Looking back at 2010, I can say it was a year of damage. Much damage to my wallet for sartorial purposes, that is.
Taking the time to review the damage I think its time for a change. Not exactly sure how I can pull this off, but I got to try. After all, sometimes its better to window shop and leave the thirsts unquenched rather than totally indulging.
I've done a wonderful job this past year supporting the independent denim guys. I've always had a thirst for good denim, but this year made me an addict. 3Sixteen, Jean Shop NYC, Tellason...
These guys do it to perfection and make their wonderful product hard to resist.
Finally, as I close in towards 40, I've started to treat my aching feet right. The wonderful craftsmen at Alden and Allen Edmonds have received my support. I now know what I have been missing all these years.
LL Bean Signature and Lands End Canvas have become admired suppliers to my closet, no doubt taking some of my business from (what seems like) my family members at J Crew.
Even Brooks Brothers, who I broke up with in '02, came back into focus thanks to their selection of Levis "Made in the USA" and their superb cut Milano pants.
Speaking of Brooks Brothers, there is a great feature in the True Prep section of their website called ."Brooks Brothers Now and Now....Meet Tom Davis and Thom Browne." Basically what we have is a profile of a Brooks salesman named Tom Davis who was been an employee since '67 and the hot designer Thom Browne.
Tom Davis makes a powerful statement: "I don't have closets full of clothes. I buy out of need and the clothes last." That speaks volumes to me.
In 2011 my goal is to turn my psyche around and live by this philiosophy.
Less is indeed more, my friends
1 comment:
Well said. Less quantity, more quality.
I'm waiting for my first J. Crew Factory shirt to arrive in the mail. Hopefully the quality and fabric will be decent enough to make that line a viable option.
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