Over the past several years it seems like they have struggled to adapt their image to modern times and it will be interesting to see how they’ll proceed. This video is a step in the right direction though:
Category: Men’s Clothing (page 23 of 74)
Nautical themes will have a strong influence… look for SNS Herning and Inis Meain knits this season. From the Norfolk Museums and Archeology Service on the older traditional sweaters worn by fishermen:
A fisherman’s gansey was once his most distinctive feature. A navy blue jumper, patterned on the top half and part of the sleeves was a proud possession. It was likely to be knitted by a loved one and carried a pattern characteristic of the fishing port or the family. Ganseys could be found all around the North Sea and the British coasts from the early 19th century to the middle of the 20th century and the tradition lives on with a few Norfolk fishermen today. Theirs were perhaps the most finely knitted of them all, especially those from Sheringham.
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Related posts:
– More Cold Weather Knitwear
– The Aran Sweater Story Continued – Stitches at Sea
Taking inspiration from Venice and the surrounding Italian country side, Barena is another foreign brand that’s been around for awhile but is not well distributed in the U.S. Pieces in their collections are simple in design, with more of a focus on fabric and materials than on unneeded or ostentatious details.
Look for them at Barney’s this season (Yoox has some stuff from past seasons too). Several Japanese stores have already received their shipments as well: Geek, Silver & Gold
From today’s morning trip to Ballard. Woolrich Woolen Mills, LVC, RRL for fall…
Nigel Cabourn FW10. I went for the blue plaid naval shirt – and it’s already sold out in my size! wtf.
Alden.
Some vintage rugby finds from over a century ago (from Rugby Union Football and Football: The Rugby Union Game). Interestingly, many clubs back then had large emblems on their shirts covering the heart – from a historical perspective, it makes those Ralph Lauren shirts with the large pony logos somewhat less garish.
Haversack FW10 is now shipping and has already hit the racks at some Japanese stores. The line has had some popularity overseas for some time now, but they’ve taken their time on getting distribution going in the U.S.
J.Press just did a late night rollout for part of their fall/winter selection. As usual, the accessories are the only interesting things worth noting, but I do know that they’ll make some hardcore trad folks happy with the new crew-neck fair isle vests and other similar goods.
I would want to wait to see if Drake’s will sell their version again though.
The fur felt ascot cap is one of the oldest of hat designs that is still worn by men today and for colder months, they pair well with fabrics like corduroy or tweed when you want to add some variety of textures or colors to an outfit. Brands to look for: Wigens, Scala, and Christy’s of London, or if you’d like the most traditional unlined version, Brooks Brothers.
A fur felt cap of mine sold by Christy’s. It has kept its shape fairly well over the past couple of years and unlike the traditional caps, this one is lined in silk. “Hand made” (in China).
Another new design introduced this season: the Hartford jacket. The reinforced areas around the shoulders, pockets, and sleeves are all details that look to be inspired by hunting/upland jackets and it will return next year with leather patches. Context should have some available soon.
