Banana Republic (where we have some connections) have an excellent one for just $300.
The word baron comes from Old French baron, itself from Old High German and Latin (liber) baro meaning "(free) man, (free) warrior"; it merged with cognate Old English beorn meaning "nobleman". The Baron was known to their peers as former service men, of sophistication and, what the modern layman might call 'class'. Modern Baron is a collection of things that might matter to the modern man - as they might have mattered to a Baron.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
The Overcoat
As Winter approaches there is one must have.. a threquarter length over-coat
Banana Republic (where we have some connections) have an excellent one for just $300.
Banana Republic (where we have some connections) have an excellent one for just $300.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Hugh and Crye custom fit, delivered.
**With thanks to Forbes http://www.forbes.com/sites/edzitron/2011/09/27/hughcrye/**
Hugh & Crye was founded with the belief that the entire model of creating and sizing shirts is off, to the point that they don’t use conventional models to size at all. Where you may have had to measure your neck before, Hugh & Crye asks you to refer to your muscle mass and weight to get the right cut of cloth.
“I couldn’t find a shirt that fits” said founder Pranav Vora. “I could find casual shirts, say from H&M, that fit me much better through the body, but were hardly appropriate for work or after a few washes. Dress shirts came in two varieties – boring and expensive (think defense-contractor worthy blue-billowy shirts), or trendy and cheap (think floral cuffs and cheap construction). Both varieties had something in common – they fit terribly.”
The shirts themselves range from $85 to$105, which is a little more than some Brooks Brothers slim-fits, but with higher-quality fabrics and better service. Their goal is to break men out of a classic mold that’s one part laziness and the other part frustration. “Guys have been programmed to walk into a mall, find something that could maybe work, buy 5 of them, and then leave. Now [they] come to us because our shirts truly fit better than anything else they own.” I picked up the Gingham navy slim fit, and despite (the high quality problem of) my arms being a little thicker now than they should be; I am very impressed with the quality of the fabric and the workmanship overall.
The company is completely bootstrapped and currently entering into their first external round. Based out of Georgetown, Washington DC, they just opened their first studio – part stockroom, part showroom, part office, and to quote Vora “always a creative, chaotic mess.”
Hugh & Crye was founded with the belief that the entire model of creating and sizing shirts is off, to the point that they don’t use conventional models to size at all. Where you may have had to measure your neck before, Hugh & Crye asks you to refer to your muscle mass and weight to get the right cut of cloth.
“I couldn’t find a shirt that fits” said founder Pranav Vora. “I could find casual shirts, say from H&M, that fit me much better through the body, but were hardly appropriate for work or after a few washes. Dress shirts came in two varieties – boring and expensive (think defense-contractor worthy blue-billowy shirts), or trendy and cheap (think floral cuffs and cheap construction). Both varieties had something in common – they fit terribly.”
The shirts themselves range from $85 to$105, which is a little more than some Brooks Brothers slim-fits, but with higher-quality fabrics and better service. Their goal is to break men out of a classic mold that’s one part laziness and the other part frustration. “Guys have been programmed to walk into a mall, find something that could maybe work, buy 5 of them, and then leave. Now [they] come to us because our shirts truly fit better than anything else they own.” I picked up the Gingham navy slim fit, and despite (the high quality problem of) my arms being a little thicker now than they should be; I am very impressed with the quality of the fabric and the workmanship overall.
The company is completely bootstrapped and currently entering into their first external round. Based out of Georgetown, Washington DC, they just opened their first studio – part stockroom, part showroom, part office, and to quote Vora “always a creative, chaotic mess.”
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Mad Men echos: Goorin Brothers' Fedora
Since the 50's/60's swung back into town, I have been on the market for a quality, hand made Fedora hat. This hat was a staple in the wardrobes of everyone at this period from Sinatra to mob-Dons and later was reborn by Michael Jackson. That all aside.... the word fedora comes from the title of an 1882 play by Victorien Sardou, Fédora, written for Sarah Bernhardt.[2] The play was first performed in the United States in 1889. Bernhardt played Princess Fédora, the heroine of the play, and she wore a hat similar to what is now considered a fedora. The fedora became a female fashion which lasted into the early part of the 20th century. When the fedora became a male fashion item, it was popular in cities for its stylishness, ability to protect the wearer's head from the wind and weather, and the fact that it could be rolled up when not in use.
I found this one in Goorin Brothers in San Francsico and loved it. They will even steam it to customise firmness and shape as you so desire, without cost.
I found this one in Goorin Brothers in San Francsico and loved it. They will even steam it to customise firmness and shape as you so desire, without cost.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
High class, born in the USA. The LongWinged Cordovan
Needless to say, a man does not and should not boast the same volume of footwear as his female counterpart. The mans shoe is not a 6 month (nor 6 hour) affair; and thus the appropriate research should be given to the shoe you are going to put on the street for the longer term. The complication of course, comes when you need a shoe that is versatile. Something that can go with chinos or jeans, or the right coloured suit.
The Longwinged Cordovan leather from Alden is that shoe.
http://www.aldenshoes.com/Store/DrawProducts.aspx?CategoryID=46&ParentID=94&PageID=&Action=
The Longwinged Cordovan leather from Alden is that shoe.
http://www.aldenshoes.com/Store/DrawProducts.aspx?CategoryID=46&ParentID=94&PageID=&Action=
Monday, October 3, 2011
The Trunk Club
The basis of this idea is that you can join (for free) the Trunk Club, @ www.trunkclub.com and you fill in the necessary details of your style and measurements. You will receive a call (and facebook invite) from a style advisor who will quiz you on what you want to get from your experience.
The trunk club take your credit card details and mail you 10 items (based on conversations and preferences); and from these selections; you choose what you want to keep (and thus pay for).
I received Eton shirts and cashmere sweaters, and I am keeping a shirt and t-shirt totaling c. $200.
Looking forward to getting the next one!
See here for details
http://www.trunkclub.com/our-clothes/
The trunk club take your credit card details and mail you 10 items (based on conversations and preferences); and from these selections; you choose what you want to keep (and thus pay for).
I received Eton shirts and cashmere sweaters, and I am keeping a shirt and t-shirt totaling c. $200.
Looking forward to getting the next one!
See here for details
http://www.trunkclub.com/our-clothes/
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