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Roman's 243 Dekalb Ave. Fort Greene, BK Eater has some recent reviews.

This time of year, more than any other, I get into cooking. Perhaps because there's so much time spent indoors, the hibernation that occurs, winter vegetables and seasonal dishes…

I recently had one of those moments when you come across something only to suddenly remember that someone, sometime ago over some number of beers has told you about it. Duh…

Time to Think About Taking the Tree Down. Be a Pirate. 0 comments

Skateboard filming has certainly come a long way since I was watching bootlegged copies of The Search for Animal Chin.

Stan Parish from GQ makes a studio visit to Mr. Daiki Suzuki who gives a little insight into his daily routine and his love of early morning surf missions to Long Beach. For a…

Just to clear things up, Secret Forts is not dead. Just a temporary lapse. It happens. Stay tuned. Don't adjust your dial. And thanks for sticking with me.

I recently had the chance to take a look at Folk's SS10 line. Folk , started by Cathal McAteer back in 2001, has enjoyed a growing and intensely loyal following in the UK and in…

Raymond Pettibon @ Sadie Coles HQ 25 Nov 2009 - 09 Jan 2010 69 South Audley st. London W1 " The Underbelly Artist " , NYTimes, 10/9/05

New York got it's first snow of the season and though it wasn't quite the storm of the century, there's surely more to come. Be Prepared and look good getting to where you're…

Happy Holidays from Secret Forts.

CUT knives are Handmade in Brooklyn by Joel Bukiewicz. Available at The Brooklyn Kitchen.

While home over Thanksgiving, and on the couch in food induced lethargy, I caught Michael Mann's " Manhunter ". Although the 80's were a mostly cruel decade, nobody owned it…

Taschen 's opus chronicling Stanley Kubrik's exhaustively researched yet never realized masterpiece. Click HERE for related NYMag article

Having passed a year ago this week, No Mas and James Blagden commemorate Dock Ellis and his June 12th, 1970 no-hitter against the Padres in a wonderfully animated short film…

*For her, Le Labo's Bergamote 22 perfume. Mixed just for you on site. *Keep your pants on with a Trace Carrier Belt @ Hickoree's Hard Goods * Giles & Bros. Wishbone Necklace, for…

I think if you were to ask me at age 7 or 8 or so what it was I wanted to be when I grew up, what I might study in college, my answer would certainly have included the word…

Apollo 11. The Eagle landed July 20th, 1969. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first men on the moon. They wore the Omega Speedmaster Professional.

Time to Think About Taking the Tree Down. Be a Pirate.

The Fight that Almost Was: Ali vs. Chamberlain, 1971. Labels: ali vs. chamberlain

Having recently written about the Bean Boot for Sartorially Inclined , I thought I might post two videos pertaining to the subject at hand. Surely, you've seen one, the other or…

Lawrence over at Sartorially Inclined asked me some time ago to take part in his ongoing project on the topic of the classic foul weather footwear. It took me some time to get to…

Articles & Effects: Einstein's Wrist watch.

It's just what it is known as. Located in China Town, this was the first place I went to on my first trip to SF, maybe 1990 or so. Although impossible to actually rip like Julien…

Moving Pictures: Four Seasons w/ Field Notes. Field Notes Spotted HERE .

Fellow Freeman Transport Trooper and my man at DQM, Kyle, sent over their latest photographic endeavor. Shot again by Todd Jordan, the guys from DQM strike out into the wilderness…

Say what you will about J. Crew(and there's been plenty of opinions aired here and elsewhere on the subject), but Frank and his team continue to roll out some interesting and well…

Flew out for a few days to visit my wife who's here working for a few weeks. Stay tuned for some City by the Bay related posts.

If you were a young, teenage skatepunk in the late eighties, you know Matt Hensley. The wallet chain. the cut off surplus shorts. Who didn't start wearing chukkas, unless you did…

Samuel Langhorne Clemens, Nov. 30th, 1835-1910. Yes...aka Mark Twain. 7 comments

For whatever reason, I seem to be on a bit of a nostalgic skateboarding spree as of late. There are so many moments watching Natas now, that I remember trying to emulate as a kid…

* Stormy Kromer waxed canvas cap *Vintage Rolex Submariner w/ Nato band * Billykirk waxed canvas tote *vintage tortois Lissac frames * The Hill-side selvedge chambray scarf *…

This video has been making the rounds, but its another wonderfully shot piece, much like The Scout's Billykirk visit(see below) and the series of ACL Films . This little gem was…

Beloved Cycles makes some nice looking bikes. There must be something in the water out west, but some seriously great bicycle makers out there... As described on their site , "…

Empire State of Mind: Yanks + Phillies, 1950. History repeats for #27

Jason from MAKR Carry Goods , until now known mostly for their handmade small carry goods, sent me some images of the designing and sampling of their upcoming, expanded full range…

In the past year, Nicole and the Blackbird gang have opened a candy shop and now, add to the list, their pop-up, The Field House in the same Ballard section of Seattle. Part…

video directed x Grant Gee making of from " Meeting People is Easy ", 1998. for more Radiohead 8-bit covers, click HERE .

Freeman Transport has, just today, re-vamped their site, adding to their blog a TROOPS page. Designed as a community built around the simple and wide ranging love for the bicycle…

I've gotten assurances from my man Steve Monaghan over 'cross the pond there in the UK that indeed, The Rig Out will again be available soley through Secret Forts here in the US…

Saturday, at the Pop Up Flea, had the pleasure of meeting Richard Haines of whatisawtoday. He's worked with J. Crew and 3sixteen and has a slew of other things coming up. Had a…

I used to live in San Francisco, maybe 15 years ago or so. Having just made a brief trip back for the weekend, it was great to see a shop like UNIONMADE(become a fan on Facebook)…

Billykirk from The Scout on Vimeo . Kirk and Chris Bray of Billykirk talk about their craft and the lasting value of hand made goods. Wonderfully shot, it gives beautiful insight…

I recently took a trip out to my old stomping grounds on the Morgan Ave stop of the L. Having not been back in some time, there were definite changes that have occurred over the…

I spent a coupl'a hours over at the Pop Up Flea today. By now, if you're reading this and a number of other sites, you certainly know all about it. Well, tomorrow's your last…

Agenda: Fantastic Mr. Fox. Official Site 11.13.09

Samuel Langhorne Clemens, Nov. 30th, 1835-1910. Yes...aka Mark Twain.

" Book made in collaboration between Ed Ruscha , Mason Williams & Patrick Blackwell. Royal Road Test is a picture-book story of a Royal manual typewriter that was thrown out of…

Yes, another video post, but I recently saw this and would recommend giving it a go. Filled with amazing archival footage and directed by Marc Levin, "Schmatta:Rags to Riches to…

On the Subject of Modern Mastery: Jean Prouve, 1901-1984. Wiki Vitra

Nov. 5th-Dec.19th Deitch Gallery 18 Wooster st. NYC

Certainly only a matter of time, Ryan Conder at South Willard has now got you outfitted head to toe in jackets by Crescent Down Works of Seattle, denim from Okayama Japan, and…

Lookbook: Oliver Spencer, SS10.

Out & About: I Heart NY, pt. I.

German born, color-field painter, Black Mountain College head of painting program(1934-1949). Teacher to the likes of Rauschenberg , Twombly and Ray Johnson. Head of Design Dept…

On the lower end of Crosby, one of my favorite blocks in the city, next to BDDW and a stones throw from Ted Muehling , Kim Ficaro (full disclosure, my wife and certainly my better…

Celebrate the 75th birthday of the Bloody Mary with, well, a Bloody Mary. Dip into the King Cole Bar at the St. Regis, purportedly the birthplace of the concoction, all month for…

Picked up the Woolrich Tailgater here. Well curated selection. Good collection of flannels, vintage military and workwear. Prices are alright. Stop in and see for yourself. 10ft…

Umbrella maker for over 170 years. James Smith & Sons

The other day, I had the pleasure of meeting Taavo and Martin down at FSC to take a look at their newly arrived Fall line. In addition to their mechanic's shirts, tweed shackets…

From the website... "Bici is the italian slang for bike/bikes . Every Bertelli bicycle is a unique design object that you won't find in any store in New York City. I combine brand…

It's October, it feels like December. Layer up, put some boots on, wrap up. * Albam Hunting Cagoule * Gitman Vintage bd white collar flannel * Alden + J. Crew Longwing * Apolis…

I openly cite Michael's ACL as an enormous influence in beginning Secret Forts. So when he contacted me about a little project he had cooking, I was in without having to hear too…

I had the good fortune of meeting Sibella through my wife some years ago and since we've last seen her, good friend and creative whirlwind, Sibella Court, has opened The Society…

Described as such..."Momotaro, the jean label of the famed Rampuya denim mill, takes pride in using traditional Edo Period techniques that originated in the small coastal Okayama…

Michael and Randy, A Continuous Goldberg, are back at it with Pop-Up Flea 2.0 Click over to the Official Site for info as well as some insight into the minds behind it all.

On the Subject of: Par Avion. Wiki

At Work: Fairfield Porter, 1907-1975. American Painter. Wiki

It was suggested to me that Jay Carroll and I meet because we may be long lost brothers. This was some time ago, before he and Ned Martel brought One Trip Pass to Billy Reid's on…

Spotted these Alden Longwings at Winn Perry . A subtle take on the shoe, Winn Perry has made a slight tweak in the sole to combat Portland's famously rainy climate. Described as…

crashed his 550 Spyder 54 years ago, yesterday.

R.I.P. : Irving Penn, 1917-2009. Wiki

Black Keys @ Grimey's in my hometown of Nashville, TN.

Spotted this over at Secret Service LA . Schaaf's a total ripper. Check out VBS TV for more Epicly Later'd, etc.

Zabriskie Point , 1970 dir. x M. Antonioni

The Black Keys(Everyone's Fave), Damon Dash and a serious roster of Rap's heavy hitters will release the album BlakRoc. Click HERE to view the full trailer, the webisodes and to…

This just in from my man Kyle at DQM ... "WNW is a pop-up installation within Trackstar that works as a companion to the STAGES show. Open Weds - Saturday, 10/22-11/22, WNW is all…

Being somewhat of an avid cyclist, I've been real keen on Freeman Transport for some time. But not until I got an email from co-founder Ben Ferencz did I realize that I'd never…

The other day, I had the pleasure of meeting Taavo and Martin down at FSC to take a look at their newly arrived Fall line. In addition to their mechanic's shirts, tweed shackets…

I attended the LL Bean Signature launch this past week. Met up with Max, of All Plaidout fame, before hand and hoofed it over to 36th st. Had the great pleasure of seeing some…

I've mentioned this little guy before . It's most always with me(see exibit A) unless flying or getting a passport renewed, which I absent-mindedly learned the hard way that in a…

A few weeks ago, I remembered to check the mail at my studio, and there, in the inbox, was an actual letter. Hand written, addressed and mailed. It was a pleasant surprise, both…

It's getting to be the time of year when my thoughts turn to "poaching freshies", as an old friend refers to it. Started by Palmer West and Jonah Smith, and made in the US and…

pt. II. More images to inspire for Fall.

"Have you your pistols? have you your sharp-edged axes? Pioneers! O pioneers!"

A few months back, Stephen Watson, formerly of Men's Vogue, got in touch about coming in and posing for a few photos for Hamilton's new 1883 Ready to Wear line. After filling me…

On a recent afternoon, Emil came over to shoot some photos for the Hill-side 's Spring '10 lookbook. On top of digging the ties and scarves(which are great. Take a look at some…

I was among those invited to take a look at J.Crew's Spring/Summer line yesterday.Was great getting to chat with Jack and catch up with Frank as well as shoot the sh*t with the…

Interview with Paul Bowles x David Seidner, 1982. Wiki

This Just In: Billykirk + Opening Ceremony. Opening Ceremony

"For his first solo presentation in an American museum, Fischer will take over all three of the New Museum’s gallery floors to create a series of environments featuring towering…

dir x Henri-Georges Clouzot IMDB

100% wool Shadow plaid. Unsure of the year. Fits just right. "Woolrich Woolen Mills" snaps. Wonderful repair stitching on the right elbow. Stay tuned for a feature on where this…

After some serious cheese steak action at the Fireplace , Jason gave us a ride to Raan and Mike's next stop, Fiduccia custom shirts, to hammer out some details. While there…

Moving Pictures: "Birth of Icons". vans

(click the image to hop over to corduroy mag.)

Cory over at Valet , who was kind enough to run a piece on yours truly sometime back, has been reaching out to a number of interesting subjects as of late. Having run a profile on…

On the Radar for Her: Woman by Common Projects. via Tres Bien 3 comments

(especially like the Bicycle Jacket.) Opening Ceremony .

On the Subject of: Foul Weather...

magazine puts my hometown on their map. Aside from the omission of Imogene + Willie , a pretty solid expedition. Click over to take a look and check out the rest of the issue…

Moving Pictures: "The Misfits", 1961. imdb

Roman & Williams + April Bloomfield + The Ace Hotel = The Breslin .

I lent " Pulp " to a friend in '94. Over the subsequent fifteen years he became quite the collector of things Charles Bukowski. Much of his collection was sent to him from…

Classic: "The Graduate", 1967. directed x M. Nichols

On the Subject of Classics: The Land Rover Series II.

Bruce Weber's documentary on Chet Baker .

" Looking In " September 22, 2009–January 3, 2010 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10028

On the Radar: Ilse Crawford's Seating for Eating. StudioIlse

Let's face it, as wonderful as it is to be barefoot for months at a time, we're all looking forward to Fall to some degree. Hence, the Fall Hit list, pt. I. * Wings + Horns Melton…

Crescent down works for DQM. 60/40 cloth montagne parka. Rip stop nylon liner, leather toggles and reinforced buttons. Tan/blaze orange Navy/forest green Available @ DQM

If you're in the neighborhood, sadly I am not, make sure to stop by and have a look at what the boys at Apolis have in store for Spring. I already got my eye on that shirt-jac…

My man Kyle over at DQM sent me a sneak peek at their newly redesigned site. The Fall lookbook kills it, shot by Todd Jordan. Nothing like a group ride and gettin' out of the…

DRKSHDW Steamer @ Hanon . via 10Engines

The Sportsman's Pal: The Scout by International.

Some time ago, Max asked me to take part in this experiment of his. He would have Brandon and I speak over the phone, ask and answer some questions. THIS is how it all went down…

Full on Classics: Clarks Wallabees. Wallabees HERE

Tuesday morning, I make it over to the Ace to meet Raan, Mike Abe, Apolis' Private Label Director and Jou-Yie Chou, creative producer for the Ace Hotels. Joey gives us a tour of…

Via ACL . Click over and check out the rest of what Michael is liking from Vegas.

"In honor of the MoMA retrospective Spike Jonze: The First 80 Years, PopRally has invited producer and photographer Patrick O'Dell (of Epicly Later'd) to create a special…

Titles now available through Harper Collins . "Ecco, publisher of Charles Bukowski's estate, will release a new collection of never-before-seen poems from the legendary writer in…

"The first U.S. retrospective of the work of Belgian contemporary artist Luc Tuymans—and the most comprehensive presentation of the his work to date—will open at the San Francisco…

It's back thanks to James of 10Engines sending a few my way.

Iconic: Professor Seagull, Joe Gould. wiki

"a waxed cotton military-inspired peacoat It’s the perfect transition piece for those days where there’s a nip in the air and the threat of rain is apparent. We made it in our…

A further look at a few more Apolis looks. Stayed tuned for more to come. Killin' it...

Steven Alan Spring 2010 from Nell Love on Vimeo . Steven Alan.

After having a tour of the Titan facilities, and once Raan and Mike had taken care of Apolis business, Jason says, "You'll really like this." and walks us back to his office…

On the Radar for Her: Woman by Common Projects. via Tres Bien

Moving Pictures: Mister Freedom, LA. Mister Freedom

"That Belgian, he doesn't even leave you the crumbs... he's a cannibal." wiki

if you've been watching Bored to Death or Curb , you've undoubtedly seen this trailer.

Archives: "There Will be Blood" Resource Mtrl.

"One must maintain a little bittle of summer, even in the middle of winter." — Henry David Thoreau

*Richard Price's "Lush Life" * Sigma DP2 * Steven Alan swim trunks *Beach towel All in a Save Khaki beach tote In a Rivendale bicycle basket On a Linus Roadster Classic * Marathon…

Spade stays in residence until October 31. Jack Spade at Apartment Number 9 9877 Little Santa Monica Blvd., L.A via Material Interest

Excerpt: The Making (and near un-making) of "Where the Wild Things Are". Read the NYTimes article HERE .

Collected images, old and new, to inspire for Fall. Stay tuned for pt. II

"I sleep on a tall roof. Scream my songs into lazy floods of stars. And the sounds return, pure and easy. Ah, this city is on my side." -"Fragment:Little N.Y. Ode" 1991.

Tough as Hell: R. Ruben, circa '85.

Into Right Now: EG Black Chambray Workshirt. Available @ Context .

Shea and the crew have finished up on their SS:10 looks. Click HERE to check it all out.

Another fave and pal o'mine, Dana Lee has launched her new site with a look at her SS10 line up. Click over to see the rest.

Click HERE to read the Q&A with Mr. Eggers.

Charcoal suede. Red brick Sole. Bound to go quick. @ South Willard

Zo Bags, hard to come by these days. Made in San Francisco, another former place of residence of mine, Zo Bags are simple and durable classics. Mine I got in '95 or so. Still…

waxed canvas napsacks. Available mid September. R.E.Load

Softbank Dining from We Love You So on Vimeo . Softbank Sumo from We Love You So on Vimeo . dir. x Spike Jonze via We Love You So on Vimeo

*Waxed canvas USMC jacket w/ liner *Waxed Canvas Bomber *Parker workshirt *Officer Chino *5 Pocket Wool CPO All available @ Context .

"A Basterd's Work is Never Done."

Introducing The Nepal Project :Spring 2010. Two of my faves, Apolis and Rapha, have collaborated and the result is the merino/cashmere Transit Elite Sweater . Riri zip, contrast…

When you meet up with Raan, one of the first thing you notice is the briefcase. Handsomely scuffed up, the briefcase not Raan, it's a stand out. You may remember The briefcase…

My man Kyle at DQM recently returned from a completely epic ride from London to Paris, finishing on the Champs-Élysées the day before Contador took Le Tour by force. This is what…

Barbour has teamed up with Japanese designer Tokihito Yoshida to launch a new limited edition capsule collection for Autumn Winter '09. The new To Ki To range came from Barbour's…

Simple, classic and functional. The way I like it. @ Blackbird .

"After the publication of On the Road thrust Kerouac in the spotlight, he became a heavily sought after and well-paid writer for hire. Kerouac’s most sustained work in this area…

"...it now happens that L. L. Bean, like other outdoor companies, is planning an updated look with a collection called L. L. Bean Signature. The company has hired a name designer…

Richard Haines of whatisawtoday has teamed up with 3sixteen to produce sketches for their street campaign. Take a walk around the LES and have a look. Richard Haines for 3sixteen…

Hand-made in Philly, durable as sh*t, all the right bells and whistles. Roland, Ellie and the fine folks at R.E.Load make a good bag that lasts. I've had the same one for five…

HISTORY In times of economic difficulty, Roman emperors would host violent spectator sports to placate the masses. The bloodiest and most decadent of these was the NAUMACHIA…

While talking with Matt at Imogene + Willie, and having spent a few hours trying to track down a Brooks B-17 Champion for one of the bikes I keep in Nashville, he excitedly…

R.I.P. John Hughes, 1950-2009. 

Softbank Dining from We Love You So on Vimeo . Softbank Sumo from We Love You So on Vimeo . dir. x Spike Jonze via We Love You So on Vimeo

On the Shelf: "Beach Paintings", Eric Fischl. Eric Fischl

Agenda: Unis + Smith & Butler. Unis Blog Smith+Butler

Independent Lens: "Deep Water". PBS Independent Lens Wiki

Articles & Effects: Robert Capa's Negatives. Magnum

Merce Cunningham Dance Co. photo x A. Liebovitz

The second installment of the Dirty Dozen with Ryan Huber of Context. Read on. 7) What are 3 things in your closet that you can't part with? What are three things in your closet…

One for the Road: Incase for Huf & DQM. DQM HUF Incase

Iconic: Jasper Johns, American Painter. Wiki

Coming Attractions: "The Fantastic Mr. Fox" dir. Wes Anderson 2 comments

Into Right Now: Coors Banquet. (literally, right now.)

T Minus One Month... AMC's Madmen page

The Dirty Dozen: (n.) a series of 12 questions posed to interesting people about what they do, where they live, and what gets them going. A little while ago, I posed 12 questions…

It's always a pleasure to return to my home town and discover something new. recently opened, Imogene + Willie is a wonderfully appointed little shop in a former filling station…

You already know my proclivity for Coors Banquet. So here's a few more to cool you off this summer. *No brainer...blue collar champagne. *Pimm's Cup: Both Dressler and Walter…

Thomas Campbell's "The Present", 2008. Trim Your Life Away

4th of July w/ Moscot + Tauk 54 south Erie Road Montauk, NY

Rapha Blog (ps. Happy birthday Rapha)

On the Radar: J. Crew Fall '09. Spotted @ Jake Davis Blog

I know I posted this a long while ago, but on such a beautiful f*cking evening like this one, I want to be on my bike with this in my ears on repeat. Now, get amped and go have an…

Iconic: Jackson Pollock '51. dir. Hans Namuth

"I'm on the indifferent taste boat." Marcel Duchamp , 1887-1968

Coming Attractions: "The Fantastic Mr. Fox" dir. Wes Anderson

Baracuta’s new fully waterproof, fully breathable jacket will keep the elements away.technically cut slightly longer arms and hem at the back, which increases dryness whilst…

dir. Larry Clark wrttn x Harm Korine

R.I.P. Julius Shulman, 1910-2009. LA Times obit

(weather permiting...) *Bianchi w/ Velo Orange Randonneur Rack , Sackville Trunk sack , Brooks B-17 Champion Narrow, Baggin's seat bag * Rag&Bone Shoulder Bag *Tim Krabbe's "The…

Christopher Wool, American Painter.

113 Thompson St.(nr. Prince St.) New York, NY 10012 images via NYMag

dream team: Sevigny, Gonz, Olsen and Schwartzman...

In 1915, Cone became a Levi Strauss & Co. supplier, a relationship that has lasted through the twentieth century. The 1915 XX501® Jean Cone Mills Collaboration is a celebration of…

On the Radar: C Chauchat Ties. C Chauchat Available @ BBlessing

Harmony Korine Interview - Nashville - July 25, 2008 from Brandon Langley on Vimeo . old pal o' mine Harm interviewed in Nashville a year ago.

Read the article and view the audio slide show HERE ...

Linus @ Steven Alan Bazaar 52 Newtown Lane East Hampton, NY 11937 t: 631-604-1726

Get High: NYMag strolls the newly opened High Line. props to Cost & Revs...

You may know this guy. The Kid. Jake Davis . Deemed "Mr. Chambray" over at ACL . It took a minute, but he came through with his Head to Toe. And true to form, check the shirt…

Click over to ACL for a better look.

The Rig Out is in... Steve and the fine people of Oi Polloi sent over 50 of these little suckers. I will be working out the distribution over the weekend. There will be a small…

Wiki The Glass House (Has barbaralee diamonstein-spielvogel interviewed everyone?)

Moscot + Common Projects top image via h(y)r

I've been slacking on these. A few months back, I asked a few people to take part. This man needs no introduction. He runs the show. * Leica D-Lux 4 * Bianchi Pista, Brooks B-17…

You may know this guy. The Kid. Jake Davis . Deemed "Mr. Chambray" over at ACL . It took a minute, but he came through with his Head to Toe. And true to form, check the shirt…

The Pop Up Flea Openhouse Gallery 201 Mulberry st. b/w Spring & Kenmare' NYC Event Curated x Michael Williams and Randy Goldberg of ACL and Urban Daddy , respectively.

Picaresque Trailer 2009 from High Seas Films on Vimeo . Mollusk 210 Kent Ave Brooklyn, NY 11211 (718) 218-7456

The Tanker's upper is made from Alden's black Novo Calfskin, which is an Analine Tannage calfskin leather finished to what Alden calls the "Bright Finish" giving it some luster…

"As the summertime heat kicks up, we have only one goal in a pair of pants, to make them feel like they aren't there at all. The Outlier Summer Edition pants don't quite make it…

Melet Mercantile 102 Industrial Road, Montauk. Open Thursday to Sunday and by appointment during the week; (631) 668-9080. via NYTimes

You've asked and thanks to my man Steve Monaghan at Sane and the good people of Oi Polloi , I should be seeing a limited bundle of these come my way. If you are interested, and I…

*Collaboration with Quoddy Trail to develop this custom silhouette exclusively for 3sixteen. *Weekender Duffel: Crafted by second generation tentmakers in the Pacific Northwest…

The Thunderbird The Chinati Foundation

A Day with 3sixteen from 3sixteen on Vimeo . Spotted this on their blog. Looks like good things to come from 3sixteen . Video by Hilton Carter

Steven Alan BAZAAR East Hampton 52 Newtown Lane East Hampton, NY 11937 t: 631-604-1726

NYTimes: "All-American back from Japan" read the article HERE

Music Hall of Williamsburg 66 N 6th St , Brooklyn , NY 9pm

Iconic: The Cedar Tavern, est. 1866.

Hell of a show... images via Flickr

"Yeah...Hell Yeah." Side note: this is the thousandth post on Secret Forts. so, yeah...hell yeah.

(thanks to those who emailed me images)

Unis 67A Jobs Lane South Hampton, NY.

An inexplicable obsession of mine.

"Not something for fashion numpters, but for chaps that appreciate good quality schmutter" 'RIG OUT' a naval term, is the working title and is basically a small, well written and…

My good friend Sarah Magid 's cookbook. She has worked tirelessly on it (with some pretty decent help ) and it is written wonderfully. She is featured today on Design Sponge …

*L.Rivers *F.Stella *R.Serra *A.Neel *B.Nauman *A. Martin *F.O'Hara *S.Scully

On the Subject of: His Airness.

BARR New Museum 235 Bowery New York, NY 10002 212.219.1222 + MEN 7pm

Michael paid the fine fellows at Apolis a visit. Go to ACL to read about it. (all images via ACL)

Video: Mark Gonzales Gets a Splinter. **** (Fourstar Clothing)

" Alan 's new flannel riding shirt—designed in conjunction with Chari & co. has a long tail to cover your ass and a Velcro-fastened rip-open chest pocket that's been relocated to…

Read the article HERE Speak Easies, Rumrunners & Bootleggers...

Click over to Valet to have a read. Big thanks to Adam and Cory at Valet for the interest and opportunity to give my two cents.

Do you know, do you know, do you know?

Michael Bastian/Thursday Style Read the article HERE

"What happens in a man's life is already written."

On the Subject of Oi Polloi... Clarks Weaver @ Oi Polloi

Articles & Effects: Cy Twombly's Work Table.

Paula Rubenstein Ltd. 65 Prince St. 10012 NYC

*Hotel Delmano *Larry Lawrence * Pete's Candy Store *Pencil Factory *Harefield Rd. *Black Rabbit

Falling Forward: Rogues Gallery, a/w 'o9. via PTLDME .

A Love Letter..."Manhattan", 1979.

R. Rauschenberg & L. Castelli interviewed x Barbaralee Diamonstein

...makes me look forward to Fall.

Want: Krane Elliot Waxed Cotton Anorak. @ Roden Gray

Steven Alan , a/w 'o9 All images via ACL . (go there.) I got my eye on that outerwear...

D.LEE *Merino Henley *Double Oxford bd Shirt *Horn Button Dress shirt *Color-Block Flannel Shirt *Leather Front Cardigan *Goose Down Barn Jacket *Stuffed Mackintosh *Padded…

A Love Letter..."Manhattan", 1979. 2 comments

Ooooh, Baracuta. slim fit hooded G9 @ Oi Polloi

(Brice Marden) On the Subject of: Brice Marden, 1976.

Glenn O'Brien talks to Andy Spade. Image = Article Link

Coming Soon...J.Crew's second NYC Men's Store WhatISawToday

Schiller's Liquor Bar 131 Rivington St New York, NY 10002 (212) 260-4555

Mr. Michael Williams snapped these photos. Go over to ACL now to see the rest.

Object Affection: Jason Meadows Scrap Lamps. @ South Willard

Agenda: Smith + Butler Artist Feature. Smith + Butler

In Honor of Mother's Day, Scott will be doing "Mom" tattoos for $100 each on a first come first served basis this sunday at The Smile ( Saved Tattoo 's second location in…

On the Subject of... Get yourselves there...

..."Just in time are two new entries from Engineered Garments , cut exclusively for Odin . The half-placket shirt puts a tunic-inspired twist on the classic short-sleeve…

Bacon Bloody Mary w/ 7 oz. High Life Chaser. Comet Cafe 1947 N. Farwell Ave. Milwaukee WI 53202 (414) 273-7677

Spring Essential: Apolis Gauze Scarf. @ Context

Into Right Now: Wings + Horns, s/s 'o9... @ Roden Gray

Agenda: Bill Callahan, 6/14/o9. music hall of williamsburg

A Strange Form of Life... hell of a show. image via Flickr

The Great Outdoors : Field & Stream.

Into Right Now: Gitman Bros. Vintage Oxfords. @ Blackbird

The Brooklyn Standard 188 Nassau Ave Brooklyn, NY 11222 Get Directions (718) 472-2150

Mine That Bird... Kentucky Derby @ Daddy's.

"After Hours", 1985. directed x Martin Scorsese.

Iconic: Julius Shulman. Wiki Dwell

Brooklyn based, Made in New York, fabrics sourced both locally and from Japan. The Hill-side presents its inaugural collection available this summer. Very handsome stuff. The…

Preakness Infield, 2008. Preakness Countdown

Object Affection: Best Made Co. Best Made Co. via Valet

Reminder: Smith + Butler, tonight.

On the Subject of: Brice Marden. wiki

Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds". Read the article HERE

If you're in the neighborhood... "Join us on May 7th in Newport Beach at our in-store “shop” with American Rag Cie . We will be hosting a presentation on a new era of social…

This issue speaks to me. H(y)r continues to bring the goods. In depth lools into a number of my personal favorites. h(y)r issue 12.

On the Radar: Martin Clothing. Martin Clothing via Barriebloor

...Do I hear $150? $150? ...get yourselves there. UNIS

I had the pleasure of meeting Ryan while he was in town some months ago. He's a guy who knows his stuff so I'll let him break this down... * Selima Optique Mike in Tortoise Shell…

"I got clown in my eye." Santos Party House. Apollo Theater 5/21/09

M.Rothko R.Motherwell R.Pettibon W.de Kooning F.Kline M.Duchamp

*Vintage Omega Seamaster * Ally Capellino Freddie carry-all * Still Life NYC Romanelli blocked toyo hat *Ray Ban Clubmaster sunglasses * Engineered Garments Hickory striped…

"This one is for the climbers, the mountain goats, the skinny guys built to race up mountains fast and blast down them a whole lot faster." Outlier

The Drawing Board: Mister Freedom, s/s 'o9. Mister Freedom

April Bloomfield + Roman & Williams + The Ace Hotel = The Breslin.

Rye. 275 S. 1st St., nr. Havemeyer St.; Williamsburg. pics via NYMag

Hatch Show Print 316 Broadway Nashville, TN 37201 (615) 256-2805

Frank Lloyd Wright , architect . Guggenheim Museum 1071 5th Ave. NYC

Behind the Scenes: J.Crew Design.

On the Subject of: Mark Rothko, 1903-1970. wiki

Diner Bonita (Williamsburg, BK) Marlow & Sons Diner Journal Marlow & Daughters Bonita (Fort Greene, BK)

Friedrich Petzel Gallery 537 W. 22nd Street NYC

Resources: * Cleveland Art * Get Back Inc. * Urban Remains * Mantiques

Morning Paper: "Made in Brooklyn", NYTimes. Read the article HERE

Domestic Furniture/ " Architecture

June 25th - October 11th Whitney Museum of American Art 945 Madison Ave. NYC

Next up, Jay from Rogues Gallery , PTLDME and as of tomorrow, the One Trip Pass pop-up shop at Billy Reid was kind enough to humor my request. Take a gander and get yourselves…

James Franco Destroys this Room. via We Love You So. Wholphin

"The Beat that my Heart Skipped" IMDB

"Earlier this spring, biking on the edges of Brooklyn we stumbled on an incredible stash of surplus tropical wool suiting. Never ones to let things go to waste, we snatched it up…

Exit Strategy: Surf Lodge, Montauk. Surf Lodge

Agenda: Dark was the Night, Radio City Music Hall, NYC. May 3rd. Dark Was The Night.

On the Radar: Fenwick by Engineered Garments... S/S 'o9 HERE .

(int. shop photos x Roland Bello )

B.C. @ Other Music , sat. 4/18 heads up from Julien Strangler (thanks for the tip...)

Epicly Later'd: The Making of Fully Flared. Epicly Later'd on VBS.TV

the Board. (...on-going) 5 comments

Iconic: Steinbeck, 1902-1968. Wiki

Ink by Scott Campbell (not my arm)

We Are the Market talks w/ Jake Davis and gives Max @ all Plaidout some deserved props. images = link s

Next up in the Head to Toe invitational, from across the pond, the mastermind behind Sane Communications , columnist over at Selectism and all around good bloke, Steve Monaghan…

Scanning the Archives: T Magazine, "Profile in Style". T Magazine

Dia:Beacon Spring/Summer Hours: April 16, 2009 – October 19, 2009: Thursday – Monday 11am—6pm [closed Tuesday/Wednesday]

Cafe Moto 394 Broadway Brooklyn, NY #718.599.6895

As Michael at ACL scooped a few weeks ago, these bags are now available. HERE

229 Dekalb Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11205 (at Clermont Ave.) # 718-222-1510 pics/review via NYMag

Greetings From... (wanderlust...)

First five minutes of the original short film by Wes Anderson.

"Third Man Records , the imprint on which Jack White releases all of his music including The White Stripes and The Raconteurs, now has a physical location in downtown Nashville…

On the Radar: UNIS, s/s 'o9. UNIS

DARR 369 ATLANTIC AVE BROOKLYN NY 11217 phone: +1 718 797 9733 (...pics from their site)

Classic East village spot. Barbour jackets, Mackintosh raincoats, and Filson luggage. Upland Trading Co. 236 E. 13th st. NYC

Up next is Brandon Capps. He does Drinkin' & Dronin' Stop by Billy Reid and have a bourbon with him. *Cold Red Stripe * "Running with the Bulls" x Valerie Hemingway * RL cap *…

For Spring Rides: Lazy Monk Pocket. Available @ MashSF

*Enid's *Hotel Delmano *Rosemary's *Pete's * Daddy's * Royal Oak *Union Pool *Turkey' s Nest

Second up in an on-going project, Foster Huntington, maker of A Restless Transplant and Fat of the Land . * Rolex Submariner Date * Canon 5d Mark II * Blackberry Curve * Filson…

* LL Bean Vintage Field Watch * Monocle Linen notebook *LL Bean Heritage tote * Still Life NYC DB Cooper straw hat * Oliver Peoples Riley Frames * Woolrich Woolen Mills Trail…

Excerpt: Esquire, "The New American Summer".

* Patrik Ervel l Harrington * SUPER basic shape * Orvis Surcingle belt * Rachel Comey Powell Buck * Margaret Howell open weave silk scarf * J.Crew Chambray tie * Rogues Gallery…

Gimme Shelter. via TheFat of the Land

* EG Organic Madras * Rogues Gallery over-dyed Madras * J.Crew large Gingham * Patrik Ervell mini-check Linen * Rag & Bone band collar work shirt * Billy Reid Tuscumbia big red…

Morning Paper: Rapha in the NYTimes. read the article HERE

3sixteen Fall 2009 Photoshoot from 3sixteen on Vimeo . 3Sixteen

On the Map: C'H'C'M'. Find it HERE for now... via ACL

"The Orchid Whisperer": Rogan Gregory. via men.style

"This Machine Kills Fascists." Woody Guthrie , 1912-1967

Get yourselves there and get it while it lasts...

Machpelah Cemetery, Ridgewood, Queens NY Wiki

Spring List: Stephan Schneider canvas jacket. @ South Willard

Agenda: Mikael Kennedy @ Smith & Butler. more HERE .

Each unique, made from re-claimed mail bags and vintage Swedish tent canvas. Hand stitched by Jeff Ricker. Available at Nickey Kehoe 730 N. Highland Ave Los Angeles, CA 90038…

Re-Watch (many times): "There Will be Blood", 'o7.

Lunch Time Post: NYMag Guide to Banh Mi. Read the article HERE

On the Subject of Jim Jarmusch... NYMag Q&A w/ Jarmusch HERE ...

Trout Fishing in America, pt. 2...

Earnest Alexander Made in NY via R29

Season-less: Outlier Merino Hoodie. Logo=Link

In 1910, ran from Boston to San Francisco in 100 days, setting a World Record.

filmed by Lance Bangs . Neutral Milk Hotel

American Life: Banjo & Fiddle...

New online home of D.LEE . F/W 'o9 Film. More images from the collection coming sometime in May. image = Link

May 1965, Lewiston. Ali v. Liston. PTLDME post w/video

Must Read: "Tijuana Straits". x Kem Nunn

Another All Plaidout Home run*: Quoddy Factory Visit. Read the full article HERE .

O.H.W.O.W. Scott Campbell Make It Rain April 11, 2009 3100 NW 7 Avenue / Miami / Florida / 33127

..."no funny stuff or I'll do the job." "Unmasking D.B. Cooper" by Geoffrey Gray, NYMag, Oct.'o7

On the Subject of Cafe Moto: "Eat This New York", 2004. Eat This New York IMDB

Back in the Days: Jamel Shabazz, Photos 1980-1989. Jamel Shabazz

Article from Aug. 'o8. Drexler talks recession strategy. Video: Frank Muytjens demonstrates the in's and out's of J.Crew's Tribeca Suit. Images=Links

" Bohemian Modern " x Barbara Bestor " Brooklyn Modern " x Diana Lind

Lemtosh and Nebb in a new two-tone. Available @ Moscot

Available @ two of my faves: @ Context & @ Blacbird .

Ted Muehling 27 Howard st. NYC (Images from "New York Interiors" published by Taschen , 2002)

RIP: J.G. Ballard, 1930-2009. WIKI

w/ Petty Officer First Class Mike Johnson See it HERE

Via All Plaidout . Free&Easy available at Context

Great Brunch spot. Get the Frittata. And a bloody mary, of course. Great Jones Cafe 54 Great Jones st. NYC Est. 1983

Work Projects Admin. est. 1935. Wiki

(thanks to Quality Peoples for reminding me about "Blood Brothers) wiki

Ace Hotels (Alex Calderwood article via Paper Mag )

LIFE: Trout Fishing in America, pt. 1... "Trout Fishing in America"

On the Radar: James Kendi Ties... KendiTies TONY link here ...

Archives: "The Great Outdoors", pt. 1 (Spring's a'comin...)

Family History: "Rick, Aspen, 1967"...

Want: Engineered Garments Messenger Bag... @ Stuart&Wright

Available @ Rivendell Bicycle Works ...

Fiber&Fellow (Thanks to Jayson for reaching out.)

Scanning the Archives: T Magazine, "Maine Event"...

In the Closet of: (dear friend) SFK... read the R29 article here ...

Arrow Collars & Shirts... JC Leyendecker (1874-1951)

Tough as Hell: #66185. Sept. 1965 1 comments

(Somehow forgot about this. Brief interviews w/ Jockum Hallin of Our Legacy and Yuki Matsuda of Yuketen via The Fader ) Thanks to T.Scoop for the reminder.

Rapha (plus a little "Triplets of Belleville")

Jack & Jimbo's 400 Bleecker St., NYC, (212) 675-4085 (Select Rapha products, Roleur cycling journal, re-built bikes) via Men.Style

Post-Rockwell Saturday Evening Post...

(again, big thanks to Dana for the images. ) Read a feature on Dana in h(y)r collective's Issue 11

On the Agenda: Smith+Butler Pop-Up @ Moscot... Check Kyle's Selectism column...

*"The Forest & Thicket" by John Eastman *Paul Smith PS-294 frames from Oliver Peoples * Junghans Max Bill Mechanical Men's Watch Model 3701 * Fjallraven Vintage 13 L * Penfield…

Save Khaki 327 Lafayette st. NYC & 254 Broome st. NYC

Sid Mashburn 1198 Howell Mill Rd. Atlanta, GA 30318

Want: Apolis Activism Cashmere Crew neck... available @ Context

*Swedish Parka & Reversible BD shirt Available @ Oi Polloi , 3/7/09.

Articles & Effects: Jack Purcells... (10+ yrs. and made in the US)

* Comfort of Style * Covenger + Kester

Riding the Rails: California Zephyr Line... NYTimes Article

Bean boots, old and new... photos by Foster Huntington ... read Foster's post here ... read Max's article here ... (nicely done gents...)

* Bertoia side chair * Kryptonite pocket lock * Jack Spade dipped key fob *Concord Hampshire Bayonet flask * Pendleton Yakima Teepee blanket

with camp sole (Image via Mister Mort )

Want: Engineered Garments Twill Bomber @ Oi Polloi

Iconic: Ray Johnson, 1927-1995. Wiki ArtNet

Rapha: "Inside Stories"... get it at here .

On the Shelf: "What Wood is That?", 1969.

Rogues Gallery (Photos by Carter Smith)

* Rag&Bone slim tote * EP Martin Sahara watch * Filson Shelter Cloth Cap * Cutler&Gross glasses * Engineered Garments Field Parka * Gilded Age McDowell Aran hand knitted cardigan…

...bookmark All Plaidout if you haven't already...

On the Radar: Damien Hirst + Supreme. Supreme

Spring List: RL Boat Shoe... RL Telford and suede Tierney mocs

* LL Bean classic field watch * A.P.C . Duffel * Super sunglasses * Wings+Horns Trench * Haver Sack cardigan * Engineered Garments organic cotton workshirt * J.Crew vee neck *…

Rapha Rides The Tour of California from RAPHA on Vimeo . see Episodes here

In the Details: Wings+Horns... available @ Blackbird

(Click full screen for better view)

"A Basterds work is never done"

FSC dead-stock English wool herringbone suit. (Image Via Esquire Big Black Book 'o7)

Things Done Right: BDDW... Handmade American Furniture.

If you happen to pass through, pay a visit. The biscuits alone are worth the trip. Loveless Cafe 8400 Highway 100 Nashville, TN 37221

Iconic: Eames+Saarinen "organic" Arm Chair, 1940. Hive Modern

Yuketen Ranger mocc with grain waxed leather upper and lining and crepe sole unit. Brass eyelets and raw hide laces. Comes in Brown Yuketen shoe bag (tan pair has a beautiful…

"I do not lend books to friends. I do not want to lose my books, or my friends"-E.W. NYTimes Article Wiki

Spring List: Steven Alan Board Shorts... @ Steven Alan

by G. Bruce Boyer published by Assouline

"I Am Goodbye", BPB. of "Beware", 2009.

Agenda: Bonnie Prince Billy, "Beware"... due March 17th. Image= Link

Spring List: A.P.C. Gingham Parka. A.P.C. available at Haven

Check out more vintage finds @ Unis Unis 226 Elizabeth st. NYC

Into Right Now: Garbstore, s/s 'o9... via The Pursuit Aesthetic ...

Spring List: Nom de Guerre s/s 'o9... Available @ Context

Travels Italian made Filson. (anyone seen this outside of Japan?)

*The BS Report *The Fat of the Land Images=Links

Tough as Hell: #66185. Sept. 1965

Martin Kippenberger: The Problem Perspective March 1–May 11, 2009 MoMA 11 West 53 Street, between Fifth and Sixth avenues New York, NY 10019

*Utility slicker (waterproof). Made from heavy sturdy cotton, with a PU coated interior. Signature White contrast zippers, and packable hood. *Leather-block Sweatshirt *Horn…

"Made in collaboration with our friend and master milliner Victor Osborne . Waxed cotton (like good whiskey) builds character and develops with time. The colors darken and the…

The Revival: The Harrington. related Valet link

"Public Enemies", 2009... dir. Michael Mann

Classic: BMW Bavaria. (*note: "Under $5000.)

Iconic: Ansel Adams, 1902-1984. Ansel Adams

* Leica D-Lux 3 *Timex Easy Reader * A-Z Collection carpenters bag *Selima + Jack Spade sunglasses * Engineered Garments Field Parka (s/s 'o8) * Steven Alan reverse seam bd shirt…

Site Seeing: South2West8 Full range HERE

Spring Road Trip: Blue Hill at Stone Barns. (Spring chickens...)

Outlier Empire from Empire on Vimeo .

Dan Auerbach Live at Music Hall of Williamsburg from Michael Williams on Vimeo . video by Mr. Michael Williams of ACL

Family History: "Uncle Sid at Work"...

The Raleigh 1775 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139 P: (305) 534-6300

Another amazing post from All Plaidout , photos by Foster Huntigton

Apolis Activism made only six of the Vietnam Jacket. It is cut from dead stock oil treated tarp originally intended for tent construction during the Vietnam War. No longer…

Spring List: Our Legacy Our Jeans American... @ Tres Bien Shop

"Apolis presents the Original Briefcase by Filson. Produced with Ugandan canvas - sourced by Invisible Children, a non-profit organization. Apolis creates opportunities for…

On the Radar: Jack Spade Menswear, a/w 'o9 via Men.style

Polaroids: Cross Country, 2001...

(History & Production of my saddle of choice)

On the Radar: Killspencer... via Valet ... Killspencer

Merckx and Hinault jackets @ Oi Polloi

Via The Pursuit Aesthetic: Corpus, s/s 'o9... go see more here ...

* Moscot Miltzen * Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope * A.P.C . duffle * Steven Alan short mac * J.Crew fleece cardigan * Kato AAA gingham button down * LL Bean essential web belt *…

* FSC watchman's cap *Tortoise Wayfarers * J.Cerw+Timex watch * Filson tote * Barbour Bedale * Engineered Garments chambray workshirt *J.Crew tee * Billykirk wallet *Old army belt…

Spring List: Engineered Garments Bal coat... available @ Odin

"The survival of every member of the party was in no small part due to the extensive preparations undertaken by Shackleton, illustrated beautifully by this boot. Designed by…

Bacaro 136 Division st. NYC (photos: Noah Sheldon for NYMag)

Spring List: Nom de Guerre Officer's Shirts... @ Oki NI

The Spring collection will be available March 5th at the NY and LA stores. Japan will have the collection available on March 7th. Supreme

NYTimes: Billy Reid, Southern Hospitality... Critical Shopper by Mike Albo

Classic: "High and Low", 1963... 2 comments

If you're in the neighborhood... mollusk space 15twenty

Rag & Bone Gladstone bag @ Blackbird

Available in March A-Z Collection Thanks Dana... big things to come...

Simparch: "Free Basin"... Simparch

Morning Paper: NYTimes, "Brooklyn's New Culinary Movement"... read the article here. ..

Classic: "High and Low", 1963...

again, thanks to Dana. A-Z Collection

NYFW: Michael Bastian, a/w 'o9 via Men.style

I don't write much but...Raan and Shea Parton, 2 of the 3 brothers behind the label/cause Apolis Activism , were kind enough to invite me for a visit to the Gitman showroom for an…

*American Apparel 50/25/25 Track shirt *A.P.C. petite standard *J.Crew striped oxford *LL Bean Ragg wool sweater *Vans Authentics

NYFW: Corpus, A/W 'o9 images via Men.style

Agenda: Dan Auerbach, 3/2/09. @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

Informally: Young FDR , pt. 1...

On the Radar: Idol Radec, s/s 'o9 images via the Fashionisto

Spring List: Rachel Comey Suede Bucks... available @ Stuart & Wright

Live: NO AGE, "Teen Creeps", Baltimore 7/09/08...

NYFW: Loden Dager, A/W 'o9 images via Men.style

In the Closet: Duckie Brown... via men.style

Tough as Hell: Pre-War Cyclo-cross. Link

all images via A Restless Transplant (via PTLDME )

A/W 'o9: Concept&Inspiration... images via DNR

Articles & Effects: F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Morning Paper: NYTimes, "The Make or Break Season" Article link

Patrick Ervell Club Collar Shirt @ Oi Polloi

support this label... Apolis Activism . Good guys making good clothes and a difference. (scroll down for pt. 1)

* Dita * Needles * E.Costello * Shuron * M. Mastroianni * R. Geller * M.Caine * Ray Ban

Tough as Hell : "Woodsmen & River Drivers"... folkstreams

Art:21 : M. Kilgallen (1967-2001) wiki

Jan. 31st-March 29th via The Moment

(again, huge thanks to Raan at Apolis Activism for the images.)

dir. by Lance Bangs get it here ...

Installation: Engineered Garments, Nepenthes, 2007... via Nepenthes

NYFW: Trovata, F/W 'o9... images via DNR

Surface 2 Air, s/s 'o9 via High Snobiety ...

Spring List: Engineered Garments Andover Jacket... Nalu

Object Affection: Postalco postalco

Iconic: Mike Disfarmer... all photos by Mike Disfarmer

Live: Handsome Furs, "Thy will be done"...

On the Map: Ace Hotel, Palm Springs.. Ace Hotel commune design

photo/link via R29 330 E. 11th b/w 1st & 2nd NYC den

Morning Paper: NYTimes, "He loved the street more than anything. NYTimes article

Spring List: Woolrich Woolen Mills Maine Guide Jacket... now available @ Blackbird

Duluth Pack: since 1882... Duluth Pack

On the Radar: Rachel Comey f/w 'o9 footwear via R29

Informally: Young FDR , pt. 2...

Life: Queens Midtown Tunnel, 1939...

Spring List: Quoddy Pebbled Blucher at South Willard

*J.Crew knit watchman's cap * Moscot Lemtosh frames * J.crew+Timex watch * Jack Spade Swiss brief * Filson tin cloth Field Coat(washed, then re-waxed) * J.Crew shawl neck cardigan…

GQ+CFDA: And the Winner is... .....Robert Geller ACL Link here

"No Reservations", Disappearing New York. Grub Street link here

Iconic: Hans Wegner, 1914-2007 wiki

Tough as Hell : Gene Tunney (1897-1978) Wiki

designed by Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch, principals of New York-based design firm Roman and Williams. ...color me jealous. Via Selectism post here ... ACL (photos: Michael…

i found these photos of my grandparents when they first fell in love in bath maine. my grandpa was so dapper. and my grandma i think was just perfect. thought you would enjoy them…

Available: A.P.C. s/s 'o9 @ Blackbird Blackbird

"...took my pills and guitar picks..."

If you're in the neighborhood...

Into Right Now: Junya Watanabe f/w 'o9, pt. I... via WWD

Timothy Everest for Rapha: bespoke suiting... Rapha Timothy Everest

Gregory Peck: "Twelve O'Clock High", 1949...

Excerpted: Valet + Steven Alan, F/W 'o9... Valet.com link HERE. ..

photos via Men.style Band of Outsiders

On the Radar: Grenson for Albam footwear... images/link via Selectism

*Selima + J.Crew Rivington *Shuron McArthur *RL *Moscot Lemtosh *Nom de Guerre *Joe Cool

On the Radar: United Bamboo, A/W 'o9 via R29...

In the Details: Superior Labor of Japan. at Utility Coop

Tough and Tougher... Shepard & Yaeger

On the Radar: Grenson for Odin footwear... via men.style

Check it out here Thanks to Tiffany for the invitation...

(that's a six-toed cat named Hairy Truman)

Secret Forts Recommends: the French 75... invented by Raoul Lufbery

Heavy Rotation: M. Ward "Hold Time". M. Ward

Want More of...Unis f/w 'o9 preview... via Unis Blog

Available: Crescent Down Works, @ South Willard South Willard

link here ... Men.style Q&A here ...

NYMag: Behind the scenes, Phillip Crangi NYMag Link

Rapha: s/s 'o9... Rapha Spring Range here ...

On the Radar: MFSC&J.Crew deck jacket via men.style

NYMag: Prime Meats... NYMag Article

Morning Paper: NYTimes, "Darkhouse Spearfishing".. NYTimes article

LIFE: LL Bean circa 1941, pt. I

NYMAG: The Cut...Eddy Chai & Paul Birardi image=NYMag link

* Woolrich Woolen Mills Jones hat * Moscot Yale frames * Pria plaid wool scarf * Tsovet SVT-AT76 *Filson washed canvas carry-all * Canada Goose Parka * Blacksheep cardigan *…

Family Photos: Oakland, NJ, 1920's...

Live: Sunset Rubdown, "Stadiums & Shrines II"

via Selectism Contributing Editor

Woolrich Woolen Mills f/w 'o9 via men.style

On the Radar: Forty-One-Thirty 4130Inc

On the Radar: Opening Ceremony + Pendleton via R29

Live: Sunset Rubdown, "Stadiums & Shrines II" 1 comments

Live: Bill Callahan, "Our Anniversary"

Farewell: Domino magazine... image=NYTimes story

LIFE: artists, Cape Cod, 1940's

Finn Juhl: Danish Modern Master Finn Juhl

forty years ago, today... via men.style

"Noone on the corner has swagger like us..." (...gt)

Harmony Korine: "Pigxote" VU Fine Arts Gallery gallery link

S/S '09: Into Right Now, Steven Alan short mac Steven Alan

GQ nominates: Rogues Gallery, Best New Designer, 2009 via PTLDME

Untitled from Band of Outsiders on Vimeo . boy.

On the Shelf: "Mostly True", Bill Daniel http://www.billdaniel.net/

Blood on the Wall: "Reunite on Ice" The Social Registry

MFSC+J.Crew deck Jacket: pt. II J.Crew

In the Details: Engineered Garments, s/s 'o9 Nepenthes

L.L. Bean: pt. 3, Genesis of the Maine Hunting Shoe visitmaine.com

Available: Band of Outsiders s/s 'o9 at Blackbird

On the Radar: For Her, Get Mayle through April via R29 Mayle

SIERRA DESIGN 60/40 mountain parka, Chief Joseph Lining available here

Oneida, "The Adversary" Enemy Hogs

Live: Dinosaur jr. "Raisans", 1986 (...some time later)

Into Right Now: Axesquin GORE TEX Rain coat Little Treasure

On the Radar: Bassett Walker bassett walker

His and Hers: Rag&Bone, s/s 'o9 rag&bone

* Margaret Howell knit hat * Dita Royce frames * Timex watch * Filson carryall *Apple Macbook * United Arrows /Monkey Time wool coat * Gilded Age McDowell sweater * Engineered…

H. Hughes & the (not so) Spruce Goose... Wiki

Into Right Now: Beauty&Youth Beauty&Youth

The Cut: Steven Alan for Uniqlo, s/s 'o9(?) the fashion informer

Into Right Now: National Anthem available here

On the Radar: Assembly hand-tailored goods via R29

"Rough Cut": Self Edge, SF via Coolhunting

In the Details: S2W8 baggage Nepenthes

(how I came to own these and many other personal effects of McEnroe"s is a long story...)

"Hotel Chevalier": Pts. I & II, by Wes Anderson

*Freeman's watch cap * RL aviators * Giles&Brother coachwhip bracelet * J.Crew gloves * Ricoh GR digital II * Cadence Sace waxed canvas pouch * Engineered Garments tote * APC…

HMS Booze Cruise Partners & Spade

Trailer: "Objectified" objectifiedfilm.com

*Pursuit Jacket *Made to Order Quoddy mocs *Mountaineer pants Albam

* Cat Power , "Dark End of the Street" *RL Blucher Mocs(via H(Y)R ) *Driving to Vermont * R.Newbold hooded jacket * Mister Freedom Deck jacket * Roleur #11 * DQM flannels

Scanning the Archives: "In the Fast Lane", Wallpaper truck

Tough as Hell: "Paths of Glory", 1957 wiki link

Scanning the Archives: "The Market Watchers" Antenna Odin

Wings+Horns 25 oz. Mackinaw jacket on sale at Blacbird

[ak]-Movie from Neil Hartmann on Vimeo . via the persuit aesthetic , via hypebeast

On the Shelf: "In the Sweet Bye and Bye", M. Kilgallen art:21

Into Right Now: Waste(twice)xMt. Rainier 60/40 Parka (via Hypebeast) a vailable here

Scanning the Archives: Tokion, "Young Designers" Tokion

Into right Now: Government Issue...

Shipley&Halmos, s/s 'o9 Shipley & Halmos

LIFE: LL Bean circa 1941, pt. II

95 Broadway (b/w Bedford & Berry) Brooklyn 718.384.5700 images via Gothamist

Thanks for the Shout... (banner=link)

Secret Forts Recommends: Stuart & Wright image=link

In the Closet: Year End Spectacular men.style

On the Radar: Woolrich Woolen Mills s/s 'o9 pre-order at Blackbird

Archives: Nepenthes Looks... Nepenthes

In the Details: S2W8 Fishing Jacket here

Interview Mag: William Eggleston by Harmony Korine Interview Mag Link

Into Right Now:Nike Zoom Force 1 nike snowboarding

Scanning the Archives: "The Hunt is On", GQ

Bonnie 'Prince' Billy: live in Cuba, 2000 New Yorker Article

R&R: Hong Kong, 1971 *(m y dad kept every receipt)

Into Right Now:Apolis Activism s/s 'o9 Apolis Activism

On the Cheap(er): RL Sueded Fleece Jacket RL

NYTimes: "Wetsuit on the A Train" NYTimes article

Want: Rogues Gallery 8 eyelet boot Blackbird Rogues Gallery

Into Right Now: Beams+ Outerwear Beams+