This Heritage Researchjacket is based on a Union naval officers jacket worn aboard the first ironclad warships used during the American Civil War. The jacket is made from navy Irish Linen and fully lined with English Cambric cotton. It features a slim fitted silhouette with a scooped hem and authentic detailing including a fluted Bluff pocket with invisible stitching, shank cuffs, cowl collar with fastening loop, horn buttons and a single centre vent. Available from End Clothing.
Not for the first time Gitman Brothers Vintage and Opening Ceremony have collaborated on a series of shirts for summer 2010. They present both striped and checker pattern shirts in several colorways. Some of them also come with matching fabric elbow patches, marking a nice detail. The shirts are now available from Opening Ceremony.
This video is part 4 of Frontlineshop's podcast series “City Guide Scandinavia”. They traveled to Sweden and Denmark to take a closer look at some of the more popular brands in the fashion market, and explore the coolest places around. The fourth label visited was Wood Wood in Copenhagen, Denmark. (via hypebeast)
Fred Perry has put online their Raf Simons collaboration for the Spring Summer. The pallete is a vibrant blend of classic tennis white and bright fluoro's including Blazing Yellow, Fire Orange and Techno Pink. Simons describes the range as "Futuristic Sportswear". The new collection can be found here.
The Woolrich Woolen Mills project originates from the desire to create unique items for their simplicity and authenticity. Designed by Daiki Suzuki, every single piece of the Woolrich Woolen Mills collection has its own history, use and functionality. This season, the collection is heavily inspired by Daiki's love of surfing. Slim fit shorts in one of this seasons signature prints. Flapped pockets and a high rise. You can find the navy at The Bureau and the blue at TresBienShop.
The painter shirt is Albam’s classic regular fit block. Featuring a point collar, internal contrasting elbow patch and yoke pleat and corozo buttons. The lighter color of the chambray is also a highlight here for the warmer days that are coming. You can visit Albam’s site here.
Timberland seems to be the first brand to launch a "built your own" boat shoe program. Involving both men and women styles, choices include a regular style boat shoe or a chunkier, custom handsewn version. The customization process is quite intensive including a number of different colors, with both your traditional browns and earthy tones alongside more liberal blues, pinks and purples. The site can be seen here. Availiable only for U.K. shipping. (via hypebeast)
Jarvis Cocker is setting up a shop in a Paris gallery for a week (May 4-10) with his band, where they will, among other activities: - Improvise songs based on titles suggested by the audience. - Perform with members of audience who bring instruments. - Play live accompaniment for yoga and pilates sessions. - Hold classes for children. Everything is completely open to the public. And here is the live stream to prove it... More information and the full schedule visit the Rough Trade site.
"This incredible film, 'Bananaz' removes the secretive, mucky walls of Gorillaz, the cartoon band created by artist Jamie Hewlett & musician Damon Albarn, smashing down all artificial barriers to reveal the full and filthy details behind this awe-inspiring band". Watch it online here.
Another interesting release from the iconic brand Fred Perry. The Specials have worked closely with the Fred Perry design team to produce three shirt styles that encapsulate the iconic style of The Specials. The shirts have been created around the core theme of 'black and white unite' so important to the band and their music. The shirts will be released at the end of June. Pre-registrations of The Specials 30th Anniversary shirts are available online.
Originally a court shoe from the late 70s, the Nike Killshot trainers have been reissued as the Nike Killshot Vintage. It's name comes from the racquet sports it was designed for back in 1979, but is perhaps better known these days as a lightweight leisure shoe.This re-issue has been given the Nike Vintage treatment, with distressed effect materials and yellowed soles. Available for pre-order at Endclothing.
This year to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the tennis and fashion legend, the Fred Perry brand have created a new collection to commemorate the great man. Taking the classic slim silhouette, that is still made in England to the original specification, we see a limited collection of tipped polos in red, white, sky and black, each bearing an oversized version of the classic laurel, with ‘100’ written below.
Short sleeved granddad shirt with a tiny houndstooth pattern in blue. This is a light simple shirt with a contrasting granddad collar, placket that’s fixed half way down and open chest and watch pockets. Available from oki-ni.
