From issues Vol. 12, No. 133 and 134.
Ideas for my next place, from the Free & Easy July 10 issue… If you’ve ever shopped around for bookshelves and have very particular tastes, you’ve probably also found it difficult to find ones that you like. I think in my case I will need to scour for vintage antiques or go custom. [...]
Frank Muytjens has been making frequent appearances in Free & Easy over this past year and the current issue for September has him showing off some his bags. I’m surprised that he carries so many different communication devices, though I’m not surprised that he’s a Leica man.
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In the August issue of Free & Easy there is a great section on indigo goods and after-market dyeing customizations. When are the American and European designers going to pick up on this? I want to see some more interesting blues out there.
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Scans from factory visits in Last (Volume 12) and Free & Easy (July 2010). The Free & Easy piece focused on the new postman inspired shoes, and for now in Japan will be exclusive to the Rugged Museum.
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Taking inspiration from the latest tweed runs, Free & Easy came up with a “Jacket Run” version for summer in their July issue where they focus on using lighter fabrics. Lots of great classic bikes and accessories are included.
Some inspiration from Free & Easy to get things started.
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Free & Easy will occasionally add these sections into their issues showing kid versions of the clothes that we like to wear and they’re always fun to skim through. Unfortunately for things like these, the pieces tend to cost almost as much as grown up versions. ;_;
Not paying much attention to this month’s issue of Free & Easy, StartWithTypewriters had to point out to me that there was a cool section in it on Frank Muytjens, VP of menswear design at J.Crew. The eight page spread shows off some of his favorite pieces from his wardrobe and home, and besides [...]
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The January 2010 edition of Free & Easy is out in stores now and they’ve started the year off with an issue devoted to all things tweed, even going as far as to cover different breeds of sheep and regions where wools originate from. Great stuff if you’re a fabric nerd. Also be [...]
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The December issue of Free & Easy is in stores now and it’s basically a manual on all things boots. There are great sections on North American manufacturers, boot types/terminology, as well as maintenance and modifications.