"Five Ways Of The Summer Jacket"

Here is probably my favorite spread from The Big Black Book S/S 2011 because of how in line it is with my own soapbox sartorial nonsense.  I love me nothing more than an unconstructed, soft shoulder sportcoat for S/S and if you read Sart Inc you already know this.  Here, Esquire directs us to their five favorites, which, while expensive, are all worth their weight in gold and from brands I personally love.  At the end of the day, you are better off saving your money for that one perfect S/S sportcoat then spreading around your funds for a bunch of mediocre joints.  Shout out to Pesko!

-L.A.S

"Three Days In Solomeo"

Island life is overrated (just kidding) so it's back to the blogosphere (not kidding).  Did you grab Esquire's The Big Black Book for S/S 2011?  They absolutely killed it with one of their best editions yet.  In fact, a lot of the stuff and ideas featured this season are similar to what I've been pushing/preaching on Sart Inc.  It's for sure worth 1,000 of your finest pennies.  Anyhow, I am going to be featuring some of the best stories and spreads in case beer monies are tight around your parts.  Up first is 2011's front runner for outstanding menswear photojournalism.  "Three Days in Solomeo" follows the adventures of one Brunello Cucinelli, but is really more about the spirit of Solomeo, Italy.  For those unaware, Solomeo is Cucinelli HQ and his business is pretty much the town's entire economy.  Check out the scans below and take in all the beauty, both sartorial and otherwise.

-L.A.S