Put This On. Bexley: Good Shoes for as Little as $110 Prices for luxury fashion items have gone through the roof in recent years, growing at more than twice the rate of general inflation. In 2005, for example, the price of Edward Greens was $700, Common Projects $250, and bespoke shoes from some of London’s most exclusive West End firms $2,750. Today, exactly ten years later, those prices hover around $1,250, $450, and $4,500 respectively.
Part of this is due to rising costs in labor and materials, but a lot of it is has to do with basic supply-and-demand. All very disheartening for those of us who care about affordability in menswear, but there are some glimmers of hope. The quality of both is really impressive. Perhaps most impressive are the prices. Some Drawbacks Obviously, at this price point, there are some minor cutbacks in quality. I do have one additional misgiving, however. Die, Workwear! - The Oversized Scarf. I’ve been really into oversized scarves lately. Your standard scarf is something like 12″ by 62″, usually made from lambswool because it’s cheaper than cashmere but still has a bit of loft (that loft helps you retain heat). Begg has some nice ones mixed with angora fibers, which give them a slightly softer hand and hairier appearance.
For a budget buy, Sierra Trading Post has some Abraham Moon lambswool options that are nearly free. If you’re up for a splurge, however, an oversized scarf can be a wonderful thing. They feel cozier when wrapped around the neck, and if you can get them in the right dimensions, they drape beautifully. The only problem with oversized scarves is that they can be a bit bulky. Most of my oversized scarves come from Begg.
I’m also in love with this gradient scarf I recently bought from Stoffa. Other good options: Drake’s is always generous with their sizes, and they usually have interesting patterns that appeal to guys with classic sensibilities. Ley Clothing – more quality, small-scale production – Well Dressed Dad. Ley Clothing is Ollie. Just Ollie, operating out of the spare room in his flat, self-taught and dedicated to his art. He first came to my attention when I noticed the shirts he was showing on Instagram. In a fantastic looking brown deadstock vintage corduroy. I’m not sure which of those hashtaggable words it was that caught my attention, but I added him to my follow list and became intrigued.
Then Ollie brought out his variant of the chore coat, probably the most recognisable silhouette in menswear in recent years. Add in the raglan shoulders, 7 pockets and an splendid attention to detail and I reckon Ley Clothing is on to nothing less than a success. Oh, and then make it in a quite splendid tweedy wool fabric and a really distinct colour. So, small scale, hand made, slow fashion. And while you’re still undecided, let me mention that Ollie only charges 160 pounds a jacket, which must surely be the bargain of the year for a made to measure and made to order jacket like this. Four Pins - Style, Gear, Life, Places, Features. Live from the S/S 16 shows. ...
Did you guys know that one of my favorite colors is charcoal? Well now you know. I like when we have opportunities to get to know each other a little better. Although just a little tip, I don’t care what ... So many rumors were thrown around regarding Yeezy Season 2 happening that we all just assumed it wasn’t actually going to go down. While the movie listing could have been a possible red herring to throw people off the scent, ... Tumblr has been involved with New York Fashion Week for a while now, a surprisingly strong 10 whole seasons. By now you guys have probably seen the above image on Twitter with an accompanying “sign of the end times” or something like that.
Cotdamn, cotdamn, Reebok is really coming with the heat. I don’t about you guys, but I’m a huge fan of Machus’ private label tees, particularly the Corson. Did you ever read/watch Peanuts? Showing Up To Work Late Because You Copped A New Jacket. Deux ou trois boutons. Voici une des questions les plus récurrentes du métier de tailleur, veston deux ou trois boutons ? Elle se pose invariablement lorsque vient le moment de choisir la forme générale de la veste que l’on commande.
Et elle est moins évidente qu’il n’y parait. Beaucoup de messieurs butent sur celle-ci. Car cette question renvoie à une idée de style. Cette forme particulière, que va-t-elle dire de moi ? Évidemment, la première des options est de regarder l’anatomie générale de la personne. Si vous êtes petit, fuyez le trois boutons, c’est la logique même. La mode après. Est-ce une question d’ouverture, d’échancrure, pour montrer plus de cravate par exemple ?
Enfin, par le petit schéma ci-dessous, étudions les différents trois boutons que l’on peut rencontrer dans le commerce ou chez les tailleurs : A : le trois boutons classique. Et vous, quel est le vôtre ? J'aime : J'aime chargement… GARMSVILLE. With costume-design by wife Catherine Martin and hair-design by the great Kerry Warn - both involved in Baz Luhrmann’s previous epic Australia - there’s a familiar feel about The Great Gatsby, due for release early next year. What is f’sure is that this is no remake of the 1974 Gatsby movie starring Robert Redford and co-starring Ralph Lauren’s wardrobe or the lesser known and decidedly less glamourous Alan Ladd version from 1949. It’s potentially better than both.There are loads of parallels between today’s society and that of 1922, when the book was originally penned.
Both periods are marked by economic instability, a widening gap between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have nots’, an increasingly disgruntled underclass, and a shamelessly amoral free-market system. Both are also periods of incredible cultural upheaval caused by the impact of new technologies – in our instance the web and digital media, in theirs, the automobile and electricity. Epochs. M ens dress has taken on huge changes over the last decade.
It’s largely agreed that this is the shift from physical retail to online and the resultant change in buying habits. This shift isn’t only in buying patterns though—the press model of the top-down magazine disseminated and often shamelessly commercial has become a more grassroots, consensus driven and informed approach. It has been a massive and welcome change, albeit one that major publications like gq & Esquire are as of yet unable (or unwilling) to catch up to. In those magazines editorials featuring a brand’s product are placed directly across from their advertisement. Other western publications produce shamelessly artistic editorials almost ignoring the purpose of displaying clothes. An example of the classic western editorial of beautiful models and rich decor.
Other western editorials are opaquely artistic with the clothes as something of an afterthought. Urban Composition. The Full Gustin This is my favorite shirt, hands down. Not because it’s comfy (yet can take a beating) nor because of the hefty herringbone weave denim (though I like that, too). No, it’s because of the pockets. Observe the lack of flaps. Except: two buttons have already come off. Jeans are also Gustin, the black/grey in 14oz. As I wear through my workwear pretty fast, Gustin is starting to become my top choice for shirts and jeans. Avec Ces Freres. Versatilitypost. The Virtue of Versatility Our knitwear inspiration is: Serge Gainsbourg, legendary French songwriter, rancantour & all round genius.. he essentially only wore a dark blue French naval sweater, 3 piece chalkstripe flannel suits & double denim.
His wildcard? Later in life he would take to wearing white Repetto ballet shoes as he admired their soft leather. Knitwear pyramid is as follows: blue crewneck sweater < grey v-sweater & shetland < cardigan , rollneck, cable knit, as always buy the best that you can for the blue sweater (good:lambswool better: fine merino, best: 2ply cashmere), and keep it thin enough to wear under a blazer Trouser inspiration via.
Trouser pyramid is as follows: tan khakis < dark denim & olive khakis < blue chino, wool flannel & cinnamon corduroy Shirt inspiration comes from Nicolas Godin, one half of the French duo AIR. Who else could it be? Jersey pyramid is: plain white tee shirt < Breton shirt, grey sweatshirt < henley, polo & stripe pocket tee. A Continuous Lean. For The Discerning Few. S Antique Japanese Folk Textiles. From the early 1800s to the 1950s, the Japanese depended on mosquito netting (kaya) made from hemp fibers for protection from the ubiquitous summer mosquito.
Very large kaya mosquito nets might surround the family's entire sleeping area while smaller kaya were hung around individual futons. These very porous hand made textiles allowed the free flow of air and generally discouraged flying insects.The colors of hemp kaya varied from beige, green, indigo, brown and some had small stripes running the length of the fabric panel. All hemp fabric colors fade over time into charming variegated muted tones. Homespun and handloomed hemp was a common fiber used to make kaya but not the only material.
Cotton and less common fibers from tree bark were also employed for making Japanese mosquito netting. Mosquito net hemp fibers came in both thick and thin diameters. Vintage workwear. Tomgruat on Instagram. Le club des douze | Blog mode homme | Quality menswear | Sélections éphémères. Chaque semaine, Alexandre Rizos rencontre un artiste, créateur ou entrepreneur.Aujourd’hui : Sam Carlisle - fondateur d’AUGUSTUS HARE. D’où viens-tu et où habites-tu aujourd’hui ? J’ai grandi dans une ferme de la région de Suffolk en Angleterre et j’y travaille toujours. Notre atelier est dans un grand manoir du XVIe siècle ce qui est parfait puisque toutes nos cravates en soie sont tissées dans une usine familiale de la région. Que fais-tu dans la vie et comment en es-tu arrivé là ? Je suis diplômé en théologie mais j’ai toujours été passionné par le design, les imprimés et la couleur ! À 18 ans, comme j’habitais près d’une usine de soie, j’ai commencé à produire une petite gamme de cravate pour un magasin du coin.
Où puises-tu ton inspiration et qu’est-ce qui te motive ? Quelle est ta tenue fétiche et comment décrirais-tu ton style en trois mots ? Quel est ton gros projet du moment ? On vient aussi de commencer la production d’une ligne de pochettes imprimées à la main. Mot de la fin ? Seijaku | Japanese Lifestyle Blog. Dollar stores, 1 euro stores, 100 yen stores- they’re nothing new, and most of us have probably been in one at least once or twice.
It is worth noting, however, that 100-yen stores are everywhere in Japan. And by everywhere, February 5, 2014/No comments. Dans la peau d’un Hipster. Hipster, quel drôle de mot. Personne n’aime les hipsters et personne ne se revendique hipster même si le terme est encore difficile à décrire pour nous français. Alors pour vous apporter une définition précise, j’ai décidé de me glisser dans la peau d’un hipster… le temps d’un article. Tout d’abord, je n’ai plus 33 ans mais 10 ans de moins. Un hipster c’est forcément jeune, 25 ans tout au plus. Commençons par le commencement : d’où vient ce mot ? Définition A l’origine les hipsters étaient des fans de jazz, le plus souvent blancs qui adoptaient les attitudes des musiciens noirs.
C’est dans les années 2000 que le terme hipster a fait sa réapparition. Mon allure Je suis maigre. D’une manière générale, nous n’aimons pas et ne pratiquons pas de sport. Mes fringues Le sujet est vaste… commençons donc la description de manière très large : un hipster porte des pantalons jeans slims ou cigarettes, le plus souvent noirs ou gris.
Mes sorties nocturnes La musique Le cinéma Les Hipsters sur internet. Inventory Magazine. Inventory Magazine 2014 Fall/Winter Editorial Inventory Magazine has teamed up with photographer Fahim Kassam again to bring us another lookbook showcasing its store offerings for the 2014 fall/winter season. The three looks this season exhibit a more subdued color palette, with grey, olive gree... Pop-Up Flea Returns to NYC’s Metropolitan Pavilion New York’s menswear scene is privileged with a legion of retail options, but some brands are still hard to find without spending that money on cab fare. Yuketen for Inventory 2014 Spring/Summer Marcel Oxford The folks at Inventory have once again teamed up with Yuketen for a special pair of exclusive footwear. Inventory Magazine Issue 10 Expanding on its print endeavors, the always poignant Canadian print magazine Inventory has just unveiled its covers for its 10th issue.
Ebbets Field Flannels for Inventory 2014 Spring 5-Panel Hat Stussy 2013 Holiday Lookbook by Inventory Magazine Inventory Magazine Issue 09 Inventory Magazine Issue 08. REPOSITORY - The Comprehensive Resource To Menswear. Workwear. Les bases du vêtement et de l’art de vivre classiques | Le Paradigme de l'Élégance. Voici une liste d’adresses regroupant les savoirs fondamentaux quant au vêtement classique et à l’art de vivre, et ce par thèmes, que ces sujets aient été traités par le Paradigme de l’Élégance (LPDE) ou d’autres sites. Styles De la différence entre styles italien et britannique (chez LPDE). De la différence entre style preppy et ivy league (chez LPDE). Vêtements Les tenues de ville de travail ou décontractée, qu’elles soient d’été et d’hiver (chez LPDE et Stiff Collar) Les tenues formelles de journée et de soirée (chez LPDE et Stiff Collar). Les tenues sportives : blazer (chez LPDE et Le Chouan des Villes), veste de régate (chez Stiff Collar) mais aussi chasse, tennis, cricket, voile et yachting, équitation, golf (chez LPDE).
Les tenues de campagne chez LPDE et Stiff Collar, et de voyage chez LPDE. Les associations de couleurs et motifs entre chemises et costumes (Stiff Collar). Le revers au pantalon (chez Le Chouan des Villes). Souliers Horlogerie et montres Spiritueux Rasage et pilosité faciale. Interview d’Ahmed Abid | For The Discerning Few.