I was pretty surprised by the Woolrich presentation. A few pieces here and there would be alright to wear by themselves, but I mostly don’t care for any of this. I miss the F/W08 and S/S09 collections already. :(
Pictures from wwd.com.
Update: Apparently there might be some of the Woolrich John Bros stuff mixed into these pictures as well, so that might explain a few of the odd looks.
I had heard Filson was working on some new luggage designs several months ago, but it wasn’t until now that I’ve been able to get any pictures of them. Instead of “iconic”, they went for “mediocrity”. These look like the same exact crap that you can already buy from dozens of other companies, why do we need more?
Instead of putting out stuff like this, they should concentrate on the bags and luggage they already have. Maybe even try adding a few more colors besides shades of brown and green?
Update: The luggage line is called “Passage” and it does not look like they’re made here in the U.S. See more on their website: http://www.filson.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2808323&cp=2065673&clickid=leftnav_NEW_Passage_Luggage_txt
I was just pointed towards these Bass Weejun’s that are now being made in Maine again (click on the Jeffrey models). I can’t help but think that Bass’s owners really should have done this 2-3 years ago.
A few scans from a recent issue of 2nd Magazine (I think it’s done by the same people who publish Lightning). The A-2’s go for about $2k. ;_;
Real McCoy's
Video about Horween shell cordovan leather: http://vimeo.com/4814754
Context is now carrying custom tanker boots from Alden. What makes these different from other versions is the pull tab on each, and that these are made from a special oiled calfskin instead of shell cordovan. It’s too bad for me that these were made on the Barrie last (which does not fit me well). See more pictures here: http://www.contextclothing.com/item.php?id=1006
Also on Tres Bien’s flickr page is a couple shots of Engineered Garments S/S2010 display. In the second photo, the guy looks like he is wearing a pair of the ts(s) blue brick sole wingtips.
There’s also another picture of the booth shown on nepenthes.co.jp in Daiki Suzuki’s journal.
Tres Bien has posted some pictures from Pitti on their flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tresbienshop/
Here’s one of Yuketen’s display for their S/S2010 selection. The colored chukka’s look great in particular.
The Woolrich Woolen Mills website was recently updated with pictures of the lookbook that they send around to retailers. I’m still not impressed with this season’s collection, but at least the pictures are better this time.
Also don’t forget that Oi Polloi put up some pictures of their’s as well: http://mistercrew.com/blog/2009/06/15/woolrich-woolen-mills-fw2009-pictures/
A short review – they’re average.
A slightly longer review – The J.Crew MacAlister boots fit and look great. The crepe soles have so far been holding up well after lots of wear, and I haven’t had any production issues that I’ve heard about from others (yet). My only problem with these is that they’re not comfortable to walk in if you have to go further than a city block. If I had to choose again, I’d just stick with Clark’s desert boots or instead go with a more expensive pair from Grenson or Alfred Sargent.
Fun related fact (or myth) – Soldiers returning from North Africa in WW2 that frequented the shadier parts of town were referred to as “brothel creepers” because of the desert boots they were still wearing. Teddy Boy and Rockabilly kids would later take these and make them parts of their regular uniforms.
J.Crew McAllister Boots
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