A late entry into the summer's wear off is this multi plaid linen scarf shirt from Harmon found over on BBlessing. Made in the USA from linen, the shirt is not as obnoxiously choking as would seem with the scarf lengths draping in an over relaxed manner.
More photos of the Harman Multi Plaid Scarf Shirt after the jump.
Rag & Bone is one of those few American clothing companies that can claim to be "All American." Making your clothes in the USA is only as special as the designs being constructed. There is ever a question on the build and construction of their wears let alone the eye for style of their founders.
Case in point is this Western Shirt. Sure, it looks like a plain blue patterened shirt but I can guarantee you that once you put this on, the fit, weight, and cut of the cotton will suck your pockets of the $240US (Blackbird) it will run you to buy it... and well worth it.
Check the custom sbap buttons on this Rag & Bone shirt (after the jump) and you'll know what I mean.
We first got an eye view of the new watch line TSOVET at (capsule) NYC. Our initial thoughts were that they borrowed well from other major chronomasters but once it is on your wrist you discover an alternative beauty thats ready for all. From their PR, "TSOVET is a distinctly different range of analog time instruments, integrating the styling of engineered industrial tools, motor gauges and avionics instruments, with exaggerated components to achieve unique but functional styling. Slated for upscale specialty distribution, TSOVET uses premium Swiss quartz movements, top-grade Italian leathers, and aeronautical-grade 316L stainless steel its line. Metallurgic PVD treatments combined in unique fashion produce an array of extraordinary tonal effects, adding an additional level of distinction to the range."
More detailed views of TSOVET Watches after the jump.
Folk offers some unique knitwear for Fall 2008 with a variety of cardigans made in Bolivia from 100% Alpaca. Their slim fitting form sticks well to the body and doesnt show the usual stretch that your grandma's cardigan gifts may. Available now from oki-ni.
Anyone who has picked up this months Vanity Fair has seen a very nice series of ads from the GAP. The brand is really trying hard to turn around their dwindling business and although they still have some work to do, from the looks from the ads, they are on their way. One of the most surprising 'celebrities' featured is none other than The Sartorialist , Scott Schuman. He is very much looking like he didn't get styled by a heavy handed stylist which was very smart on the GAP's part, as it showed how GAP clothing can fit many different personal styles.
Since a couple of seasons we are now watching Korean designer Juun J. Here we take a look at his Fall/Winter 2008 collection, that is getting into stores now.
"Juun.J likes to create new silhouettes and garments from an overlapping of items and silhouette to silhouette all of which dramatically conflict with each other. Shirts and cardigans, knit sleeved jackets and knitwear are overlapping each other and newly born as different items. Juun.J basic design concept is Classic & Tailoring."
Especially his constant re-invention of the trench coat is very intriguing to us, as it is never the same and always exciting all over again. Remember his name, as we predict big things to come from the designer. While he plays in the high fashion arena, his collections still feel accessible.
Take a look at the new collection after the jump.
Michael Michalsky may be the creative director for MCM during the day, but that did not stop him from launching his own signature line in 2007. With the mantra, "Real Clothes for real People," "Michalsky designs and produces clothing and accessories that enable consumers to express their own individuality. The products are aimed at modern, cosmopolitan consumers who appreciate quality."
View select views from Michalsky's Fall/Winter 2008/09 collection after the jump.
Originally showcased at Baselworld 2008, the Franc Vila SuperLigero Skeleton Tourbillon merges great design with new materials. Watchtribune describes it, "Like Richard Mille, Zenith, Ulysse Nardin and Jaeger-LeCoultre, Franc Vila moved forward with this piece by exploring a new material – Lightnium (an allow of lithium and aluminium). This material boasts high rigidity and low density, and marks yet another milestone for pioneering independent watchmaking."
More views of the Franc Vila SuperLigero Skeleton Tourbillon after the jump.
The collaborative brand, between Sophnet and Fragment Design - Uniform Experiment - showcases their second season with new styles and a great bridge between formal and casual wear. Color gives what would usually be a simple looks a great amount of new life.
View the Uniform Experiment Fall/Winter 2008/09 collection after the jump.
Check out this collection of Boat Shoes from Redwing Japan's Wabash Collection. Wabasha, MN is of course the historic rivertown close to Redwing. These Redwing Boat Shoes are 100% made in the U.S.A and come in three classic leather colors.
View the Redwing Japan Wabasha Collection Boat Shoes after the jump.
