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April 2, 2011

Robert Johnson

1911 – 1938

“According to legend, as a young man living on a plantation in rural Mississippi, Robert Johnson was branded with a burning desire to become a great blues musician. He was ‘instructed’ to take his guitar to a crossroad near Dockery Plantation at midnight. There he was met by a large black man (the Devil) who took the guitar and tuned it. The ‘Devil’ played a few songs and then returned the guitar to Johnson, giving him mastery of the instrument. This was in effect, a deal with the Devil mirroring the legend of Faust. In exchange for his soul, Robert Johnson was able to create the blues for which he became famous.”

His studio portrait, circa 1935.

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March 29, 2011

Church’s and Alden for Spring

New models in at Frans Boone.

March 29, 2011

The British Royal Warrants

A useful list of holders can be found on wikipedia and the association also maintains a website.

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1. Swaine Adeney Brigg 2. Lock & Co 3. London Badge & Button (Toye) 4. Launer 5. Penhaligon’s 6. Smythson 7. Truefitt & Hill 8. Atkinsons 9. Swaine Adeney Brigg 10. Parker 11. Smythson

(I was surprised to see Parker listed, and it turns out that the company was awarded a royal warrant back in 1962).

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1. Ettinger 2. Globe-Trotter 3. Hunter 4. Loake 5. Turnbull & Asser 6. Tricker’s 7. Albert Thurston 8. Kent 9. Jabez Cliff 10. Dents 11. Haws

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March 26, 2011

Arrested Motion (a great art blog) was recently able to visit Polly Morgan at her studio in London and it’s interesting to get a view of her projects while they’re being built. Still Birth and some of her other small pieces are available for sale through her online store.

Photo by Sven Davis. There are a few more in his flickr stream as well.

March 24, 2011

Jeans of the Old West

First published last year, Jeans of the Old West is by far the most fascinating and in-depth book on the history of denim that I’ve come across. Packed full of pictures, drawings, and old patents, the author spends an incredible amount of time exploring over a dozen companies and the denim they created (Levi Strauss & Co. being the only survivor from the time period and area focused on).

For me, the best part of it is that it also highlights many great design details that have faded away into history (just the sort of details that we repro nerds like) and it will be interesting to see if it has an influence on the some of fledgling companies out there today who are still looking for something to set their jeans apart from the rest. This is a must own I think, for any denim fan.

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March 24, 2011

Spring Inspirations – Part 1

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March 22, 2011

North Sea Clothing Belts

NSC has recently added some interesting belts and keyfobs to its site, my favorite being the marine webbing belt below.

Related Post: North Sea Clothing Knitwear

March 19, 2011

Triumph, 1974

Printed with a heavy foil stock, this brochure for 70’s era Triumph motorcycles feels like it could be a cover and insert for a vinyl record.

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March 12, 2011

New Squares from the Hill-Side

Checking in for SS11… the floral prints are a hit this season.

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Experimenting with red.

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March 7, 2011

The Vass Book

Technically under a different title, Handmade Shoes for Men is generally referred to as the Vass book. Written by László Vass (of Vass shoes) and Magda Molnar, it aims to illustrate and describe the art and process of making handmade shoes to the layman – after going through it, you will probably not be able to make a pair of shoes on your own, but you will certainly understand the work involved. It is a must read for any shoe fan and there is no other book like it.

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