ON & BEYOND

I went down to NY over the weekend with JK and Maura, and I must say that one of the highlights of our trip was visiting the STPL Design Offices, we got to see the workshop that spawns all these great ideas and yes, I got to see Jeff Staple’s workspace. Nico (Brand Manager of STAPLE & Manager/Buyer of Reed Space) gave us a look at what Stpl’s Fall 2010 line has to offer. From what we were told, they have moved their Cut&Sew manufacturing to Japan at the same factory as Visvim & Neighborhood. While we shouldn’t expect to see Horween leather reinforcements on the elbows or Egyptian cotton lining, we can however trust the quality of the workmanship.

Stopped by Tiger Distribution for a booking today and sneaked in some preview shots of what is to come from our favorite “Made in USA” Sneaker brand.

Stefano sent over a little gift to Maura and I. So stoked about the Sea Island Giza Cotton. Soft like butttaaaa. Thanks STEF.

Excuse the lack of updates. I’ve been quite busy. A nice project I’m working on is Bruxe’s Fall 2010 Lookbook. I photographed and art directed the shoot. The Fall collection is looking great with much more toned down pieces from the Montreal design Duo. Here are some previews…. Big thanks to Jonas, Marcus, Mer, Oli and everyone who was involved.

Mr Watanabe came by the office today so I dragged him outside to snap a photo of him, no matter what he wears, he looks stylin. His attires are always so neatly presented: fully buttoned jacket with a perfect knot, and just the right amount of “stacks” on top of his plaid Clark Wallabees. For that, I salute you Mr. Watanabe.

I’m obsessed with outerwear, I think I have every type of jacket imaginable; from ma-1’s to harringtons & fishtail parka’s to bubble goose. Released in 08, the vis101 jacket is based from the construction of a classic denim jacket. Made of Giza cotton, it feels like I’m wearing bed sheets. I stumbled on one and didn’t hesitate one extra second to pick it up. This is definitely one of the nicest outerwear pieces by the brand along with the Townsend & Nomad.