Mark McNairy Short Sleeve Panel Oxfords

I'm typing this post in a McNairy red university stripe oxford myself so you can take this extremely biased endorsement however you like - in fact, Sart Inc is pretty much one giant biased endorsement, but hopefully you've figured that out by now.  McNairy is one of my favorite designers because he makes shirts like the ones below.  No one else does "classic" like he can, injecting every bit of his own personality into what he creates.  These shirts are a tounge in cheek, middle finger, quirky take on a time honored classic and they kickass as far as I am concerned.  I prefer the long sleeve versions myself, but I can totally get down with this S/S entry.  If I have my facts straight these badboys are 13 oz. Japanese cotton, but more importantly made right here in the good ol' US of A (no, I'm not telling you what factory).  I should also mention that these shirts have the best collar roll of any shirt I own.  DQM just got 'em in stock and if you do decide to cop I recommend sizing down - I wear a medium in pretty much everything, but a McNairy small fits me perfectly.

-L.A.S

5 Panels

All weekend Jeremy was rocking a 5 panel Supreme cap with serious ease and making it look money.  I'm not sure if it's my skate roots or what, but I will always have a soft spot for a 5 panel cap.  With them freshly in my mind I did a quick search and found these awesome oxford cloth hats from NYC brand DQM.  Talk about clean - damn.  All the colors are perfectly washed out and subtle, not to mention extremely easy to work into whatever you are already wearing on the reg.  You can get your hands on a lot of 5 panel hats in crazy patterns and what not, but there is something to be said for someone who knows a thing or two about subtlety when it comes to their accessories.  With a perfect range of S/S colors and minimal branding these DQM joints get it right.

-L.A.S

DQM

DQM is not your average skate brand.  For the past 7 years Chris Keefe and Dave Ortiz have been revolutionizing board/bike gear and now DQM boasts complete seasonal collections sold worldwide.  Their vision has evolved overtime and today stands as a serious menswear brand offering a variety of classics that still acknowledge the NYC downtown counterculture that birthed it all.  Most importantly, DQM never forgets where it came from.  They "endure because you do." Amen.

How can you not like gear that brings together so many elements of style? It's one part classic, one part skate rat, one part punk rocker and it's all good.  Those double breast pocket, muted button downs - yeah, I'll take one of each please.  Also, be sure to check out their callabo with Adidas on the Rod Laver Vintage sneaker I just talked about.

-L.A.S