J Crew Spring 09

A new friend and great blogger, posted a bit about J Crew's Spring Collection. J Crew has been doing it right lately. Last week I had the chance to finally visit the J Crew Liquor Store in Tribeca. I was impressed.
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eBay find of the week

I dig this Vintage Woolrich Plaid Toggle Stadium Coat. It'll keep you warm but not puffy. The toggle closures are a great detail. Bid on It

Creatures of the Wind Spring 09

Finally some menswear from Chicago that's worth looking at. I love seeing this line on other blogs because this label is more special to me than some others since I've worked with the company personally. Shane and Chris (the designers) have a lot in store for them and I'm excited to see them along their way. Anyway, in the grand scheme of things, Creatures of the Wind brings a unique look to menswear (a task that is getting harder and harder to do). As you can tell from these photos, they have a womenswear line as well.
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Oliver Spencer Fall 08

i can't believe i haven't seen these yet. well, better late than never.
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Aprill 77 Records Denim

April 77 Records - Joey Overdrive Sabbath Jeans $138


April 77 Records - Joey Thunder Jeans $145


April 77 Records - Sinner Transistor Jeans $145

big fan of this denim label and its parent company April 77
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Yoko Devereaux Fall 08

the yoko devereaux blog/news
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rapha cycling apparel

winter jacket, jersey, hat...



my current obsession with my new bike led me to post this for anyone else in a similar state of mind. rapha creates very practical, yet good-looking apparel and accessories for those who bike no matter what the weather.
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Bblessing Spring 09

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Julian Red Fall 08

Although the fashion world is already thinking about Fall 09, consumers are pretty into Fall 08 merchandise still. This collection is one to add to your winter shopping list.

One of my favorite labels, Julian Red hails from Sweden (surprise, surprise). What began as a denim line has transformed into a complete collection. Not only do the clothes fit well and have a great look, a lot of the pieces are made from organic materials...which should always been seen as a positive thing (unless you're some global-warming-loving freak). Anyway, I had the chance to peek at the Spring 09 collection a while back and pretty much fell in love with an organic cotton, long hoodie. I still think about it today.

Pieces from the Fall08 collection can be found online at the Julian Red Store. Oak and Blackbird sell Julian Red too.

julian red store

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NY Times, Looking Good: The Sequel

Shawl-collar wool sweater, $98, and striped barrel-cuff cotton shirt, $125, both at Banana Republic; Michael Bastian cashmere weave tie, $185 at Bergdorf; Band of Outsiders corduroy trousers, $520 at Barneys; orange leather belt, $5 from a street vendor; leather messenger bag, $495 at J. Crew; "Jones" black plastic frames, $195 at A.R. Trapp Opticians.


Tweed wool overcoat, $1,930, striped cardigan, $930, and wool pants, $420, all at Etro; Black Fleece striped cotton shirt, $150 at Brooks Brothers; suede belt, $255 at Yves Saint Laurent; Michael Bastian knit scarf, $465 at Scoop.


Number (N)ine wool-alpaca Cowichan sweater, $1,695 at Barneys New York; tattersall cotton shirt, $425 at Bergdorf Goodman; Patrik Ervell pleated cashmere pants, $700 at Opening Ceremony; cotton bandana, $12 at Jean Shop.


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Photos: Dean Isidro for The New York Times