THE ROWING BLAZERS CLUBHOUSE - BOSTON

The coolest pop up store, called the Rowing Blazers Clubhouse opened it's doors @ 220 Newbury Street, Boston,

Launched earlier this year by Team U.S.A. rower and archaeologist Jack Carlson, Rowing Blazers is joining forces with an eclectic group of collaborators for its Boston clubhouse: ’90s-themed skate brand Paterson League; cult vintage shop Wooden Sleepers; and GREATS x F.E. Castleberry sneakers. This is one unique pop up experience you don’t want to miss! Their New York City pop up earlier this season had lines down the block and sold out of the brands iconic rugby shirts.

Owner Jack  remarks, “I grew up in Boston, going to Niketown and Rugby Ralph Lauren on Newbury Street. So when we got a lead on this space, it just felt right. It’s like going home. I’m excited to have Paterson joining us too. In some ways, it’s such a different vibe; but at the same time I think German (founder of Paterson) and I are so on the same wavelength. We’re both young, scrappy brands inspired by vintage and by our own personal experiences.” 

MONDAY BOOKMANIA - ROWING BLAZERS BY JACK CARLSON

This weekend I finally received my copy of the "bible" of Rowing Blazers.

The blazer is a staple of modern style, but few realize that this garment has its origins in the sporting kit of Oxford and Cambridge, where the very first blazers were created in bold colors for college rowing clubs. 

Rowing Blazers by Jack Carlson looks at the authentic striped, piped, trimmed, and badged blazers that are still worn by oarsmen and -women around the world today, and at the elaborate rituals, elite athletes, prestigious clubs, and legendary races associated with them.

Each university, school, college, and club featured in the book is represented by a blazer-clad rower or group of rowers—including world champions, record holders, and Olympians such as Sir Steve Redgrave and Cameron & Tyler Winklevoss of The Social Network fame.

The stunning original photographs, many by “prep” guru F.E. Castleberry, are taken in situ at the historic boathouses, campuses, and team rooms of clubs in the United States, Great Britain, the Netherlands, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, and beyond. These enchanting portraits are punctuated by thrilling action shots from the Henley Royal Regatta, the Head of the Charles, the Olympic Games, and the Boat Race; and accompanied by histories, anecdotes, and captivating descriptions of the esoteric traditions behind each blazer.