Adam Rapoport And Lands End Canvas

I'm not sure how the bloggerati missed this, but former GQ Style Editor Adam Rapoport teamed up with Lands End Canvas to do a video series as an offshoot/supplement of the always popular "GQ Rules" feature.  It's most surely for beginners and only features LEC gear, but hey, Rapoport is the shit so whatever.











-L.A.S

Attn: Fair Isle Ties For $10

In what is surely going to go down in history as the wackest recommendation in Sart Inc history I am pleased to introduce you to the ten dollar fair isle knit ties now available for dudes at Forever 21.  That's right, Forever 21.  Oh yeah, they are also 100% polyester.  So why the hell am I talking about these?  Well, I figured at least one of you out there was eating ramen and muttering to yourself about how a new fair isle tie would really improve your day.  Anyhow, proceed with more than a little bit of caution and don't say I never did anything for you.

-L.A.S

Woolrich Woolen Mills F/W 2011

The most anticipated collection (at least for me) of F/W 2011 is officially in the books and we might as well put it out there - this is wholly Mark's collection.  The Daiki Suzuki era has come and gone.  While this may bum some people out, I couldn't be more excited for the second phase of WWM.  So, did McNairy deliver?  That's for you to decided for yourself, obviously, but for my money he most definitely did indeed.  After hearing Mark mention how his version of WWM would focus much more so on Woolrich's collegiate and military history those of us less enamored with the whole hunting vibe breathed a much needed sigh of relief.  Don't get me wrong, I think Daiki is one of the best designers working today.  In fact, I own quite a bit of his stuff.  Regardless, some aesthetics get tiresome and evolution is a natural part of the fashion industry - needless to say, I was more than ready for a new direction.  The end result is pretty much what I was expecting from Mark.  WWM F/W 2011 definitely comes from a collegiate and military place, but what clinches it for me is the collection's edge, for lack of a better word.  Mark has made a name for himself thanks to his ability to take the classic and put his own spin on things and he's done it yet again.  There's less quirk than what we've seen from his own line (which is to be expected from something of this scope), but there is still that rebel attitude.  That, "I wear what I want to wear when I want to wear it" feeling.  Honestly, it's kinda punk rock.  And I absolutely love that shit.  The endgame for this new partnership can't be determined after just one collection, but I've talked to a few European buyers already and they are psyched.  Where it will be stocked and what exactly will be stocked in The States is yet to be seen, but I hope lots, if not all, of this is readily available so I can go ahead and spend money I don't have.  Some parting thoughts:

-Those crepe sole double monks are a new style from Mark McNairy New Amsterdam.
-This collection is a little bit smaller than I imagined it would be.
-For a feel of the WWM 2011 presentation in Milan be sure to head over to Isaac's spot.

 -L.A.S

Gant By Michael Bastian At Pitti Uomo 2011

Mr. Bastian takes us skiing in Scandinavia for his sole F/W 2011 collection. The MB team is particularly proud of this stuff and it's not hard to see why.



-L.A.S

[Editor's Note: Most of the stuff seen in this video is actually Gant Rugger and Gant's mainline collection.  Take it from someone who has seen Gant by Michael Bastian F/W 2011 - it's awesome.]

Brunello Cucinelli At Pitti Uomo 2011

Who has got two thumbs and a quilted double breasted jacket? This guy.



-L.A.S

Alden At Pitti Uomo 2011

Unless Google translate is messing with me, there are these new boots coming out that are apparently "inspired by the famous shoes of Harrison Ford".  Indy boots? Never heard of 'em.



-L.A.S

First Look: Woolrich Woolen Mills F/W 2011

When it rains, it pours.  Hot on the heels of yesterday's post, today sees the first look at the "coat range" in Mark McNairy's upcoming WWM F/W 2011 collection.  It's all pretty classic, extremely wearable and fits surprisingly well within the paradigm established by Daiki Suzuki.  Some coats should even look familiar - off hand, I spot the Mountain Parka.  We're obviously still waiting on everything else, but this makes me think we won't be let down.  Not that I thought we would be in the first place.  Enrico locked down the world premier so shout out to Italians making me feel bad about my blog.

-L.A.S