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Yearly Archives: 2008

December

Head to toe: Winter Look

* Our Legacy knit hat * Robert Geller sunglasses * J.Crew wool angora scarf *Property of... Lex trip bag * Stowa Ikarus * Flippa K driving gloves * North Face Polar Jacket * NSF…

Holiday Gift Guide: Under a hundge...

* What a Man Should Know ...$20 * Lanyard Single Knot Necklace....$74 * Diptyque candle...$68 * Mad Men Season 1....$27.49 * Jack Spade key strap...$45

Object Affection

*Days of the Week Hankerchiefs *Royal Aristocrat typrwriter * Bottoms Up Flask * Molded Ply Interior , Volvo V50 *Ace Comb

Head to toe: Winter Look

* Steven Alan knit cap * Moscot Nebb frames * Rogues Gallery "Heart of the Sea" necklace * J.Crew Ragg wool gloves * Jack Spade anchor wallet * Jacques Lemans chronograph *…

November

Head to toe: Fall Look

* Drakes of London knit hat * Robert Geller Joseph frames * Timex perpetual calender * Freemans Sporting Club bank bag * Rag & Bone Dakota Waxed cotton jacket * J.Crew Highland…

Head to toe: Fall Look

*Selima Optique Alabama frames * Junghans Max Bill watch * ThePropertyof tote * Billykirk canvas wallet * Dunderdon Axleman M-65 *J.Crew cashmere shawl collar pullover *…

Head to toe: Fall Look

* LL Bean Maine Warden's hat *Selima for J.Crew Rivington sunglasses * Junghans chronograph * Jack Spade canvas brief *13" macbook * The New Yorker * Woolrich Woolen Mills field…

Now Open: Smith + Butler

refinery29 post Smith + Butler, 225 Smith Street (at Smith Street), Brooklyn; 718-855-4295.

In the Details: BDDW

* Dovetailed Drawers * Lake Cabinet door pulls * Leather dresser detail *Brass butterflies * Captains Mirror detail BDDW

Head to toe: Fall Look

*Selima+J.Crew aviators * Rogues Gallery Jaws Necklace * Nixon Sentry watch *J.Crew Artisan's duffle *RL Rugby pea coat * Nom de Guerre regulation cardigan * Idol Radec Samuel…

In the Details: Fall Fabrics pt. II

*Hand tailored deadstock wool suiting from FSC *RL sueded Fleece shawl neck button up *Barbour thorn-proof waxed cotton Bedale * Superior Labor heavy canvas, leather, & brass…

Head to toe: Fall Look

* Paul Smith sunglasses * Junghans Pilot's watch * Engineered Garments tote * Traditional Weatherwear Selby coat * Shipley&Halmos Updike cardigan * Apolis Activism Military shirt…

Head to toe: Fall Look

* Shuron Sidewinders * Rogues Gallery sand shark necklace * Hamilton Khaki field watch * Jack Spade Gabardine utility bag * Haver Sack tartan lined jacket * Apolis Activism…

Object Affection: Established & Sons

*Writing desk by Michael Young *Uniform chair by Alexander Taylor *Fold Lamp by Alexander Taylor *Raw Edges Stack by Shay Alkalay *Frame chair by Wouter Shueblin logo=link

Head to toe: Fall Look

*Moscot Nebb Tortoise * Panera i Radiomir watch * A-Z Collection carpenters bag * Hyden Yoo Pitt bomber jacket * J.Crew cardigan * Dunderdon Fellows plaid shirt *RL Rugby rigid…

Object Affection

* Estwing hatchet * Leica C-Lux 3 * Cast Skull table lamp *Ed Ruscha for Smythson art diary * Paul McCobb console

Head to toe: Fall Look

* Black sheep&Prodigal sons woolly necklace * Junghans watch * Thepropertyof weekender * Engineered Garments fireman's coat * Woolrich buffalo check shirt * Nom de Guerre officers…

Head to toe: Fall Look

* Shuron Ronsir Timberline frames * Ole Mathiesen watch * Tanner leather belt * NY Times crossword * Porter+Monocle baby Boston tote * Hyden Yoo Bloom jacket * Haver Sack shawl…

In the Details: Fall, pt. III

* RL canvas/leather satchel * Engineered Garments wool tie *Slim fit Levis 501 * Filson double Mackinaw cruiser * Rag&Bone leather top tote * Apolis Activism hunting oxford *…

Head to toe: Fall Look

*Rain in New York... * Woolrich Lock Haven hat * Drakes of London scarf * Jack Spade Crown Twill Swiss Brief * Umbrella * Krane Jonas waxed cotton jacket *RL Rugby shawl collar…

Head to toe: Forecast, Rain

* Filson Mackinaw hat * Shuron Classics * Ole Mathiesen watch * J.Crew tartan umbrella * Jack Spade dipped canvas coal bag *FOB Factory Marine Parka * J.Crew Cardigan *NSF Gordon…

October

object affection: Bikes pt. II

* Ebisu all-around * Ira Ryan custom *Paul Smith/ Mercian track bike * Skeppshult z24 *Tournesol Audax by Hampsten Cycles

object affection:misc.

* Capita 'o8 Black Death Speed Tribe 159 * Eames Dowel chair * Holga medium format camera * Nelson swag leg desk * Phil Wood track hubs

object affection

*vintage Royal typewriter * Jack Spade pi keyring * Case sod buster jr. * Filson travel kit * old " catcher in the rye " hardback

Golden Twinkies....

baker, cook book author and good friend Sarah Magid 's golden creations on Refinery29's pipeline.... image=R29 Link

head to toe: Fall look

* Woolrich Woolen Mills field jacket * BR Heritage cable Knit sweater * Sassafras Chambray shirt * Rogues Gallery "Destroyer" belt * Trovata Highway cords * Spring Court sneakers

head to toe: Fall look

* Carhartt blanket lined chore coat *Engineered Garments Field vest * Gilded Age Harrison shirt * J.Crew garment dyed slim denim *Classic red vans

head to toe: dinner party

* yoko devereux wool blazer * Band of Outsiders clip on bowtie * Black Fleece oxford cloth * J.Crew slim selvedge white jeans * Quoddy boat shows

head to toe: Fall look

* Gilded Age knit hat *Krane Hamlin tote * FSC Pea Coat *Engineered Garments vest *RRL workshirt *Gilded Age Chinos *classic vans

head to toe: Fall look

*Selima optique for Jack Spade sunglasses * Giles&Brother anchor necklace * Nixon 51-30 * Porter/Monocle baby boston tote * S2W8 mountain parka * Haversack shawl neck sweater *…

Head to toe: Fall Look

* Drakes of London knit cap * Randolph Engineering aviators *'7o's Hamilton Chronograph * BillyKirk tote * Woolrich classic field coat * Beams+ Sage de cret trajet zip front…

In the Details: Fall fabrics

* Jack Spade 22 oz. tarp cloth canvas tote *J.Crew British millerain oilcloth peacoat *Engineered Garments Diagonal wool field parka + interior pocket detail *Fidelity 32 oz. wool…

head to toe: Fall look

*vintage Ray Ban's *plaid scarf * Superior Labor paint tote *vintage Timex * Engineered Garments shawl collar shirt jac * Stussy Deluxe Edwards shirt * RRL slim fit denim * S2W8…

head to toe: Fall look

* Engineered Garments fishing cap * Ray Ban frames *Timex "feeding time" watch * Superior Labor engineer tote * Woolrich Mountain Parka * J.Crew shawl neck * Oak hidden pocket…

Now Open: Nickey Kehoe

Nickey Kehoe Inc 730 N. Highland Ave Los Angeles, CA 90038 m-f 10am-6pm sat. 12noon-5pm & by appointment Nickey Kehoe site ...amazing.

head to toe: Fall look

* Selima for J.Crew Rivington sunglasses * Timex perpetual calender *Jack Spade twill Swiss brief * Woolrich Woolen Mills trail parka * Built by Wendy sweater * Sunday Works camp…

head to toe: Fall look

*Moscot Lemtosh frames *Vintage Rolex Sea Dweller *RL Purple Label Equestrian belt *Steven Alan washed Filson tote * Patrik Ervell Survival jacket * J.S. Homestead shawl collar…

head to toe: Fall look

*Moscot Miltzen frame * Victorinox Infantry chrono *LL Bean hunters tote * Filson Traverse down vest * South2West8 Cowichan sweater * J.Crew lightweight flannel *Black 501's *Grey…

head to toe: Fall look

*Moscot Nebb frames * Black Sheep&Prodigal Sons raging sea necklace * Jack Spade twill Turnpike bag * Mackintosh for J.Crew * Engineered Garments plaid workshirt * Needles quick…

object affection:DWR Tools for Living

*French pocket knife *Ropeball doorstop *Tri-fold shovel *Vignelli perpetual wall calender *Jens Quistgaard folding teak stool all available at DWR.com

I'm Totally Flattered....

I hope they don't mind when I crib some of their images... visit them when you're next in Seattle. Or online... blackbird

head to toe: Fall look

* Ray Ban frames * Drakes of London plaid scarf * Steven Alan travel bag * Engineered Garments ripstop Clicker jacket * Sassafras white collar chambray work shirt *Rogues Gallery…

object affection

* Alyssa Norton Sharktooth neckless * Camping cutlery * Conran floor task lamp * Barbour thorn-proof dressing *vintage GI web belt

head to toe: Fall look

*J.D.Salinger's "Nine Stories" *Nixon 42-20 chronograph * Built by Wendy tote * Barbour Airedale quilted jacket * Trovata gonzo plaid shirt * J.Crew heather pocket tee * Haversack…

head to toe: Fall look

*Brooklyn Dodgers cap (represent) * Jack Spade Crown Twill Carryall * Opening Ceremony Buffalo Check shawl collar coat *Sunday Works camp shirt * Trovata Cords *military surplus…

head to toe: Fall look

* Shuron Sidewinders * Giles&Brother antler necklace *Vintage Rolex Cosmograph * Brady Aerial Trout shoulder bag * Engineered Garments+Levis slim jacket * Rogues Gallery flannel *…

head to toe: Fall look

*Shuron Freeway frames * Giles&Brother coachwhip bracelet * J.Crew waxed canvas weekender * Engineered Garments Shawl collar Pea Coat * Supreme flannel *J.Crew pocket tee * Post…

KR

head to toe: Fall look

*Moscot Yukel frames * Giles&Brother wishbone necklace * Timex watch * Porter+Monocle tote * Henrik Vibskov Windcheater jacket * Band of Outsiders plaid shirt * Stevenson braided…

head to toe: Fall look

* Wigwam knit hat * Rag&Bone weekender * J.Crew Waxed cotton pea coat * RL Klondike wool shirt * Engineered Garments+Levis hunting pants * Quoddy ring boot

object affection

* freestyle watch * Hugo Guinness print *Vintage LV steamer trunk * Ny rocking chair * Ted Muehling porcelain log

head to toe: Fall look

* Shuron freeway * Rogues Gallery sand shark neckless * Filson zippered tote * FSC barn coat * Steven Alan Couchin sweater * Ralph Lauren plaid workshirt *J.Crew washed tee *…

head to toe: Fall look

* Ray Ban Aviator *Vintage Rolex Milgauss *Martin Faizey belt * Trovata Cormorant Belt * Rag&Bone Eden shirt * Kicking Mule Rigid denim * Tretorn

object affection

*Old Swiss Army knife * O'Neill Heat 3:2 full * Ricoh GR digi2 * Snow Proof original formula * Kryptonite pocket lock

head to toe: Fall look

*Black Fleece Shirt-Jac *Post O'alls Work shirt *J.Crew Selvedge straight fit *Clark beeswax Wallabees

Landscapes:

Landscapes: taken over the years.

September

head to toe

*in God We Trust canvas tote *Houndstooth scarf *Filson Shelter cloth parka *Shipley&Halmos shawl neck sweater *Gilded Age Sullivan organic cotton button down *Engineered Garments…

head to toe: Fall look

*Nixon private *A-Z painted cotton jacket *Filson guide shirt *J.Crew selvedge *Engineered Garments tote *Redwing chukkka

Built by: me

desk/storage & plywood conference table for Greenpoint Pictures . Brooklyn, NY

Fashionable Ladies Rejoice:

Odin's sister, Pas de Deux, opens. Pas de Deux, 328 E. 11th St., nr. Second Ave.; 212-475-0666

object affection: kitchen

*bodum french press *Lincoln fry pan *Wusthof Santoku *Timo Sarpaneva cast iron pot *french water bottle

head to toe

*Gilded Age knit hat *Shuron McArthur aviators *Engineered Garments+Levis hunting coat *Band of Outsiders shirtJac *RL oxford *Filson hunting tote *Apc new standard *LL bean camp…

must read: Sherwood Anderson

Anderson was born in Camden,Ohio the third of seven children of Erwin M. and Emma S. Anderson. After Erwin's business failed, the family was forced to move frequently, finally…

Looks: 'o9

*band of outsiders *duckie brown *gilded age *robert geller *Shipley&halmos from men.style.com

Fall: Head to Toe

*Shuron sidewinders *Engineered Garments/Levis hunting coat *Individualized shirting *Post O'Alls *Arrow Crepe soled Mocs

NYFW:NYLON vids

Designers Shipley&Halmos... ...and Rogan Gregory talk about design and inspirations.

object affection

*Black Leatherman *Sella an-atomica saddle *Rogues Gallery anchor neckless *Swans Island blanket *Tivoli stereo

NYFW: Tim Hamilton

COACD TV: TIM HAMILTON from AJ Broadbent on Vimeo .

Rapha: Winter 08/09

*Fixed jacket *Lightweight Softshell *Winter Longsleeve Jersey *Cross Jersey *Softshell glove

from Andrea:

"...Here are some photos of my grandfather. He was the child who grew up in that home in Brentwood and then moved out to the outskirts of los angeles, interested in ideas and…

object affection

*Presta to Schrader * Jack Spade luggage tags * jung-Koch-Quentell chart * Billykirk wallet *Kouji Iwasaki wood block clock * Sharps guck in a puck

object affection: Matter

*405 Broome Street New York, NY 10013 *227 5th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11215 Matter

Sampling: Burton 'o9

*AK 3L Pitto jacket *AK throttle glove *Ak 3l Hover jacket *Ak 23L pack *Burton Launch jacket *White union suit Burton windstopper hoodie burton

object affection

*Supreme backpack *Rapha neckerchief *Philip Crangi anchor *Ticonderoga pencil *Blackberry Bold

Plaid Fall: Pt I

*Post O'alls *Filson Mackinaw Cruiser (ca-lassic) *Woolrich Woolen Mills raglan hunting shirt *Supreme cruisers *Band of Outsiders shirtjac

from Andrea: F H Menard was his name...

So, my great grandfather in law, the one who married my great grandmother in california and built the home in brentwood from blackmarket wood during the depression, lived in…

object affection

*Leica M8 digital *Stanley plane *Reload messenger bag *Postalco notepads *Ted Meuhling candle holders

head to toe: Fall look

*filson mackinaw hat *Shuron Sportivo frames *Timex/J.Crew watch *Engineered Garments field jacket *Rogues Gallery Flannel over... *Post O'Alls Chambray workshirt *Engineered…

Made by: Me

*coffee tables: reclaimed southern yellow pine & white oak, mdf base * Bedside table: cedar faced drawer, welded steel base

Re:Fall head to toe

*stormy Kromer wool cap *classic m-65 field jacket *over Engineered Garments spring 'o5 denim jacket *Steven Alan shirting *n ever washed, always worn 501's *old bandana folded in…

Made by: Me

*spruce prep table *Douglas fir kitchen/work table 1x2" welded cold rolled steel base (our awful lino floors...)

from Andrea:

"These are my great grandfather at Columbia I love how it says '99 but its 1899!" ******************************************** "There is a book entitled something like "A…

August

object affection

-Leica M6 -picnic knife -Font wall Clock -Ted Muehling candlestick -black globe

bddw

object affection

*swissco toothbrush *stanley flask *garrett wade pocket knife *Ny ottoman *nautical charts

object affection

-Leica M6 -picnic knife -Font wall Clock -Ted Muehling candlestick -black globe

NYTimes

Clingstone House. Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island

classics: into Fall

*Moscot Lemtosh in tortoise *barbour beaufort jacket *Paul Smith shirt *J.Crew officer's chinos *Vans authentic *Hemingway's "In Our Time"

object affection

*vintage RAF suitcase *Swedish flintsteel *Opinel knife *Parker Jotter *Rogues Gallery key chain

into fall:head to toe

*j.crew dyed slim-fit jeans *redwings *rag&bone duffel *fedora @ still life nyc *polorized ray bans *engineered garments chambray work shirt *Filson Mackinaw Cruiser

object affection

a few nice, well made bags from Rivendell Bicycle Works www.rivbike.com

The Society inc.

friend and stylist Sibella Court's shop in Sydney, Australia

wolf parade

wolf parade I'll believe in anything, live

MISSION FIX

MISSION FIX From the mission blog...

travelling

reading "Tijuana Straits" by Kem Nunn. Listening to "Woke on a Whale Heart" by bill Callahan. flying from New York to Nashville. drinking a bloody mary.

WWDJD

Jacques Cousteau

Jacques Cousteau "Le Monde du silence", 1956

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