Image: Lands End Canvas
Yesterday was one of those days that we caught ourselves looking out the window and wishing boats were in the water. Sunny, warm, and just a bit of a breeze, there was nowhere we would have rather been than out on the water. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to play hookey, but that day will come soon enough. In the meantime, we’ll just stock up on pieces with a bit of a nautical twist. Recently one of our followers on Twitter (thanks Drew!) suggested we check out the Mainsail Shackle Sailors Belt ($40) from Lands End Canvas, we’re glad he did.
Image: Southern Tide
From the sun, to the sand, to a few too many adult beverages on the beach, some of our best memories come from Spring Break trips. While we won’t be heading to the beach for a week at any point this month, we will certainly be living vicariously through the stories of those that are fortunate enough to do so. Of course, for any beach trip you’ll need a couple of swim suits, and if you are on the hunt for a new one we’d recommend taking a look at the Swim Trunks ($79.50) by Southern Tide.
Image: L.L. Bean Signature
Though we are quick to check out new collections as soon as they hit the web, we still grin every time we open the mailbox and see a new catalog or two staring back. Sure, we have probably seen most of the line already, but you really can’t beat the simplicity of a great catalog. Just yesterday, the latest L.L. Bean Signature catalog arrived, and just like little kids, we sat right down and went through it page by page. There are a ton of great offerings, but one that really jumped out was the Plaid Sportsman’s Shirt ($65).
Image: Bonobos
We’re definitely the guys in the office that take a few more risks than others when it comes to fashion. No, we aren’t breaking out capes, or jackets with tails, but we definitely lack a fear of bright color. Now that we are only a couple of weeks away from the official start of Spring, we have already been thinking about adding a few new pairs of, for lack of better term, go to hell pants to the collection this year. First up will definitely be the Green & Tonics ($88) from Bonobos.
Image: Blue Claw Co.
Whether it is a week long trip to an island somewhere, or just an overnight a couple of hours away from home, a vacation is always a something we look forward to. We don’t have much planned for the next few weeks, but in exactly one month we will be taking in the beauty that is Augusta National in person. It will be the first trip for each of us to the Mecca of golf, and to say we are counting the days would be an understatement. We aren’t laying out clothes just yet, but we have been putting some thought into picking up a new bag for the trip down south. High on the list of possibilities is the Dunnage Duffel ($178) by Blue Claw Co.
Image: Brooks Brothers
Slowly, we are starting to retire some of our heavier bows as we know we won’t get back around to wearing them before Spring has officially arrived. Of course, that means we have some extra space on the tie rack, and there are definitely a few new ties out there that we think would fill that extra space quite well. One of which comes from the recently released Spring line by Social Primer for Brooks Brothers. The Seersucker Stripe and Two-Tone Paisley Print Bow ($65) will most definitely be a part of our Spring and Summer rotation this year.
Image: Filson
By now, you know how we feel about brand collaborations. There have been some great ones lately, but overall we see far more misses than we do hits. One of those great ones comes from a pair of industry titans, Levi’s and Filson. Their Oil Finish Shelter Cloth Hunter Trucker Jacket ($278) is everything a great collaboration should be. It truly showcases some of the best these brands have to offer.
