Inspired by Japanese web shops, I’m stripping off my socks and yanking up my pants. Loafers, clogs, or mocs, it doesn’t matter. Put those Anonymousism socks away for winter 2018 and start showing some ankle. Add khaki and a slim fitting Danton windproof jacket for full French factory worker flair.
Tag: khakis
Shopping From The Present: CHINO ALERT
Heads up, chino lovers: Context Clothing is blowing out the exceptional Dickies 1922 Collection trousers at half-price. See our thorough review. Highly recommended, if you aren’t looking for a slim fit. Also, the gent on eBay with a container full of vintage Hunting World clothing is still selling those terrific chinos for only $25. Don’t …
Shopping from the Present – Dickies 1922 Collection
I had wanted to get my hands on a pair of Dickies’ new made-in-the-USA 1922 Collection trousers since I first saw them over at ACL. Eventually the folks at Dickies were kind enough to send a few pairs along for Lesli and me to review. [UPDATE: NEW 1922 SITE] Firstly, I’m really impressed by the …
Shopping from North Africa
Archival friend Page B found, bought, and scanned a packet of photographs from a soldier stationed in Algeria in the 1940s or 1950s (judging by the garments). Look closely for khaki-colored inspiration. Thanks, Page!
Shopping from the Movies: Army Twills
From Here to Eternity (Zinneman 1953) Montgomery Ward 1949 catalog reference and order blank: In three qualities (good-better-best) Be sure to state color-pattern-finish