Barbour has updated its website with an interactive area on the history of the International jacket, along with a section highlighting its two new limited edition versions to mark the anniversary. Of course, Steve McQueen is not left out.
Photo via The Selvedge Yard.
Good rugby shirts are difficult to find in the U.S. and I was glad to see one being sold in the Engineered Garments FW10 collection. Not wanting to pay $160+ for one though, I waited a bit until they hit the sales this month and purchased the navy/grey version for a more reasonable amount. The fit is surprisingly trim (I went up a size) and I’m very happy with the overall quality of the shirt.
As for the manufacturer, the RN# number on one of tags points to it being made by Columbiaknit in Portland, Oregon – it sells many different styles of rugby shirts directly at affordable prices, however, I’m not sure how the fit compares to the Engineered Garments version.
A nice detail – there is an extra panel under the sleeve where it connects to the body, which helps in fit and movement. I think this is an underutilized feature that many sport shirts lack.
Barneys.com has one left in a small, but it might be worth calling or checking out your local store to see if they have any left in more sizes.
E. Tautz has apparently launched its web shop. I would not be inclined to purchase $300 shirts or $1000+ sweaters online, but it could become a great resource for accessories like Drake’s own online store.
If they were looking for feedback, I would recommend putting up larger pictures of the items, and perhaps encourage a rethink of the sock strategy.
Related post: E. Tautz Fall/Winter 2010
Now available at J.Gilbert in Seattle, new Rider Boot models in a very unique shade of shell cordovan. More info on riderboot.com.
No snow here, just lots of rain.
First published in 1942 by Leon L. Bean, Hunting, Fishing and Camping is a classic outdoors manual full of howto’s and practical advice. Topics include how to hunt for different types of wildlife, safety, fly-fishing, and cooking out in the field. While it’s fairly old and not carefully edited, most of the information is still relevant and helpful.
Recent copies are easy to find for purchase (and it makes a great gift) but a version published in 1993 is also available for free viewing online. [Google Books]
From Chapter 22 – “You may have read or have heard that fly fishing is an art that requires expensive equipment and the mastery of many difficult tricks. Perhaps you have neglected this part of fishing because you have considered the sport hard to learn. But you certainly won’t learn to fly fish if you don’t try.”
His section on recommended clothing in chapter 12:
Shoes: One pair 12″ Leather Top Rubbers. I also take along a pair of 6 1/2″ Moccasins to wear on dry days on the ridges before snow comes.
Stockings: Two pairs knee-length heavy woolen and two pairs light woolen.
Underwear: Two union suits same as worn at home.
Pants: One pair medium weight all wool with knit or zipper bottom. Also wear from home your heaviest business suit. [?]
Coat: One medium weight, all wool, red and black with game pocket in back.
Shirt: Two medium weight, all wool; one to be red plaid in case you go out to drag in deer without coat.
Cap: A reversible red on one side for deer hunting and brown on the other side for duck hunting.
Gloves: One pair of light weight woolen with leather strips on fingers.
Handkerchiefs: Six red bandanas. Do not use white in woods. I also recommend colored toilet paper.
Miscellaneous: One pair heavy suspenders, one heavy belt, one very light weight sweater or wind breaker, one silk rain shirt, one pajama suit, two towels, a few toilet articles, and one pair slippers. Coming from a long hunt change to slippers and light stockings. This is important to keep feet in best condition.
I believe the “leather top rubbers” would later become the Bean Boot, but I’m not sure what he meant by “heaviest business suit”.
James Purdey and Sons, makers of fine guns since 1814. The company has an interesting catalogue available [pdf] going over the differences between its various shotguns and rifles, as well as a bit of its history and gun making process.
Also be sure to check out the clothing section, which is full of hunting related items and accessories sold under the Purdey name.
Related post: Holland & Holland Gun Engravings
Teaser images of the Spring/Summer 2011 lookbook – I’d expect that we’ll see it show up online around January.
From mizobuchi.co.jp. Related:
– Engineered Garments Spring/Summer 2011 Preview #1
– Engineered Garments x Golden Bear Spring/Summer 2011
– Preview: Engineered Garments SS11 [inventorymagazine.com]
Scans of drawings that you’ll occasionally find in issues of Free & Easy. Some of the styling is quite odd out of context.
I’ve become a fan of Oli’s trouser and denim designs after I picked up a few different pairs during a recent sale. Made in England like many of the other Oliver Spencer pieces, they fit slim, have great details, and use excellent fabrics including a nice midweight cotton twill for the worker trousers below – when I first handled these, I was instantly reminded of the same type of twills used for heavier military BDU’s worn during colder months.
A hidden pocket inside the right slant pocket.
The back pocket details.
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