Love that these bags are made in my home state. So I definitely love this video. Perfect job, Billy Reid.
Field & Crew Watch Post Pulled
So some of you may have seen a post from the other day about the Field & Crew Watch Kickstarter project, and now you may have noticed it is no longer here. While I did not realize it at the time of the original post, it appears there may have been a little “ripping off” going on. Thanks to Joe from Dappered.com, we can clearly see that the Field & Crew photo is just a Photoshopped version of a picture of the Button-Stud Watch Strap offered by our good friend Shawn from Form·Function·Form. All one needs to do is scroll down to the bottom of Shawn’s site and see that all product designs and photography has been copyrighted. So until it’s proven untrue, I don’t want to promote a project that takes part in copyright infringement. Apologies to Shawn and to you, the readers, as well. Head over to fff and buy the real thing; they’re perfect.
Photo courtesy of Dappered.com
Swoosh
One glance at Tumblr over the past year and a half (give or take a day or two), and it would be hard to miss seeing stylish guys wearing running shoes with traditional, tailored menswear or a pair of Jordans with overpriced slim-fitting sweatpants. As someone who was never a huge basketball fan, I was never really one to save that hard earned allowance and blow it all on a pair of Jordans or Air Penny’s (although, I really wanted those Shawn Kemp Reeboks when I was like 9 playing youth basketball). But I have always loved a good pair of running shoes, and I’ve always been pretty brand loyal towards Nike. So I’m still always interested when there’s a new release of super hard-to-find, limited edition, AKA “these will sell out before you even have a shot at remembering what day they were supposed to be released,” shoes. But since those shoes are often so hard to get a hold of, I’m glad that Nike does a great job of keeping really good options decently stocked that will still stand out. Before babbling on for too long about “the Nike’s I really like,” just check them out below… As you can see, I’m a pretty big NRG fan:
There’s a reason why Nike is as good as it gets in the sneaker game… Just perfect.
Gant Rugger New Arrivals
We’ve all seen the photos. Your favorite blogger’s favorite bloggers living the dream, vacationing across Italy, being photographed in the all-out awesomeness that is Gant Rugger’s Spring/Summer 2013 Collection. Team Americano: “Dude, we’re NOT tourists; we’re an internet sensation!” With Gant Rugger’s newest batch recently hitting their webstore, all of us are now able to dress like super heroes like Sean Hotchkiss, Gabe Alonso, and the rest of the gang. Below are some of my favorites from the collection… the best (in my opinion) being the double breasted glencheck sport coat that Mr. Zeph Colombatto wore so expertly. Check out the latest arrivals, and be dressed by the internet (because they did a pretty perfect job).
New Suit in the Works
So I’ve got a new made-to-measure suit being made… I went for a chocolate brown fabric from Barberis. Nothing fancy, Super 110 wool. Notch lapel, 2 button stance, dual side vents and patch pockets. Can’t wait for it to be finished! Should look perfect!
Insert clever title about “Vests” here…
Living here in Chicago is great. But one of the things I very much miss about the South is the ability to walk outside in a limited amount of layers without freezing my ass off. I mean, I know locals up here will tell you that it’s been a “mild” winter so far, but I’m not feeling the same way about it. I’m cold, and I can’t go outside with these temps without being dressed like this kid. So, as I was saying, I miss the weather where I could walk outside with a sweater and a vest layered over it, and be just fine. While I should be worrying about something more substantial and warm, I keep going back to shopping around for a new vest. Whether it’s a puffer, quilted or even fleece, I’m a big fan of them. Below are few of my current favorites…
Billy Reid… on sale!
Suitsupply: Looks great over or under a sport coat.
“Fratagonia“… An old college favorite.
Barbour Down Insulated Vest… How could I not include a Babour (or two, see below)?
Barbour Dunmoor… I’ve wanted this vest for quite some time now.
This Buffalo Jackson vest seems like a great deal… Thanks to Caroline and Mark for the heads up!
While they won’t keep me warm enough on their own up here, still quite perfect for me!
2012 Christmas List
Well, Christmas is only four days away… I hope you’ve finished all your shopping. You haven’t? Why not? What the hell’s wrong with you? It’s December 21st! Just kidding, I’m not done either. I’m not going go making some “Buy This for the Man in Your Life” kind of list or anything. I mean, it’s already pretty late in the game. So I thought I’d share a few of the things that are on my list this year. Check it out below (click that pic to enlarge), and have yourself a Perfect Christmas!
- Canada Goose Chateau Parka: Because it’s a lot colder in Chicago than it is in Nashville
- Persol Retro Keyhole Sunglasses: Retro = Classic
- Copper Mug: Good for a Moscow Mule
- Bauer Vapor APX Hockey Stick: 77 Flex, Ovechkin P08 Curve
- Suitsupply Havana Jacket: A man can always use another blue sport coat, and this one’s fit is superb.
- Diemme Boots: Stompin’ like never before
- Reebok 11K Hockey Helmet: I’ve had 4 concussions in my life. I could probably use this off the ice, as well.
- Houston Astros Batting Practice Jersey: Gotta celebrate the return to the old blue and orange!
