From the Free & Easy December 2010 issue.
Category: Men’s Clothing (page 13 of 74)
The folks at Nepenthes have just uploaded the lookbook for the Engineered Garments Spring/Summer 2011 collection, go check it out. In some ways it feels like a developed continuation of the SS09 collection with a focus on subtle palettes.
Highlights for me include the explorer jacket in poplin, the trench in cotton twill, and the floral print ghurka shorts. I’m also looking forward to seeing more of the shirts over the next few weeks after shipments make their way out to stores.
The first deliveries of the Engineered Garments SS11 collection are now getting to stores in Japan and one of the new designs is the field shirt which has two large inverted pleat pockets – a feature rooted in both older military and hunting gear, depending on where you look.
I would expect that stores in the U.S. will begin to receive deliveries around January, so check in with your local stockist to see what they might have ordered. The full look book should show up online around then as well.
Picture from Silver & Gold.
Monday update! It looks like the popular CPO shirts will be available in lightweight poplin fabrics. These will be great for warm weather.
Images from Second Stage.
Barbour has updated its website with an interactive area on the history of the International jacket, along with a section highlighting its two new limited edition versions to mark the anniversary. Of course, Steve McQueen is not left out.
Photo via The Selvedge Yard.
Good rugby shirts are difficult to find in the U.S. and I was glad to see one being sold in the Engineered Garments FW10 collection. Not wanting to pay $160+ for one though, I waited a bit until they hit the sales this month and purchased the navy/grey version for a more reasonable amount. The fit is surprisingly trim (I went up a size) and I’m very happy with the overall quality of the shirt.
As for the manufacturer, the RN# number on one of tags points to it being made by Columbiaknit in Portland, Oregon – it sells many different styles of rugby shirts directly at affordable prices, however, I’m not sure how the fit compares to the Engineered Garments version.
A nice detail – there is an extra panel under the sleeve where it connects to the body, which helps in fit and movement. I think this is an underutilized feature that many sport shirts lack.
Barneys.com has one left in a small, but it might be worth calling or checking out your local store to see if they have any left in more sizes.
E. Tautz has apparently launched its web shop. I would not be inclined to purchase $300 shirts or $1000+ sweaters online, but it could become a great resource for accessories like Drake’s own online store.
If they were looking for feedback, I would recommend putting up larger pictures of the items, and perhaps encourage a rethink of the sock strategy.
Related post: E. Tautz Fall/Winter 2010
Now available at J.Gilbert in Seattle, new Rider Boot models in a very unique shade of shell cordovan. More info on riderboot.com.
Teaser images of the Spring/Summer 2011 lookbook – I’d expect that we’ll see it show up online around January.
From mizobuchi.co.jp. Related:
– Engineered Garments Spring/Summer 2011 Preview #1
– Engineered Garments x Golden Bear Spring/Summer 2011
– Preview: Engineered Garments SS11 [inventorymagazine.com]
Scans of drawings that you’ll occasionally find in issues of Free & Easy. Some of the styling is quite odd out of context.
I’ve become a fan of Oli’s trouser and denim designs after I picked up a few different pairs during a recent sale. Made in England like many of the other Oliver Spencer pieces, they fit slim, have great details, and use excellent fabrics including a nice midweight cotton twill for the worker trousers below – when I first handled these, I was instantly reminded of the same type of twills used for heavier military BDU’s worn during colder months.
A hidden pocket inside the right slant pocket.
The back pocket details.
