Image: Sperry Top-Sider
Just when we thought our selection of colored boatshoes was set for the Summer, a new collection has come out that has us rethinking everything. Thanks to the just released Color Pack from Sperry Top-Sider, not only will we be adding a new pair or two to the rotation, we’re also going to be doing some serious lace swapping in the coming weeks. Today, we’re happy to announce that one lucky Bowties & Boatshoes reader is going to win their own custom combination* from the collection.
Image: Old Bull Lee
Last month, they team behind Old Bull Lee was kind enough to send us a couple of pairs of shorts to check out. The first pair we featured, Design No. 013, has seen some frequent wear and one month later we still have nothing but great things to say about them. This weekend, we’re breaking out the other pair they sent us, Design No. 007. Definitely different than any other shorts we own, this pair is sure to turn some heads.
Image: Vineyard Vines
Crabs are a big deal here in Annapolis. A few times a Summer, more if we’re lucky, we find ourselves elbow deep in a mix of Old Bay, fresh corn, and, of course, steamed crabs. We sit for hours talking with friends, sharing a few drinks, and venting about how much work goes in to picking a crab. Truth be told, we love every minute of it. In honor of one of our favorite summer traditions, our Bowtie Friday pick is the Four-Panel Crab Bow from Vineyard Vines.
Image: Country Club Prep
When we launched Bowties & Boatshoes, we really had no idea where it would lead us. Honestly, we figured a few old friends would follow along as we tried to spread the word about the things we loved, and maybe we’d make a few new ones along the way. Well, we’ve made far more friends via this website than we could have ever imagined, and we’ve also gained a following that is beyond our wildest expectations. Today we’re celebrating a milestone we reached a few days ago, 10,000 Twitter followers. In honor of 10K we’re giving away 10,000 pennies in the form of a $100 gift card from our friends at Country Club Prep.
Image: Jack Donnelly
With temperatures well into the 90’s, we’ve been working seersucker into our wardrobe as much as possible this week. Of course, when it comes to seersucker, you can’t go with the blue and white stripes day in and day out. In fact, we’ve enjoyed seeking out options that are anything but blue and white over the past couple of years. This Summer, one of our favorite “non-traditional” options comes from Jack Donnelly. Their Red Seersucker Shorts are a must-have.
Images: Hudson Sutler
Time and time again we have stressed the importance of a quality dopp kit. Whether you travel frequently, or only once or twice a year, a great dopp should be along for the ride for your trips near and far. Today, our friends at Hudson Sutler are dipping their toes into the dopp pool with two great looking bags based on their Yorktown and Hatteras duffels.
Image: Kiel James Patrick
We talk a lot about watching brands grow here at Bowties & Boatshoes, and one that has really impressed us over the last couple of years is Kiel James Patrick. When we were first introduced to the brand, they were turning out bracelets, belts, and headbands as fast as they could to keep up with demand. With a Brooks Brothers partnership, an ever expanding product line, and a group of loyal fans that is growing every day, we have a feeling things are moving even faster for the gang up in Rhode Island these days. Our favorite new addition to their ever growing empire is the Yawgoog Point Indian Madras Shirt.
Image: Maide Golf
A couple of months back we admitted that we’ve become strangely interested in polka dots. We are still keeping things pretty low key and avoiding huge spots for now, but pin dots and the like are definitely still lighting up our radar. Apparently someone over at Maide is digging the dot look as well. Their Navy Dot Barton shorts are right up our alley.
Images: Southern Proper
Without question, the best part of Summer when we were kids was spending a week at the beach. Who are we kidding, spending a week at the beach is still the best part of Summer. Even though our annual pilgrimage is still a couple of weeks away, we’re getting into beach mode this Bowtie Friday with the Beach Signs Bow from Southern Proper.
Image: Read Wall
We’ve been pretty open about our love of gingham shirts over the years, but we knew we officially had a problem when the local dry cleaner pointed out the extent of our collection. Well, it’s about to grow again thanks to our friends at Read Wall. Part of their Summer series, the Washington shirt is absolutely going to find a home in our closets. It’s also going to find a home in one of your closets too. Keep reading to find out how.
