W.I.W.T.W. VI

 

Top: Calvin Klein white tee, Lands End Canvas shawl collar sweater
Bottom: Horween leather belt, Tellason jeans, Vans Authentics

Top: Unis button down oxford
Bottom: Army Navy surplus ripstop cargos (made by Tru-Spec), Mark McNairy chukkas

-L.A.S

From The Inbox: Authentic Art

Karl was kind enough to send a picture of his artwork utilizing a footwear favorite here at Sart Inc.  Incredibly rad stuff.

-L.A.S

"The Jailhouse Weld"

When you're only form of currency is cigarettes you usually can't afford a tailor, so what do you do?  Watch and learn...



-L.A.S

Gant by Michael Bastian Product Shots

The gents at Prepidemic have gotten their hands on individual product shots from the Gant by Michael Bastian collection and it's nice to see some hi-res stand alond images.  While opinions on the collection were mixed upon its debut I am still a big fan of what's at work here and will be picking up a few pieces myself when the collection hits stores in August.  Check out my favorites below including the spread collar two tone shirt which has become one of Bastian's signature pieces.

-L.A.S

The Continuing Evolution Of Zappos

Most people are familiar with Zappos as the ultimate online shoe source.  They have been selling shoes online for as long as I remember and with great customer service and a highly respectable corporate culture have quickly ascended the ranks of similar e-retailers.  Lately I have been noticing a shift in their product towards a much more sartorially oriented crown - it's not so much that they are leaving the average consumer behind, but they seem to widening their net considerably.  By offering products by brands like Jack Spade and Duckie Brown they are making an obvious play at the well informed consumer in an effort to expand their business.  As one of these consumers I really appreciate this maneuver.  Retailers as large as Zappos have the ability to play with MSRP and reseale making high end goods accessible as ever, while exposing lesser known brands to a wide range of consumers who would normally not be familiar with them.  I am excited to see what else Zappos brings on board in the coming months and will surely be turning to them for more than just my Authentics and Sambas from here on out.

-L.A.S

CO-OP Barneys Red Brick Sole

The in house Barneys' line of shoes is not something that's usually on my radar, but after perusing the site I came across a few really interesting shoe options all of which featuring a red brick micro rubber sole.  The shoes are very reminiscent of options available from Mark McNairy and Trickers, but at $175 a clip are about half the price of the aforementioned high end options.  As it stands they are selling a brogue, blucher and saddle all in suede and a leather saddle as well.  No information is provided regarding country of origin or welt, but I am sure you could give Barneys a ring or shoot them an email to find out.  Overall, handsome shoes being sold at reasonable prices is something I can get down with.  You can find all four pairs towards the bottom of the page here.

-L.A.S

Swim Shorts Redux

Apparently O'Connells has seen such a demand increase (what up blogosphere) in their swim shorts that they have put up the rest of their stock.  Now we have poplin, gingham and chambray to go with the madras.  Like an orca who takes down its trainer this stuff is straight killer (cut me some slack, it is Friday after all).

-L.A.S