The Denim Debate
“The Denim Debate, the brainchild of my good friend Ryan Plett, acts as record and review of nearly two dozen pairs of raw denim from cult labels.”
Via: Allplaidout
Workwear From the Archives | Dickies 1922 Collection
“Go, go to your archives. That was the call, and Fort Worth-based-workwear-juggernaut Dickies heard it and is re-releasing its “Uniform Shirt” ($175) and “Uniform Pant” ($200) this coming July. Both pieces — part of the company’s new 1922 Collection, which will initially be available at Unionmade in S.F., Stronghold in L.A. and Luther’s in Austin — are made in the United States at the oldest and longest continuously operating Dickies factory in Uvalde, Texas. Boom.”
See and read more at: Acontinuouslean
Print Mixology-How to Mix Prints
“TAKING in the parade of patterns at the spring fashion shows was like watching seven rival marching bands converge at a four-way intersection — talk about your clash of symbols.”
“Herewith, some guidelines. Not rules, just suggestions worth a try. And as soon you can remember them all, they can be forgotten.”
FYI-For men too.
Via: NY TIMES
Marc Jacobs to Open Bookstore on Bleecker
Does Bleecker Street need more Marc Jacobs?
“That would be Marc Jacobs’s book store, making it his sixth store in the area. Its rumored name is Book Marc”
Via: NYMAG
Hell’s Kitchen Alexander McQueen Auction
Hell’s Kitchen Alexander McQueen auction. In honor of recently deceased British designer Alexander McQueen, Housing Works’ new Hell’s Kitchen outpost is featuring more than 30 of his intricately crafted garments in a window-display silent auction. The best part? Lazy folks need not leave their dens to snag a piece. Visit shophousingworks.com to bid on floral brocade dresses, linen military coats and studded denim shorts. 730–732 Ninth Ave between 49th and 50th Sts (646-963-2665). Through Sun 11.
BK Fashion Week
BK Fashion Week
The Kings County version of New York Fashion Week features 11 global designers showcasing their collections at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. During the six-hour event, you’ll be dazzled by edgy styles from Swiss-born designer Djamee and handcrafted lacy silk pieces from Nina Athanasious (solo designer for Germany’s Das Komitee). Guests will groove to the beats of R&B artist Robbie Nova and enjoy a cocktail reception after the show. Best of all, proceeds from the event will be divided between the Brooklyn Style Foundation and co-host Abner Louima’s foundation, which raises funds to build hospitals in Haiti. Stage Six, Steiner Studios at Brooklyn Navy Yard, 15 Washington Ave between Paulding St and Flushing Ave (bkfashionweekend.com <http://bkfashionweekend.com/> ). Sun 11 5–11pm, $35. Advance tickets required.
Bespoke Bagel Shop
Bespoke adjective not only used for clothing apparently.
Culina, LA Market & Hatfield’s Open for Business
It’s that time of year when we start flocking west to escape the last few weeks of New York City’s biting weather. While you’re basking in the glorious California sun, find time to check out these new hot-spots: Read more