Mr. Olive – Autumn/Winter 2009
Meet Mr. Olive, an intriguing Tokyo-based line of mountain meets urban styled menswear. With a keen sense of color, Mr. Olive pairs ever-popular staples such as plaid button-ups and hooded parkas with funked-up Dyn-O-Mite felt hats and belted cardigans J.J. Walker might’ve strutted around in on “Good Times”.
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Claiborne by John Bartlett – Fall 2009
The latest items from John Bartlett’s Fall collection for Claiborne continue to offer the simple and clean approach to the popular menswear brand. The slideshow at the site displays the broad range of casual separates and suiting which include fine knitwear in mock zip-ups, cable crewnecks and simple argyle pattern. The styling features a careful mix of suiting with the casual knits, shirting and sport coats and jackets. The fit and look is an overall slick and metropolitan take to modern menswear.
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Salt Optics – New Releases for 2009
Salt Optics has updated their site to include the latest models of their 2009 collection. The Southern California-based company is continuing to develop their brand having only started in 2006. There is a modern sensibility to all of the eyewear and sunglasses featured in their line-up, and yet all of the items follow timeless design styles. The images following the jump include the Nolan, Martin and Adler frames.
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Lot. Straight Tip Oxfords
Tokyo’s Lot. has released the new Straight Tip shoe which combines elements of a suede buck and a more formal capped toe shoe – a very smart looking casual option for footwear. Japanese online store, Gettry, has these shoes available in brown or black.
The Outlier Khaki OG
Khaki plays an important role in every man’s wardrobe. The good folks at Outlier takes the khaki concept and gives it some improvements for everyday use. Perfect for the professional bike commuter, these Outlier pants moves freer and is a lot more breathable. Moisture is not a threat as its meticulous construction with 4Season fabric does the job at the end. With its a special flat tan khaki color, this pair of trousers is one you can build your daily style around on. Available now at Outlier.
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Haywood Suits by Steven Alan
New images of Steven Alan’s Haywood suits have emerged on the web. Embodying an American prep era, the various looks, as shot by photographer Dan Weaver, display the slim-cut and casual construction of the Haywood suits in their entirety or as separates. There is use of several fall tones, and the cotton and wool fabrics used look incredibly soft, accenting to that overall vintage and classic aesthetic. These pieces will only be available at the NY Tribeca location of Steven Alan on Franklin St.
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The Cycles of Fashion Article from The Washington Post
The Washington Post has an interesting article on the District’s latest Tweed Run. The event is a chance for ladies and gents to dandy up their wardrobe and stroll down the D.C. streets in their old model bicycles. The article further explains the growing trend of Dandyism and how it is able to bring people who have a fascination of those times together. It also mentions that the rise of the Dandy is paralleled to the growing fashion community such as Alexander McQueen’s Fall Fashion Lineup, and sites like The Art of Manliness and Rules for My Unborn Son.
Read the whole article at The Washington Post.
Images by Evy Mages-For the Washington Post.
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Distilled on Wheels Editorial by Goetzelmann
The San Francisco-based, Distilled, has released a new editorial featuring their dynamic men’s line. The piece entitled, “Distilled on Wheels” has model John Von showcasing the polished and preppy styling against a dusty and rugged dirtbike rally backdrop.
Distilled firmly holds a philosophy that their operations be a local enterprise involving as many members of their community. Their offices and manufacturing is held in the Mission District of San Francisco. All images for the editorial were captured by the eye of San Francisco-based photographer, Claudia Goetzelmann, as well.
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Steven Alan – Limited Edition Perfect Bag
Steven Alan has partnered with V Australia to release a new limited-edition “Perfect Bag.” As part of the process, Steven flew to Australia to soak in different inspirations from the Continent for the bag he is designing. To keep those who can’t wait informed, the designer has turned to blogging and tweeting to give out updates and information on his latest findings and progress. Not only is he doing this to keep fans up to date, but it is also a way for him to receive feedback on how the outcome of the perfect travel bag should be. The bag will debut in December of 2009. Stay tuned as we get more developments on this exciting project.
Follow the project on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/perfectproject
6876 Brecon Jacket
Somethings are just better in all black. 6876’s Brecon parka length jacket is a combination of performance, perfect tailoring and cut, and wearability. The jacket signals the brand’s shift towards a more tailored look and focus styled that somehow parallels the movement of sports and outdoor enthusiasts. The jacket is smart and functional conceived to blend the looks of a raincoat and a parka. Features include extended half-bellows lower cartographers pocket, a half-bellows chevron chest pocket and a new hidden pocket tab style. The Brecon also debuts a new innovative hood, classic placket notch and the return of the 6876 storm cuff.
For more information, visit http://www.sixeightsevensix.com/.
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