Same shirt, the same person. When the Saffron Flanneled Cotton Shirt first came out, Ed instantly took his pick. He’s inspired by the appeal of this statement shirt — patternless, but sufficient of a bold colour to express its standout-ness.
Why are we showing you two of the same thing in one go? We understand colours like these might not be your first pick but once you get the gist of how it can be worn, believe us, you’d enjoy it so much. Based on our experience, this is how you can wear it: either go soft and light or simply go dark (like in the photo) to complement the shirt. Let it shine. Let it be the subject of the outfit. Don’t fight with it with another statement. https://www.instagram.com/p/CcFwcZhMiMY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Every year, Simon Crompton at Permanent Style does a year-end reader-voted ‘best of’ post, where readers nominate and/or vote on the best, in their opinion, of a variety of categories in the menswear space. In years past it’s included categories like best online menswear retailer and best menswear writer. This year, Simon instead had readers…
Navy jackets have always been a staple of classic menswear. This set-in cotton jacket can be worn as a separate or paired with matching chinos. Check out the link in our bio to see more. (at The Armoury New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaP7-PaL0ZN/?utm_medium=tumblr
When big-box retailers and vintage pieces don’t quite fit, that’s where Lichen comes in and lends their expertise. Jared and Ed had this amazing, vintage George Nelson-designed daybed reupholstered in some of Fox Brother’s premier plaid and casentino fabric. The plaid lends to a timeless feel, much like the design of the daybed itself. They added a bit of flair with the orange casentino wool on the sides of the back bolsters and the underside of the seat cushion. Check out the link in our bio to see more. (at The Armoury New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca49mInLc17/?utm_medium=tumblr
Fashion is often criticized for its creative destruction. Trends are constantly coming and going; new brands are always emerging. What some see as a pointless field, I see as a subject where there’s always something fresh, something engaging, something different to talk about. For the past few years, I’ve been doing annual roundups about new brands I’m watching. To be sure, not all of them are actually new — some have been around for a while. But they’re new to me and, hopefully, you. This year, I have so many brands on my list that I decided to break this post into two parts. The first part was published two weeks’ ago. This is part two.
HUSBANDS
The lines on Husbands’ tailoring are as strong and well-defined as the facial features of the company’s founder, Nicolas Gabard. Gabard is a strikingly handsome Frenchman who wears suits and sport coats with Cuban-heeled side-zip boots. In a previous life, he worked as a lawyer to please his father but soon found himself rummaging through flea markets on weekends in search of vintage clothes. Now he has his own clothing label, Husbands, which is headquartered in the affluent 2nd arrondissement of Paris, a stone’s throw from Palais-Royal. Husbands’ tailoring is youthful, sleek, and above everything else, sexy. Their suits have defined shoulders, wide lapels, and a dropped buttoning point, giving the wearer strong, architectural lines. Yet, there’s also a natural elegance to everything, as the full-bodied jackets have leafy skirts that sway like fronds. The high-waisted pants have long, slightly flared legs shaped like ringing bells, hinting at movement even when the wearer is standing still. “Husbands’ style is about getting off the beaten track – risk-taking,” founder Nicolas Gabard tells me. “In that respect, the Husbands’ style borrows its boldness from the Italians, which is then counterbalanced by the rigor of the English line. Husbands’ style is therefore resolutely French: at the crossroads of these two territories.”
I apologize for not having written new content in what feels like a long time, but it’s not because I’ve been idle. I’ve been working on some website features that I’ve had in my brain for a while, which required me to buckle down and spend some time thinking through. The latest is my new…
Navy jackets have always been a staple of classic menswear. This set-in cotton jacket can be worn as a separate, as seen here with denim, or paired with matching chinos. Check out the journal to see more. (at The Armoury New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbp9mvPJ3Du/?utm_medium=tumblr
