Image: Mizzen+Main
There are three very important reasons why our friends at Mizzen+Main are growing their business at breakneck speed. The first is that their products fill a void many of us have been clamoring for for years, performance based dress clothes. The second is that said products are simply fantastic. The third is that the two guys behind the brand are some of the hardest workers we’ve ever met. Their dedication to their craft, and brand, is unparalleled. How many other brands this young did you see featured in the Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store leading up to the Super Bowl? All that said, today is a big one for the gents at Mizzen+Main. As of 7AM this morning, the Kickstarter campaign for their 0-5 Blazer is officially live. Just like their shirts, this one is going to be a game changer, and we’d recommend jumping on board ASAP.
Image: form•function•form
It’s amazing how different watch can look simply by swapping out the band, and there are few who can prove that point better than our friends at form•function•form. With just visit to their website, you’ll start looking at Timex watches in a whole new light. Recently, the gang down in Florida got their hands on a few hard to find Timex Expedition models and created a small run of Button-Stud sets that we absolutely love.
Image: Ratio
So, our pick for the big game wasn’t quite right. Regardless, we’re still showing some love for Denver today, because our friends at Ratio recently added a new option to their lineup that we absolutely love. Part of the just released Summit Heavy Twill series, their Pikes Peak Plaid is simply fantastic.
Image: McCormick
The teams and stadiums may change every year, but one thing remains constant for us year in and year out when it comes to the Super Bowl; crab dip. It’s our go to contribution to any Super Bowl spread, and this weekend we’re heading back to the Archives to share our favorite recipe. The post below originally ran on February 4, 2012.
Images: The Tie Bar
When it comes to our Super Bowl pick this year, we’ve gone back and forth on who we think will win and why. If we had to lock it in today, we’d probably put our money on Mr. Manning and his Broncos by a touchdown. In honor of the big game, our Bowtie Friday pick this week is actually a pair of bows from The Tie Bar, both of which would like right at home at a Super Bowl party this weekend. No matter who you are pulling for, there’s a Savannah Plaid bow for you.
Image: Filson
Earlier this week we touched on the fact that we are absolutely loving the trend of classic brands adding modern cuts to their collections. While some companies are going all out with full lines, Red Fleece for example, others have simply added a new fit to the list of available options for a number of their classic pieces. That’s the road Filson took with their new Seattle fit, and their Bonded Wool Seattle Cruiser is a jacket that we’d love to have in our collection.
Images: Huckberry
Our friends at Huckberry never cease to amaze us with their collection; plain and simple they always seem to find great stuff. That said, in our opinion, today’s featured items are some of the coolest things to ever grace their site. Apparently, the team at Upstate Stock came across some deadstock hats from the 1980 and 1984 Winter Olympics, and, as far as we know, Huckberry is the only place you can buy them.
Image: Brooks Brothers
While the traditionalists may still be fighting it, we’re really liking the direction of the Brooks Brothers Red Fleece line over the past few seasons. Yes, there are still a few pieces that are a bit over the top, but for the most part it seems the line has settled in nicely to a collection of classics with modern cuts. One of our favorite pieces in the current lineup is the Cable Toggle Button Cardigan.
Image: Oakley
Now that the days are getting longer, we’ve found ourselves, once again, on the hunt for sunglasses. We have a bit of a problem when it comes to shades in that we can’t seem to settle on one pair. For day to day wear, we tend to stick with classic frames, but that term can be relative. While they may not be as established as a pair of Wayfarers or Aviators, we think Oakley Frogskins are a classic in their own right.
Image: KP MacLane
With no logo, a great fit, and a feel unlike any polo in our collection, KP MacLane‘s polo shirt has become a mainstay in our rotation, and we’re looking forward to adding a few more to our wardrobe this Summer. In the meantime, we’ll be picking up a white one a few months earlier than expected thanks to the brand’s first ever sale. From now until Thursday, all of their white polos are 50% off. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed.
