If you look inside your Levi's, chances are they are made in Mexico. Here's how your 501s come to life, Mexico-style.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
A Word from Giuseppe
Just in case you don't read the super-useful-and-cool web log by Giuseppe,."An Affordable Wardrobe,(see my links), I wanted to post this excerpt from one of his posts last week.
This has been going through my head continuously as I observe those around me this week. Brilliantly put:
"People who use the fact that they look after small children as an excuse to walk around dressed like children are being lazy. Adulthood, and especially parenthood, is no place for laziness. I'll try not to get on a high horse about it, but dressing like an adult teaches children a little something about being an adult. Spending the day in pyjamas and sweat pants teaches them something too"
This has been going through my head continuously as I observe those around me this week. Brilliantly put:
"People who use the fact that they look after small children as an excuse to walk around dressed like children are being lazy. Adulthood, and especially parenthood, is no place for laziness. I'll try not to get on a high horse about it, but dressing like an adult teaches children a little something about being an adult. Spending the day in pyjamas and sweat pants teaches them something too"
Monday, March 21, 2011
A Cigar a Day...
After months of fiending, I have scored the Alden Cigar Shell Cordovan LWBs. I let them go once and I wasn't gonna let 'em go again! Shown here with some outstanding Wool Cavalry Twill trousers from Epaulet. Direct sunlight shot.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Desire
Its 70 degrees today here in NJ. Makes you feel so good, after the winter we just had. Here's something else to make you feel so good: UltraNate, remixed by NJ's own maestro Kerri "KAOZ 6:23" Chandler.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Shade of Blue
Stopped by to see my pals at the Short Hills, NJ J. Crew last night.
Aside from the normal S/S offerings, something very cool caught my eye.
There is a section of men's wear dedicated to Indigo gear. You may remember the indigo dipped sweatshirt from a few months back (see below).
Cool as hell with its unique shade of blue, but I had to balk at the $98 price tag.
All of the pieces were in this vein. There was an indigo dipped work shirt, pull over shirt, and a great looking indigo dipped pocket t-shirt. Most of these items seem to be on-line, but they're easy to pass over when surfing.
Check 'em out in-store if you wanna see something different and fresh.
Aside from the normal S/S offerings, something very cool caught my eye.
There is a section of men's wear dedicated to Indigo gear. You may remember the indigo dipped sweatshirt from a few months back (see below).
Cool as hell with its unique shade of blue, but I had to balk at the $98 price tag.
All of the pieces were in this vein. There was an indigo dipped work shirt, pull over shirt, and a great looking indigo dipped pocket t-shirt. Most of these items seem to be on-line, but they're easy to pass over when surfing.
Check 'em out in-store if you wanna see something different and fresh.
Monday, March 7, 2011
St. Viateur experience
A few weeks back I had the pleasure of stealing a few hours and passing the time on St. Viateur Street in Montreal. St. Viateur is one of my favorite spots in Montreal, thanks to its eclectic mix of boho types, old school Italian and Portuguese immigrants, French speaking Montrealers and the occasional Hasidic Jew. A wonderful mix indeed!
Combine that flavor with places like Cafe Olimpico, the world famous St. Viateur Bagels, the Crepiere, and the nearby shops of Parc Ave, and you've got a great place to relax and enjoy a chill afternoon. Me and my boy no doubt did.
Combine that flavor with places like Cafe Olimpico, the world famous St. Viateur Bagels, the Crepiere, and the nearby shops of Parc Ave, and you've got a great place to relax and enjoy a chill afternoon. Me and my boy no doubt did.
Overheard
Overheard on the corner of Rivington and Ludlow St, on Manhattan's Lower East Side, as I was standing there pondering an Epaulet purchase:
2 guys walking, probably early to mid 20s. Both with hoods and saggy jeans. One says to the other "yeah, I know, cuz the next thing I was gonna say to her was I can do it all night baby".
Classic.
2 guys walking, probably early to mid 20s. Both with hoods and saggy jeans. One says to the other "yeah, I know, cuz the next thing I was gonna say to her was I can do it all night baby".
Classic.
Ep & Al
I haven't had the chance to rave yet about my new love affair with Epaulet (menswear joint in Brooklyn, Lower East Side, and online at www.epauletshop.com), but let's just say that Epaulet is the real som-bitchin' deal. But I'm sure you already knew that.
Here is a shot today of my Walt Flannel Wool Trousers and Alden Cigar Shell Cordovan Indy boots, both sourced from Epaulet.
I'm lovin these two pieces to death. That being said, I'm sure I'll stain them, rip them, tear them, destroy them, etc, by day's end.
Here is a shot today of my Walt Flannel Wool Trousers and Alden Cigar Shell Cordovan Indy boots, both sourced from Epaulet.
I'm lovin these two pieces to death. That being said, I'm sure I'll stain them, rip them, tear them, destroy them, etc, by day's end.
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