Available at J.Crew in an ‘exclusive’ leather for a small upcharge. If you’re not picky about the color, you can save fifty bucks by just buying the regular versions in dark brown or black directly from Danner.
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New arrivals from J.Crew today, in mostly knitwear and smaller gift type stuff. Other highlights are Mackintosh jackets made with fabric from Fox Brothers, a CPO shirt jacket, a black watch sportcoat, and wool throws from Drake’s.
Two absurdities: expensive cashmere socks and the high markup on copies of My Rugged 211 (see my previous review).
Weekend update! There are two interesting items shown in the current catalog that are not available online (yet). The first is the Regent peacoat made with wool from Fox Brothers. The item number is 31725F and the cost is $595.
Update 2: It’s now online.
The second is a zip cardigan from Inverallan. Item number is 34128F and the cost is $395.
Update 3: This is now online too, only a size 38 left.
Selling the rugged lifestyle long before Free & Easy and RRL, all made in the USA too.
Barbour has a new range of slim fit shirts this season under their Heritage collection, and some with interesting details that seem to be inspired by old riding gear and Mod clothing. With the help of my local stockist, I was able to special order one the Portugal made “Marylebone” shirts in a black/grey gingham fabric which features a slanted chest pocket.
It was a sunny fall day today, perfect for corduroy.
Shown: An Engineered Garments Bedford jacket paired with a Barbour vest, a J.Crew shirt, and a handkerchief from Drake’s.
Now is the perfect time to wear them. From the Men’s Ex October 2010 issue.
Images from J.Crew’s Spring/Summer 2011 preview hit the web today, and everything looks to be toned down from previous seasons (sort of like minimalistic Free & Easy looks). The standouts for me are the accessories, and I’ll be on the lookout for those new Superior Labor bags next year. The best pictures of the event that I’ve seen so far are from René Fragoso of Bold on the Street.
Other Reviews and Photos
Tyler Thoreson for Gilt Manual:
The tone-on-tone riff on the classic toggle coat, right, was a true standout, and I’m certainly not about to argue with the footwear, which was made by the Massachusettes-based brand Alden. Those now-signature oxblood Alden for J.Crew brogues were were in full effect, but the dirty bucks below were my favorite. Note the metal grommets, which bring an industrial edge to the Southern staple.
L. Ruano for Hypebeast:
Amongst the highlights for J.Crew’s upcoming campaign was a steady dose of slim cut blazers, plenty of knits, outerwear, and footwear collaborations. Colors were keep muted for the most part, focusing on a nice array of blues paired with grey and khaki tones.
Expect to see more info show up tomorrow and through the weekend!
Denimaniac has a preview of the ts(s) Spring/Summer 2011 collection, which will have lots of draping fabrics and vintage looking sportcoats. Go check it out.
In business for over 200 years, John Smedley produces some of best knitwear in England. Unlike many other makers, they also take great pride in how they source their wool and create their sweaters. From a recent Monocle article on the ethical manufacturing:
Ultimately, heritage companies who kept their production close to home have found themselves on the ethical high ground. The John Smedley knitwear factory in Derbyshire employs 350 people at its HQ and has built up an identity based on quality and good practice. John Smedley’s Aussie CEO, Andrew Caughey, doesn’t need to foist ethical virtues on his consumers. “We certainly look after our employees well,” he says. “We take responsibility at every stage of production, right back to source. So, what you have is a safe purchase. We don’t need to sell on ethics. There’s great trust in the product.”
Despite its long history and great products, the company is a bit under-appreciated here in the U.S. I think, probably due to weak retail distribution. Luckily just about the entire catalog can be purchased online – styles can range from classic to quirky, so there’s something for everyone.
Read more about its background on johnsmedley.com and johnsmedley225.com.