Goods made by thinking. Curated by Giles Ellis owner of Schofield Watch Company.
Goods made by thinking. Curated by Giles Ellis owner of Schofield Watch Company.
This jacket is a reproduction of a Type A-1 flight jacket issued in 1927 and finally exhausted during sometime WWII. The original jackets were made with capeskin, whereas this Real McCoy’s version is a rare inspired horse hide leather.
-Poland horse hide,
- Vegetable tanned
-100% cotton lining
-Buffalo horn buttons
-Seal brown color
Mr. Bathing Ape is an ongoing collaborative project between A Bathing Ape founder Nigo, and Japanese retailers and production specialists United Arrows. The collection was born from Nigo’s love of Saville Row tailoring, and his desire to create a more formal collection which encapsulated the ethos of A Bathing Ape. The results are a collection which cleverly fuses more formal tailoring with streetwear elements.
The latest collection includes oxford shirting, cashmere mix cardigans, and a stunning array of A Bathing Ape camouflage ties and pocket squares, perfect for brightening up any formal look. The production is of the highest quality, with each item produced in Japan using Japanese or Italian fabrics.
Nigo’s early influences such as Elvis, The Beatles and hip-hop artists such as Run DMC, paved the way for his many celebrity collaborations and followers. Kanye West, Jay-Z and most famously Pharrell Williams are to name a few. The later having in 2005 helped Nigo launch the first “A Bathing Ape” store in New York. Nigo is also co-owner and head designer of Williams’ Billionaire Boys Club.
It would only seem right that the company has their own record label (B) Ape Sounds.
This highly sort after and exciting brand is definitely making way for a new and interesting take on lifestyle and street wear. Wither this be through one of their many collaboration or just their unique take on the T-shirt, A Bathing Ape have helped raise a new generation of graphic art meets fashion.
Google ‘Mr Bathing Ape’ as many shops regularly featured here stock it. Present, End, Hervia etc…
Its expensive stuff but the quality, fit and iconic design makes it worth the money.
One of the brightest of the new British design stars. Is a giant Herman T not the coolest thing?
hand-striped Tshirts are the result of an experiment to paint dye by hand directly onto a finished garment. Each one is individually painted and is unique. This Tshirt has been painted in black and purple stripes with logwood.
The Tshirt itself is made out of cotton interlock (thicker and more robust than single jersey), cut in one piece with no shoulder seam. This follows research into early Twentieth Century underwear and sportswear. By cutting in one piece there is no shoulder seam to rub against the skin, or stretch or fray. Also, as the folded shoulder line is horizontal, this cut gives slightly more room for the arm to move than a standard slope-shouldered cut.
To achieve a folded shoulder, the tube of fabric which is originally knitted first needs to be cut and spread out flat (as opposed to tubular Ts, a vintage staple). An advantage of cutting flat rather than tubular is that shape can be put in at the armpit, reducing the tension on the fabric under the arms, which can tear on tubular-cut Ts.
For the past several years the brother and sister partnership that is Jed & Marne™ has been collaborating with Mayan master weavers throughout the highlands of Guatemala. Raised by a mother and father who are themselves craftspeople, the siblings inherited an eye for handmade goods. Their perpetual hunt for quality and craft led them to the weaving of Guatemala, an artform that is truly brilliant in its construction and its composition. All of the fabrics Jed & Marne uses have been carefully curated, dyed by hand and woven on foot looms.
Thorocraft’s strap loafer with buckles and signature woven toe, leather interior lining and a raw, undyed Vachetta heel detail with copper rivet. Contrast blue outsole is an EVA/foam rubber blend with an embedded heel strike for durability. Designed in California.
I was told that the carbon fibre texture on the Chassis leather is applied using an acid foam - love it.
49 x 26 x 27 cm.
• Black matt printed carbon fibre leather.
• Grey microfibre lining.
• Brushed gunmetal hardware.
I am constantly drawn to White Mountaineering outerwear. Technical and tailored. Amazing quality in both materials and construction. Available at End and Mr. Porter, this Gore-Tex jacket is from Haven
If anyone knows where to buy Hansen online, let me know. Very cool SS collection. The need for this tux shirt is making me anxious.
… Found it, bought it :-) http://www.maritime-antiques.dk
A cold weather re-issue of the “Fripp” Down Vest comes with a luxurious update with Suede accents. The nylon quilted shell is down and feather filled for additional weather protection. Bedwin gives the vest vintage styling with a heavyweight zipper and suede accents - shoulders, pocket piping, zipper pull - the vest can be versatilely worn with any outfit.
