Taylor Stitch – How to Measure for a Custom Shirt Video
If you’re new to the world of custom made clothing, then you’re going to want to know what to expect when it comes time to get measured. The folks over at Taylor Stitch has a great instructional video if you want to do the measuring yourself. This eight step video will teach you everything you need to learn from measuring the neck area, the yoke, the sleeve, and more. So prepare to take out your measuring tapes and measure away while you follow these easy steps.
Continue reading to view the video.
Philip Sparks – Fall/Winter 2010 Preview
We recently posted up videos of some behind the scenes looks from Philip Sparks’ gradual completion of his Fall/Winter 2010 collection. As we’ve mentioned already, the collection takes inspiration from naval life, specifically Herman Melville’s Moby Dick. Luckily, preview images from the collection have also surfaced on the Philip Sparks Twitter page. So far, the collection looks to be solid and we do get a sense of that maritime/seafaring style Sparks is going for.
Continue reading for more images.
Crescent Down Works – Italian Vest
Seattle, Washington based Crescent Down Works has been producing quality outerwear garments since 1974. The label specializes in custom down clothing and outer sportswear. One of their current products is this Italian style down vest. It’s made from 100% Nylon and features a mandarin collar, snapped wind flap over zipper, inside pockets, and an elastic waist. It comes in three colorways, beige, navy, and black, and is available at Japanese retailer Mizobuchi.
Miharayasuhiro – Fall 2010 Show (With Video)
In terms of prints, Miharayasuhiro gets the nod as most original. For his Fall 2010 show, we see a lot more than just buffalo checks this winter, he introduces gradient colors of blue, and other ethnic all over patterns. Stripes are also evident, as well as patched up and off balanced designs. It’s truly remarkable how creative Miharayasuhiro can get with his garments. Layering is also a wow factor in the collection, the mixture of denim and wool, alongside plaids and chunky knits makes it one of the most versatile this season.
Continue reading for more images.
TENDER Co. – Autumn/Winter 2010 Preview
There’s a respectable poetic characteristic behind the TENDER brand. According to their website, the British label’s name comes from the part of the train where coal and water is carried to power the locomotive. Made out of cast iron, it was built to be strong and solid, and placed between the engine and the carriages to allow the train to haul many tons of freight across Britain. Tender also means, “to care for.” The label proves to have all these characteristics with their denim construction. It’s rough and rugged enough for those who work hard in their clothes, but “tender” enough for those who pay extra close attention to their things. It’s a smart balance between working hard and being nurturing. As for the Autumn/Winter 2010, we look forward to what TENDER Co. will have in store in the denim department, but also excited to see what pieces will complement their denim products.
Continue reading for more images.
Heritage Research – Spring/Summer 2010 Lookbook
British clothiers Heritage Research has new images of their Spring/Summer 2010 lookbook. With their garments crafted in England using the finest British and Japanese fabrics, HR pays close attention to the details and the finishes of their items. Think traditional English tailoring methods mixed with modern silhouette construction. For Spring/Summer 2010 expect a lot of rugged workwear pieces mixed with casual outdoor styles. The collection is quite diverse with items such as heavy duty parkas, leather jackets, flower patterned vests, light blazers, plaid tops, and of course a few accessories. Some standouts in the collection are the thick neck laced parka, the flower patterned vest, and the Heritage Research bag.
Continue reading for more images.
Penfield – Spring/Summer 2010 Jackets
Starcow gives us a few glimpses of their latest Penfield stock from the brand’s Spring/Summer 2010 offerings. Some of the familiar designs such as the K-Way and Pac-Jac are available now at the popular Parisian boutique. A few favorites also are the blue and beige Vasson jacket, which really highlights Penfield’s attention to construction and superb quality in the outerwear department. With this year being the brand’s 35th Anniversary, look to more special releases in the future.
Continue reading for more images.
Phillip Sparks – Behind the Scenes Videos for Fall/Winter 2010 Collection
Phillip Sparks is fast becoming a SwipeLife favorite, and our favoritism has increased now with these behind the scene looks at the label’s upcoming Autumn/Winter 2010 collection. For the season’s range, Phillip looks to the classic book Moby Dick as inspiration. Themes of maritime life, seafaring men, and naval environments become central to the designs of Autumn and Winter. Sparks follows the darker tones of the story to fully convey his looks and styles. While the first video tells of Sparks’s influence for his collection, video 2 is a quick montage of Sparks at work doing trimmings, ironing, and sewing. Video 3, which is the latest in the series, is behind the scenes look at the Fall lookbook photoshoot, which will bring the range all together. Hopefully more videos will come as we slowly start to see this great collection from start to finish.
Continue reading to see all of the three current videos from Phillip Sparks.
Folk – Spring/Summer 2010 Collection Video
As Folk gears up to release their Spring/Summer 2010 offerings, it was only right to accompany the releases with a preview in video form. Produced by photographer Matthew Donaldson, the clip is an a amalgam of items donned on a few individuals who exhibit the Folk style. Sweaters, tops, knits, and tees can be seen in the video with products from both the men and women collection. The video contains music from Zero 7, and gives us a good glimpse of what we can expect this coming season.
Continue reading to view the video.
Varde77 – Spring/Summer 2010 Lookbook
We vowed that we’d follow Varde77’s offerings ever since we caught a glance at their Fall/Winter 2009 Collection. For Spring/Summer 2010, the label keeps in tune with their nomadic story. With a lookbook set on the beach, the range gets a bit more comfortable and at ease with tees, shorts, tops, denim jackets, and lighter outerwear products. There are also standouts in the collection such as the jumpsuits, and the yellow and green parkas. Overall, the collection contains characteristics of ruggedness and subtlety which is a perfect mixture for the Spring in terms of streetwear trends.
Continue reading for more images.
