Ernesto Che Guevara
Belstaff's replica Che Guevara Motorjacket
Steve Mcqueen on a Truimph in Belstaff
Belstaff's replica Steve McQueen Motorjacket
After the Ralph Lauren Show......when will he get a replica?
2010/02/21
RRL EAST HAMPTON
The Double RL Store in East Hampton opened in June 2008. It's located on Main Street in a historic barn. The collection on these pictures are almost 2 years old, but they still work for me! I love to see how Americana and design is mixed into this store. It is not just going to a shop to buy a shirt, it's a experience, and at the end of the day you also bought a shirt. (photos are by Brian Berman via ACL)
2010/02/20
FRANK MUYTJENS FOR J.CREW FALL 10
Frank Muytjens
J.Crew: Frank Muytjens
Took the reins: 2008, New York
The aesthetic: When Muytjens took over J.Crew two years ago, the clothes were almost comically preppy. So he threw out the clownish colors, tailored the fit, and introduced a military edge.
Early days: "I went to an arts academy in Holland before coming to New York, where I worked at Ralph Lauren before coming to J.Crew."
What I wore as a kid: "Levi's 501s. All the time."
Going boutique: "When J.Crew opened the Liquor Store men's shop in Tribeca in 2008, it was the perfect showcase for other stuff all the guys on the design team wore. We brought in Baracuta, Levi's, Ray-Ban, Selima, Thomas Mason, Timex. It was our way of filling voids in a guy's wardrobe with the labels that do it best.
Place that inspires me: "Big Sur. Edward Weston took a lot of photographs there; Jack Kerouac stayed there and wrote Big Sur."
Time that inspires me: "1980s London. I still listen to the Smiths, and there were magazines like The Face, Blitz, Arena, and i-D, with all the street pictures. To me, that was The Sartorialist in the '80s." (text from GQ.com site)
CAULFIELD PREPARATORY FALL 10
The brand launched their first collection in Fall 2009. This year Vincent Flumiani was one of the six finalists with Caulfield Prep. for "Best New Menswear Designer of the year 2010".
LET'S GET "HANKY" PANKY
A hanky can give your outfit just that little twist that makes it more interesting. Whether you use a plain white one or a "funky" hanky. You can wear it in a sporty blazer or a classic suit.
See the link how to fold your hanky in different ways.
EAST MEETS WEST
After wondering what happend to the wall, I entered a shopping experience on 600 Broadway. Hollister is the "little brother" of Abercrombie & Fitch. The collection is inspired by the surfers from the coast of California. The store has his own Huntington Pier with live footage of the sea. Get inspired by the way the Hollister company lift the level on entertaining during shopping.
VANISHING AMERICANA
At the corner of Houston and Broadway something sad happened last year. When Hollister bought the building on that corner, they also bought some gallons of brown paint. At that moment a New York icon disappeared after being there for over 15 years.
2010/02/18
DUCK BOOT
Some snow and a Fashion Week in New York make guys wearing their Duck Boots. The original was invented by LL Bean a hunter and a fisherman from Maine. He developed a waterproof boot, a combination of lightweight leather uppers and rubber bottoms, which he sold to hunters.
2010/02/17
50'S DESIGN DESK
This 50's design, is a Torck desk created for Maison Bastin in Chenee, Belgium. I saw this desk in the showroom of Gant Rugger in Holland and it's such a nice design. The history of the company Torck goes back to 1911, when Emiel Torck bought a baby buggy company in Deinze, Belgium. Until the war they where know for these buggies, after the war they also produced furniture like the desk which is a rare find for collectors with the name "Bastin".
SHOW ME YOUR PIG
Last saterday I lost my virginity........I had my first Porkslap ever. This smooth, crispy wetdream is brewed by Butternuts Beer & Ale in Upstate New York. www.butternutsbeerandale.com
2010/02/16
NEW YORK TREASURES
Bought myself some nice stuff, as I say it myself! From left to right:
Consulate Madras shirt - J.Crew
Chambray Scarf with selvadge edge - J.Crew
Chambray Narrow Tie - J.Crew
Sneakers - Sperry Topsider Seamate
Boots - CT Outsider Converse vs Woolrich
Denim Utility Shirt - J.Crew
2010/02/15
THE NEXT DAY....
Just the day after the successfull presentation of the Gant by Michael Bastian collection. He had to present his own collection at Exit Art on 10th Ave. And as you can see the man is creative enough to make 2 collections and if you then know that there are only 2 other people working with him we have to give them a standing ovation!! If you can't get enough of it just check www.gq.com/fashion-shows/brief/F2010MEN-MBMEN
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