins really does offer some of my absolute favourite menswear designer brands. . . I think what attracts me most to this site is it's personality. It's not a big online power house like ASOS or My Wardrobe but a more personalised and exclusive shopping experience . . "

21st July 2010: Selectism.com Carolyn Massey Summer Parka   " . . The best thing about this (aside from the lowered price) is it’s pack-away-bility. . "

14th July 2010: Style Salvage blogspot In discussion: Moments of style   Daniel Jenkins tells us about his most stylish moment or memory; and the least.

22nd May 2010: Style Salvage blogspot In Discussion: Tell us about the most stylish man you've ever known   " . . words from the ever inspiring retailer, Daniel Jenkins. As a store owner Jenkins has a clear vision on menswear and the designers he wants to sell. He believes that there is an awful lot of decent men's clothing being designed on these shores that people just are not given the opportunity to try. His store rectifies this and his current offering includes the exciting likes of and i, Martine Rose, Sibling, Universal Works, Lou Dalton, Carolyn Massey and Stansfield to name but a few. Ever since we interviewed him way back in June 2008 we have remained in close contact, at first as men's fashion allies and then as friends. Here, Daniel Jenkins tells us of the influence of his father on his own style . . "   

13 May 2010: Fashion 156's   Weekly 'We Love List' by Daniel Jenkins    This week we're treating you to an additional 'Love List' courtesy of Daniel Jenkins, creator of online Menswear must-visit shop ...

4th May 2010: Selectism.com  R6 Hemi Backpack  

10th March 2010: Brand Alley Blog   The Six Nations of Cool     "The coolest store and best-dressed man in Wales is definitely Daniel Jenkins in Monmouth, who remarkably is only 24 and has his own store selling the best LFW/British menswear designers such as Martine Rose" says Elliott James Sainsbury, Senior Fashion Writer for Buck Style. "Wales is having a fashion moment mainly thanks to the dedication of this rather dashing young chap."

15th January 2010: Selectism.com News   Top 5 Albums of 2009 - Daniel Jenkins   "In the last of our series, we asked Daniel Jenkins to compile his top 5. Recently featured in UK Esquire’s top 5 indie stores, When he’s not sitting in front of fireplaces like a bawse, he’s listening to music. Which explains why he took the longest to get back to us (in case you’re wondering, Scott Sternberg was the quickest). Daniel’s selection was as considered as you’d expect with everybody from Fuck Buttons to Omar S getting a look in. Take a leap and have a listen."

14th January 2010: Esquire.co.uk - Style Top Fives, Where to Buy  Top five independent men's clothes shops - Part 2   "The response to our Twitter appeal for Best Independent Men’s Clothes Shops in the UK was so enthusiastic that we feel compelled to publish another Top Five – or Part 2, if you prefer. So here we showcase the best in men’s outfitters from Wales, Norwich, west London, Leeds and beyond. . . . Daniel Jenkins, Monmouth: Opened in 2007, Daniel Jenkins is housed in a converted 1724 grade II listed  building. The ethos is simple: if Daniel Jenkins wouldn’t wear it, he doesn’t stock it. British labels are the order of the day, but things have expanded somewhat to showcase the likes of Carolyn Massey, Satyenkumar and Lou Dalton, all exclusive to the store . ."

19th December 2009: Style Salvage blogspot On the . . Oh man it is so cold day of Christmas   "We have a real treat for today's advent calendar entry. Our favourite shopkeeper in Monmouth and beyond, Daniel Jenkins has just received new stock from the ever wonderful Lou Dalton. We asked him to give us a few exclusive shots on his pick of the new stock and he has chosen something that will warm you on this cold, mid December evening . . "

7th November 2009: Australian Fashion Review Blog The Top Online Clothes and Fashion Stores - International    "British designer clothing online retailer including labels such as Raf Simons, April 77 and Fred Perry."

2nd October 2009:  Sharpened Lead.com   You're so zeitgeist Autumn '09    "That red waxed coat by Lou Dalton. My temptation of the season. . . from Daniel Jenkins' lovely store."

3rd September 2009: Style Salvage blogspot Exclusive: Carolyn Massey AW09 at Daniel Jenkins  " . . We know how frustrating it can be when you see something on the runway, tell yourself that your life is incomplete without it but then find out it is near impossible to buy it. We had this feeling after watching Carolyn Massey AW09 show back in February. So when we heard that Daniel Jenkins would be offering a selection of exclusive pieces online and in store (the only physical store in the UK to do so) we were more than a little excited . . "

14th May 2009: Style Salvage blogspot Style Stalking    "The small Welsh town of Monmouth was not known for providing great menswear but Daniel Jenkins has single-handedly put the town on the men's style map. As a store owner Dan has a clear vision on menswear and the designers he wants to sell which is why we chose him to continue our Style Stalking. Stocking great pieces from the likes of Lou Dalton, Satyenkumar, Siv Stodal, and i and Stansfield (to name just a few of our favourites) the store does not stock anything that Dan would not feel happy in himself but let's find out what he wears over the course of a week . . here are the first four days: . . "

2008: the WM fab 40:   32 -  Daniel Jenkins  "He's only 22. . . And now he's opened an elegant eponymous menswear boutique in Monmouth . . . Neath-born Daniel told WM's men's editor Matt Thomas: 'I must have been the only straight kid who'd sit watching The Clothes Show with his mum like it was Match of the Day. . . "

2008: Fashion 156 - Land and Gentry by John Michael O'Sullivan " . . . A new tradition for rural fashion may in the end come from unlikely sources - retailers like Daniel Jenkins, whose Monmouthshire-based store embodies the spirit of the modern countryside - practical, witty, and gently eccentric. . . "

December 2008: Guardian - Courvoisier The Future 500 The full list of this year's new The Future 500 members   Daniel Jenkins, company director, Daniel Jenkins Ltd. An exclusive network of pioneers, entrepreneurs and revolutionary spirits from the arts, social enterprise, business, science, gastronomy, fashion and beyond.

19th December 2008: Style Salvage blogspot  Advent - Day Nineteen   " . . . His passion for menswear and his vision for his own boutique in deepest, darkest Wales is both contagious and inspiring. . . Nadolig Llawen, Blywyddyn Newydd Dda"

10th December 2008: Bored and Beautiful  Daniel Jenkins - Monmouth  "Edgiest store ever."

25th October 2008: Style Salvage blogspot  Daniel Jenkins on British men's fashion   "  . . As a store owner Daniel Jenkins has a clear vision on menswear and the designers he wants to sell. As a passionate, intelligent chap he has insightful thoughts on the current state of men's fashion in Britain so here they are! . . "

22nd June 2008: Telegraph 50 best boutiques in Britain   "Daniel Jenkins Monmouth: This new shop in a pretty 18th-century listed building specialises in hard-to-find labels, many of them British . . "  

12th June 2008: Style Salvage blogspot    Style Salvage speaks to Daniel Jenkins   " . . Daniel Jenkins is a thoroughly nice bloke. A nice bloke with a HELL of a lot to say about men's fashion. ."

15th May 2008: Style Bubble In the town of Monnow   " . .  it was interesting to chat to someone who had some very strong views about the state of British Fashion and how it is distributed in this country, especially when talking about menswear . .  a collection of labels that aren’t widely available and for me sum up an aesthetic in British menswear that is accessible and fashionable but not intimidating . .  menswear labels that have ‘something for everyone’ yet aren’t run of the mill are staples for Daniel Jenkins . . There’s nothing ostentatious about the brands but Daniel is smart enough to know that modern British menswear is about original subtlety . . "

March 2008: Arena Magazine- Welsh Gold: Ex-Cricketer comes home to mine ‘intelligent fashion.’ Daniel Jenkins is something of a pioneer. After a stint working at WAG shopping mecca Cricket while studying at Liverpool Uni, he moved back to his native Wales and decided to try his hand at high-end retail. “it’s about time someone treated consumers this side of the border with respect,” he says, “Why should you have to travel to London to find cool stuff?” Why indeed? His new venture isn’t as flashy as Cricket, though: instead he caters for “intelligent blokes who happen to like their clothes." 

November 2007: WM Magazine - Western Mail    "One of the most fabulous things in Wales . . . "

 

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