Image: Southern Proper
Over the last few years, Wm. Lamb & Son has done a fantastic job teaming with some of our favorite brands on some great collaboration pieces. From bowties, to duffel bags, to shorts, the artist’s work has graced a variety of items, and the results are always outstanding. Now, we’re happy to see the Lamb collaboration with Southern Proper taking another step with the release of a couple of sport shirts that don’t bear his artwork, but still embody what the feel of the Wm. Lamb & Son brand. Our favorite is the Thomasville Tattersall.
Image: Peter Millar
Now that layering is becoming more and more essential, we’ve been on the lookout for a few new sweaters to liven up our collection of basics. Truth be told, we haven’t had anything specific in mind, but there have certainly been a few pieces that have caught our attention. High atop the list of potential additions lies the Donegal Two-Button Henley from Peter Millar.
Image: Country Club Prep
Traditionally, we’ve reserved go to hell pants for warmer weather, but this year that’s changed quite a bit. From plaid options, to some interesting solids, our unwritten rule is going to be gone for good thanks to a few new releases. One of our favorites is a pair of Orange Duck Canvas Preppy Pants from our friends at Country Club Prep.
Image: Haspel
In a world dominated by emails, texts, tweets, etc., there’s nothing we enjoy more than receiving a hand written note. Regardless of subject matter, there’s just something about a personal note that is special. Truth be told, we need to send more than we do, and after laying eyes on the recently released Haspel x Terrapin Stationers stationery set, it looks like the next few we send will be on some new stock. Not only will we be sending a few notes on this stationery, one lucky Bowties & Boatshoes reader will be too. Thanks to our friends at Haspel, we’re giving a set away.
Images: The Tie Bar
There are very few occasions that we’d consider breaking out something with a skull and crossbones motif, and Halloween is one of those few. To celebrate the day, our bowtie Friday pick this week is the Skull and Crossbones bow from The Tie Bar.
Image: Bonobos
Over the last couple of years, we’ve been happy to see more and more of our favorite brands offering their takes on classic flannel shirts. This season, one that caught our eye comes from Bonobos. Their Grafton Check shirt has all the makings of a Fall and Winter staple for us.
Image: Hugh & Crye
Last month, Hugh & Crye celebrated the successful funding of a Kickstarter campaign to bring fitted t-shirts to the masses. No, we aren’t talking about the “extra mediums” that so many guys try to squeeze into, we’re talking about shirts that are as tailored as Hugh & Crye’s fantastic sport shirts. We finally got our hands on one last week, and impressed is an understatement.
Images: Sid Mashburn
The thing we love most about Sid Mashburn (the store and the line) is the timelessness of just about every item. Sure, there are a few things that may be a bit trendy interspersed from time to time, but, for the most part, just about everything bearing the Mashburn name will fit in just as well twenty years from now as it would have twenty years ago. One of the pieces that will always be in style is the Shaker Stitch Crewneck Sweater.
Image: Southern Marsh
In a crowded marketplace it can be tough to stand out, especially when you’re talking about staple pieces. Beyond fit and finish, you have to get creative without being too off of the wall, and Southern Marsh has done just that with their newest quarter zip. Not only does it look great, the DownpourDry Cotton Pullover is going to function just like a raincoat should you find yourself caught in a shower.
Image: Bull+Moose
Though it may not be quite as iconic as Blackwatch, Buffalo Check is one of those patterns that everyone should have in their collection. The pattern has been around for centuries, but was dubbed “Buffalo Check” back in 1850 thanks to a designer at Woolrich who wanted to pay homage to a small herd of buffalo he owned (seriously). For their take on Buffalo Check, our friends at Bull+Moose changed things up a bit and went with a navy and red color combination.
