Cos/Mes, the Tokyo duo, well trio if you include their cat Mota, continue to produce interesting and addicting music mixes. Opera Mix from 2011 has been playing in the shop as of late, so have a listen if you are in the need for some new music. Also be sure to check out Cos/Mes on Sound Cloud for some more tracks and compilations.
This one ended up being a themed look even though we did not mean for it to be. We thought Jabari looked like some Hollywood director so we thought we’d go with it. Anyway, this season’s baseball jacket by Patrik Ervell is made from a Italian imported coated cotton which is water resistant. The khaki and navy colour combination is timeless and the copper snap hardware adds to the appeal as well. Paired with a pair of khaki chinos, a red checked shirt that adds some pop and this great buckleless belt, the only thing missing is the director’s chair!
We recently received Volume 6 of The New Order Magazine. The Japanese bi-annual magazine which is written in English was founded in 2009 by Slamxhype founder James Oliver. This particular issue features two editorials that hit close to home. The first highlights the Spring/Summer 2012 Frank Leder collection and the second features this season's collection by Dana Lee. Within this post are some of the Dana Lee editorial photos from the issue. The shoot was styled by Redia Soltis of 01 Magazine and photographed by Jennilee Marigomen. The concept is a refreshing one as it turns the clothing into popular summer cocktail recipes. Volume 6 of The New Order is now available in-store and online.
A jacket in linen is an ideal final layer option for the warmer months of the year. We felt this Frank Leder option was a good choice since it is made from 100% linen but still has some structure to it. The linen is sourced from a 100-year-old factory in the Austrian Alps and features a contrasting red linen lining, buttons made from a 1930s German airplane propeller and features two front flap pockets. Some good outfit options as we’ve shown here are a simple pocket square, a dress shirt and a pair of chinos.
We try to put together looks for occasions or that give meaning or something along those lines. For this one we decided to throw that direction out the door. This look just looked too good to pass up. I guess you can say there is a nice mix of texture with an amazing paper thin, semi-transparent jacket, a speckled t-shirt and treated nylon trunks.
Here is a mix that Andry put together. We have been pressing repeat on this over the past couple of weeks so we thought we would share it. Enjoy!
We are big believers in the versatility of a piece of clothing. Sure, it is nice to have that piece that is similar to a sports car in your garage which is brought out once in a while, but most wardrobes should consist of pieces that you can wear in numerous combinations and for a variety of occasions. We feel this leno weave shirt by Dana Lee fits this build and we have become very fond of it. The shirt is breathable, lightweight and when paired with a simple, well-fitting short sleeve polo shirt and a pair of jeans we feel this is a go-to casual outfit for the season.
The latest issue of Inventory Magazine was released a couple of weeks back and I just had a chance to go through it. Over the past few seasons, the publication has become one of the more sought after and anticipated men's fashion and lifestyle magazines available. Issue 6 features articles on vintage dealer Bobby from Boston, Japan's Truck Furniture, Japanese label Visvim, Andrew Cane of WP Lavori and photo other fine articles and photo essays.
Of particular interest to us is Jennilee Marigomen's photo essay entitled Window Seat. Like Inventory, Jennilee's following has grown tremendously over the past little while. The photos were taken during a recent trip to Mexico and like all of Jennilee's photographs, they are distinct and a pleasure to view. The full series of work is being made into a book by Lawson's Books, so be sure to look out for this in the near future.
A few go-to casual outfits are great to have in one’s closet. When you feel like being comfortable, casual and not sloppy it is nice to have these outfits that you don’t have to think about. You know they will be there for you and will also get a good amount of wear. We put together this outfit in light of this. A lightweight cotton-linen shirt under a mélange loopback sweatshirt, paired with a comfortable pair of chinos and a simple canvas sneaker is a nice outfit option. We think the unstructured nature of the polo shirt gives off a more casual look than pairing with a structured dress shirt.
Each season we enjoy putting together a lookbook that showcases some of our product selection and presents a mood that matches the shop, season and also that coincides with the photographer’s style. This season we had the joy of working with a close and talented friend and photographer Ken Tisuthiwongse. Ken has shot various commercial projects and has also worked with the likes of Inventory Magazine, Monocle Magazine and Unis to name a few. This season’s lookbook features various portraits and was shot at the Sit and Read Gallery in Brooklyn, New York. Click here to view the lookbook in our lookbook section.