yo!

Fjallraven
NF
APC
Blunts

Yo my phone is fucked. It won't turn on. So if I don't respond to any txts/calls don't be offended!

Fits

Got this shirt. Not sure if I will keep it or not.
Anyways, you can see the sams and the daytons.

Polo

Zara

Sam

Dayton

Patagonia

Sam

Dayton

 

RC

Sam

Dayton

Nerding out...

So I love geeky type shit. What of it!
I am probably pre-ordering this Spyderco Para Military 2. I have a similar type of knife called the Caly 3 which is also shown below. It can be hard to justify a large knife for EDC and the Para 2 is a tad longer in length of blade and total length but I think its comprised features make it all the worth while. High end steel, g10 handles, flat ground blade, big lanyard hole, torx screws for serviceability and its made in the USA.

 

Caly 3 (my knife)

 

Para 2

I also picked up this Quark 123 Tactical as well as a Nitecore D10 pocket clip to do my own mod. The clip will allow for a deep pocket carry of the light which I felt was missing in its design. The clip version of the light is not really designed for pocket carry.

Finally, I thought this post on Selectism was neat. Actual knife/tool carried by German troops. Sturdy locking blade, saw and etc. but also the nice rich green sets it off from the regular version.

Found this...

http://www.archivalclothing.com/2010/08/archival-review-thorogood-boots.html

check the link and enjoy...

Boots...

I am really liking these Viberg boots. They are similar to my Daytons but I really love the brown. It is interesting how the difference in color can change an outfit. The captoe is a nice detail especially with the 'brogueing' (wikipedia that shit).

  

I was cruising through the Hukurokujo blog and saw these Alden Indy's resoled with a vibram sole. We always perved on Indy boots and I still love the silhouette.

 

Finally, I love these Alden Foss Tugger boots. I have grey roughout boots from Dayton but they are pretty bulky - I have nicknamed them stompers. The first incarnation of the Foss boot was in a beautiful black leather but this go around they have done it in an 'earthy' toned reverse leather - which has a more subtly resemblance to the roughout on my Daytons.

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Sticking with the Vibram trend, the dude at Oak Street Bootmakers told me the shoes I ordered should be done by end of november. This picture sold me on the shoes, in my opinion they will be extremely versatile throughout various outfits/seasons.

Dickies Mason Boots

I know... I just bought boots. I really like these though. Same idea as the Red Wing Chukka but comes in more colourways and probably at least half the price. These boots are sleek. Something you could wear rugged but dress up at the same time. The light grey ones are calling my name. Definitely a boot I'd consider in the near future.

The Influencers

INFLUENCERS FULL VERSION from R+I creative on Vimeo.

"INFLUENCERS is a short documentary that explores what it means to be an influencer and how trends and creativity become contagious today in music, fashion and entertainment.

The film attempts to understand the essence of influence, what makes a person influential without taking a statistical or metric approach.

Written and Directed by Paul Rojanathara and Davis Johnson, the film is a Polaroid snapshot of New York influential creatives (advertising, design, fashion and entertainment) who are shaping today's pop culture.

"Influencers" belongs to the new generation of short films, webdocs, which combine the documentary style and the online experience."

Out From Under The Rock.

Wayfarer

AA shirt

Wings & Horns wool coat

Zara trenchcoat

APC PS

H&M deck boot

It's been a minute...

Kicking it off...
Jcrew
3sixteen
Clarks

Fjallraven Jacket, Wolverine Boots, Inventory

I have tried these on, and will definately be a pickup once I get to Sweden. Fits like a gem. It can be washed to remove the wax for a lighter spring/summer coat and then have the wax reapplied. Frankly, the picture doesn't do the coat justice.

Up next is the 1000 Mile Boots from Wolverine. It is hard to decide where to throw money, so many brands doing similar things. These Wolverine boots are unique, standing out from the rest of the collection. They may be a little high but I definately enjoy the heel detail and moc toe stitching.

Last but not least, the Hypebeast feature on the Inventory space that recently opened up in Vancouver. The photos definately capture the atmosphere and in my opinion there is a humble atmosphere when you walk in. Having been in a seleciton of boutiques, I have to say that this was the most pleasent experience out of the lot. I say the dude (Ryan Willms) around my end of town on more than one occasion without knowing who he was. Check it out...

http://hypebeast.com/2010/06/the-gastown-culmination-ryan-willms-of-inventory/

Double Edge Safety Razor

Staying away from blogs and forums for a good minute have made me forget how much interesting shit I used to stumble across on a daily basis. This car thing is taking over my life again but I think it is time that I stop focusing so much on it and let the chips fall where they may. That means that I'm gonna start looking at gear related stuff again haha. I recently shaved my beard and now I can't seem to let myself grow it out again. The only thing is, my razor sucks. A couple of days ago Scott Schuman of the Sartorialist brought up the issue of where to get replacement heads for his old razor that looks like the one above. Somebody left this link on one of his comments, http://www.kinowear.com/blog/the-elusive-perfect-shave/. It's pretty geeky but it is an interesting read. Like most things, it's funny how a task that seems so simple can have so many tangents that doesn't make it seem like a simple shave anymore. If I still have money left over after blowing it all on my car I wanna pick up a razor like this.

re: Rucksack

Picked up this old rucksack at a military store. Bought new leather and hardware to try and restore it a bit. I think it has some potential.

Back

Front

Bottom

Inside

New Stuff

What I'm Wearing Today

Summer is sort of here. Sun is out but it is still cold. Underestimated the weather today

Shaved head

Sunglasses: Ray Ban Wayfarer

Jacket: Gap

Polo: Lacoste

Denim: A.P.C. ps

Boots: Clarks

& of course all accessories by //h

The wallet looks great and I can't wait until it starts to darken up.

re: James Bond

Visvim Virgils maybe?
He looks badass. For some reason when he wears a hoodie jeans and boots he looks .. well ... bad ass haha..
I just realized that all I pretty much wear are sweaters. I need to wear some other shit but the weather here is pretty hard to predict so wearing anything lighter is usually problematic for later in the day or at night. You should drive your EK in gumball and ill be your wing man haha.

WAYWT

Over the past few days...

Stussy

3sixteen

Arrow

AA

3sixteen

Sebago

RC

3sixteen

Dayton

Lulu

RC

3sixteen

Dayton

re: Club Monoco

Here are the crewnecks I was mentioning. These are size medium.

UNDFTD

What boots do you think James Bond is wearing? I want a bit of a chunkier boot that I can wear even if my denim are straight leg. I still like my Clarks but I want something a bit more casual. I wear my dbs with hoodies and stuff but I just think that a chunkier boot would look a bit more relaxed for when I'm dressing down. Oh, and James Bond is bad ass.

Acronym 2010 Spring/Summer Collection

S-J7/S-J14 from Concrete Store on Vimeo.

Acronym captured the way that I view their brand in this video. I always thought Acronym was so tech that it reminded me of some shit you would wear on a top secret mission. In my opinion the video would have been topped off if Errolson Hugh was driving some stealthed out S2000 or something haha (that's the Honda bug talking...) It's cool how a brand that markets itself so little can manage to get it's point of being across to consumers who stumble upon it. I guess that is what happens when the products speak for themselves. I can't afford Acronym but I definitely find their branding and products interesting.

Birkentstocks

These caught my eye this morning.
Quirky.

A collection of stuffs...

I dunno bout you, but it seems that there is a bit of a lull with stuff lately. Or maybe my mind is dead from all the studying and papers. I am sure you can attest to that. Decided to browse through old stuff for a good post.


http://merbags.com/
These people make 'custom' messenger bags, backpacks and other goodies. The price is good, lots of options to customize.

http://www.boondoggleman.com/
I was trying to find some instructions online for braiding with the intent of making wallet lanyards. This is what I stumbled across. Somewhat creepy once you get to lookin at the privacy section and about section haha.

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/
http://www.ironheart.co.uk/html/Triple%20Works/3230FI.html
These jeans come from the same umbrella company that produces Iron Heart. Nice slim fit, thick and slubby! I think these will be the next pair I pick up.

http://www.dakine.com/bike/luggage/bike-bags/bike-bag/
Thinking about purchasing a bike bag for travelling. Not that I do a lot of it, but for the times I go home or in the future, it would be nice to have something durable.

http://stapledesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/girlsmath.jpg
Thought this was funny.

More from the Jeff Staple blog... http://www.lazertits.com/

www.mashsf.com/blog.php

This is savage cycling...

W + H Chambray Hoodie

Chambray hoodie + Samurai + Black Dayton boots= Fire. I can see it already!

The Good Old Days...

Remember in high school we bumped this shit on repeat in your blue civic? Hahaha. I'm studying at school right now and this song was on my playlist. Brings back memories...

goro's 2010 Spring Leather Bracelet

I like how the tassles hang down off of the bracelet. I've been pretty hung up on plain leather pieces that I never really thought of how utilizing beads or other ornaments like the silver would look.

Jake Davis Test Shots

Jake Davis Test Shots: The Impossible Cool from Jake Davis on Vimeo.

This test shot is quite old but our conversation today reminded me to post this up. Featured in this video is Sean Sullivan who is the creator of the blog www.theimpossiblecool.com. When I first googled his blog the first thing I noticed was a quote underneath the site that read, "Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say and not giving a damn." That quote is pretty much bang on regarding our conversation today. I find it funny when I talk to friends and they talk about other people who "don't have style." I don't agree with this because I don't think style really has a definition. To me style is an experience. Whether people agree with other people's style is a fair statement to make but to me, everybody has style one way or another. This dude's steeze also reminded me of you haha. I don't know if you've ever peeped Jake Davis' test shot videos but to me they are pretty dope. They are short and don't seem to say much unless you really watch and pay attention. I'm obsessed with them.

SeaVees

There are a lot of companies doing the boat shoe, chukka and other classic shapes. I am feeling the stuff from SeaVees as an alternative to Sebago or Sperry. The stuff still has a unique touch which is obviously a plus.

Subtle details like the hand stiched toe and the simple somewhat 'nautical' colorways set these (and other models) apart from the 'sea' of other products.

http://seavees.com/shop/mens/

Dr. Romanelli X Levi's

I've personally never really cared for Dr. Romanelli because their pieces are so out there and i'm a pretty subtle dresser, so I like to think anyway. I really like these though (minus the coloured shoelaces). Also, I've never liked denim shoes. Maybe it's because most denim shoes utilize a darker denim. I don't know what it is about these because usually I would find something like these hideous haha. They look like a fun shoe to wear in the summer though. I have a grey chambray that would pair perfectly with these. I haven't been wearing sneakers very often but I still enjoy the silhouette of my canvas chukkas the best, maybe that is why I like these. Ps. I shaved the shag. I'll post fit pics later. It feels HELLA weird and everybody at school stares at me.

Its your boyyy

I know we both love interviews and getting a glimpse into the minds of people in the 'industry' we covet...
Pretty good and thorough, give it a read!

http://www.interviewmagazine.com/fashion/hiroshi-fujiwara/

re: History of the V stitch...

Ha! I thought this was sweet. Super interesting.
Notice the part about the v stitch being on the back. If you look at the new 2010 line for Reigning Champ, they include this on the back as well. Cool detail.

http://www.valetmag.com/ask-valet/style/2010/sweatshirt-collar-v-041510.php