Old, old Polo RL cotton crewneck in Charcoal
Brooks Slim Fit oxford in Burgundy University Stripe
Khaki chinos from J. Crew with cuffs (How Trad!)
Pantarella (sp?) argyles--brown base w/ burgundy, navy, med. gray diamonds
Weejuns that are at least 15 years old
Navy surcingle from O'Connells
Why?
It's chilly here and the OPH says I should layer.
Archie
Faded Lee jeans
Faded Lands' End jean shirt
Sage colored Johnson Woolens shirt jacket
Russell chukkas
On vacation and dressing for complete comfort.
Last edited by Marc Grayson (2007-11-02 17:40:51)
I never do this but: Cashmere Hickey Freeman sport coat in an elegant check that supposedly retailed for 1600 dollars but went for 125 at some Saks Fifth Ave. outlet store. It was mismarked as to size, an astonishing bargain. Alden tassel loafers sold by Brooks Bros. Bought at some sale during this decade. I didn't know my width. The older salesman at Madison Ave. assured me these were the right fit. I didn't believe him but I bought them on trust. He was right.
An astonishing value in flannel pants made in Italy that Lord and Taylor sold last year. Incredibly luxe, in Feb. 07 incredibly cheap. I mean 60 bucks. I know this stuff. you probably paid $250 elsewhere.
A half price shirt from J Press that they are selling today. Stock from the 90s, the button at the rear of the collar, Oxford cloth as thick as a board. A tie from Brooks from the 1980s. It has obscure pheasants. and the Trafalgar cortina leather belt that Brooks used to sell and now you can get at Nordstrom. If it doesn't last a lifetime it will last over a decade.
Last edited by tom222222 (2007-11-02 21:13:09)
Old Gap jeans
Grey polo
Grey socks
Black leather belt
Black Docs 4-holes
Akubra leisure time fedora
Walked with my son to a skate park to watch the spectacle. It's sunny and mild out, though the air quality sucks.
Last edited by Tyto (2007-11-02 22:22:32)
Yesterday afternoon/evening:
Bean Lambswool V-Neck Sweater in Dark Green
Old Press Blue/White Pinstripe BD
501 Shrink to Fit jeans
Brooks Brown Belt w/ ET Buckle
Noname Argyles in Dark Green, Navy, Med. Gray and Light Blue
Clarks Wallabees shoes, Beeswax Brown Leather
Dinner in with close friends
Today:
Bean Lambswool Sweater Vest in Navy
Brooks Slim Fit oxford in White
Brooks University tie (3" wide) in Gold/Navy Jockey Stripe
J. Crew Slim Chinos
Pantarella (sp?) Argyles in Light Blue/Navy/Gold
Bass Scotch Grain Penny's
Same belt as above
Why? Well, the working week begins today.
Archie
Last edited by The_Shooman (2007-11-05 23:49:27)
Barbour wax jacket-Marks and Spencer tattersall shirt-Marks and Spencer green crew neck sweater-Cordings barley coloured cords- army surplus hiking socks- meindl hiking boots-old university wool scarf.
It`s plot night / bonfire night /Guy Fawkes night.
the sky is clear there is a nip in the air and the monkey familly are heading to the village pub for the bonfire and fireworks display- I have a packet of sparklers in the poachers pocket of the old trusty barbour for little Monkey .
once there it will be a few pints of bitter for Daddy Monkey-some red wine for Mummy Monkey and some lemonade for little Monkey-looking forward to a pie and pea supper -extra mint sauce for daddy- followed by some Yorkshire Parkin and some bonfire toffee for little Monkey- super duper.
Sage green Lands' End cotton turtleneck
Navy blue wool Filson shirt jacket
British tan brushed cotton Dockers cargo pants
White Converse Chuck Taylor sneakers
Working from home, suits get a rest
I wore a three button, medium grey flannel suit with a black calf belt, pink blue and white gingham checked shirt (French cuffs with a large blue ceramic circle cufflink)and a red solid tie with black cap toes. Kinda felt good today in Gotham's chilly air.
Tan suede chukkas, Brewin lovat green kilt hose, tobacco poplin trousers (bottom half of suit), mid-grey lanbswool crewneck with Marks and Sparks plain grey tropical shirt underneath, Zegna faux-tweed sports jacket and an almost black cashmere scarf. I love all those different shades of brown, and I have discovered mid-grey goes well with my ever whitening temples...
And it was fucking cold.
Torrential rain all day today, so dressed with functionality in mind, and, hopefully, a little style as an unintended result...
Green Helly Hansen Impertech rain jacket
Green Lands' End cotton turtleneck
Blue Smith's brand carpenter jeans
Le Chameau Nairobi rubber boots
Buff Covert Cloth (MTM) suit in an Anglo-Ivy cut:
Natural shoulders,
3/2 roll,
Patch & flap with upper welt,
Swelled edge to lapels,
Flat front minimal break trousers with cuffs.
Burgundy Paisly John Comfort wool tie.
Blue Brooks OCBD.
Mid-Grey Hose.
Cordo Sebago Cayman IIs
http://www.onlineshoes.com/productpage.asp?type=brand&brandid=14&brandcatid=catall&pcid=64912&gen=m&adtrack=dsr&term=men%27s+sebago+cayman+ii&offer=96450&mr:referralID=b69b43d1%2D9470%2D4fab%2Dba3d%2Dc0354d618a5d
Soft Green Tweed checked scarf from Cordings, Piccadilly.
Brown Tweed Raglan sleeved Crombie overcoat.
Client meetings, working lunch, socialising. Most of which I can do here:
http://www.lhw.com/property.aspx?propertyid=604&ext=Mlgnrms&gclid=CNa15bHz4I8CFQNmMAod_TUb8A
j.
Thanks!
I wonder if 'swelled' & 'bluff' edges to lapels are just English tailoring terms?
But, yes you know what I mean - a row of stitching 1/4 inch in from the edge usually reserved for sportscoats.
The cloth is John G.Hardy from around the mid-90's, they did a greenish covert & a fawn one as I recall. Mine's the fawn.
Although Covert coats & hacking jackets are common over here you rarely see suits in the material unless you go racing a lot & even then they're pretty scarce... It is a little heavy maybe.
If I had the suit made again I'd have all the seams lapped inc. those down the outside of the trousers (I've just got the pockets of the jacket done) - I've seen Miles Davis in trousers like that & think I remember Mr. Grayson has some too. A nice detail.
j.
Now I'm home:
LL Bean Jeans, 'Vintage' wash.
White Brooks BD.
Writing up my notes from today.
Had a band rehearsal today. We all had a freaken great day. We've got a mega HUGE festival to play at (35,000 people) with some star line-ups shortly, so l was forced to borrow a certain muso friend to fill in for my recently departed key player. This guy was dressed unbelievable. He's 55, was dressed in tight black leather pants, a leather vest, a leather top hat, an ankle length leather trench coat, a huge cucifix, big gothic rings on each finger, rose coloured John Lennon glasses, pointed leather shoos, a studded belt, tatts, bright pink and blue platted hair at the back of his bald head. Dan is an amazing guy: he dresses like a freak, is super cool, and has 20 year olds begging him for closeness.
l was dressed alot less showy. l was in black Versace pants, a metal tee and black Grenson boots.
Last edited by The_Shooman (2007-11-17 03:05:41)
Very nice Mr.EG watching the link you provided and looking at last years parade has made me feel -Jolly and festive-I intend to wear a red sweater tomorrow in recognition of the fact.
Last edited by eg (2007-11-19 12:29:20)