April 2010
5 posts
look - Easter weekend in St. Augustine
I’m headed to St. Augustine tomorrow night for Easter and a little R & R. The weather has been consistently beautiful. The mornings and nights are a little chilly so having an added layer of fleece, cashmere or chambray is always smart. I don’t tend to pack much for weekend trips, but my bag will surely have a few...
March 2010
12 posts
popover
Stephen Watson’s creative direction for Hamilton 1883 is looking very strong heading into the warmer months. Although this is nothing new, Hamilton 1883 is a fresh take on the traditional craftsmanship associated with Hamilton’s heritage. Named after Hamilton’s founding year, the 1883 line is updated, sharp and distinguished.
The shirt above is a new offering coming out for...
ss outerwear
I’m a big fan of Junya Watanabe. I’ve blogged about him before and his FW10 show, in my opinion, was the strongest of Milan. My sartorial sense gravitates towards more classic and simplistic pieces, with functionality being a strong focus. Under the Comme des Garcons umbrella the SS10 MAN line is very impressive and falls right into that functional category. The shirting looks...
vanilla
My style is easy and unembellished. I let the clothes speak for themselves. Whether it’s a t-shirt or an oxford, timeless pieces that develop a sense of character are the crux of my wardrobe. Clean masculine colors, sturdy fabrics and a tailored fit are always successful. Despite the cliche reference, McQueen executed this to perfection.
I was browsing The Sartorialist’s book and...
in defense of $12 coffee...
It is estimated that 100 Million people living in the U.S. consume coffee every morning. The average American drinks 3.1 cups a day, and oversees coffee farmers struggle to make, at most, $200 a year in income.
Now, imagine your job is trekking up mountains with one hundred pounds of coffee beans on your back and at the end of your twenty-five mile trek being handed $5. As hard working,...
beat presser
Photography can be a very transcendental experience. I’ve always had an eye for aesthetics. What looks good, pairs well, and stylistically makes sense. Framing a successful image requires a keen eye for proportion and balance. Philosophically speaking, I agree with the Kantian idea of a priori. You can’t just pick up a camera and be a great photographer, it takes a natural ability...
"head-to-toe"
Inspired by a few things I own and a few I don’t, this look is perfect for the weather down here in Tampa. I’m really liking Engineered Garment’s answer to the polo, this BD popover is perfect for the spring and the chambray fabric is visually stunning. The cardigan is from Haversack, although it is from a few seasons back the weight and color lend a great casual feel to the...
chambray
I love a nice chambray. Their versatility is unparalleled, and unless they are the exact same color as your jeans, you can wear them a few times a week. I currently have an Engineered Garments version and a Kicking Mule Workshop one. Both are tremendous and fit into my style perfectly. Recently, I came across these at C.H.C.M Shop. They are manufactured in Japan by Sunny Sport. Sunny Sport has a...
