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Not only are we huge fans of bowties in general, we’re huge fans of hearing how the bowties that are on the market got there. From interesting tales of manufacturers who have been producing goods for generations, to the trials and tribulations of new and growing companies, we love a good backstory. Well, we got just that when we emailed K. Cooper Ray over at Social Primer and asked him how the End-On-End Weft Check and Seersucker Check Bow ($65) from the Social Primer for Brooks Brothers collection came to be.
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There are four things that we grab before leaving the house every morning: wallet, phone, keys, and sunglasses. The order never changes, but sometimes the last item does. Based on the activities of the day ahead, our sunglass options run the gamut, and we are always on the hunt for our next great pair. Luckily for us, our next great pair found us when we saw our buddy Ace over at Knockaround hinting that a new version of their Mile Highs, the Knockaround take on a pair of classic aviators, would soon be available.
Image: Dockers
One thing that never gets old to us is seeing something in our inbox from a company that we have profiled, or one that we would like to profile at some point in the future. Well, a few weeks back we got an email from a company that everyone knows about, but, to be honest, we had never thought of profiling. That is, until we saw that Dockers was no longer just a company for middle aged guys stuck in middle management. No, Dockers isn’t that brand anymore, and their Alpha Khaki (prices vary), is reiterating that point each time we put a pair on.
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Though we won’t be heading to the beach this weekend, a number of our friends will be and it seems like almost all of them are searching for a new bathing suit. When asked for advice in picking the right suit, we normally steer everyone clear of traditional board shorts, but this year that has changed. Why? Because our friends over at Brooks Brothers have a collection of Board Shorts ($75) this summer that we absolutely love.
Image: Vineyard Vines
Though polos will undoubtedly work themselves into heavy rotation this summer, we’re still on a kick of grabbing a long sleeve button down and rolling the sleeves on warm days. In fact, in an effort to continue the trend, we have been hunting for additional lightweight button downs for the coming months. On a recent search, we came across a shirt that will most definitely see some serious wear this summer, the Beach Break Whale Shirt ($98.50) by Vineyard Vines.
Image: Yeti Coolers
We originally posted about the Yeti Roadie 25 on June 30th of last year. 11 months later, we are yet to find a cooler that can even hold a candle to a Yeti, and with Memorial Day weekend on the horizon now is the perfect time to upgrade if you haven’t already. Unfortunately, it appears that the Roadie 25 isn’t available in the Yeti store right now, so if you are looking for something right away, we’d recommend the Roadie 20 or the Tundra 35.
Image: Lands End Canvas
As bowtie wearers, we tend to stick out from the crowd not only on bowtie Friday’s, but pretty much every day that we tie on a bow. That being said, we’re always looking for that one tie that will not only stand out to others, but also stand out to us when compared to the rest of our ties. Well, this week we have managed to find another bow that is unlike anything else have hanging in the closet, the Silk Knit Striped Bowtie ($50) by Lands End Canvas.
Logo: Small Batch Apparel
This weekend, the Triple Crown will make it’s annual stop in Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes. Though we don’t know anything about anything when it comes to horse racing, you better believe we’ll be yelling and screaming as the horses round the bend. Whether you are a huge fan, or a bit more casual like we are, we think you’ll like the latest offerings from our friends at Small Batch Apparel. Formerly known as Cash Robinson Clothing, Small Batch has expanded their line, and in celebration of the Preakness, they want to give one lucky Bows & Boats reader a prize pack.
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It’s no secret that warm weather leads to bolder patterns and colors in most wardrobes, but that doesn’t mean you have to go crazy with your look just for the sake of doing it. In fact, one of our favorite summer looks involves a pattern that can be worn year round, gingham. If your gingham collection is in need of some new life, we’d recommend taking a look at the Clarendon Shirts ($135) from Sir Jack’s.
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It may only be Tuesday, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t too early to start thinking about the weekend. In fact, if we weren’t planning on watching the horses run at The Preakness, there is a good chance we’d be spending today planning a quick weekend getaway before summer travel season is in full swing. If you have been known to get out of town on short notice, a basic duffel bag is something you should always have at the ready. If you need a new one, we’d highly recommend taking a look at the Weekend Duffels ($120*) from Hudson Sutler.
