It was a sunny fall day today, perfect for corduroy.
Shown: An Engineered Garments Bedford jacket paired with a Barbour vest, a J.Crew shirt, and a handkerchief from Drake’s.
Page 23 of 97
Now is the perfect time to wear them. From the Men’s Ex October 2010 issue.
Images from J.Crew’s Spring/Summer 2011 preview hit the web today, and everything looks to be toned down from previous seasons (sort of like minimalistic Free & Easy looks). The standouts for me are the accessories, and I’ll be on the lookout for those new Superior Labor bags next year. The best pictures of the event that I’ve seen so far are from René Fragoso of Bold on the Street.
Other Reviews and Photos
Tyler Thoreson for Gilt Manual:
The tone-on-tone riff on the classic toggle coat, right, was a true standout, and I’m certainly not about to argue with the footwear, which was made by the Massachusettes-based brand Alden. Those now-signature oxblood Alden for J.Crew brogues were were in full effect, but the dirty bucks below were my favorite. Note the metal grommets, which bring an industrial edge to the Southern staple.
L. Ruano for Hypebeast:
Amongst the highlights for J.Crew’s upcoming campaign was a steady dose of slim cut blazers, plenty of knits, outerwear, and footwear collaborations. Colors were keep muted for the most part, focusing on a nice array of blues paired with grey and khaki tones.
Expect to see more info show up tomorrow and through the weekend!
Denimaniac has a preview of the ts(s) Spring/Summer 2011 collection, which will have lots of draping fabrics and vintage looking sportcoats. Go check it out.
In business for over 200 years, John Smedley produces some of best knitwear in England. Unlike many other makers, they also take great pride in how they source their wool and create their sweaters. From a recent Monocle article on the ethical manufacturing:
Ultimately, heritage companies who kept their production close to home have found themselves on the ethical high ground. The John Smedley knitwear factory in Derbyshire employs 350 people at its HQ and has built up an identity based on quality and good practice. John Smedley’s Aussie CEO, Andrew Caughey, doesn’t need to foist ethical virtues on his consumers. “We certainly look after our employees well,” he says. “We take responsibility at every stage of production, right back to source. So, what you have is a safe purchase. We don’t need to sell on ethics. There’s great trust in the product.”
Despite its long history and great products, the company is a bit under-appreciated here in the U.S. I think, probably due to weak retail distribution. Luckily just about the entire catalog can be purchased online – styles can range from classic to quirky, so there’s something for everyone.
Read more about its background on johnsmedley.com and johnsmedley225.com.
From Esquire’s Big Black Book 2007. According to the book Generations of Style, Brooks Brothers claims to have introduced the style to America in 1910. Unfortunately they’re hard to find in stores now.
The Seattle Symphony performing with the Budapest String Quartet in 1957. View more in the LIFE photo archives.
Symphony season is in full swing, and questions about what to wear often show up. Nowadays for most performances, people visiting will be in a wide range of different attire, getting more casual as you move further west from New York and Chicago.
Here’s the general rule of thumb: dinner jackets are now typically only worn during opening nights and gala events. For all other nights, a dark suit or sportcoat with odd trousers are ideal – pair with a muted tie, pocket square, and captoe shoes and you’re all set.
Pictured above, a performance by the Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall.
The WSJ had a good article over the weekend on the three piece suit, and I think the author’s advice on how to wear them is sound. I would go a step further though and suggest considering a waistcoat with lapels, which add an extra bit of elegance to the overall V shape around the tie and shirt collar.
Like a suit jacket, there are different types to choose from (a few of which can be seen on Ede & Ravenscroft’s online store). An example of a notch lapel vest and matching jacket:
I just noticed that Ede & Ravenscroft updated their site recently with a small brochure for their Fall/Winter 2010 RTW collection. The double breasted jacket on the first page is great with that shirt and tie combo, and I also like the look of their trousers – side tabs, single pleats, and no belt loops (wearing a belt with a suit is more of an American thing).
