The countdown to the Olympics is upon us – with the opening ceremony taking place on the 27th July 2012 the build up will gather momentum from here on in!

We here at Brook Taverner will be following the countdown avidly and our design team are already thinking about what fabulous products we will be offering for the Olympic season!

If you are jetting off to South Africa for the World Cup the practicalities of packing might be the last thing on your mind - but pack the right clothes and you will have no wardrobe worries and can concentrate on 'the beautiful game'!

A great uncrushable suit is a must - if you are going to be enjoying some corporate entertainment you want to look the part and feel great. If you are just taking a 'sporting' holiday you may still want to dress up for dining out in the evening.

Dressing for a city break needs thought - you need to be comfortable for those busy days sight-seeing and  shopping, but what about theatre trips and smart restaurants? The answer lies in choosing versatile pieces which can translate from day to evening and be multifunctional. That way you can know you look good without packing too many unnecessary garments.

A great pair of smarter jeans, like our Ewell jean trouser, and some smart chinos in Navy or a good Caramel shade, our Truro are perfect, will fit the bill for daytime and can be adapted for smarter evening leisure.

I always think a Spring wedding is particularly joyous and full of hope - Spring is, after all, a time of new beginnings!

If you have been invited to a wedding in this most unpredictable of seasons however, it can be tricky to know what you should wear – you want to be suitably turned out for the occasion, and yet make allowance for weather conditions, which may be less than suitable for that fabulous linen suit you wore for the high Summer wedding you went to last year!

Oscar night is looming with all the glamour and panache we associate with a star studded celebration of excellence – why not rival Vanity Fair and host your own Oscars party this year and give George Clooney a run for his money in the style stakes!

The perfect excuse now that the Christmas and New Year party season is over to don some fabulous evening attire, quaff champagne or cocktails and enjoy an evening with your friends – you could even hold a sweepstake on the winners!