Shop Looks: May 2020
With winter a week away, we really wanted to put together an outfit that you would not only keep you warm and comfy but could also be versatile in where you could wear it. Featuring items from Knickerbocker Mfg Co. Engineered Garments, Lady White Co. and Karhu.
Knickerbocker Watch Cap Type II Red
Engineered Garments Bedford Jacket Navy Flat Twill
Lady White Co. Llewyn Hoodie Charcoal
Engineered Garments Fatigue Pant Navy Flat Twill
Karhu Champion Air White Twilight Blue
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Made in the Garment District: NYC
This is one of the last editorials we managed to do before closing the physical store due to the COVID 19 crisis. As bad as it has been here in Sydney. New York City has borne the brunt of the pandemic. Many of the labels we stock are based out of the city and we have many friends living there. We hope they are all staying safe and look with hope to the future when everything returns to normal.
It's been five years since we opened the store and Engineered Garments has been with us since the start. Over the years we've seen the collections grow and evolve with the times. We are always amazed at how designer Daiki Suzuki effortlessly blends his myriad of styles and influences from classic Americana, outdoors, ivy style and military into garments that are uniquely his.
For this season there is a French undertone running the collection. Each and every garment is proudly made in New Yorks's Garment District. Our whole buy for the season is now instore and online.
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Shop Looks: March 2020
For our March shop looks, we take a dive into the latest offerings from Engineered Garments. The core of this look is the amazing black high count twill fabric that we see in both the New Bedford (or NB ) Jacket and the Emerson Pants. The NB has been on offer for a few seasons now, and as its name suggests is the new version of the iconic Bedford Jacket. Whilst it takes its cues from its predecessor, it is a slimmed-down version, featuring a less pronounced lapel and a two-button cuff. The Emerson Pant which is a favourite here at the shop gets slight tweak this season and has a more cropped and wider bottom than previous seasons. Its pleated waist and relaxed leg make it a great versatile pant. The Field Vest makes an appearance in the really fun black micro ripstop fabric. This military-inspired utilitarian design is an amazingly functional piece, with its many pockets, peaked hood and breathable lightweight material. Also featured in the look we have the orSlow Work Shirt in white and the Yuketen Boat Shoe in FO White. Sunglasses are the Native Sons Vincent in Blood Red.
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Engineered Garments Spring Summer 20
We wanted to share some of our favourite pieces this season from the new Spring Summer 2020 range from Engineered Garments. For the first look, we went with very military-inspired feel. Featuring the popular FA Pant and the Work Jacket. Both are made from lightweight olive cotton ripstop. Loosely based on a French military pant, the FA pant features a mid-rise and a full leg. With seven pockets its a pant that will also ensure you will never run out of space to carry things. The Work Jacket is an updated version of a vintage coverall. It features buttonable cuffs and removable buttons. The ripstop fabric gives it a nice military feel.
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orSlow: new vintage
New arrivals from Japan's orSlow always gets us excited here at the shop. Ichiro Nakatsu takes inspiration from his archival vintage collection and creates pieces loosely inspired by the past.
Everything is made on period-correct machines and crafted from custom fabrics and hardware which gives the garments a distinctly orSlow touch. The best way to describe orSlow to the uninitiated is that it's like if you found that long sought after vintage item, only it's actually brand new and you are the first person to get to wear it.
Some of our favourites from this season are the New Yorker in water-resistant nylon and the classic 1980s era hiking-inspired Fleece Vest.
Nanamica: 2nd drop
Our second drop of Nanamica for the season has arrived in-store and online. Included in this drop is the Down Vest available in two colourways, Navy and the striking Orange. Its shape is based on an old US Army M-65 Parka liner and its outer is nylon ripstop that is coated with a DWR or Durable Water Repellant Finish. The lining is high-performance KODENSHI down. KODENSHI down is crafted using ceramic particles bonded with down feathers, which creates a hyper-efficient insulating material that reflects your own body's infrared heat creating a warm zone without needing many layers. Next up is the Fleece Jacket which takes its inspiration from the classic WW2 era B-3 Bomber Jacket. It's crafted from Polartec 300 High Loft Fleece. Which is an ultra-soft, fast-drying, lightweight and highly compressible fabric.
Lastly in the ALPHADRY fabric which is fast becoming a store favourite, we have the Wide Easy pant. It's a relaxed fit pant, ideal for those looking for a more relaxed fit that the slimmer Club Pant. The Alphadry cloth is wrinkle-free, highly absorbent and quick-drying.
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Needles Fall Winter 19
It's only our second season from Tokyo's Needles here at the shop and we are still amazed at the build quality and attention to detail that designer Keizo Shimizu puts into every piece. For our Fall Winter 19 collection, we wanted to showcase a selection of Rebuild by Needles. Rebuild is a project where Keio takes vintage pieces of clothing and rebuilds them into futuristic and groundbreaking designs. Each piece is one of a kind and is more akin to a work of art than a mere item of clothing. We have the 5-Cut Tie Dye Tees and the 7-Cut College Tees, which are all made from vintage USA college sporting team t-shirts. The range of sportswear that Needles designs are a key staple of the brand. For this season we have woven Track Jackets and Track Pants available in two striking patterns Kilim and Diamond. Made from 100% breathable and lightweight polyester, they feature a sleek design that has no side seams.
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Engineered Garments Fall Winter 19
Our first drop of Engineered Garments FW19 has arrived. Loosely inspired by the New Romantics movement of 1970s Britain.
The collection includes favourites such as the Bedford Jacket and Fatigue pants, reworked in a patchwork of materials including corduroy and double cloth. Available in-store now and online now.
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Nanamica Fall Winter 19 Roots Collection
The first drop of Nanamica's Fall Winter 19 collection has arrived in-store and online. As always Nanamica delivers a collection of clean-cut designs infused with technical fabrics. All with the theme of the sea as the root of the collection.
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Keizo Shimizu's Needles
We take a closer look at the styling from cult Tokyo brand Needles. Designer Keizo Shimizu the man behind Needles is also the owner of Nepenthes (started in 1988) which was a means of introducing made in USA goods to the Japanese market.
Kezio eventually became frustrated at the direction of the market and began creating things that he wanted to wear.
Thus in 1997 Needles was born.
Inspired by artist, actors, musicians and films. His designs flirt from Ivy League stylings to west coast hippie vibes and everything in between.
Today there are several offshoots of the brand, the sportswear range of tracksuits and the Rebuild range of clothes that are crafted from vintage pieces that are deconstructed and rebuilt into new creations.
Nanamica: Rugged Ivy Style
Nanamica has been making rugged outdoor clothing since 2003. Under the stewardship of designer Eiichiro Homma (also of Purple Label North Face fame), the brand excels at creating well-tailored and clean looking garments, that are crafted from cutting edge technical fabrics. Creating a collection that unifies the functional concept of sportswear with standard clothing.
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Post Overalls: Empire State Special
For this week we take a closer look at the new Post Overalls range. Designer Takeshi Ohfuchi has explored utilising different textures and fabrics. Juxtaposing man-made nylons as seen in the outerwear, alongside natural cotton used in the plaid flannel shirts and denim.
Although his designs are rooted in the workwear of the 1930s and 40s. Takeshi has taken these classic styles and updated them. Whilst the Royal Traveller Vest and C-Post Dv2 Shirt feature nylon outers, their filling is Polar-Tec a lightweight and breathable fabric, that helps trap air to maintain warmth.
The brushed plaid flannel used in the Post-W and E-Z Cruz shirts is possible the softest cotton we have ever felt. Giving an almost luxurious feel to the rugged look of the shirting.
E-Z Cruz Shirt
C Post DV2 Shirt
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