“Students Wearing British Overcoats” by Mary Russell, Gstaad, c.1971.
Anonymous asked: Girls aren't property to be stolen.
Says the dude whose girl ‘bout to get got.
But seriously, I want to point out that your highlighting of my microagression is, in of itself, a microagression. I ask you please respect this safe space, built of Belgians and bespoke.
Anonymous asked: Moving from Charleston to Boston, any winter coats you've had your eye on?
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to think about outerwear. I wore shorts clear through the Christmas weekend. Which was less than ideal.
Living in a southern climate I have to admit my hardcore outerwear knowledge is limited. There are a number of pieces I enjoy from a design standpoint, but most of my closet is based around the concept of layering heavy-to-light combinations. Still, I’ll give it a shot.
I bought a Mackintosh Waverly coat over the summer and have been very pleased with it. The wool exterior gives it a leg up on most typical poly-based quilted jackets without making it look too forced (a problem I find with some Brunello Cucinelli and Loro Piana “luxury” outerwear). I got mine in grey, though I have seen a number of options floating around the internet. Unfortunately they seem to be sold out at most places (though there are a couple kicking around on sale at No Man Walks Alone and East Dane). For a more readily available option you can look to J. Crew who stock a near identical version by Traditional Weatherwear.
One of the brands I have been supremely impressed with in person is Herno. They make a number of items, some of which you can find at Sid Mashburn, though their most impressive offerings seem to no longer grace the racks at Sid’s. Last year they had a hip-length down parka in matte black that was so light you’d swear it was a summertime rain jacket. I also recently had a delightful hazelnut chocolate from a sublimely packaged Christmas box they sent to Sid’s. I can’t hate on a brand who sends good chocolate.
Then there are the sexier (read: more expensive) Italian makers like CP Company or Stone Island. While I have limited knowledge of either, the pieces I’ve seen and handled are of tremendous quality.
At the end of the day I’d advise to go for something that is equal parts subdued and polished (it is outerwear after all). Too luxe and it’s likely it won’t hold up to the elements, too over-designed and you’ll end up at the Moncler store. Striking the balance between utilitarian and well-made is (as always) the key. One more word of advice: Make sure the jacket is long enough to cover your ass and upper thighs. This cropped jacket craze is not ideal for chilling cross-winds.
Happy hunting!
Christmastime Closet Clean
Tired of friends and family not getting how you can spend more than $30 on a pair of shoes? Looking to dress well enough to steal your best friend’s girl? I got you.
Shamelessly plugging some of my personal effects on offer, including a Cucinelli Gun Club sport coat, an iron-clad Go-to-Hell suit by Armani, some barely worn Alfred Sargent dub monks, Incotex trou, and ties by Drake’s or Luciano Barbera.
Rest assured 100% of proceeds from these sales will go towards kopping hawter jawns. Know that your money is where it should be – feeding into the iGent ecosystem.
Happy holidays, y’all.