I took a peek at J.Crew’s new arrivals today and noticed something different. Upon clicking on the shop, I noticed a new layout featuring the Art Village with a few dapper gents mulling around. Upon further inspection, they’re also basically releasing a masculinity for dummies called What a Man Should Know at the Tribeca shop that recently opened. [...]
Archive for September, 2008
J.Crew and the Art World
Posted in Art, Fashion, tagged hugo guinness, j.crew, tribeca on September 29, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Supreme Fall 2008
Posted in Fashion, tagged fall, SUPREME on September 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Over the years, Supreme has definitely been on top of whatever market ’streetwear’ has been around for. While their T-Shirts often bored me, as of late they have definitely stepped up their cut and sew market. The past two years, they have been turning out some great product. Here’s a peek at their latest products. [...]
The Woven V.S. The Non-Iron
Posted in Fashion, tagged Brooks Brothers, non-iron, oxford, woven on September 26, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Since Brooks Brothers gave us the option of a Non-Iron oxford. The true to form Trads have either appreciated or loathed it. I personally think the woven’s are best due to feel and being able to breathe where the non-irons lack. However, lot of the time when you roll out of bed late and with a [...]
Ivy League Jazz
Posted in Fashion, Film, Music, tagged chet baker, Ivy League, jazz on September 25, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Ralph Lauren has done a really nice article covering Jazz’s eye for the Ivy League’s timeless look. It couldn’t come at a better time since Chet Baker was featured here at DR&DR a couple of days ago. Via ACL
Swing bands had their matching tuxedos; and bebop’s poster boy was Dizzy Gillespie, in his double-breasted pinstripes, [...]
Watch Bands
Posted in Fashion, tagged J.Press, watch bands on September 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Fall is almost here, but before it officially arrives with the change of temperature and leaves…grab a few watch bands to spicen up your wrist. While these bands wouldn’t fare too well with fall and winter ensembles, they’re a definite must for Spring and Summer. Who knows, break the mold and find a way to [...]
Goyard – Legendary French Valises
Posted in Fashion, Travel, tagged france, frank 151, goyard on September 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Browsing through the newest Frank 151 release that covers France (No. 27), which I think is one of the best yet, I saw a lot of great articles. The one that really stuck out and made me feel compelled to share was on the history and elegance of Goyard. Goyard is the epitome of classic [...]
Guidebook for the Music of the Season
Posted in Music, tagged fall music on September 22, 2008 | 8 Comments »
When it comes to changes of seasons comes a change in all kinds of aspects of one’s life from taste to necessity. I feel music plays a huge part in a person’s life, and fall definitely opens the mind to a need for a certain sound. Here’s a couple of random albums that I have [...]
Tempered British Youth Vernacular
Posted in Art, Fashion, Film, tagged Casuals, mods, skinheads, suedeheads on September 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The undeniable British subculture’s influence on designers lately that has spawned in the last few years originates from the 60’s and 70’s youth. The Tonic Suits and Dr. Martens all the way to Stan Smiths and Stone Island upon the Football Terraces were what mattered most. Here’s a real look past the runways, some of [...]
Farah Vintage Heavy Knit Cardigan
Posted in Fashion, tagged aquascutum, Cardigan, farah vintage, lyle scott, shawl on September 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve been looking for a shawl cardigan as of late, and besides the navy/yachting pullovers, I did not find much that satisfied me. That was until I went back to the trusted British brands like Aquascutum, Lyle And Scott, and Farah Vintage which led me to this find. In the end, the vintage buttons on [...]
WWII Era Satchels
Posted in Fashion, Travel, tagged Bags, Satchels, Totes, WWII on September 17, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Canvas totes, duffles, and many other bags have been turning out like crazy in the past year. I have seen a lot from many companies, but sometimes you cannot beat the craftsmenship and history of a vintage designed piece, espicially if it’s design is to endure war. Here’s a couple bags from IMA ranging from [...]
