J.Crew Men’s Store on 484 Broadway in NYC
Two days in a row of previews from A Continuous Lean has brought us a insiders view of the new J.Crew Men’s Store on 484 Broadway in NYC. Chalked full of vintage details and in store experience, the Men’s store is a happy medium of sorts between the J.Crew Liquor Store boutique, which opened last year and the abundant mall based retail stores. With new collaborations between Alden Shoes, Sperry, Baracuta, and Mister Freedom there are plenty of unique pieces that will soon be hard to find. The Men’s Store also looks to feature plenty unique and vintage pieces like watches, pencil sharpeners, and staplers which may be strictly decor or actually available for sale; we’ll have to check out the store ourselves and take a look.
See more images of the new J. Crew Men’s Store in NYC.
Shipley & Halmos Schiller Briefcase
Ex-Trovata founding members Jeff Shipley and Sam Halmos have successfully branched out on their own to create the hugely popular brand Shipley & Halmos. The NYC brand that carries their namesake has been an almost instant success since its incarnation in 2008. A new piece from the A/W 09 Collection is this stunning leather brief case. The Schiller brief is constructed out of brown cowhide, and the interior is fully lined with internal canvas pen holders and features a unique front flap leather tab closure.
The Schiller Brief Case is currently available at Blackbird.
Yuketen for Woolrich Woolen Mills
High quality casual shoes have been making quite a bit of news on the fashion blogs lately. With people looking for a little more than their Sperry’s, brands like Yuketen are becoming quite popular with their quality leather, longer lasting soles, and hand made construction. Two new versions making press are from a collaboration between Yuketen and clothing brand Woolrich Woolen Mills. The Chukka Moc and the Venetian slip-on, designed with Yuketen’s great experience in artisan shoe making and with Daiki Suzuki at the helm of Woolrich Woolen Mills, this collection is sure to be a success. Available now at The Bureau.
Check out more of the Yuketen and Woolrich Woolen Mills collaboration after the jump.
Hickey 2009 Fall/Winter Collection
Micheal Williams of ACL fame has brought us yet another sneak preview from one of his growing list of friends in the industry. One of his boys and blog headliner/part-time controversy starter Aaron Levine is the head designer at Hickey and has given the go ahead on a sneak preview of the Fall/Winter line for 2009. Full of great fitting knits, shawl-collar sweaters, and union-made suits, the collection out of New York has already caused quite a stir. With a lot of talk around the badass model, stern faced fashion editor Kevin Stewart, and what looks to be like a one-off pair of mid height leather boots. Levine’s inspiration was to represent Hickey Freeman while at the same time challenging consumers that may be weary of a century old tailored clothing company.
Check out more of the line after the jump.
Jeremy Kaplan
“Born in Manhattan in 1969, Jeremy Kaplan moved to the Bay Area at the age of 10. He attended San Francisco State University, where he received a multidisciplinary BA in Marketing, Design and Industry (D.A.I.) and Psychology. After a ten year marketing career in the fashion and design industries, Jeremy returned to school to pursue a career as a furniture maker. He received a BFA in furniture from California College of the Arts in 2007, and received the Ronald and Anita Wornick Furniture Scholarship in 2006. Jeremy lives and works in San Francisco.” Bio from http://www.jeremykaplan.net/.
Jeremy Kaplan crafts natural materials like wood veneers, concrete, and steel, into breathtaking sloping silhouettes and dynamic angels. Through processes like casting, framing, molding, and welding, his creations take shape and become stunning works of art. His work includes several chaise lounge chairs, side and end tables, and the museum worthy “floating” cabinet. Any home, lobby, or art gallery would instantly be improved with one of his pieces; I’ll even volunteer!
Check out more of Jeremy Kaplan’s work after the jump.
Player Chair by Tierney Haines Architects
With the popularity of Mid-Century Modern furniture and styling, a fresh new alternative to the Eames and Knoll classics, comes the Tierney-Hines Player Chairs. These beautiful works of art out of Ireland feature spindle legs in either solid walnut or oak, with the seat and back rests wrapped in a textured white leather. The series also includes a matching coffee and side table, that would mesh seamlessly into the set of TV’s Mad Men.
Check out more images of the series after the jump.
POST OVERALLS Royal Traveler Vest
Vintage clothier POST OVERALLS has been making high quality clothing in the US since 1993. True to their authentic detailed pieces, POST O’ALLS fabricates new work clothes inspired by vintage military and outdoor garments that have timeless character. From their A/W2008 models comes the Royal Traveler Vest; the utility vest comes in 6 varieties including an amazing herringbone wool combination and a ripstop khaki version. Check out POST OVERALLS’s site for more info on retailers.
Check out more images of the Royal Traveler after the jump
Engineered Garments Organic Madras Baker Jacket
Engineered Garments designer Daiki Suzuki brings us yet another updated version of an American industrial style garment. The Organic Madras Baker Jacket is a 3 button slim collar jacket that sports a navy, green,and yellow Madras check print in organic cotton. With 3 front pockets and plain front, the jacket has an industrial feel, while the light cotton material and spring Madras colorway makes the jacket the perfect night jacket with some light colored khaki shorts or rolled chinos. The jacket is now available at The Bureau.
Khakis Across America from the Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal’s Khakis Across America displays a vast array of khaki clothing modeled by everyday average Americans. From swimsuits to the Spring essential khaki suit, the feature mixes some great photography and locations, with classic spring clothing. Photographed by Gustavo Ten Hoever and styled by Chloe Beeney, the journey across America highlights brands such as Ralph Lauren, J.Crew, and Converse, as well as several great vintage pieces and even some public service work wear.
Check out the slide show at WSJ or move on after the jump for some of our image picks.
Isetan Spring 2009 Catalog
Micheal of ACL, has shown us yet again another rare find from Japan. Isetan’s Spring 2009 Catalog features some great photography and amazingly sharp styling. Photographed at Jiyu Gakuen, which is a school in Tokyo designed by Frank Lloyd Wright adds some tremendous depth to the shoot. The clothing and shoes, although not readily available in the states, provide some sartorial inspiration for the styling of your suits and preppy spring attire.
Check out the images after the jump.
