The Engineered Garments tote bags from S/S2008 have been reintroduced into the Workaday line (along with the overnighter bag). I have both from last year, and they’ve been excellent as far as bags go – the canvas is fairly sturdy, the shoulder strap is sometimes useful, and the hardware is about as good as you can get.
Engineered Garments Canvas Spring Totes
There are no U.S. stockists for these yet, but you can get them through Rakuten’s Borderless service:
J.Crew – 20% off everything online now through Memorial Day. Use the code SUMMER.
Hejfina – Prices are now marked down 25% – 50% off. There is still a good selection of Engineered Garments left.
Alden Tan Bluchers
Alden bluchers on the Plaza last – good for anything from chinos to denim. These are a stock model (#2816) so most Alden dealers should be able to get them for you.
I’ll be honest, I’m having trouble working this cap into my usual outfits. It seems like it would only be appropriate on the deck of a boat.
Woolrich Woolen Mills Mariner Cap
From the WWM Lookbook for S/S2009
A selection of scans from the MHL Japanese catalog for S/S2009. My favorite piece shown was the yellow windbreaker, but it seems very hard to find – perhaps it was not put into production?
MHL Cover
I couldn’t decide on which fabric band I liked more, so I just bought both. They’re are made in the U.S. for Engineered Garments and despite being reported on other websites, these hats are made from linen, not straw. Does anyone know the maker?
Engineered Garments Linen Fedoras
They should be great for the sunny weather that Seattle is starting to get.
You can still find some at Hejfina and most Barney’s locations. FYI if it helps, a size large in these fedoras is about a 7 3/8 US hat size.
Woolrich Woolen Mills Tote Bag
In a recent issue of Brutus (a Japanese clothing magazine), there is a short feature with Daiki Suzuki of Engineered Garments showing off what could be considered to be his signature outfit of just a simple buttondown shirt, fatigue pants, and old sneakers. Variations of the combo follow.
New Balance Classics are now available in all different sorts of obnoxious colorways. I chose the blue and orange version.
New Balance Classics - U420
This will be the first of many Engineered Garments posts.
One of my favorite jackets this season has been the WA field jacket, which for as long as I’ve been following it is a new addition to the line. Unnecessary details of the original military versions were left out (namely zippered hoods and epaulet straps) and only the bare necessities were left in. The pockets are fastened with plain covered buttons, and you can safely store eye or sunglasses in the chest pockets without worrying about scratches. I’m slightly torn on whether or not I like the 65/35 poly cotton fabric for this jacket, but it has performed well and is light enough to wear in warmer weather.
Engineered Garments WA Field Jacket in khaki
Engineered Garments WA Field Jacket in navy
As far as I know, they were only available at Hejfina (Chicago) and at a few different Barney’s locations. I believe they will also be returning in the Fall/Winter collection this year in heaver fabrics.
Alternatives:
J.Press Military Jacket, in khaki and navy
Wings + Horns Mk-2 Jacket, in black and olive
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