Posted by:
Jay on Sep 28, 2009
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Spotlight We’re typically not inclined to give much credence to a brand that has only been around since 1996, but here’s proof that the right design philosophy and some serious craftsmanship can make up for a lot of lost decades. We swooned when we read the Jack Spade Inspiration page:
“The products these companies manufacture have style because the designs have a reason for being… We want to return to this approach, once again offering men items that represent both honest, thoughtful design and practical purpose.”
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Grace on Sep 21, 2009
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Spotlight Let’s be honest with ourselves. For all the cost savings and convenience shopping from work home affords us, getting an online purchase right can be a frustrating and potentially bank breaking ordeal. Uncertain sizes, colors, and fits can turn the simplest purchase in to an expensive, three week battle with UPS. Fighting crowds at the Grove for an hour doesn’t seem so bad anymore. But if we must go the online route, REVOLVEclothing is a good first stop. Read on for why REVOLVE rocks and for a few of our favorites:
Posted by:
Jay on Aug 14, 2009
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Spotlight But with a nod to pockets of mid-century dandiness, Benjamin Bixby by Andre Benjamin offers some classic pieces and great conversation starters. We’re huge fans of vintage styling here, so a label that takes its style cues from days gone by is ok in our book. This is straight-up legit Man Style, but it’s the attention to detail – fabrics, construction, and adornments – that gives Benjamin Bixby the chops to transcend gimmicky vintage status.
The debut line (above) paid homage to the natty-dressed world of college football in the 1930s. The F/W 2009 collection, which can be previewed at The Fader, looks instead to the world of the roguish WWII fighter pilot. Finally, there is celebrity-inspired style men can feel good about. Read more about Andre Benjamin’s personal style and take on design at The Guardian.
