I’ve never been a big fan of the saddle shoe, but these new arrivals from Alden x Blackbird are amazing. These are made by Alden (duh) in Massachusetts and available exclusively at Blackbird in Seattle (or online). [Read more →]
Alden Saddle Shoe
March 11th, 2010 · 2 Comments
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A Look : Quirky Ivy
March 10th, 2010 · 4 Comments
As much as I love March, it’s months like these that can be frustrating. Wear a coat in the morning, take it off in the afternoon, and put it back on in the evening. I get by though. Hopefully soon enough, I can be coat free! Bring on that sun!
The plaid fun shirt is probably one of my new favorite shirts. The mixture of plaids really makes any outfit pop. File “fun shirts” under must have.
Also, I put my glasses into this as I wear my Moscot’s everyday. Please oh please don’t wear glasses if you don’t need them. Recently, at the Band of Outsiders show I saw a guy wearing frames; just frames no lenses. These are things that I don’t understand.
Glasses by Moscot
Plaid Fun Shirt by Black Fleece
Bedford Jacket by Engineered Garments
Spreyer Pants by Sassafras
Belt by Polo
Double Monk Shoes by Mark McNairy
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SWT Endorses: Rig Out – Issue 2
March 9th, 2010 · 3 Comments
The other day I got a lovely package from Mr. James Wilson of secret forts. Yes, it was a copy of Rig Out. A lovely fanzine put together by Oi Polloi.
It features a great interview with Daiki Suzuki of Engineered Garments and some cool style shots.
Here are some scans for your viewing pleasure. [Read more →]
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Wear & Tear : Band of Outsiders Boat Loafers
March 9th, 2010 · 3 Comments
It was a bright sunny day. I awoke at around 10 am and looked outside, “What a beautiful day!” I said to myself.
I got dressed and headed down to _______ (insert overpriced store here) and something caught my eye.
Yes it was these loafers, its true they do look slick, but were they worth it?
Lets find out… [Read more →]
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In Honor of…Take Ivy
March 8th, 2010 · No Comments
Looks like Take Ivy is getting reissued soon. So I decided to re-up the download link of the digital scans!
Enjoy!
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Missed Out On These…
March 6th, 2010 · 2 Comments
Bummer…I either lost the auction or missed the boat.
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Comb Your Hair
March 5th, 2010 · 5 Comments
You don’t think that hair styled itself do you? [Read more →]
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I might be too into…
March 3rd, 2010 · 1 Comment
Nigel Cabourn
I recently picked up the Beetham Duffle coat (pictured below) and since then, I won’t look back. The quality is exquisite.
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Black Fleece Spring 2010
March 3rd, 2010 · 7 Comments
Yup, its here.
I’m not sure what to make of it honestly. Some of the looks are really amazing.
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Is This Not…
March 2nd, 2010 · 1 Comment
the most perfect spring belt? I love Engineered Garments
Cotton webbing, d-ring , leather tipped and made in the good ol’ USA.
Grab it at Nomad Shop, they did a great EG buy.
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Gorillaz Stylo Music Video
March 1st, 2010 · No Comments
with Bruce Willis?
HA!
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Free & Easy Summer Looks
March 1st, 2010 · 2 Comments
The other day I was hanging out at my favorite Japanese bookstore (or the only one that I know of) Kinokuniya. I love going there on a Sunday afternoon when the weather is rough and just hanging out at the cafe trying to act like I can read the Japanese language. [Read more →]
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A Visit With: Leffot
February 28th, 2010 · 6 Comments
This past weekend I had the pleasure of sitting with Steven Taffel the owner and founder of Leffot.
Leffot opened in the Spring of 2008 and has since changed the way men shop for shoes. [Read more →]
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Nigel Cabourn
February 26th, 2010 · 3 Comments
Yes the man is a legend.
A British born and bred clothing designer. He has been designing clothes since the early 70’s. Hailed as a “Ralph Lauren” of outerwear by the Japanese, and seems to be catching on more and more in the states. Every season is influenced by an era E.G. spring 2010 was influenced by his father’s war journal he kept while stationed in Burma in the 1940’s.
He also has a collection of over 4000 vintage pieces of workwear, army uniforms from countries around the world etc.
The man’s got skill.
Here are some of his classics
Also here is that video that’s been cruising the blogosphere today
courtesy of Tenue de Nîmes
Nigel Cabourn collection interview SS10 by Tenue de Nîmes from Menno – Tenue de Nîmes on Vimeo.
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Wear & Tear : Thom Browne Wingtips
February 25th, 2010 · 5 Comments
How do they hold up?
Quality?
Is it worth the money?
These are going to be the points I’ll be discussing in today’s post…
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Legends : Redford In the Snow
February 24th, 2010 · No Comments
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A Look : Rainy Day
February 23rd, 2010 · No Comments
Today has been another one of those rainy days. I swear it felt like I was in Seattle being cold and wet non stop. Just enough mist in your face to annoy you.
Rugby Shirt by Polo
M-65 Field Jacket by The US Army
New Standard Jeans by A.P.C.
Watch by Casio
Merino Wool Socks by Wigwam
Bluchers (vintage) by LL Bean
Scarf by Barbour
Black Watch Umbrella by Fox
Did I just mix tartans?! Yes, yes I did.
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Coming this week…
February 21st, 2010 · 3 Comments
Had a lovely visit with Steven from Leffot this week. Expect to hear about that and see pics very soon. For now whet your palate with this…
Also a new series called “Wear and Tear”
You like shoes right?
They’re an investment right?
Well this is a series about how they hold up, or if they hold up and what happens along the way.
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McNairy Cargo
February 20th, 2010 · 3 Comments
Amazing…
In USN digital camo..
I would love to wear this with a grey flannel blazer and BAM!
Is Mark McNairy the new champ of american prep? I think yes.
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A Visit With: Made With Rest
February 19th, 2010 · 1 Comment
This evening I made a stop by Rest Store in the Lower East Side. Its rather easy to pass up, a large black door on the street with nothing but a buzzer on the outside.
No sign, just 223 on the door.
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