January 2, 2012

midweSTYLE: Aztec RL

Cam flew off to London today, but he managed to squeeze in a photoshoot in the Kansas City River Market with our main man, Jarred. Layer up, friends. It’s finally getting colder in the Midwest.

Styling suggestions:

  • If you’ve got a rather bold, loud or obnoxious sweater, tame it with a (mostly) solid vest.
  • If you’re considering buying a bold, loud or obnoxious sweater, try it. It’ll probably turn into one of favorites.
  • See also: Jeff’s recent sweater purchases of zebra, tribal and roommate’s poncho.


On Cam: Vintage Ralph Lauren aztec sweater from eBay; blue button-down oxford from J.Crew; thrifted down vest (simliar to Patagonia’s sling shot vest); leather hoofpick belt (similar via Valet); slim-straight selvedge denim by Wings + Horns; leather Red Wing boots.

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HipsterPoser - That sweater is incredible.

Jin - Crazy but adorable sweater! I love that belt!!!

http://www.jinsphotoblog.com

Azalea - Great sweater. Those are some crazy tight jeans! I loved the location. I haven’t been there in years.

Cary Randolph - This sweater speaks to me in a thousand languages. #need

Herdiana Surachman - i thought the motifs is only on the sleeve, but is cool blending

Happy new year 2012 for you

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girl in the poodle shoes - That aztec print is nuts, great find!
I love the styling, especially the vest tip.
it’s about time it starts to feel like winter, huh
Girl in the Poodle Shoes

December 29, 2011

Friday Wrap-Up: End of the Year

http://manupchicago.com/thom-browne-bag-dewars-notre-dame-chicago/

It was Alan Flusser who pointed out, a whole generation of men in the ’70s stopped getting dressed, so they didn’t teach their children how to get dressed. More and more people have found, “Oh, I can go read about this stuff.”

Read More http://www.gq.com/style/profiles/201112/menswear-street-style-oral-history#ixzz1hwt1xP82

http://www.gq.com/style/profiles/201112/menswear-street-style-oral-history?currentPage=1

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December 29, 2011

Thrifty Thursday: Stolen motorcycle jacket

So, I bought a leather jacket a couple of weeks ago on my day off up in Andersonville…
Alarmingly broken-in and well-loved, this motorcycle jacket ended up in my hands right once I walked in. I mean, if this jacket could talk, I can imagine raucous stories of women holding on to it for dear life as the owner careened around the curves of mountain roads somewhere.
Alongside my brown leather “Member’s Only” jacket and a padded grey leather one, black completes the series. So I strolled up to my favorite nook in Andersonville…
Rad Vintage is the place to go, people. It’s stocked full of reasonably priced and well-curated options. You’ll spend a handful of minutes sifting through their selection from the bossman, RJ. He’s got a great eye and know’s what he’s doing. Check them out on the interwebz or head up their to the store one of these days.
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While doing some vintage shopping on the Sabbath in Wicker Park, I bumped into the lovely Ms. Trés Awesome. She kindly asked to take my photograph for her street style website and I was flattered. She kindly sent over some extra photos to make this post happen. Tada. You’re the boss, Emma.

Unfortunately, the jacket has already been snatched by Katie. I’ll get it back tomorrow, hopefully…if she doesn’t pass it off to Shani.

Black leather motorcycle jacket from Rad Vintage ($60); Fair Isle reindeer sweater courtesy of Topman; blue chambray button down by Gant Rugger; slim white denim from spring 2011 by A.P.C.; classic white sneakers courtesy of Vans; purple laces from the ‘Crewcuts’ section of J.Crew; black frame eyeglasses by Gant Rugger; slouchy dirty grey beanie from my floor; vintage 1950s monogram shopper by Louis Vuitton from eDrop-Off.

Photos courtesy of Trés Awesome.

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The Midwestern Gentleman - Love the look- The LV bag is the Sac Plat from the “French Co.” during a time when LV became popular in the US in the 70′s- the bag probably isn’t any older than 1976 though.

poormansrich - The motorcycle jacket with the white jeans really works – even (especially) in winter.

Think Twice Style - That jacket looks like it feels like butter! Love.

Zeke - What iPhone case is that?

Smashwindow - PLEASE LOSE THE BAG! Reminds me of the Kanye impersonator in my audio recording class at the art institute. (theres a reason she left it out of the post on tresawesome….)

Emma - Lookin good Mr! xoxoxo

Très Awesome

Seth J. Putnam - @Kārlis/Carl:

I’m all for disagreement, but surely you can come up with a more creative way to say it than that.

girl in the poodle shoes - great find, what a gem!
Happy new year,
Girl in the Poodle Shoes

Jayvee Doroteo - awesome jacket man! Lucky you for finding one, I had to resort to a not-leather one from zara, as my go-to biker jacket. Yours is jsut rockin’ dude, I kinda feel bad about my recent purchase now. lol

Kārlis/Carl - The look is somewhat OK, but the Louis bag is corny as fuck. And those used black and brown leathers together looks horrible

December 26, 2011

midweSTYLE: Easy Rider

Merry Christmas, y’all.
I’m sure you’re all coming down from your food comas and/or worn out from exploring the full utilities of your copious amounts of swag, so I’ll keep it short.
We got back to the farm from our yearly Christmas visit to my dad’s childhood Episcopal church and decided to go for a Sunday afternoon ride. We were losing light, so rather than waste time changing out of church clothes, I threw on some jeans and called it good.
Meet Fuerte, our Peruvian Paso Fino gelding.



On Seth: Chambray work shirt (Michigan Avenue Bloomingdales, sale $50 reg. $115) by Gant Rugger; neck tie passed down from grandfather; Mad Men cardigan courtesy of Banana Republic; “Walker” raw denim courtesy of JBrand; brown herringbone socks courtesy of Falke; “Beeswax” desert boots (Nordstrom Rack, sale $50 reg. $110); “Weekender” watch (Amazon.com, $30) by Timex; fish-hook tie clip ($20) by Buckshot Sonny’s; deadstock copper latch bracelet with holes (gift from Jeff—what a friend).
Photos by Israel Putnam.

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Abi - Great photos! And great horse…I know from experience!

girl in the poodle shoes - Love your shoes… I will definitely look for those next time I’m at the rack! Hope you had a very merry Christmas,

Girl in the Poodle Shoes

December 9, 2011

But first: iPhone cases that don’t suck

So, everyone has an iPhone, right?
Well, you need to protect it, so you might as well dress it with style.
I’m a guy who likes to have unnecessary multiples of practical things. You know, like multiple iPhone cases. One is just fine, but it’s fun to have another! This obsession or desire could also be the same condition that most women face regarding handbags, eye makeup, high heels and anything else that women buy…
(See also, my collection of totes of varying handle lengths, multi-colored watch straps, various shoe lace colors, different colors of Field Notes, the list goes on…) #hoarders.
Why own one, when you can own two? GOTTA CATCH ‘EM ALL. Here are our picks for the best cases of the season.
First batch: Wallet + iPhone case.
Pros: Everything all together, convenient, less to carry. You can watch it age and brag about how much it’s changed since you bought it. Cool, cool.
Cons: You get mugged or you lose it, you’re done-zo.


Second batch: Obviously, the fun ones.
Pros: Hello, everyone needs a Marauder’s Map.
Cons: Nothing. You win—you just win.
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tory - … Jeff, sugar pie, I think we may need to have a conversation about the differences between ‘clockwise’ and ‘from left to right.’

Sharp Style Blog - I have the black version of the cassette tape case on my phone right now. It’s so awesome looking and always seems to confuse everyone.

Luis - I must get the Landmarks & Lions iPhone case!

-Luis

http://www.ChicOverload.com (my blog!)

Kārlis/Carl - What fucked up clock are you organising that iPhone case link list by?

Miguel Ignacio - I have to add those to my Xmas wish list…. specially the tweed one… Cheers!

http://www.miposteo.blogspot.com

katieandemily - Hey, stop stealing our tagline!