"SUMMER IN SAG HARBOR" BY PENFIELD

Penfileld's lookbook is titled “Summer in Sag Harbor,” the range of lighter outerwear, accompanies T-shirts, shirts and trousers designed for the upcoming warmer days, some of which sport bolder patterns and style. The collection as a whole offers varied options for the seasons, all of which still encapsulates the brand’s affection for “Rugged Outdoor Apparel.”

(click here for the complete lookbook)

OUTDOOR LIFE MAGAZINE - COVER ART

Outdoor Life is an outdoors magazine about hunting, fishing, survival and camping. Outdoor Life was launched in Denver, Colorado in January 1898. Founder and Editor-in-Chief (1898-1929), J.A. McGuire, intended Outdoor Life to be a magazine for sportsmen, written by sportsmen, covering all aspects of the outdoor arena. The first issue covered topics including a moose hunt in Alaska and advice about Native Americans. Some of the original sections were titled, "Photography", "Trap and Target" and "In the Game and Field".

I think those beautiful covers of the magazine from the 30s, 40s and 50s are worth to frame and hung on the wall as "menswear art". You can find them on Ebay where they change from owner from 10 till  more then 50 bucks.

PREPPY ESSENTIALS SS 2013

In the February issue of the American GQ, the band Fun. where asked to bring their spirit to the five essentials pieces of preppy clothing. The idea? Crank the go-to-hell attitude as loudly as possible:

nr. 1 the Cricket sweater

nr. 2 the Golf Jacket

nr. 3 the Sports coat

nr. 4 the Button down shirt

nr. 5 the Striped polo

GITMAN VINTAGE SHIRTS SPRING '13

Chinco de Mayo Collection

Konichiwa Collection

Gitman Vintage presents the Spring Summer 2013 on their site. Cool prints like pine apples, pin-up girls and even panda bears but also great archive madras checks, oxfords, fil-a-fil indigo's and much more.

100 YEARS LEE UNION-ALL 1913 - 2013

1913

THE LEE UNION ALL

Said to be inspired by his chauffeur, when he repaired his car, H.D. Lee gets the idea to design a suit, that supports both: from the waist down and protects the upper body.

A jacket and trousers are sewn together and thus form a long-armed suit. Since the overall is suitable as a one-piece work clothing for car mechanics, railroad workers, farmers and other occupational groups, the Union gained immediately popularity All across the country. With the jumpsuit H.D. Lee was only responding to his chauffeur who was complaining that his uniform was dirty every time when he repaired the car of his boss. The Union-All work clothing makes Lee a household name. 

2013

THE LEE UNION ALL

Lee 101 is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Union All with 101 units available worldwide in a Kaihara lightweight overdyed selvage chambray. You can do the job. (last 3 pics from the Lee 101 SS 2013 campaign)

WAITING FOR SPRING

Yep, that's it!!  I'm waiting for Spring, as from today no more winter collections,

just looking forward to better weather. (pic by Ralph Lauren via Khaki & Surplus)

WINDSOR SHOWROOM THE NETHERLANDS

Yesterday I told you that I'm longing for Spring, but I couldn't resist to show you the Windsor FW 2013 collection. I had the pleasure to see the brand new showroom of Windsor in The Netherlands and

show you a sneak peek of the Fall Winter 2013 collection. My personal favorite is the unconstructed Harris Tweed blazer, but also the washed cotton blazers are great. Beautiful color stories in Green, Burgundy and Fresh Blue, mixed with grey and brown tones. All topped of with great acc. like woolen ties & bowties, double face scarfs and a collection of footwear. If you see a Duke next season you see the Duke of Windsor.

BYE BYE NEW YORK

Let's call it a wrap, above you can find the last pics shot by Tommy Ton for GQ of the New York Fashion Week FW 2013/14. I think it's time for us now to look forward to longer and warmer days, spring may begin if you ask me!