Opening Ceremony & Lane Crawford & Band of Outsiders Ties
Opening Ceremony teams with Lane Crawford and Band of Outsiders for this collection of neckties. Handsome flat end ties made of cotton madras in a variety of colors and patterns, they’re perfect for the hot weather. The whole line is available online now. Source: Hypebeast
The Drake’s Factory, London
Just north of the Thames in the borough of Islington, sits the Drake’s factory, one of London’s finest tiemaking establishments. A wonderful look at how men’s ties are still handcrafted from the finest quality silk in the heart of England, this is a great restoration of faith in the tradition and immutability of great menswear.…
General Knot & Co. Spring / Summer 2011 New Releases
Everything old is new again with this set of new ties released for spring / summer 2011 from General Knot & Co. Gorgeous designs hand made in New England with bolts of vintage fabric, it’s an injection of old world style with modern tailoring techniques and sensibilities. Source: Hypebeast
Alexander Olch for ACL & Co. Capsule Collection
Alexander Olch and ACL share a lot of beliefs – a belief in finely made, quality goods, and to that extent, they’ve teamed up for this capsule collection of ties. A fine selection of repp ties made with vintage English silk, and finished in Olch’s Brooklyn factory, you can find the collection online now. Source:…
Inventory’s Mr. Bathing Ape Spring / Summer 2011 Editorial
Inventory Magazine is quite pleased with the new Mr. Bathing Ape spring / summer 2011 collection, producing this lush editorial showcasing the line. A wonderful look at this quirky new addition to the sartorially sensible man’s wardrobe. As for us, we’re looking at the navy blazer with some envy, and Bape’s NIGO with some respect.…
A. Sauvage ‘BLACK VOLTA’ Collection
A. Sauvage takes more than a few cues from Mad Men with this BLACK VOLTA collection. The retro touches are clear from the flat grey tones, bold patterns, and solid, bright colors. A wonderful collection, we can’t wait to get a chance to see these pieces up close. Source: Hypebeast
Frederique Constant Vintage Racing Collection
From the world of Frederique Constant comes this Vintage Racing Collection. A tribute to the world of classic racing, the world of Stirling Moss, of Juan Manuel Fangio, of Colin Chapman, these wristwatches commemorate Frederique Constant’s appointment as timekeeper for the 2013 Peking to Paris Motor Challenge, a competition where each car must predate 1975.…
J. Crew: Made In Italy: About a Thread
J. Crew produces ‘Made In Italy: About a Thread’, a video showcasing the process by which the most prestigious Italian mills produce their shirting fabrics. An utterly remarkable process that’s marked by laborious production and intense attention to detail, it’s astonishing to see just what goes into making a bolt of fabric for a shirt.…
Referee Spring / Summer 2011 Collection
A sense of prep school class permeates this spring / summer 2011 collection from Referee, and not without cause. The line seems to mesh modern sport mens casual wear with the formality of classic prep school looks for a versatile, varied collection. Source: Hypebeast via Definitive Touch
Billionaire Boys Club Space Beach IKAT Double Breasted Suit
More than a bit beyond what we usually cover, we just had to say something about this Space Beach IKAT Double Breasted Suit from Billionaire Boys Club though. A real eye popper, this chequered piece is less suit, more artwork, more likely to be found in an art gallery than an office. Available at select…