Hackett F/W 2010

Hackett's F/W 2010 collection is entitled "In Celebration of Heritage" and, all buzzwords aside, actually seems a tad bit focused on trends.  Shorter and more fitted jacket shapes are the focus here - even according to Hackett themselves.  Luckily, things don't even remotely approach Thom Browne status and the collection actually comes together quite nicely.  It's nothing trailblazing or new, but does stay fairly consistent with the recent image Hackett has been pushing.  Lots of guys familiar with Hackett's rich, and actual, heritage lament the loss of a once great brand who has now gone the way of across the pond Ralph Lauren imitator.  I'm not old enough to remember Hackett's heyday so I'll keep my mouth shut when it comes to that.  All that aside, Hackett's F/W 2010 collection is another exercise in English gentlemanly inspiration, which seems to be trending everywhere recently.  In this case, outdoorsmanship is dropped in favor of a much cleaner, upscale look - think formal wear and lots of tailored pieces.  Select pieces are available now.

-L.A.S

Hackett S/S 2010

Alright, it's official - I am not giving Hackett even remotely enough love on Sart Inc. This collection, entitled "The Art of Dressing" is, well, a masterpiece.  I'm halfway to speechless right now so read the copy and check out the art.

"This season Hackett is helping men around the world in The Art of Dressing; with a versatile Menswear Collection that reinforces our links with major British sporting events. Battle of Blues is inspired by our sponsorship of The Boat Race. The Aston Martin Racing Collection features the iconic Le Mans Gulf colours, The Mayfair Collection is split between London Greys & Brown in Town, which supports the suggestion that brown can now indeed be worn in town. Island is a colourful collection evoking sand-swept terrains & seascapes. Finally, Into the Blue uses a palette of blues & whites, taking the collection from day to evening."

-L.A.S

Bamboo-zled

Asos is currently pushing some good looking Hackett belts that are currently on sale.  While I'm not the biggest belt guy in the entire world I do know that you need a few here and there to keep your gear tight - literally and figuratively.  Their wovens and D ring joints looks pretty tasty and those bamboo accents are just next level.  Say what you want about bamboo accents on belts being the opposite of classic and understated, I don't care.  I think they look absolutely boss, whether or not you live in a cabana with a monkey named 'Zeke.  If the bamboo joints are a little too out there for you, there are a few "out of season" wools and tartans as well which, quite frankly, I would have no problem wearing up until labor day - I mean, who is going to not wear their black watch belt as much as possible?

-L.A.S