Image: J. Crew
This summer, we found ourselves strangely pulled do dots, mostly small, and almost always on a navy background. Well, on a recent trip to J. Crew we spotted what may be replacing those dots this Fall. Their Arrow Print Shirt is certainly unlike any other that we own, and we have a feeling it’s going to see some serious time in the rotation in the very near future.
Image: Warby Parker
In a very short period of time, Warby Parker has made quite an impact on the world of glasses. Their model to bring great looking, high quality frames to market at a price point that is affordable for just about everyone has spawned a number of copycat businesses, and landed them on just about every “companies to watch” list we’ve seen in the past couple of years. Shoot, we don’t even wear eyeglasses, but we’re constantly checking to see what new frames Warby Parker has out simply because they make some fantastic sunglasses too. Part of their Fall 2013 collection, the Ames frames may just be our next pair.
Image: Lumina
To say Lumina has seen some serious growth over the past year would be quite the understatement. Not only has their selection of great looking shirts and ties grown by leaps and bounds, they’re also about to celebrate the first anniversary of their flagship store down in Raleigh. Now, after a preview run over on Huckberry, the gents down South are officially taking the wraps off of the latest addition to their collection, the Banks Sweater.
Image: Hugh & Crye
From the time we were introduced to Hugh & Crye, we’ve been been fascinated by the fact that they came up with their own fit method that left us with sport shirts that were closer to custom than just about any other we’d tried on. Well, the gang down in DC has carried over their system to blazers, and we’re looking forward to adding one to our collection. The question is, which L’Enfant Blazer should we go with?
Image: Hudson Sutler
A few months back, we were happy to be among the first to feature the dopp kits that our friends at Hudson Sutler brought to market. Well, apparently they’ve been quite the hit because the lineup recently doubled in size. The latest additions to the collection are dubbed Key West and Tahoe.
Image: Southern Proper
There are a few things out there that we think everyone out there should own., and on that list is a great pair of duck boots. Ours definitely see the most work this time of year, so for Bowtie Friday this week we’re revisiting a bow that pays homage, the Duck Boot Beau by Southern Proper. The post below originally ran on December 29, 2010.
Image: Salmon Cove
Not long ago, we got a surprise package from our friends at Salmon Cove. They’ve always been great to us, and it’s always a pleasure to see some of their latest wares arrive on our doorstep. This time, they were kind enough to send over one of their recently released Striped Polos.
Image: Brooks Brother
A couple of weeks back we got an email from Brooks Brothers introducing their Signature Tartan print, we were impressed. Officially registered with the Scottish Tartans Authority, this isn’t just another plaid, it’s the real deal and will be around for years to come. Of course, the revelation of the print was accompanied by an entire collection. Our favorite item? The Madison Fit Signature Tartan Dress Trousers.
Image: Bonobos
Over the last couple of years, we’ve really been working to update our Fair Isle sweater collection. A nice departure from our standard cable knits and Shaggy Dogs, we’re always up to add a pattern to a look. This year, we’re going with something a bit more modern, the Shetlander from Bonobos.
Image: Daniel Wellington
Though we’re still a few years away from being able to justify a Rolex (or similar), that doesn’t mean our search for a great looking timepiece has been called off. In fact, it’s just the opposite lately. We have been on the hunt for something new that won’t take too much from the growing Rolex fund yet will have a timeless appeal. The Classic St Andrews watch from Daniel Wellington fits that description perfectly.
