tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38956470388985385152024-03-19T07:56:08.030-04:00Sartorially InclinedObservation and appreciation of the classic and understated.L.A.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794979185698861626noreply@blogger.comBlogger1184125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-18843597326882202222012-01-19T11:10:00.003-05:002012-01-19T14:28:46.853-05:00Shopping Florence, Or Firenze If You’re BourgeoisRight, right, so nothing has really happened on here in what most people on and off the Internet would consider "a long ass time". I've got no excuses other than I have been equal parts busy and lazy. How's that for some truth? I try to keep things honest over here at the very least. If you haven't already figured it out, my daily blogging has migrated over to <a href="http://www.howtotalktogirlsatparties.tumblr.com/">Tumblr</a> for the most part. The insights aren't long form by any stretch of the imagination, but if you're one of the three or so people not my mother crying over the death of LAS at least you can soak those tears up with some cashmere socks or whatever. So what can you find on my Tumblr? <a href="http://howtotalktogirlsatparties.tumblr.com/post/16020104533/came-back-from-a-meeting-to-discover-this-piece-of">Crazy awesome fan mail</a> from 81 year old guys in New Mexico who read about me in <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/12/fashion/straight-talk-a-new-breed-of-fashion-bloggers.html?_r=3&adxnnl=1&partner=rss&emc=rss&adxnnlx=1326989354-+6PCT4ZJbn8enbTffFliPQ"><i>The</i> <i>New York Times</i></a> who also have serious bones to pick! <a href="http://howtotalktogirlsatparties.tumblr.com/post/16008369362/crispy-mcbacons-in-florence-taken-with">Crispy McBacons in Florence</a>! Finding an <a href="http://howtotalktogirlsatparties.tumblr.com/post/16003355043/next-level-lo-head-shit-at-capsuleny-i-asked">original Polo RL Snow Beach pullover</a> at this week's (capsule) NY! Oh man, I've got kinda maybe sorta interesting shit like that for days yo. On to the matter at hand. I was in Florence for Pitti Uomo 81 and it was off the chain. Here is a blog post about shopping:<br />
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Obviously we couldn’t get to everything, but we did make our rounds. Some spots were highly recommended, others legendary and some merely stumbled into thanks to some intrepid exploring. There are a ton of price points represented here so if you find yourself lucky enough to be strolling around Florence you may or may not want to consult this list.<br />
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Keep in mind the following prices were converted from Euro to USD and many were sales. The thing about shopping in Italy, and really Europe for that matter, is that if you are lucky to be traveling towards the end of the season everywhere you go has blowout sales ranging from 30% - 70% off. It’s WAY more prominent than here in America.<br />
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<a href="http://frasisimonerighi.com/main">Frasi</a> ($$$$) - Formerly known as Tie Your Tie, Frasi is the legendary Florentine shop owned by the equally legendary <a href="http://blog.justinchungphotography.com/post/15828119461/simone-righi">Simone Righi</a>. As the four dollar signs indicate, this shop is for the wealthy - when we first walked in two extremely stylish Japanese men were in the middle of possibly the most expensive personal shopping appointment I have ever witnessed complete with their own Italian translator. As far as the vibe and style goes, imagine the most incredible Italian menswear pictures we’ve all salivate over on Tumblr and multiply that by around, I don’t know, 100. The place is very intimate (a plus) and Simone, who doesn’t speak any English (thankfully he his assistant does), is the definition of polite and accommodating whether you are shopping or merely browsing.<br />
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Milord ($$$) - Milord was recommended to us by a good friend in the clothing business who has pretty stellar taste so it should come as no surprise that it was solid from front to back. And we could actually afford some shit! They stock lots of great brands, some of which are available in The States, but usually in very small runs or not at all - think Boglioli, LBM 1911, Roda, Rota, PT-01, Santoni, etc. The in house brand is nothing to scoff at either. The private label sportcoats were pretty obviously manufactured by Lubiam, but they did feature exclusive fabrics. I ended up grabbing a <a href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxlf97NrwK1qfn79co1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&Expires=1326640201&Signature=gBpRUBYYnOWWIMZ9nwM1pcQQQbc%3D">Roda blousan</a> that was on sale for just over $300 USD as it was not available in the US as far as I know. For those keeping score at home, I allotted myself one “big” purchase while in Florence.<br />
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<a href="http://boggi.it/">Boggi</a> ($$) -“It’s the Brooks Brothers of Italy”, our buddy said and it made perfect sense - an entire brand of classic menswear with reasonable pricing. Of course classic Italian menswear couldn’t be any more different from classic American menswear so that’s about where the comparison ends. Anyhow, the entire selection was wearable with highlights in outerwear, footwear and shirting. For those of you who love slimmer fitting sport pants (5 pocket cords, washed denim, etc.) look no further. I should also mention that Boggi is not specific for Florence. They have stores all over Italy, Greece and the Middle East so be on the lookout depending on where you’re traveling abroad.<br />
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<a href="http://www.gutteridge.it/">Gutteridge</a> ($) - We stumbled into this spot on the very first day we were in Florence and were completely blown away. Similar to Boggi, Gutteridge was packed to the brim with solid menswear. I thought the quality wasn’t exactly on par with Boggi, but the aesthetics were just as on point. Then again, when you start getting into these lower pricepoints the dip in quality is to be expected. The best deals were cutaway collar shirts for $30 dollars and the perfect casual cotton sportcoat (patch pockets, 2 buttons, high gorge, side vents, working cuffs) in a full range of colors for $140.<br />
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Peluso ($) - You already know I saved the best for last. Peluso is a men’s and women’s shoe brand who also manufacturers made in Italy shoes for some high end brands/shops. Anyhow, here is what you need to know - made in Italy shoes in classic menswear styles for dirt cheap. I’m talking chocolate suede penny loafers for $49 USD (boom, snagged), blue suede Chelsea boots for $70 USD (boom x 2, snagged) and calfskin shortwings for $91. Peluso’s soles do leave a little to be desired however. While there are full leather soles, most shoes are on some type of rubber (knock-off Dainite, faux crepe, etc.) or rubber and leather mixture (probably the best of the bunch and definitely the most comfortable. The uppers, on the other hand, actually surpass the pricepoint, which is something that I am still trying to wrap my head around. Do they have own their own tannery? Secret Illuminati connections? Mafia shit ala <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gomorrah_%28film%29"><i>Gomorrah</i></a>? To be honest, I really don’t care when the customer is benefiting this much. There are a bunch of Peluso shops around Florence, many only selling women’s shoes or a small selection of men’s so you want to hit up the main Peluso store on Via del Corso. "Too good to be true" is an understatement. <br />
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Final thoughts - My friend JD was once talking about Pitti and made the statement, and I’m paraphrasing here, “The great thing about Florence and Italy in general, is that you can get the entire 'look' at EVERY pricepoint”. After shopping the city for about a week I couldn’t agree more and we only saw around 40% of the menswear stores you’d want to shop at. The taste level here in the US is light years behind many countries abroad and it’s a shame. We, the customers, are the ones that suffer. We’re forced to lust after amazing clothes that we either can’t get or can’t afford. That’s not the case in Europe, especially not in Italy. So what can we do to rectify this? We need to educate ourselves and push our boundaries, both stylistically and otherwise. By doing something about this taste gap we can begin to close it.<br />
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I should also mention that we checked out a few other stores on our trip. Shops like Happy Jack, WP Lavori, Massimo Dutti, Luisa Via Roma and more. They all had something special or unique to offer, but I didn’t feel like I spent enough time there or made a purchase that warranted a comment. Hopefully I can get back here soon to expand this “guide”.<br />
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-L.A.SL.A.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794979185698861626noreply@blogger.com1077tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-19004576477184181342011-11-07T09:56:00.001-05:002011-11-07T10:01:58.088-05:00Boglioli S/S 2012Of all the brands to have exploded thanks to the Internet's relatively recent obsession with Italian tailoring, <a href="http://www.boglioli.it/">Boglioli</a> is my personal favorite. Obviously, I am incredibly biased - it fits me better off the rack than anything, it's the exact laid back elegance I look for in tailored clothing, so on and so forth. You may agree with me or you may not. That's not really the point of all this. Boglioli's S/S 2012 collection recently got some visuals and I think it serves to teach us some important lessons. First of which is, even if you love a brand to death, don't always look to them on how to style their products. I'm not saying you guys are slaves to lookbooks or any shit like that, just a friendly reminder, you know? I think Boglioli's S/S 2012 styling is cool, but I'm a little hesitant on how some of this would translate in real life. We are nowhere near <a href="http://sartoriallyinclined.blogspot.com/2011/08/piombos-world.html">Piombo</a> territory, but something to think about. Next, if you are still unconvinced of how unconstructed/unstructured sportcoats can change your life, look no further. Seriously, do these jackets look like they can be any more comfortable? I understand those of you who want something a little more jacked up for cold weather (that whole romantic idea of you clothing being personal armor), but when the weather is warmer you cannot do any better than this stuff as far as I am concerned. Finally, I actually think we can take a queue from the styling. I mean, keep in mind what I said before, but offset it a little with this point - S/S layering is possible. Meaning, just because it is hot as hell doesn't mean you can't experiment with layers. But, the right layers of course. Many Italian brands, especially the superior ones like Boglioli, have such an understanding of things like fabrication, texture, fit and drape that they really do enable, and encourage, the sometimes foolish/ballsy idea of layering during S/S. Think about it. If you take away anything from the above nonsense, let it be - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFsEZ3PDSwo">Boglioli makes jackets so good they'll make you wanna slap ya momma</a>.<br />
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-L.A.SL.A.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794979185698861626noreply@blogger.com202tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-42191062534931256382011-10-26T11:36:00.003-04:002011-11-01T14:00:40.598-04:00Run Of The Mill F/W 2011 Has LandedMy <a href="http://startwithtypewriters.com/">two</a> <a href="http://gettingbeatlikeyoustolesomething.com/">buddies</a> and I are back at it for F/W 2011. Our own little <a href="http://www.runofthemillshop.com/">Run of the Mill</a> has expanded its offerings for the season with 4 new shirts and 4 new shoes (our fan favorite cutaway collar oxfords will be back up for sale later in the day). Since day one it's been about offering the stuff we love and wear at a great value to our customers. While manufacturing has stayed consistent (shirts made in the USA, shoes made in Italy), we tried to push the envelope. The fabrics sourced for a few of the shirts are on another level - we're talking Albini and Albiati, which are two of Italy's most renowned mills, for those of you who care about this sort of thing. We also updated our cutaway collar. The new collar has a slightly wider spread and longer collar points adding up to the best cutaway we've had the pleaseure of offering. Shoes are still coming out of one of Northern Italy's best ready to wear factories and F/W 2011's program features beautiful shades of suede and one double monk stomper that is snow ready, seriously. All our product is still on a made to order basis and the new stuff will be up for about a month long window starting today. Hopefully those of you who are interested will head on over and do a little browsing. Maybe you'll even do a little buying. Regardless, I'd like to thank everyone who supports my endeavors and me for helping make special things like this possible. Feel free to email me with any questions/concerns/inquiries/slander.<br />
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-L.A.SL.A.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794979185698861626noreply@blogger.com216tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-62077130954271636412011-10-21T10:45:00.002-04:002011-10-21T10:51:19.577-04:00Unis F/W 2011When I visited Eunice Lee a little while back at her Elizabeth St. shop we talked about starting over. Not from scratch or anything too drastic, but revisiting the things that made her brand, Unis, amazing in the first place - shoring up the foundation if you will. Fans of Unis have nothing to worry about and those looking to explore her clothing for the first time have a lot to look forward to, starting with what helped her stake her claim in menswear in the first place. Most people have probably heard about Unis thanks to her bottoms, specifically the Gio, which was easily one of the top 5 chinos on the market. You may remember how she "famously" (I only put that in quotes because I know not everyone is on the internet as much as I am) <a href="http://well-spent.com/2011/03/23/unis-felix-shirts/#comments">defended her price points to blog commenters</a>. For F/W 2011 the Gio got a little bit of a facelift. There are now two completely re-engineered Gio's - a standard and a "skinny". Yeah, you just read the word "skinny" on a menswear blog. Did you blackout? Are you okay? Moving on, having two fits hopes to alleviate any discrepancies that may have existed before and satisfy as many people looking for chinos as possible. Personally, I prefer and wear the Gio Skinny - word is bond. Others may prefer the Gio. Regardless, they are the best pair of chinos that I have owned since Hickey closed its doors. The Italian cotton used is hearty enough for cold weather wear, but has a luxuriousness to it. The whole point of these pants is to offer a tailored silhouette, much like a trouser, but in the washed comfort of your traditional chino. The emerald and ox blood colorways are the definitive choices for those of you looking to wear not just color, but the right color for this time of year. Eunice didn't stop with her bottoms either. No, there is a lot more great stuff happening for F/W 2011. She's offering <a href="http://unisnewyork.com/collections/suiting">USA made suiting</a> for the first time at an affordable price point compared to her competitors. It's a casual take on the new buttoned up aesthetic engulfing menswear, while not sacrificing an iota of quality. For the guy looking to grab himself a sportcoat, but isn't drinking any of that Neapolitan kool aid, look no further. I should also mention the <a href="http://unisnewyork.com/collections/outerwear">new outerwear</a> made in conjunction with San Francisco's Golden Bear. Simply put, it's murderous. Long story short, swing by Unis if you live in NYC or browse the site if you live on the internet. Either way I think you are going to find some great stuff that's going to help you shore up your own foundation for F/W 2011.<br />
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[All pictures courtesy of <a href="http://justinchungphotography.com/">Justin Chung</a>.]<br />
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-L.A.SL.A.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794979185698861626noreply@blogger.com135tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-71248801308165720242011-10-13T15:11:00.003-04:002011-10-13T15:12:35.639-04:00Ovadia & Sons F/W 2011 Campaign B-RollA little while back I had the pleasure of working with a bunch of talented folks/friends in producing the <a href="http://www.gq.com/style/blogs/the-gq-eye/2011/10/first-look-ovadia-sons-fallwinter-2011-lookbook.html">Ovadia & Sons F/W 2011 campaign</a>. <a href="http://justinchungphotography.com/">Justin</a> took so many great images that we didn't end up using that I figured it would make sense to drop a selection of them somewhere. I guess that's what a blog is for, right? Anyhow, I hope you guys enjoy some of these outtakes. Not all of them are meant to be taken seriously (though that fur stole is absolutely, undeniably ill), but they do tell another story that I think ultimately compliments the official campaign images. Also, if this is your first time seeing Ovadia & Sons F/W 2011 then I am happy to bring you up to speed on the best new line of menswear coming out of America.<br />
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-L.A.SL.A.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794979185698861626noreply@blogger.com187tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-31440633100819566792011-09-28T10:34:00.004-04:002011-09-28T15:19:49.911-04:00Blind Barber: A ReviewFirst off, apologies for my absence. I just started a new job and have a lot of stuff going on so it has been difficult to find the time to hash out quasi-quality stuff over here. Anyhow, as always, you can follow my daily nonsense (mostly, sorta, kinda about clothing) over at my <a href="http://www.howtotalktogirlsatparties.tumblr.com/">Tumblr</a>. Moving on...<br />
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<div class="caption">When I was younger I was intense about my haircuts to the point where a bad haircut seriously fucked up my chi for, like, a week, easily. Somewhere along the line (see: various collegiate hazing practices) I got over all that nonsense and usually went with options that were either convenient, cheap or some combination of the two. Yesterday I swung by <a href="http://blindbarber.com/">Blind Barber</a> in NYC for my first “real” haircut in a long time. You may have already heard about BB thanks to their pretty stellar run of recent press (<i>Details</i>, <i>New York Times</i>, a bunch of menswear bloggers/vloggers/joggers/loggers/etc). So yeah, long story not so short at this point, but I got probably the best haircut of my life. See, that’s the thing, I forgot about quality barbershops and barbers - they actually give a shit about how your hair is going to look. Melissa, the wonderful woman who cut my golden locks and pictured below, paid attention to how my hair grows, it’s natural direction and all the factors most people don’t think twice about. They also give you a complimentary drink, which is better than not getting a drink in case you weren’t aware. Check out the website, call them up and make an appointment. If you’re not satisfied (most likely an impossible scenario) holler at me and I will come to your place of residence with clippers and give you a little perspective.<br />
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Cliff notes: Before my cut babies would take one look at my dome piece and start crying. Since my haircut I have been getting daps from babies all over the city. All baby daps are courtesy of Blind Barber.<br />
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Shout outs: Melissa, JB (she took all the pics), Trunzo, Eric, Matt<br />
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-L.A.SL.A.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794979185698861626noreply@blogger.com104tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-87632872430065540122011-08-09T16:25:00.002-04:002011-08-09T17:08:57.105-04:00Piombo's WorldMost people are familiar with <a href="http://www.piomboworld.com/">Piombo</a> for their beautiful sportcoats that often grace the backs of street snapped men's <a href="http://www.esquire.com/cm/esquire/images/S5/esq-piombo-blazer-0411-lg.jpg">editors</a>. This is a fine reputation for sure, but Piombo is much, much more. In fact, Massimo Piombo has created one of the most fascinating and enthralling Italian brands in recent memory. That may seem like high praise for clothing, but when taking in the Piombo brand as a whole you get a much better idea of what I'm talking about. Take, for example, the <a href="http://piomboworld.com/advertising_campaign.php">F/W 2011 advertising campaign</a>, shot by Oliver Zahm, featuring Maxwell Snow (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dash_Snow">Dash Snow's</a> brother) and Leah De Wavrin. Fascinating is probably the best way to describe something like this. Or maybe Italian pimp shit is better. Regardless, I'm impressed, that's for sure. I love how Piombo can make beautiful pieces of clothing that speak to quality and style on their own, but when viewed as a collection through Piombo's lens, it takes on a new significance (I have juxtaposed these images below to help prove my point). Similarly, Piombo's <a href="http://piomboworld.com/collection_piombo.php">F/W 2011 lookbook</a> creates a feeling of Italian luxury that is equal parts brooding, engaging and wholly unique. Piombo's relaunched website is titled "Piombo World". That might seem kitschy or lame to some, but I think that perfectly encapsulates what Piombo is all about. The clothes exist in their own twisted world that presents Italian style in an exciting and refreshing way. Don't get me wrong, I love the classics as much as the next blogger, but it never hurts to push the envelope. And push it the right way while you're at it.<br />
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-L.A.SL.A.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794979185698861626noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-1807217722492172212011-08-05T12:09:00.000-04:002011-08-05T12:09:47.095-04:00Credit Where Credit Is DueIf you pay close attention to any of this menswear shit you will know that Barneys has been getting glowing reviews as of late (I'm looking at you <a href="http://www.acontinuouslean.com/">Michael</a>) mainly due to that fact that they are going to start carrying some of the most sought after, but hard to find brands this wide ol' world has to offer - Piombo, Ovadia & Sons, Salvatore Piccolo, Ami, Camoshita, Salvatore Piccolo, Slowear, etc. Barneys' <a href="http://thewindow.barneys.com/mark-lee-looks-ahead-to-spring-2012/">The Window</a> (I'm not sure if I would call this a blog) recently interviewed CEO Mark Lee about S/S 2012 and he gives a little insight into the department store's mindset when it comes to menswear. More importantly, however, is that my buddy Justin Doss gets shouted out. Yeah, it happens to be in reference to his status as a <a href="http://howtotalktogirlsatparties.tumblr.com/post/6734883055/jd-part-v-not-everyone-can-wear-hats-like-dude">street style all-star</a>, but I just wanted people to know that Barneys' sportswear resurgence is thanks to this guy. I do not know anyone who has better taste than Justin and it shows in all the new and exciting brands he's bringing to Madison Ave. and online.<br />
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-L.A.SL.A.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794979185698861626noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-6255706871613627462011-08-04T16:54:00.003-04:002011-08-04T17:36:42.483-04:00L.B.M. 1911 F/W 2011: The CampaignAs with any of the <a href="http://www.lubiam.it/">L.B.M. 1911</a> campaigns I've seen up until now things are a bit, let's just say, styled. But that's the point. None of use are ever going to wear L.B.M. 1911 head to toe. This is just a look into a crazy world where sporting types (read: rich dudes with a lot of time on their hands) ball out (no pun intended) in all Lubiam everything. The images are supposed to tell a story, inform a collection's theme, so on and so forth. To each his own, right? Moral of the story - L.B.M. 1911 is doing it right and doing it well. Hopefully between the campaign and the actual jackets themselves you've found something to either purchase or mine for inspiration.<br />
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-L.A.SL.A.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794979185698861626noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-16569252271166951092011-08-01T17:18:00.000-04:002011-08-01T17:18:14.400-04:00L.B.M. F/W 2011: The JacketsBack in March I gave you guys the<a href="http://sartoriallyinclined.blogspot.com/2011/03/first-look-lbm-1911-fw-2011.html"> first look</a> at some F/W 2011 looks from <a href="http://www.lubiam.it/">L.B.M. 1911</a> - one of the most buzzworthy (no Pitchfork) and rising names in menswear right now. The styling was bold to the point where some of the individual pieces might have been overlooked. But fear not, my lovely blog reader, as I can finally share with you guys the bread and butter of not only the F/W 2011 collection, but the line itself. The jackets really do speak for themselves. And we're talking volumes. Both the sportcoats and outerwear fall somewhere near perfect - custom fabrics, unconstructed, great styling, etc. It's more or less internet menswear's wet dream. Take these in. Study them. Love them. Campaign images coming once it's all digested. If I've learned anything from my year's on Earth, it's that you gotta pace yourself.<br />
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Instead of giving you some fantastical line of bullshit they'll laugh and simply tell you that their clothing is, well, just clothing. It's what they like. It's what they wear. It's menswear - plain and simple. These guys, who I am proud to call my friends, haven't been doing O&S for all that long, but you would never know by looking at their garments. Building a brand, especially one that exists within such a traditional menswear paradigm, is not easy and both Shimon and Ariel will be the first to admit it. When you put everything on the line like they have perfection often seems like the only option. And from the reaction Ovadia & Sons has been getting as of late you would think they have already achieved such lofty goals. But it's not just internet hype. No, O&S were wheeling and dealing at the most recent (capsule) NY. Some of the most respected stores in the country were not just browsing the booth, but doing their best to lock up exclusive deals. Yeah, that right there is when you know things are getting real, if you couldn't already tell by looking at the collection below.<br />
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S/S 2012 is probably the strongest I've seen from Ovadia & Sons. I've been a huge supporter since day 1, but I think this most recent collection truly represents what they're trying to do. They want to make classic clothing for a guy who appreciates classic clothing as much as they do. Not many brands are committed to creating such a thorough one stop shop for everything you could possibly need. From dinner jackets to hand embroidered knit ties - O&S has your back. One final thought, it's easy to get jaded when you look at menswear all day, every day for both work and pleasure. Every single time I step foot into the Ovadia & Sons showroom I get excited like it's my first time discovering this wonderful thing called menswear. And that's really all I have to say on the matter. Enjoy.<br />
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-L.A.SL.A.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794979185698861626noreply@blogger.com79tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-86046467149822028862011-07-12T11:55:00.001-04:002011-07-12T11:55:37.029-04:00Getting Up To SpeedMy apologies for being even more off the grid than usual - sorry if that comes off kinda like an absent father apologizing for missing another birthday. Besides being kinda busy, I was abroad for a little R&R and I didn't really have time for the information super highway, not that I really wanted to. Regardless, excuses are excuses. Here has been what's going.<br />
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-The <i>Chinese Democracy</i> of webshops (yes, shots fired at Dr. Dre) is finally <a href="http://sidmashburn.com/">online</a>. Instead of heaping loads of praise on Sid in yet another Sart Inc post I feel it more apropos to say something about the selection of goods in this online shop. Everything here, from top to bottom, is pretty much essential to a well dressed man's wardrobe. Assuming you never needed to wear a sportcoat (which, I guess, some of you don't) everything here would create a foundation that I'm not sure any other single retail outlet can provide. Especially, when you consider there is not anything unnecessary, in terms of apparel, also up for grabs. At the end of the day, that's really the highest compliment I can pay any brand.<br />
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-<a href="http://dieworkwear.tumblr.com/post/7255676893/boglioli-fw11">I guess I now blog in a world where I am no longer the first dude you can complain to about wasting precious posts on Boglioli's newest gear.</a><br />
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-Right, right, so I was in Italy (not bragging, swearsies). My itinerary was fuller than the belly of a tourist drinking gypsy beers on The Spanish Steps, but I did do some sartorial things. I didn't really have time time to shop, but I did hit up <a href="http://www.battistoni.com/">Battistoni</a>.<br />
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<div class="caption">“Let me buy you a jacket. When we get to Rome, there’s a great place - Battistoni. Battistoni [speaking with an Italian accent].” - Dickie Greenleaf to <a href="http://sartoriallyinclined.blogspot.com/2010/03/fake-it-until-you-make-it.html">Tom Ripley</a><br />
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“I’ve been watching <i>The Talented Mr. Ripley</i> a lot lately because I’ve been working on a spring concept called ‘Hello Ravello.’ As I walked down the Via Condotti, I heard Dickie Greenleaf’s voice in my head singing the praises of Battistoni. The 62 year old shop is tucked away through the cortile of a palazzo half way down said street. Its continued success, despite its discreet location speaks volumes about the cut and quality of their product. No doubt Dickie would still be a frequent customer.” - <a href="http://13thandwolf.blogspot.com/2008/07/searching-for-dickie-greenleaf.html">Kenny</a>, who also provided the lovely image above<br />
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Kenny, being the good friend that he is, hit me with a few recs in regards to shopping Roma. Despite my schedule the one shop I was NOT going to miss was Battistoni. I mean, <i>THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY</i>! DICKIE FUCKING GREENLEAF!<br />
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I walked away with a couple of beautiful silk pocket squares and could not have been more pleased with the entire experience. The staff was extremely helpful, the goods (both private label and otherwise) we’re 100% in line with my personal stylistic leanings, and despite not knowing much English a dude still went out of his way to compliment me on my dad jeans.</div><br />
-And, finally, after spending time in the country most influencing menswear bloggers right now I had to comment on <a href="http://www.hoganworld.com/#/en/home">Hogan</a> footwear.<br />
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While in Italy the most popular men's footwear option that I saw was <a href="http://www.hoganworld.com/#/en">Hogan</a> footwear, aside from suede driving mocs worn without socks of course. Even though many of us are hopping on, or helping navigate, the unconstructed, cutaway collar, 2” cuff bandwagon, I still sincerely doubt we are ever going to bring these stateside. Though, I would be lying if I said I didn’t see a dude absolutely killing it in some Interactive’s paired with a kit normally reserved for double monks. Sketchers for the sprezz set? I’ll let you figure that our for yourself.<br />
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-L.A.SL.A.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794979185698861626noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-57102977173379043942011-06-27T11:10:00.002-04:002011-06-27T11:11:17.520-04:00First Look: L.B.M. 1911 S/S 2012I might be pushing the whole "First Look" thing since L.B.M. 1911 has been having a pretty incredible <a href="http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2011/06/19/further-assessments-l-b-m-1911/">press</a> cycle hot off the heels of their Pitti Uomo 80 coming out party, but I'm pretty sure no one has posted official images as of yet. Below are two said images from S/S 2012 - one a campaign/lifestyle shot and the other a closer look at one of S/S 2012's signature pieces. So what is next spring and summer going to be like for L.B.M. 1911? Well, it's all about the fabric. Elegance meets innovation is probably the best way to sum it up - we're talking garment dyeing and exclusive washing techniques for those of your keeping score at home. I'm personally a big fan of L.B.M. 1911's S/S washed wools, as seen on the jacket below, and having owned one for a while I can say that the fabric is extremely versatile for this time of year. I can't wait to share the entire collection with you guys when press materials are sent out sometime in September.<br />
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-L.A.SL.A.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794979185698861626noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-35306499312023682082011-06-22T15:41:00.001-04:002011-06-22T16:06:12.394-04:00Bob SdrunkIt's that time of year again folks. I'm talking about creepily falling in love with every single girl wearing a sundress that passes you on the street, drinking on rooftops while simultaneously not plummeting to your death and buying new sunglasses. We're all familiar with the Ray Bans and Persols of the world. You may even be familiar with the Oliver Peoples of the world. But I doubt you are familiar with <a href="http://www.bobsdrunk.com/">Bob Sdrunk</a>. And I only say that because no one stocks them in the United States, not because I doubt the fortitude of your sartorial scavenging skills. You're probably wondering to yourself why the hell I am featuring an accessory on here that you can't even buy. Well, first off, cool your goddman jets. Relaxed? Okay, you can buy them online. Bob Sdrunk also has a critical European cosign - they are stocked at <a href="http://sartoriallyinclined.blogspot.com/search/label/Rose%20and%20Born">Rose & Born</a>. When my buddy tipped me off to them and called them "SICK" I asked him to elaborate further. "They're classic and understated. Made for the sartorially inclined." If you don't think I was sold after that then you obviously don't know how self-involved I am. On a much more serious note, check out the handmade in Italy goodness for yourself. I mean, you don't want those sundress clad honeys to know you're staring, do you?<br />
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-L.A.SL.A.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794979185698861626noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-87214431610202413002011-06-16T12:26:00.007-04:002011-06-16T17:51:14.441-04:00What's New With Sid?<div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">There's been a ton of recent developments for one of the best men's shops in the country. First up, let's talk about the launch of Sid Mashburn's highly anticipated webstore, which happens on June 22. Sid recently sat down with <a href="https://app.e2ma.net/app/view:CampaignPublic/id:22838.9456673265/rid:19469b229a9da8da42d5a193f31d004c">Bearings to talk a little about that</a> (scroll down):</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Since October 2007, men have been coming to Atlanta to experience one of the country’s best haberdasheries: a highly edited collection complemented by an old-school priority on service. Starting Wednesday, June 22 gentlemen (and ladies) will have a little easier access to <a href="http://www.sidmashburn.com/">Sid Mashburn</a> (and <a href="http://www.annmashburn.com/">Ann Mashburn</a>) with the launch of their e-commerce sites. We got an update from Sid on his launch and what makes him tick. </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <br />
<i>You've set a new standard in men's attire, what can we expect from your online shop?</i> </span> <span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">We are really trying to re-establish some old standards that I feel have been forgotten or swept up into being "updated." We want to offer our online customer a resource that provides the best ingredients (fabrics, buttons, linings) from all over the world, the best quality – we stand behind our products 100%, and a fit that is not at all trendy but, rather, timeless & international – tailored but not skinny fit. </span> <span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<i>What types of items will be available on the site?</i> </span> <span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">For men, we will be offering: dress shirts, sport shirts, trousers, denim, shorts & swim, footwear, belts & buckles and grooming tools. </span> <span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<i>When visiting your store it's clear that you've cultivated a unique experience, not just a purchasing process. How will you apply this approach online?</i> </span> <span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">We're analog in our approach – we're like the liner notes on an album. Our new site will always continue to evolve with customer usage & feedback. </span> <span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<i>Your influence can be seen on the street and in other brands, what do you hope your legacy will be?</i> </span> <span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">That we care about every person that crosses our paths – we put our customers first and take great care of people. </span> <span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<i>You're a man of depth and purpose; how do you find balance in life and keep everything in perspective?</i> </span> </div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">My balance comes by the grace of God, a wonderful family, my wife and five girls, and a great job that doesn't at all feel like work. We are very blessed by the people that work with us and by the people that continue to come into our shops, trusting us to clothe & care for them."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">You probably noticed that Sid Mashburn will not be selling tailored clothing online, which makes sense for a shop so tuned into the idea of being a destination. It is a little unfortunate because Sid's new in house suiting line sounds amazing. My buddy DC who also acts as Sart Inc’s defacto “man on the street” recently made his, what seems like, monthly trip to Sid Mashburn and hit me with some details regarding Sid’s new in house line of suiting:</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">“So I don’t think it will be on the site, but the Sid branded suit was starting to roll in. Apparently it's been in the works for a couple years and it’s perfect - Italian made, Loro Piana fabric, ticket-pocket, 2 button/dual vent, canvas’d, soft-shoulder and partial hand-finishing…all for $995! Yes, $995 not $1995. There were a few in stock and more coming this week…he’s doing grey and navy wool and tan and navy cotton. It’s really light-weight…even a bit more-so than my Caruso sportcoat.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">-L.A.S </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"></div>L.A.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794979185698861626noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-61144320117757776702011-06-15T21:52:00.004-04:002011-06-15T22:05:17.759-04:00Pitti Uomo 80 Day 2 Wrap Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXnSrCPdlVeXdlx22Fs7wZDBLVhCGBJipuwfudWkl1Qqt0U_MLSnNMd6reHeFXeY5Pz7OQKMeiu9V0XlDGB5NG21wlcxLQii4Om9IklNoQB5cjjuWKcXdYCbaTcXggy3HIv8PjGUl5e5o/s1600/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXnSrCPdlVeXdlx22Fs7wZDBLVhCGBJipuwfudWkl1Qqt0U_MLSnNMd6reHeFXeY5Pz7OQKMeiu9V0XlDGB5NG21wlcxLQii4Om9IklNoQB5cjjuWKcXdYCbaTcXggy3HIv8PjGUl5e5o/s400/10.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
[Picture courtesy of <a href="http://streetfsn.blogspot.com/">StreetFSN</a>.]<br />
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-Not <a href="http://www.gq.com/style/street-style/201106/tommy-ton-pitti-uomo#slide=1">one</a>, but <a href="http://www.style.com/trendsshopping/stylenotes/061511_Tommy_Ton_Menswear/">two</a> helpings of Tommy Ton's unparalleled Florence street style.<br />
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-<a href="http://streetfsn.blogspot.com/2011/06/pitti-uomo-day2.html">StreetFSN's day two pics.</a><br />
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-<a href="http://www.vogue.it/trends/voguistas/2011/06/pitti-immagine-giugno-2011-day-1">Even <i>Vogue Italia </i>knows how influential Pitti's street style can be. </a><br />
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-<a href="http://www.gq.com/fashion-shows/S2012/florence/pitti-uomo-preview-a-continuous-lean#slide=1">Michael Williams leads a charmed and enviable life.</a><br />
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-<a href="http://www.gilt.com/giltmanual/2011/06/peskos-pics-pitti-uomo/">Pesko's iPhone put in work.</a> <br />
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-<a href="http://www.wearethemarket.com/?p=12128">Woolrich Woolen Mills S/S 2012 is some of the best work of Mark McNairy's career.</a><br />
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-<a href="http://www.gq.com/fashion-shows/complete/slideshow/S2012MEN-BOOMEN/?loop=0&iphoto=0&play=false&cnt=2#slide=0">Band of Outsiders, this year's headliner, apparently put on one hell of a fashion show</a>. There was lots of <i>West Side Story</i> inspired dance battling apparently. I'm not really into BoO myself, but this is significant as it was the first major S/S 2012 menswear show of the season.<br />
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-<a href="http://www.veraclasse.it/fotogallery/moda/abbigliamento/lardini-collezione-primavera-estate-2012-a-pitti-uomo/7267/15/">Lardini S/S 2012 looks impressive and I'm not just saying that because I like lapel flowers.</a><br />
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-<a href="http://dieworkwear.tumblr.com/post/6558223301/cucinelli-at-pitti">Typical muted beauty from Mr. Cucinelli.</a><br />
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-<a href="http://www.mensreverie.com/?p=33201">Who can think about boots at a time like this? Well, Diemme I guess</a>.<br />
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-<a href="http://www.alices-adventuresinwonderland.com/2011/06/pitti-men-florence.html">Alice's adventures in Florence.</a><br />
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-<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/enrico_f64/with/5835822139/">Might as well close things out with another Pitti themed flickr account.</a><br />
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-L.A.SL.A.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794979185698861626noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-595746841258315752011-06-15T00:14:00.004-04:002011-06-15T11:29:26.662-04:00Pitti Uomo 80 Day 1 Wrap Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtV6I64XFsomALc8nR58UBaIGcf5SrRPECRF33qeACCU3ScOyOWnQHxK4HH5UuYzl8E0XjSD4WqsR6S9jek5jw1BoWVL2HXn-jk1SD2eXOkOVTAUMgywcCQFJ50hRbtEGj-lnVvK42eug/s1600/18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtV6I64XFsomALc8nR58UBaIGcf5SrRPECRF33qeACCU3ScOyOWnQHxK4HH5UuYzl8E0XjSD4WqsR6S9jek5jw1BoWVL2HXn-jk1SD2eXOkOVTAUMgywcCQFJ50hRbtEGj-lnVvK42eug/s400/18.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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-<a href="http://streetfsn.blogspot.com/2011/06/pitti-uomo-day1.html">StreetFSN carries the street style torch at Pitti while we all wait with bated breath for Tommy Ton to unleash the goods.</a><br />
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-<a href="http://incepto.blogspot.com/2011/06/pitti-uomo-2011-first-day-in-images.html">Incepto has shots of what appears to be some sort of State of The Union Address at Pitti and the crowd outside the show</a><br />
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-Men's Reverie checks out the S/S 2012 offerings from heavy hitters <a href="http://www.mensreverie.com/?p=33086">Boglioli</a> (all washed everything), <a href="http://www.mensreverie.com/?p=33070">Barena</a> (dad jean sportcoat!) and Pitti Uomo headliner <a href="http://www.mensreverie.com/?p=33097">Band of Outsiders</a>.<br />
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-<a href="http://www.wearethemarket.com/?p=12102">Crazy new footwear from Mark McNairy and some news about his New Amsterdam apparel relaunch. </a><br />
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-<a href="http://www.gqitalia.it/moda/speciale-pitti-immagine-uomo">GQ Italy</a> has some great coverage going on right now if you know how to work Google Translate. <a href="http://www.gqitalia.it/moda/articles/2011/6/pitti-uomo-flashmob-a-gant">I particularly like this video interview with Mr. Gant Rugger himself, the big homie, Chris Bastin.</a><br />
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-<a href="http://www.esquire.com/blogs/mens-fashion/spring-2012-fashion-week-men-5919084">Esquire's Style Editors do their best to predict the future.</a><br />
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-<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/novefirenze/sets/72157626837202595/with/5833416080/">A flickr account devoted to the scene in and around Pitti.</a> With all the stylish guys and new gear around I think we forget about the beautiful women who are always the true winners of best in show.<br />
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-L.A.S<br />
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[Editor's note: Shout out to <a href="http://mistercrew.com/">R.A.</a> who knows where all the gems are.]L.A.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794979185698861626noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-85158807539468766822011-06-09T11:07:00.002-04:002011-06-09T13:04:50.736-04:00Heavy News Day<div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">There's a lot going on in menswear right now. The CFDA's just wrapped up. Pitti Uomo is right around the corner. Design shakeups are going down. It's a beautiful thing, really. Odds are you don't have a subscription to <i>WWD</i>. That wasn't a call out, just an intelligent assumption. With that being said, here is a text heavy post featuring some interesting reading you might otherwise not get to see. No one can ever say I wasn't a man of the people.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="http://www.wwd.com/retail-news/club-monaco-names-new-mens-design-chief-3648349">-Club Monaco Names New Men's Design Chief </a></b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Club Monaco has hired Aaron Levine as its new vice president of men’s design. He succeeds Timothy Farah, who left the company in March.<br />
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Levine was most recently head designer at Jack Spade. He has also been creative director at Rogues Gallery and <a href="http://sartoriallyinclined.blogspot.com/2010/10/for-brand-that-virtually-no-longer.html">helped launch the hickey line at Hickey Freeman</a>. He began his career at Joseph Abboud."</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.wwd.com/retail-news/bastian-geller-aim-to-build-on-cfda-wins-3648237"><b>-Michael Bastian, Robert Geller Aim to Build on CFDA Wins</b></a><b> </b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">"After five consecutive nominations, Michael Bastian won a CFDA Award on Monday — and it couldn’t have come at a better time. The designer is in the midst of relaunching his signature label after buying back his license from former partner Brunello Cucinelli in December and not producing a collection for the fall 2011 season in order to revamp the business.<br />
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“We have better pricing, with the goal of reducing prices by 10 to 20 percent across all categories and we are producing in all new factories,” said Bastian of his newly independent company. “The goal is to be more competitive at retail while keeping the quality of the product at the same level. We are about to kick off spring ’12 selling in Milan this month and my hope is that this award may help us pull in new accounts that haven’t heard of us or haven’t been paying too much attention to us.”<br />
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Ironically, Bastian’s win as Menswear Designer of the Year — edging out Simon Spurr and Patrik Ervell — comes on the heels of his skipping New York Fashion Week in February to focus on the spring relaunch. “I was never 100 percent clear how that happened. To paraphrase Sandra Bullock, maybe I wore them down,” said Bastian, who launched his own label in fall 2006 after a career that included jobs at Tiffany & Co., Polo Ralph Lauren and Bergdorf Goodman.<br />
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For this past spring, the line was sold in about 35 stores globally, including Bergdorf Goodman, Jeffrey, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s.<br />
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While not producing his own collection for fall, the designer did oversee the Gant by Michael Bastian line, now in its third season. That partnership with the Sweden-based sportswear maker has provided a key revenue stream to Bastian — allowing him to end his license arrangement with Brunello Cucinelli and move the business out of his apartment and into an office and showroom space this past December. “Gant has really been the miracle that made this all possible,” said Bastian.<br />
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The Gant by Michael Bastian range is now sold in 30 countries, including more than 100 stores in the U.S. and more than 150 stores internationally. Retailers include Barneys New York, Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Ron Herman and Scoop, in addition to Gant’s own stores.<br />
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“The line has exceeded all of our expectations, with 30 to 40 percent growth in sales per season,” said Ari Hoffman, chief executive officer of Gant USA, which last month inked a new three-year contract with Bastian, with options for renewals.<br />
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In addition to the Gant partnership, Bastian is launching a co-branded line of sunglasses with Massachusetts-based Randolph Engineering, first available at retail this month.<br />
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Robert Geller, winner of the Swarovski Award for emerging talent in men’s wear said he expects a longer-term impact for his prize. “It won’t double sales in a year or anything. It just doesn’t work like that,” said Geller, who was nominated once previously for the award in 2009. “I think more stores will recognize the name and take a look at us. But it can take a season or two before stores make a commitment to take a collection in.”<br />
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Launched in fall 2007, Robert Geller is now sold in about 70 stores worldwide, including Barneys New York, Fred Segal, Blackbird and Aloha Rag. Japan is its single largest market, comprising 40 percent of sales, and the recent earthquake and tsunami disasters there took a serious toll on orders from retailers, said Geller. “I was there last week and the Japanese people are very focused on rebuilding and continuing business, but the economy has been affected,” he noted.<br />
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For fall, Geller is continuing his footwear collaboration with Common Projects, now in its third season, and will also launch a jewelry collection for spring 2012 with Brooklyn-based Scosha."</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">"In an effort to provide an integrated assortment between tailored clothing and luxury sportswear, exhibitors at the upcoming Pitti Immagine Uomo are showcasing lifestyle-focused collections with a younger appeal. Linen blazers, cotton cargoes, wrinkled chambray shirts and bleached-out denim are key elements for a casual spring offering."</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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Despite a rise in raw material prices and a weakened dollar, manufacturers remain upbeat, hopeful the renewed interest in luxury sales will overshadow the inevitable increase in prices. <br />
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On the eve of the showing of their spring 2012 collections at Europe’s largest men’s trade fair, Pitti Immagine Uomo, which kicks off on Tuesday, followed by the men’s wear shows in Milan and Paris, a number of brands are forecasting double-digit growth for 2011. <br />
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“The results achieved in the year of our centennial [2010], in terms of sales, margins, net financial position and capital investments, make us even stronger and more determined than we were before the economic crisis that profoundly changed the world,” said Gildo Zegna, chief executive officer of Ermenegildo Zegna Group, which in the first quarter of 2011 posted growth at an average rate of over 20 percent at constant exchange rates, despite a drop in sales in Japan. The group hit the $1 billion sales mark in 2010 and more than tripled its net profit versus 2009. <br />
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Zegna said the group plans to expand its accessories offering, which currently accounts for 20 percent of sales, improve distribution of fragrances, and develop new product lines. The Estée Lauder Cos. Inc. in March acquired the worldwide fragrance license of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group from L’Oréal, obtaining exclusive global rights to market fragrances under the company’s brands, as well as develop new product lines in the grooming segment. <br />
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Canali also has seen a strong double-digit increase in all categories versus spring 2010. “There is more confidence; men are back in the stores,” said Giorgio Canali, vice president of Canali USA. “Men are buying suits again, looking for updated silhouettes and styles, in shirts and ties too, to freshen up their wardrobes.” <br />
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Tom Ott, senior vice president and general merchandise manager of men’s at Saks Fifth Avenue, said the biggest surprise for him has been the pace with which luxury has been picking up. The men’s business has been one of the retailer’s best-performing areas, with tailored clothing, high-end sportswear, shoes, accessories and the store’s private label men’s line among the bestsellers. Color and fashion continue to perform well, said Ott. “We see both dress-up and casual doing well.…Our major urban doors are really performing in dress-up looks while our more suburban and Southern doors are excelling in more casual looks.” <br />
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Philipp Wolff, senior vice president of global communications at Hugo Boss, said the brand’s offering at Pitti will reflect a return to more dapper dressing. “Men are wearing suits again. We’re moving from a kind of casual wave towards a revival of classic, quality [clothing],” he said. “People are paying more attention to fabrics and details; they want to be a bit more dressy, to stand out from the crowd.” <br />
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Several tailoring brands, including Zegna and Brioni, confirmed their luxury leisurewear lines are growing fast as well. <br />
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Brands and retailers agree consumers are proving increasingly discerning about quality and design. “Men want quality and will pay for it. The customer is more educated than ever and knows product and quality,” said Saks Fifth Avenue’s Ott, adding that for spring 2012 he hopes to see “real luxury” from European designers. “With prices increasing, we need to rely on their creative skills to make a strong fashion proposition for luxury goods.” Barrett noted consumers are looking for more designed items, saying: “The more original the item, the better the sale for us.” <br />
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Showing a voracious appetite for luxury goods, emerging markets continue to exert major pulling power for brands. <br />
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Speaking of a recent business trip to Brazil, Francesco Pesci, ceo of Brioni said, “This booming market is definitely on our mind.” The brand plans to “very strictly” develop its retail network in China, he added, aiming to grow the total number of strategic locations there to 15 from 11 in the next couple of years.<b> </b></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Brunello Cucinelli recently entered China, with stores in luxury malls in Dalian and Chengdu, and has openings planned for Shanghai and Beijing this fall. The brand’s namesake founder, who had a big role in the blurring boundaries between chic sportswear and tailored clothing, recently said he is toying with the idea of a stock market listing. The firm in 2010 posted a 28.4 percent sales increase to 202.9 million euros, or $292.9 million at average exchange rates. <br />
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Isaia, which has signed a deal to open five monobrand stores throughout South Korea in the next two years, plans to open 30 new stores in China in the next 10 years. The brand will debut a new sportswear/outerwear collection at Pitti Uomo, comprising five jacket models and four pant models, and has bulked up its knitwear and footwear lines for spring 2012. <br />
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Zegna, which on June 23 will host a party for its new Peter Marino-designed Paris global store on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré to mark its 30th anniversary in Paris, is also planning a big event in Beijing on Sept. 15 to mark its 20th anniversary in China. This fall a new Peter Marino-designed global store will open on Rome’s Via Condotti. <br />
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Emerging markets account for 40 percent of the group’s sales, with China its most important market in terms of retail sales. Half of the brand’s planned 20 store openings for this year will be located in China. U.S. retail projects include the renewal of the lease for its Beverly Hills, Calif., boutique and openings in the King of Prussia mall in King of Prussia, Pa., and Short Hills, N.J., later this year. <br />
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Citing “exceptional” business in China, designer Neil Barrett said he plans to introduce his secondary line, BlackBarrett by Neil Barrett, there, before rolling it out to the rest of the world. Priced at around 40 percent less than the main line, BlackBarrett is already distributed in 38 stores in Japan. Barrett, who registered a 38 percent increase in total sales for the fall 2011 season, plans in September to open a landmark store in Hong Kong with Joyce. <br />
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Overall, executives said the recession pushed them to streamline the efficiency of their businesses at every level. “We are working hard to make our processes more efficient, not only in terms of costs but also more and more time-to-market,” said Brioni’s Pesci. <br />
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“It’s a real wake-up call on everything that you’re doing, from the cost of the supply chain to how you’re perceived by the consumer,” said Lance Isham, chairman and chief executive officer of casual-chic tailored men’s wear brand Façonnable, which is based in Nice in the south of France. The brand will operate two stands at Pitti, housing respectively Façonnable’s main line and a selection of summer essentials from its fledgling resort wear label, Azur. Isham said the brand plans to embark on a broad communication campaign over the coming months, including an “aggressive” social networking program. <br />
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Ongoing challenges for European brands, meanwhile, include the weakening dollar and volatile commodity prices. Having maintained prices for fall 2011, several brands, including Isaia and Canali, said for spring they plan to pass on some of the increases to clients. “Raw material costs continue to present our biggest challenge together with wage inflation in China, as it does for most of the rest of the trade,” said Mostyn Thomas, U.K. marketing director for Musto, which recently launched a men’s wear range in collaboration with design consultancy Joe Baker Design. <br />
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Traditionally a technical sailing brand, with 16 stand-alone retail locations in sailing destinations in the U.K., Musto recently opened a store in Marseilles and is planning openings in Paris later this year. The brand is focusing on growth through the men’s wear wholesale market, mainly in the U.K. and Italy. <br />
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“No one has any [fabric] stock anymore, they’re making fabric to order,” commented Barrett, adding that the increases on yarns has made designing a bit more of a balancing act. Many brands, including Lubiam, have been stocking up on fabrics in advance. <br />
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“It’s a choice that comes with risks but has proved a winning strategy, allowing us to respond in an efficient way to demand,” said the brand’s co-chief executive officer, Giovanni Bianchi. During Pitti Uomo, the company on June 14 will fete its 100th anniversary, with a cocktail party in the Limonaia Gardens at Villa Vittoria, showcasing a centenary-themed capsule collection.</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">"</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</b></span></div>L.A.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794979185698861626noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-87700280735670353042011-06-06T15:18:00.002-04:002011-06-06T15:28:29.673-04:00In Bloom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>This is one of those Sart Inc posts where I get the opportunity to rehash a bunch of shit and pass it off as a new post! Too much information? Okay, just kidding. I mean, I've talked about <a href="http://sartoriallyinclined.blogspot.com/2010/07/jandhp-and-new-vintage.html">JandHP's repurposing cred</a> and <a href="http://sartoriallyinclined.blogspot.com/2010/11/cuff-knots-minus-cuffs.html">actually using up your lapel buttonhole</a> before, but here is the opportunity where I get to Voltron those two into an unstoppable post meant to protect the galaxy. Right, so JandHP sell wonderful, hand made <a href="http://jandhp.bigcartel.com/category/lapel-flowers">lapel flowers</a>. They are cheap, lovely and an accessory that, while overlooked by many, is an absolute must have in my book. With a ton of colors, sizes and styles, there is absolutely no way you don't find one (or two or three) that fit perfectly into your sportcoat rotation. You're spending upwards of $500 on that perfect unconstructed joint for S/S so you might as well pull out all the stops as far as I am concerned. You will surely be the envy of every <a href="http://www.thestyleblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/072.jpg">practical joke playing clown on the block</a>. And I mean that in a good way.<br />
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-L.A.SL.A.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794979185698861626noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-87006034986118972142011-05-23T17:58:00.001-04:002011-05-23T18:01:05.439-04:00Howard Yount Tailored Goods 2.0No one doubted the value of Howard Yount's tailored goods when they <a href="http://sartoriallyinclined.blogspot.com/2010/11/howard-yount-tailored-goods.html">launched last fall</a>. However, fit was an issue. The jackets were on the short side and looked awkward on customers that were not hobbits - anyone who frequents StyleForum can attest to that. Never a brand to shy away from constructive criticism, Howard Yount went back to the drawing board for S/S 2011. All the great details, fabrics and construction is back, but now with a new and improved longer jacket. With the kinks worked out, HY is redefining what it means to offer a true value in the realm of tailored goods. In fact, I got an email from an industry buddy and tailoring enthusiast this afternoon who was quick to call this new crop of jackets "the best deal in tailored clothing." High praise no doubt, but you would to be hard pressed to find a better jacket for a better price. HY's made in Italy sportcoats are soft/lightly constructed, half-canvassed and feature considerable hand stitching. Tailored gang, throw your set up.<br />
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-L.A.SL.A.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794979185698861626noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-35376436496825461302011-05-23T11:48:00.001-04:002011-05-23T11:55:55.372-04:00Revisiting Boglioli S/S 2009For S/S 2009 Boglioli turned out one of the best <a href="http://www.boglioli.it/web/cat-scroll.php?id_cms=12">ad campaigns</a> and <a href="http://www.boglioli.it/web/cat-slide.php?id_category=8">lookbooks</a> of recent memory. <a href="http://sartoriallyinclined.blogspot.com/2010/07/rasta-monsta.html">I've talked about it before,</a> but I recently found a behind the scenes video that documents the shoot, which took place on location in the <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seychelles">Republic of Seychelles</a>. If you ever need a reminder that the man makes the clothes (apologies to Mark Twain) and that dressing should be fun, look no further than what Boglioli's marketing department was doing in '09.</span></span><br />
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-L.A.SL.A.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794979185698861626noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-62542036080021787172011-05-16T14:12:00.000-04:002011-05-16T14:12:31.791-04:001901's For Your 911I'm not sure about you, but I cooled off on boat shoes once my grandma started wearing Sperry Topsiders. Just kidding. But seriously, has anyone else been looking for boat shoe alternatives? Or, non-sneaker options for casual S/S footwear? If you answered "yes" to either of those questions then you probably want to keep reading. If you answered "no", let me congratulate you on having Wi-Fi on your yacht before you close your screen. Okay, moving on. I don't do too much driving these days (unfortunately, as Shawn said, I also "don't do too much bloggin"), but that didn't stop me from trying to track down a new pair of driving mocs as one of those S/S alternates I mentioned above. I'll be the first to admit that making the argument against city dwellers wearing driving mocs is warranted. Basically, most driving shoes cannot handle everyday wear. Those little rubber nubs that grace the sole wear out quick if you're main mode of transportation is of the bipedal nature. So, said argument is warranted, but also thin because driving shoes, especially a suede moc toe version, look damn good and anyone should be able to wear them if they see fit. Where does that leave us? For most of us, that eliminates <a href="http://sartoriallyinclined.blogspot.com/2010/06/for-those-with-monies-i-salute-you.html">Tod's</a> because they are too expensive of an option for those who don't drive and don't drive something that gets you laid. <a href="http://sartoriallyinclined.blogspot.com/2009/12/holiday-recommendations-minnetonka.html">Minnetonka</a> charges beater prices, but they still have those damn nubs, so price per wear is a little iffy. Somewhere in between these two options happens to be <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/1901-cabo-driving-loafer/3134142?origin=category&resultback=300">Nordstrom's in house 1901 driving loafer</a>. These suede beauties actually have a full layer of rubber between the the upper and the rubber nubs, which translates to a longer shoe life. I recently grabbed a pair and have been really happy with them. They are the perfect errand shoe and require not a single sock investment. Sand suede was my ticket, but there are a bunch of options for my more adventurous readers. They run true to size (assuming you are ditching socks) and have a more aggressive toe shape that recalls European brands four times as expensive. <br />
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<div class="first">"A lot has been written about 'Italian style'. A number of 'facts' have been detailed: the Agnelli-isms of unbuttoned shirt collars, unbuckled monkstrap shoes, ties over the sweater - your general <i>sprezzatura</i> minutiae. But when it comes down to it, these things border on gimmick. To me, that's not really about what Italian style is about, or what people relate to in my photographs.</div><br />
What I think people are actually aspiring to is something much trickier to attain. It's the same kind of thing that you've seen in all classic menswear icons, most perfectly embodied by Cary Grantand Fred Astaire. It's grace.<br />
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Why people react to Italian style is the grace with which these gentlemen inhabit their clothes.<br />
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Now, some people will discredit this and call it 'effortless style', or write it off by saying, 'These Italians are just born with it.'<br />
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But it's quite the opposite. There is nothing effortless about their style, or their look. What's unique is that they put an extreme amount of effort into their look when they buy the clothes, when they have the clothes altered by their tailor, and when they put them on in the morning.<br />
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But once they put them on, they don't think about them until they take them off again at night. It's that graceful thoughtlessness that is so seductive.<br />
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Do me a favour. Look at these photos [below]. Look at the shoulder line. Look at how relaxed these guys are. Their shoulders aren't uptight and around their ears. These guys are having fun.<br />
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Then take a look at your typical Saville Row<a href="http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/style/articles/2011-04/28/gq-style-news-gieves-hawkes-interview-how-to-wear-a-wedding-suit/intro"></a>-tailored gent. Refined (read: restrained) to within an inch of his life, shoulders straight as a board and typically looking like they're having as much fun as an American wearing a suit.<br />
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If there is one piece of advice that I could give to someone who wants to embody, in their own way, the very best of Italian style, it would be: take an extra half an hour when buying the clothes, and extra half an hour at the tailor to make sure they perfectly fit you, and an extra half an hour in the morning to make sure you are confident in your choices.<br />
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Then think about food, think about women, think about cars - and only think about your tie when you buy the next one."<br />
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-L.A.SL.A.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794979185698861626noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3895647038898538515.post-84652938121897206982011-05-09T11:03:00.000-04:002011-05-09T11:03:28.078-04:00Grenadine By Way Of Kent WangKent Wang has been popping up on a lot of radars these days thanks to, arguably, <a href="http://www.thebengalstripe.com/2011/05/kent-wang-spread-collar-polo-shirt.html">the best polo of the season</a>. I'm not gonna talk your ear off about that because a simple Google search will yield you all the info you need in that regard. A year or so ago I recommended Kent Wang as a great place to pick up the oft-elusive <a href="http://sartoriallyinclined.blogspot.com/2010/03/knit-pick.html">traditionally cut knit</a>. While I still think one of these, especially the pin dot versions, are a great purchase, I want to talk about grenadine ties at the moment. Much like<a href="http://sartoriallyinclined.blogspot.com/2011/03/raw-silk-for-ss.html"> shantung/raw silk</a> neckwear, grenadine is super nerdy for lack of a better descriptor. Meaning, for those of us with a shit ton of ties, there are probably only a few items, if any, missing from our arsenal. Hell, Kent Wang calls grenadine "a connoisseur's tie", which is more or less a nice way of putting what I just said. So, what the hell is grenadine? Basically it's a loose silk weave that results in subtle texture that is most commonly found in solid colors. The benefits are pretty obvious - texture resulting from a tie you can wear in warm weather and it's easy to pair with your shirts. Kent Wang is selling a bunch for <a href="https://www.kentwang.com/ties?cat=51&limit=all">$75</a>, which is a good deal when compared with various other grenadine options on the market. With the weather getting real nice I'm partial to pink and sky blue, but you can never go wrong with navy. I repeat, you can never, ever go wrong with navy.<br />
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