Image: Lumina
Thanks to the gang who put on Confirmed Stock in Baltimore last weekend, we not only got the chance to check out a ton of great things to post about on Bows & Boats, we got to meet a number of the people behind some brands that we really like. One such brand is Lumina out of Raleigh, NC. With a booth chock full of things we wanted to take home, we spent a good amount of time perusing the Lumina wares and getting to know the guys who run things down in Raleigh. One piece that we continued to go back to (and eventually brought home) was their Albermarle Tie ($42).
Image: Read's Clothing Project
Lately, we have really been liking the look of rolled up sleeves on a lightweight sport shirt instead of going with a polo when temperatures are on the rise. It just so happens that we ran into someone who makes a fantastic lightweight sport shirt over the weekend, and he was gracious enough to give away said shirt to one lucky Bows & Boats reader. That someone was Read Wall of Read’s Clothing Project, and the shirt is their fantastic Blue Seersucker Gingham Shirt ($155).
Image: EastWest Bottlers
As much time as we spend talking about clothes, shoes, and accessories, we’ve done our best to stay away from cologne. Why? Because not only is it an extremely personal choice, but also because one specific scent that we have had our eye on for a while has managed to elude us. Well, we finally tracked down a bottle of that elusive cologne, and are now happy to report that Moonshine ($72) from EastWest Bottlers absolutely gets the Bows & Boats seal of approval.
Image: Southern Proper
For our second trip back into the archives, we’re bringing back the post* that made us realize we might be on to something with Bows & Boats. October 28, 2010 was the first day we ever had 1,000 views, and it was all thanks to the Frat Hat from Southern Proper.
Images: Starboard Clothing Co.
It seems like the days are flying by lately, but that’s fine by us because we are always glad to see Bowtie Friday roll around. This week’s picks are bows unlike any other we have seen on the market to date. The pattern is one that shows up from time to time in the world of fashion, but until recently we’ve never seen it on a bowtie. Part of the recently released Starboard Clothing Co.* Spring line, these Damask Beaus ($45) are sure spark a conversation or two.
Image: Bonobos
It’s the time of year when brands are breaking out their summer best. Sure, we won’t be able to wear some of the pieces regularly for another month or so, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t started stocking up for the warm weather ahead. We always have trouble figuring out which shorts to add to the rotation at this point in the year, but there is no doubt that we’ll be picking up a pair or two of Chambreros ($78) by Bonobos.
Images: Vineyard Vines
Last year, Vineyard Vines became the “Official Style of the Kentucky Derby.” To be honest, we were a bit surprised when we heard about the partnership, but once we saw the lineup of clothes and ties that Vineyard Vines had created, we knew it was a winning combination. Well, for 2012 the line has been extended, and other than the pair of bucks you will need to complete the look, you can literally be fully dressed in Vineyard Vines garb for this year’s Derby festivities.
Image: Oak Street Bootmakers
This time of year, we tend to break out the woven and ribbon belts as often as possible. Well, this year we’re going to be wearing a casual leather brown belt a bit more frequently thanks to the team over at Oak Street Bootmakers. After spending some time drooling over their shoes, we clicked over to their accessories page and knew right away that we were going to have to add the Oak Street Brown Ring Buckle Belt ($109) to our rotation.
Image: Penfield
There’s not much worse than getting stuck in the rain without protection from the elements. Sure, when the weatherman is calling for heavy storms we break out the gore-tex, but for those days that we just aren’t sure what the weather is going to do we prefer something that looks a little less like rain gear. This year, our pick for a raincoat that isn’t really a raincoat is the Gibson Jacket from Penfield ($160).
Image: Krass & Funnell
After a longer than average week in the office, we’re doing our best to lay low this weekend. Yes, something is sure to pop up, but until it does we’ll be staying as comfortable as possible in the confines of our own homes. That doesn’t mean we’ll be hanging around in sweats all day, but when comfort is key our new favorite option comes from our friends at Krass & Funnell. Their Classic Lobster Shorts ($44.95) are the perfect choice for a day like today.
