The Duke had a very large wardrobe and from looking through Sotheby’s books for when it auctioned some of his personal effects, one gets the feeling that he was never careless in deciding what to wear and that he knew his accessories well.
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The latest issue is now available. Along with the great motorcycle and car photo spreads, spotlights in this one include features on Mr. Freedom, Saint James knitwear, and Chapman bags.
The damn thing actually works.
Just a few quick scratches with the penny and the logo is gone.
I was told about it years ago, but refrained from trying it thinking it was one of those types of jokes older guys like to play on the newcomers, not too unlike being tasked with finding a bucket of propwash on a flight-line.
Set in 1963, The Day of the Jackal is about a cat and mouse game between police and an assassin. Thom Browne called it a stylish movie, and I would be inclined to agree – while the wardrobe is very dated by today’s standards, the actors carry themselves well without making it seem like they’re wearing costumes. Best yet, Edward Fox’s character drives an Alfa Romeo Giulietta and sports many different cravats throughout the film.
These are a bit too small… a 28″ or 30″ case should be perfect though.
Drake’s is now offering a selection of shantung ties for 2011 in regimental patterns. The silk used is very slubby and pairs best with casual jackets (a linen patchpocket sportcoat for example) – just be warned that the width on these are on the narrow side at 7cm. The other SS11 highlights are the new lightweight scarves and pocketsquares.
Rin Tanaka’s Inspiration Volume 2 event for vintage enthusiasts is wrapping up today and some great pictures are already showing up on the web, many with familiar faces:
* NYC Paris London HK Tokyo LA
* Junctioned
* In Pursuit of The Rush
* BEAMS style photo stream
Image from Modernica’s blog.
In the current February issue of Free & Easy, the editors examined the various impacts of Ivy/college style on the Japanese markets from over the years and included a section on “Heavy Duty Ivy”, an import from campuses during the 70’s (which was also well documented by the magazine Men’s Club).
This was not the Take Ivy sort of style with tweed jackets, navy blazers, ties, and loafers – this was all about parkas, down vests, rugged sweaters, and Bean boots. You never see it directly referred to, but it certainly has had a large influence on many Japanese designers who routinely integrate these elements into their collections.
Just in case you haven’t already seen it, Pete Anderson was recently able to meet up with Larry McKaughan of Heller’s Cafe during Capsule to discuss his work with Warehouse and the vintage industry. It’s a great read for those who have an interest in this area:
Even among all the Capsule booths that looked like they were designed with antiques in mind, only Larry McKaughan’s exhibit had the real thing–rare and unique vintage clothing. And although the shredded duck work pants, hickory-striped trousers, and jerseys that looked like they came off James Naismith’s back all had price tags on them, they weren’t really what McKaughan was selling. He was there with the folks from Warehouse promoting Heller’s Cafe for Warehouse, a small line of detailed, reproduction-type clothing that takes its cues from McKaughan’s extensive holdings in top-of-the-line used American clothing. The line features workwear and sportswear classics like chore jackets, sweatshirts (look for the double front pockets rather than a kangaroo pocket, and chambray and denim pieces.
McKaughan is not a “designer” and wouldn’t call himself such–through his business, Heller’s Cafe in Seattle, he’s been dealing vintage since the mid-1980s and has been a big player on the American and Japanese market. Rin Tinaka even wrote a book with him: The King of Vintage (that would be Larry). He’s well-known for a discerning eye and a collection without limits. If you’re interested in buying, you’ll have to have some connections–Heller’s Cafe only shows privately. But the new clothes Warehouse is making are slightly adjusted interpretations of some of Larry’s favorite items, so you have a chance to wear his picks after all.
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