Attn: Steven Alan For Dockers Ranger Cargo Pants On Sale

Back in September I highlighted this pants from the Steven Alan for Dockers capsule collection and even argued for the case that they would sell out at light speed.  Well, as many of you are pretty accustomed to by this point, I was wrong.  But, that's kind of a good thing in this case because now they are on sale over at Steven's site.  Surprisingly there is a decent grip of sizes available - if you're a 32 or 33, sorry.  $89 for pants that used to be $128 ($148?) is a pretty good deal especially considering this elusive type of "big boy cargo pants", as a friend calls them.  The Ranger Cargo was the slimmest pant offered in the capsule collection and the fit is similar as Steven's mainline Naval pant for those of you keeping score at home.  I doubt these are warm enough for February on the east coast, but they will make a great pant as winter transitions into spring and for fall.

-L.A.S

Mark McNairy by Spiewak F/W 2011

Mark McNairy's collaboration with American outerwear juggernaut Spiewak wasn't just a one off for S/S 2011.  No, he's back at it for F/W 2011 and recreating Spiewak's classic snorkel parka in his own image.  When he told me he was going to do a lookbook featuring only women I was intrigued to say the least.  While these jackets are pretty much unisex, I think we can call agree that they look much better on pretty girls.  But then again, you can say that about anything, I guess.  Whoever did the casting on this one deserves a Nobel prize. For more information on Mark McNairy by Spiewak check out this interview Mark did for Spiewak's website.

All photos by Lee Clower.

-L.A.S

The Nominees: Patrick Grant

Patrick Grant didn't win the BFC/Vogue Fashion Fund, but here is a video Vogue.com released with their only menswear nominee.  As seen over at Die, Workwear!, which is a fantastic blog you should be reading.



-L.A.S

First Look: Mark McNairy San Salvador

When Mr. McNairy was visiting El Salvador he discovered a style of boot he had never seen before.  The Burro boot is the official shoe of El Salvador's working class and the signature style produced by Empresas ADOC, Central America's largest family owned manufacturer.  ADOC provides all of its workers with a pair - the cost of which is equivalent to one day's pay.  Known for their tough and rugged nature, the Burro boot has been worn through revolutions and is symbolic of El Salvador's everyman.  Wanting to bring this iconic shoe outside of Central America for the first time, Mark is launching his San Salvador collection.  Mark's version, made by ADOC, keeps the classic silhouette and thick vulcanized rubber sole, but features new eyelets and rich suede uppers.  The plan is to eventually build the San Salvador collection to include more authentic El Salvadorian footwear such as roper boots on a similar rubber sole.  McNairy's Burro boot will be available in stores soon and should retail for around $125.

-L.A.S

First Look: Ovadia & Sons F/W 2011

After all the Tumblr previews and all the hype, I am proud to present to you guys the F/W 2011 collection from my friends the Ovadia brothers.  These guys have a big year ahead and I absolutely cannot wait for the menswear domination that is surely going to ensue.  Enjoy.

-L.A.S

Walk-Over Revisited

I talked about Walk-Over's relaunch back in August, but a new website and a closer look at their newly available "Men's Classics" and S/S 2011 collection warranted a revisit.  I'm still trying to get some solid information on Mark McNairy's role in all of this and also figure out who in the USA is making these.  For now, enjoy some good looking shoes.

-L.A.S