With the launch of ‘Art Of The Trench‘ by Burberry in collaboration with The Sartorialist, trench coats have been brought back in to the internet style blogger forefront. The above pic is one of a series that the Sart is shooting for Burberry, and the accompanying site is curated impeccably. I’ve always thought of rocking a trench, but I just don’t want to come off like Jack the Ripper or Inspector Gadget. However, this campaign is looking so on point; I think to rock the 3/4 trench properly (at my age) you have to bring the brit-punk attitude, like the young gent steezing so hard above. Combat boots, skinny beat-up denim, a big wool scarf, and a subtle, worn-in shoulder bag are the key accompanying pieces. I’d probably end up going for the classic black Burberry joint with the grey/white/black plaid liner, but there’s offerings by Aquascutum, Dior, John Richmond, Mackintosh, and 3.1 Philip Lim that are killer too. Hit the jump to see these pieces, and a few more choice shots from the Sart.
Coming back from my mini vacation yesterday, my friend Ben and I listened to punk the whole truck ride to and from the cities and ferry… and the last thing we put on was Alexisonfire, a band oh-so prominent at the end of my high school years and well in to the university days. And while I can’t say I’ve thrown on a screamo record in years (unless At The Drive In counts), hearing this really brought me back. After a day of great cycling and the emotion of saying goodbye to so many people I love and miss dearly, it was the perfect soundtrack; raw and heavy, with a large dose of youth energy. Not something I can listen to on the regular, but certainly welcome in the right time and place.
Ralph Lauren is a line that epitomizes the americana styling that is so prominent in mens fashion these days. Here is a closer look at their fall 2009 ‘American Holiday’ collection, another classic looking offering. It is full of great pieces and looks, with the highlights being the Yukon Down jacket, the toggle and mock neck sweaters, the hooded workshirt and the accessories like the shearling and cashmere patch gloves and the brass bear belt. I also really like the styling of the pieces, especially the boots with rolled pants and thick pulled up socks. Keep reading for my favorite looks and pieces from the ‘American Holiday’ collection…
Bleu de Paname is a line that is fairly new to the market, but with their aesthetic as a ‘heritage’ style workwear brand I guess you could say they are a new old brand. That being said, I am quite a fan of their offerings to date, and their fall/winter 2009 collection is another great showing. The line is also designed and produced in France, keeping with the heritage brand mentality and concept. Their F/W 2009 collection is chalk full of denim pieces, with jeans done in 16.5 oz selvedge and great looking shirting. The other highlights of the collection are the jackets, including the moleskin parka, utilitarian style jacket, and the varsity. This could definitely be my favorite new line of the last few seasons. Keep reading for more looks from the collection…
Yep, it may seem pretty un-stylish and somewhat mundane… but being a winter cyclist on the Wet (west) Coast necessitates a serious winter kit to keep you warm and dry if you want to stay riding all season. Right now I’m powering through a typical monsoon November trip to Vancouver. Last night we saw the premier of The Revival, an excellent new fixed-gear flic featuring talent from Van, Seattle, NYC, and Toronto. Rad turnout and good times all around (even though my stomach was straight churned after my Goat Sprints loss…), but damn, the rain! The added fact it’s getting quite cold out doesn’t help either; so, it’s time to throw down the cash on the real-deal winter getup if I want to avoid numb appendages and possibly the dreaded flu for the next three months. It’s simple items like a waterproof backpack, shoe-covers, and waterproof over-pants that will make all the difference, and places like Mountain Equipment Co-op and Coast Mountain Sports can help keep the cost down (although 84/85 always endorses supporting small local businesses like bike shops). Hit the jump to see the rest of the gear I plan to acquire for a more comfortable winter cycling experience.
Fall is all about the outerwear pieces, as the weather is now cold enough to not only warrant a sweater but a jacket as well. I have a good collection of outerwear pieces at the moment, with military, workwear and classic looks such as peacoats and parkas, and I don’t need too much else. But I have been seeing a few great looking fireman-style jackets from this fall season. In particular I am really liking the J.Crew and YMC models shown here, with rugged looks and utilitarian styling. This is one piece that I would like to add to my already overflowing jacket closet…
The Scout recently caught up with the brothers from Billykirk for this amazing piece of video work. In it the brothers give insight into their inspirations and motivations for creating timeless handcrafted leather goods. The Video is beautifully shot, showing the brothers at work in their studio, using traditional methods and equipment to produce their works. This video is a must watch, I find it to be very inspiring…
Artist Craig Costello aka KR and the inventor of Krink ink has been given the opportunity to customize a brand-new Mini Cooper S. Costello added his signature touch of overly drippy silver krink ink to the entire Mini. The car was done for Mini Cooper Germany and was shown on Wednesday October 28th at Erste Liebe Bar in Hamburg. The end result looks amazing with almost every area of the car covered with dripping ink, adding another great looking piece to Costello’s ever growing resume. Keep reading for more pics and check the video to watch it in action…
Yep, it may seem pretty un-stylish and somewhat mundane… but being a winter cyclist on the Wet (west) Coast necessitates a serious winter kit to keep you warm and dry if you want to stay riding all season. Right now I’m powering through a typical monsoon November trip to Vancouver. Last night we saw the premier of 
