The Wind and the Rain
Waxed cotton may be overtaking worsted as Britain’s favorite fabric. It started with Belstaff, but now it’s just about everywhere. This parka from London’s Our Legacy takes the rough material into...
View ArticleKill the Messenger
Unlike dress shirts, a messenger bag only gets better with the occasional stain. It’s not damage; it’s character. Of course, a little waxed cotton helps. These Earnest Alexander messenger bags (via...
View ArticleOn the Side
If you were looking for a new bike, you’ve probably already found it by now. But we’re guessing it could use a few accessories… These saddlebags from Brooks come via the UK, where bike culture has...
View ArticleTaking Flight
The rules of the flight bag are pretty simple: Keep it slim and keep it simple. If you do it well, you’ve got a And in this case, BillyKirk did it very well indeed. This flight bag brings together...
View ArticlePutting it on Wax
The beloved Swedes at Fjällräven launched their eCommerce site last night, which means those ubiquitous backpacks are one step closer, and we finally got a chance to peruse some of their more...
View ArticleDo Your Research
With January taking a brief vacation, the east coast has been looking surprising English. Fortunately, we’re the adaptable type. This Trapper Hat from Heritage Research takes after hats that have...
View ArticleCottage Industry
The gentlemen at Oregon’s Archival Clothing have been impressing us with their yen for neckerchiefs and safari pants for a while now, but this week they’ll be graduating from bloggers to bonafide...
View ArticleA Gentleman’s Guide to Re-Waxing
As you may have noticed recently, just because it’s summer doesn’t mean it can’t start pouring rain at any moment. And now that the first crop of trend-inspired waxed cotton jackets and bags are...
View ArticlePoncho Weather
The poncho is seen as a lost cause by most of the fashion world, but apparently Oliver Spencer’s a true believer. It’s good news, since we’re bound to see a few nasty rainstorms over the next couple...
View ArticleFarm Aid
One of San Francisco’s best men’s shops, Unionmade, just opened up for eCommerce, and we’ve been picking through the resulting lucre all day. The haul includes a few Gitman button-downs, Alden boots...
View ArticleMiranda Kerr is Feeling Matronly
via Fashion Gone Rogue Put It On Wax: Another entry in the long, proud history of rewaxing guides. This one has pictures, which helps more than you might think. [Archival Clothing] Vintage Brawlers: A...
View ArticleThe Minimalist’s Overcoat
You might not know it from today’s swelter, but someday in the next few months, you’re going to be faced with a brisk, drizzly day that’s too wet for a blazer, too dry for an umbrella and too hot for...
View ArticleBarbour’s New Look
The ongoing Barbour x Tokito collaboration deposited a new crop of goods at Opening Ceremony this weekend, and it’s not a moment to soon. This wax quilt jacket caught our eye now that our local...
View ArticleShoe Waxing: The Most Dangerous Game
Most of us have a loose pair of cloth sneakers kicking around the back of our closet, whether it’s Chucks, plimsolls or something even more summery. After a few summers, they usually look a little...
View ArticleThe Other Waxed Cotton Jacket
We’re still recovering from the sheer quantity of green, corduroy-collared Barbour coats we saw at the Pop Up Flea, so we thought it might be time for a slight variation. Maybe something a little...
View ArticleThe Pre-Loved Pack
We can’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of satisfaction when we’ve managed to visibly break in in a prized belonging. The telltale patina of marks and scratches is an accomplishment of sorts. It...
View ArticleThis Year’s Bean Boot
L.L. Bean’s new Signature collection arrives online today, and our pick of the litter is this unusually sharp update to the Bean boot. That upper is navy waxed canvas, colored to match your jeans and...
View ArticleThe Wax Wallet
Jack Spade is hosting a 25% Off sale tomorrow and Saturday (use the code JACK25), and it gave us a quick reminder of how much we like some of the smaller items on the site. Case in point: this waxwear...
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