The Festive Survival Guide from Farrell.

I don't normally post about menswear but I love the Christmas Survival Guide from Farrell the clothing line devised by Robbie Williams and named after his Grandfather, the legendary Jack Farrell.

Farrell have produced a survival guide for five (sometimes awkward) situations the Farrell man may find himself in over the festive period, each with it's own entertaining narrative. 

The office Christmas Party

It may be the naffest event of the year but it is not an excuse to let standards drop. Farrell keeps men looking sharp with tailored jackets, traditional shirting and just a hint of stylish rebellion. 

Out in the 'breakout space', Farrell sips the Lambrini that Faye's bought in. He know's too much about wine and the provenance of the grape to drink this stuff, but it doesn't half bring out the taste in his Tangy Toms. 

The rest of the team are preparing to leave for the party. The boss has booked the Greek restaurant near the station, plenty of plates to smash and ouzo to drink. He checks his box of northern soul 7''s - why is he DJing for this lot? Cos if don't someone else will. 

He buttons up his cropped frock coat, wraps the fringed scarf round his neck and sticks on his felt trilby, a note to the effortless style of granddad, who even did the gardening in a shirt and tie. Faye catches his eye and smiles, topping up the Lambrini. 

"I know it's not Jacob's Creek," she says, giggling. "But it'll do."

He nods. 

"And so will you," he says. "Cheers!"  

Farrell Felt Trilby £90

Farrell White Collar & Bib Shirt £85

Farrell Cropped Frock Coat £300

Farrell Fringed Scarf £35

All available at www.farrell.com / House of Fraser / Selfridges