The 2012 issue of TooLs adds more desirable products and pages to the original issue. The book is a real eye opener and excellent resource of products that follow the principles of:
1 Useful as a Tool / 2 Relevant to creation / 3 High quality or right cost 3 Easily handled
Text is Japanese with various English sections, but you are always told the essential information in English.
RRL test dot from the fabulous shop in Mount Street and Schofield Signalman on vintage suede
There are varying opinions as to how this jacket got its name “the Wool A-1”. Most likely, it is because of its close resemblance to the leather A-1 flight jacket. Many articles have adopted the A-1 name to include gloves, goggles, helmets, trousers and shoes. Based on historical data, while this jacket is not conforming to the A-1 code, the label of the Army Quartermaster Dept verifies it to be regular goods of the Army troops. Features: Superior quality, special colour, classical front buttons and nice waist band. It was a big challenge to re-produce this jacket.
This shirt takes its design cues from classic American workwear shirts, and is constructed from a heavyweight 6oz Indigo Denim. The shirt features a large shoulder patch, with intricate embroidered patterns inspired by authentic Native American crafts. This incredible piece is typical of the attention to detail found in WM products, featuring contrast corduroy and twill detailing, found on the inner cuffs, shoulder yoke, hem and collar. .
The lone proprietor of Fine Light Trading, Mr. Innis Lawrence, is a man that produces vintage Mexican souvenir-style Marine Corps rings. Hmm…
I love the packaging andy the rings are pretty cool. Influenced by “The Sons of Anarchy” of course.
Joe McCoy 8 hour union
Superdenim (UK)
There are not many watches I would buy because the Schofield Signalman was designed by me for me. However there are some watches that I find utterly compelling from a design perspective. One of these is the eccentric Romain Jerome Space Invader watch made in collaboration with TAITO Corp.
When released I passed it by as geeky and whimsical. But after a saturating trip to Basel this watch left a lasting impression. On the wrist it is perfect. It is whimsical and sentimental and thats the genius of it. Limited to 78 units in some colour ways 8 in others; the invaders are luminescent. The little sprung feet are reminiscent of the Apollo 11 lander feet hence the Moon Invader name. Inside a RJ001-A automatic movement. If anyone knows of one for sale let me know :-)
The Schofield Moon Mills Tweed Strap Kit, made in collaboration with Cro’ Jack
Only a few left of the customer only green colour way.
Billy Reid Heirloom is a division of Billy Reid which is generally way too Prepy. The Heirloom collection is much more interesting like this linen shirt. Love it.
Junya Watanabe has worked under the Comme Des Garcons brand since the mid 80’s and has been showing his own designs since 2001. He is renowned for mixing the best of classic and modern, creating unique, cutting edge garments.
Part of the SS12 “Less Than Zero” collection, the Boat Shirt is an updated version of the classic WWII CPO - or Chief Petty Officer’s - shirt, combining the heavier weight shirt jacket construction that defines the style, with a modern, striped pattern throughout. As with all NBHD pieces, the detailing is expertly considered and the finish is exceptional.
In the excitement of discovering new brands I post another Colimbo Hunting Goods jacket.
“Ulster Mills Farmstead” Deadstock Wool Blanket Coat, Hickoree’s Exclusive
Giles + Nautical knit + Signalman on an oil skin strap soon to be released (Taken with instagram)
