Image: Read Wall
Though we haven’t been around for long, we’ve been fortunate enough to see some great brands seemingly grow up right before our eyes over the last few years. From full on rebranding efforts, to small tweaks that have garnered huge results, it seems that things are constantly in a state of flux. Not long ago, our friend Read took his Clothing Project to the next level and added a number of pieces to compliment the ties and shirts he’d been selling. The new collection is dubbed Read Wall, and we are huge fans of his Wilson Wax Jacket.
Image: Rancourt & Co.
We’re still clinging dearly to our boatshoes, but it’s only a matter of time until we’ll be retiring them for the season. In an effort to keep a similar look this Fall and Winter, we’ve really put some effort into finding shoes that feature the moc construction that we so love. One option that we really like is the Ranger Moc in Natural Chromexcel Leather from our friends at Rancourt & Co.
Images: Bonobos
For quite some time, we’ve been talking about how much we love Bonobos pants. The fit is spot on, and with so many fantastic colors and patterns there is literally a pair for just about everything we can imagine. In recent months, we’ve started pointing our attention to their growing collection of sport shirts, and it turns out we love them just as much as the pants. If you’re looking for some new gingham for your rotation, we’d highly suggest taking a look at the Bonobos Ging Arthur Sport Shirts.
Images: Loggerhead Apparel
As much as we hate to see the weekend disappear into our rear view mirror, we can’t help but enjoy a Monday that entails us giving away a fantastic prize pack from a growing company. It’s been more than a year since we’ve talked about our friends down at Loggerhead Apparel, and in that time their line has expanded by leaps and bounds. Today, we’re happy to announce one lucky Bowties & Boatshoes reader is going to win a prize pack full of Loggerhead’s newest offerings.
Image: Pennington & Bailes
When it comes to gameday gear, our lineup runs the gamut from team colored go to hell pants to beat up old t-shirts we picked up as wide eyed freshman still learning our way around campus. Though most of the gear stays in the closet every day but Saturday, there are a few pieces that fit seamlessly into our everyday wardrobes. One of those pieces is the Coach’s Shirt by Pennington & Bailes.
Image: Harding & Wilson
Though we wear them frequently, and spend far too much time researching them online, we still get way more excited than we probably should when we come across a bowtie that is truly unlike any we have ever seen. No, we aren’t talking about ties made from duct tape, or something that spins around, we’re talking about bows that make us say “why didn’t I think of that?” That is exactly what we said when we came across the Pendleton Wool bows from Harding & Wilson.
Image: Jack Spade
Just like our clothing choices rotate throughout the year, our accessories seem to as well. For the summer months, we tend to use a credit card holder as opposed to a wallet, but each Fall we find ourselves shifting back to a traditional billfold. This year has been no different, and it seems that a transition is imminent. Though we tend to like more basic wallets, we might veer from previous tendencies a bit this time around and break out an Embossed Anchor Bill Holder by Jack Spade.
Image: Onward Reserve
When it comes to casual jackets for Fall, there are a ton of fantastic options currently on the market. We’ve already talked about how much we like the Brooks Brothers Quilted Navy Blazer, but, as versatile as it is, we can’t see ourselves wearing it every single day. In an effort to find another quilted jacket that can work over just about anything, we went straight to Barbour. Our search ended as soon as we found their Liddesdale Jacket.
Images: Smathers & Branson
As much as we put our own personal touches on each and every post on Bowties & Boatshoes, we do our best to leave our opinions on sports, politics, etc. at the door (or on Twitter). That said, with campaigns in full swing, we thought it was only right that we weigh in on our preferred method to show our support for those who are vying for office. Instead of bumper stickers and t-shirts, this year we are turning to our friends at Smathers & Branson for our campaign gear.
Image: L.L. Bean Signature
If the number of leaves falling is any indication of Fall being here to stay, we’ll be breaking out the heavy fabrics in no time at all. We’ve always loved tweed, and this year it might be time to break down and buy another blazer for the rotation. One that has really caught our attention as of late comes from the L.L. Bean Signature line. Their Wool Tweed Blazer ($245) is great looking and built to last.
