Tom Kilbey's Merge LDN

The other week I caught up with Tom Kilbey founder of contemporary street wear label Merge LDN. Most people will know Tom Kilbey off the reality show The Only Way Is Essex, but unlike most of the show's cast who court the media attention Tom very much shy's away from it. Tom's only in his early twenties but he has serious business savvy about where he wants to go with the brand and how he wants himself and the brand to be perceived. Got a really cool article piece coming out in the next week so I don't wanna blab on too much about our chat. Keep your eyes peeled for it on www.mensfashionmagazine.co.uk and follow me on Twitter @danielrhone for updates.

Merge at the moment only has a small capsule collection but I love the "Tuntill" jacket. This utilitarian gem with the metal clasps is what proper functional outerwear with style is all about.