Image: Oak Street Bootmakers
We’ve spent the better part of this month tracking down the “perfect gifts” for friends and family. Well, today we’re going after something that is just for us. Released just a few days before Christmas, the Trench Boots by Oak Street Bootmakers came out a bit too late to be added to our list, but that doesn’t mean we weren’t hoping Santa might leave a pair for us.
Image: Annapolis.com
Here’s to hoping your Christmas is filled with joy and spent with those you love.
Merry Christmas everyone,
Ryan & Ben
Images: Bonobos, Southern Tide, Ledbury, Sir Jack’s, Brooks Brothers, and Criquet
Okay procrastinators, today’s gift guide is all about you. If you’ve waited this long to start your shopping, odds are you’re going to be grabbing just about anything left on the shelves if you decide to venture out today. Luckily for you, a number of our favorite brands are offering e-gift cards this year. Below you’ll find the direct links to a few of our favorites.
Image: Red’s Outfitters
We’ve had today circled on our calendar for quite some time. No, not because it is the day after the world was supposed to end, but because it is the day after the Winter solstice and the days are finally going to start getting longer. That being said, now is the perfect time to start the hunt for some new sunglasses, and our searches are officially underway. High on our list are the Henry sunglasses from Red’s Outfitters.
Image: Social Primer
[Insert overused REM lyrics here]. Now that the end of the world mention is out of the way, let’s get down to business. Today is the second to last Bowtie Friday of the year, and we’re doing our best to send 2012 out in style. Our pick this week is a bow that has quickly become one of our favorites, and though it comes from a new brand it’s already a classic in our book. It’s the Theta Bow from the Social Primer by K. Cooper Ray collection.
Image: Gant Rugger
We’re not quite sure who the first person to decide “ugly sweater” was a valid theme for a holiday party, but we sure do wish they would go away. Yes, we know there are a ton of people out there who take joy in finding the most ridiculous sweater that they possibly can, but we are not members of said club. With so many great looking winter sweaters out there we just don’t understand the point of intentionally dressing like a fool to ring in the holidays. If you feel the same way, and prefer to stick with sweaters that can be worn more than once over the course of the winter, we think you’ll love the Winter Jacquard Sweater by Gant Rugger.
Image: Bonobos
Whether you keep one hanging on the back of your office door in case of a last minute meeting with the boss, or just next to your door at home in case you decide you need to dress things up a bit on your way out, having a versatile blazer at the ready is never a bad idea. Of course, you can never go wrong with a standard navy blazer, but you can’t be scared to change things up from time to time. If you’re looking to expand your blazer collection, a classic herringbone will always be a good look. One of our favorites is the Piedmont from Bonobos.
Images: Jack Donnelly, Starboard Clothing, American Giant, Criquet, Ledbury
With only one week until Christmas, we’re really getting in to crunch time when it comes to finding the perfect gifts for friends and family. Though a couple of the picks in our cotton gift guide may have to come in the form of an IOU, we have a feeling the lucky recipients won’t mind waiting.
Image: Canvas Lands’ End
We’re always on the hunt for pants that will have a classic appeal, yet are a bit different than anything we have hanging in the closet. In the Spring and Summer that tends to mean new colors to add to our ‘go to hell’ collection, but in the Fall and Winter we spend most of our time looking for pieces that will keep us a bit warmer than normal without adding any bulk. On a recent visit to our local Canvas Lands’ End shop, we came across a pair that will certainly be filling a gap in our lineup this Winter, they’re the 5-pocket 628 Moleskin Pants.
Image: Smathers & Branson
‘Tis the season for tartan here at Bowties & Boatshoes, and today we’re revisiting some of our favorite tartan accessories, the tartan needlepoiont belts from Smathers & Branson. The post below originally ran on December 14, 2011.
