I’ve been eying this field watch since it came out last fall, I was quite surprised they would still have it over at J.Crew. I’m no watch connaisseur and trust me there are some crazy fanatics in that area, so I won’t even start by telling you how “amazing” this watch is. I just like that it’s simple but heavy (I think that’s a good thing for a watch, right?).
The ascension of the high-water chino, the pin roll and the simple folds have brought attention to the ankle and to the socks. While, I wanna remain in tune with that fad, I found myself having to step up my sock game and wool socks seem to do the trick just fine; giving attention to where it is needed. Men have the essential 3 in accessories: the tie, the watch and the belt (you can go sans belt if you have a bespoke suit with a perfectly fitting pant), I’m gonna go ahead and add the socks as a fundamental.
Maura and I built a quick list of socks you can add to your set of winter accoutrements.
Taken from aurawithanm:
1. Patagonia‘s Ultra Heavyweight Mountaineering socks are soft made with felted merino wool. Is know to last a lifetime.
2. Filson socks are made with a new dimensional knitting technology. The spandex in every stitch provides a memory fit.
3. J.Crew‘s Camp sock comes from the last remaining sock mill in Vermont. This all weather sock is traditional in design and spun from classic ragg marl yarns.
4. Orvis‘s Merino Wool Ultra-Ragg take ragg clothing to a higher level. Crafted in Vermont from Australian merino wool.
5. Scott-Nichol is a traditional British manufacturer of hand made socks. All socks from Scott-Nichol come replete with a hand-linked toe making them virtually seamless.
6. Duray, is a staple amongst woolen mills in Quebec. Their Light Original Work socks are two-ply twisted knit.
In a chitchat with Marcus, he asked me this question: What do you think you will be wearing in a year from now? The question was the beginning to a series of confusing thoughts in my head. I stood there baffled by that seemingly banal inquiry. “I have a feeling you’ll be wearing a suit or something…” he proceeded. Those words which first seemed foolish and humorous soon became not as farfetched as they resonated in my head for a few days. I found in the depths of a forgotten closet of my house, a pair of vintage brown leather oxford shoes (WITH a wooden sole). They were almost too beautiful to be unworn. However, the only manner to be wearing them would be completed with a nice light toned suit. I caught myself in the midst of searching for a suit on Jcrew and actually found 2 to perfectly assemble the outfit I had imagined…Marcus you know something on and beyond my own knowledge hahaha
