classic menswear
High Rise Selvedge Denim from Thee Teen-Aged
Classic Menswear in the LA Arts District
I always advocate trying to make menswear look natural and easy by taking dorky pictures. Especially if it’s in the cool, LA Arts District. It’s just nice to be dressed up with your friends, acting like yourselves instead of as models who are paid to hold a bottle of soda.
Pulling Off The Menswear Beret
The 1930’s Peak Lapel, Double-Pleated Patch Pocket Belt Back Jacket
That title is a mouthful, but it’s exactly what this beast of a jacket is. They really don’t make jackets like this anymore!
Two Ties from GENTL SUPPLY
Disclaimer: We received two complimentary ties and I decided to write about them.
Continuing our small coverage of affordable contemporary tie brands, I give you GENTL SUPPLY. They actually had to slide in my DMs since I literally shop for ties by searching “1930’s tie” on eBay. Go figure!
Keeping the Full Cut: The 1940’s Navy Flannel DB Suit
An elegant DB is a must for any classic or vintage menswear enthusiast. But do I taper the legs to make it more “timeless”?
The Padmore & Barnes P204 in Snuff Suede
I normally don’t advocate anything from the 1970’s, but I’ll have to make an exception for these shoes. The Wallace & Barnes P204 is the right amount of outrageous that I’ve needed to inject into my wardrobe!
Read MoreThe Wellema Hat Co.
We talked about doing interviews and features a long time ago, and I’m glad to finally bring that to the blog. Our first guest is Cody Wellema, of the Wellema Hat Co., who has an atelier that is literally five minutes from where I live.
Hats, Shoes, and Music: A Night at Wellema’s
Long post due to pictures!
Okay, maybe I should stop complaining about the lack of the cool menswear events here in LA because I went to a great one this past weekend at the Wellema Hat Co.
a little bit of rest 