As we reported three years ago, Japanese luxury streetwear label mastermind JAPAN will shut its doors this year. Given the label’s success it’s clear they’re going to push their output till the clock strikes twelve on New Year’s Eve. Their latest collaboration is with fellow clothiers from the Land of the Rising Sun, Uniform Experiment. […]

We’ve covered Brandon Scott before, founder of Los Angeles menswear label B:SCOTT, including his inaugural Spring Collection back in 2010 and most recently his Half-Hood Anorak Mock Jacket. Now Brandon is taking his talents to the film world, acting as Costume Designer for the sci-fi short film HOME for which he’s designing a trio of goods. The […]

One of Los Angeles’ best menswear designers, Brandon Scott, has just released his latest collection for his B:SCOTT label. There’s lots to like in the 2013 Self Mad Man collection, including looks that are all about juxtaposition: well-tailored jackets paired with loose fitting pants. Military-inspired gear under slim cut blazers. Lots of black and greys […]

Venerable British sailing atelier Henri Lloyd has been making quality nautical gear for a half century. One of their longstanding pieces, the Consort RWR jacket, has been chosen to recieve a special update by Olmes Carretti to celebrate the 50th Anniversary. The jacket — as illustrated by the accompanying Dazed & Confused video below — was a favorite of […]

Essentially invested in the happy accident of the bow tie, Le Noeud Papillon is the French name of that sartorial creation, translating literally to ‘the knot of the butterfly’. Besides the Bow Ties, Pocket Squares and Smoking Jackets which we’ve covered before, the Sydney, Australia based company is now tying an additional knot with its fine […]

You’d be hard pressed to find a better quality rain coat than one by Burberry, the originator of the British trench, aka mac coat. This version distinguishes itself by its high packability — meaning it can be folded up and fit into a tiny pouch. Made of 100% machine washable polyester, the classic Burberry Brit […]

As a part of their Advanced Projects Series, San Francisco’s Mission Workshop brings you their version of the classic military field jacket worn by US military forces for the past thirty years. Staying true to its military heritage, the Eiger is equipped with the traditional four-pocket front. Produced under the label’s mantra of quality and protection, this […]

Los Angeles designer DRx Romanelli excels at appropriating vintage fashions and imbuing them with a modern, and ultimately very bold, flair. Whether it’s his The Americans Ralph Lauren Polo Collection with TI$A, Another Summit Cochiwan Sweater Collection For Barney’s Japan or his Re-Assembled Vintage Jackets with Anachronorm, the good doctor is hardly afraid of making […]