By Jake Gallagher
Despite only releasing two studio albums, Joy Division’s influence can still be seen today. Favoring thoughtful introspection and moody atmospherics over the traditional three-chord blast of punk, the band helped usher in – and eventually became the poster children for – the post-punk movement. Though their run was cut short by the untimely suicide of front-man Ian Curtis, their legacy as one of the most groundbreaking acts of all time lives on. And that legacy isn’t just due to their music. If there were ever a band that could be described as “cohesive” it’s Joy Division. From their album art, to their press photos, to their clothes, their visual side always matched their audible one. Read More »
The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.
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And now: $88 pants. The brand’s Baron Wells. The pants are called the Village Slim. They’re expertly made in NYC from 8.5 oz Indian cotton twill. Their details include a button fly with unbranded nickle buttons, jean style pockets, fully taped seams and a handsome slim fit. They come in two colors. Read More »
What’s good about the new Studio Shirts from Baron Wells? Well, they’re super high quality (cut and sewn in NYC out of 100% cotton Japanese oxford cloth). They fit great (slim in the body, and not too long in the length). They have a nice handful of features (button down point collar, iPhone-shaped chest pocket, center seam down the back). Read More »
It seems like you can’t go anywhere this season without running into a pullover (not that I’m complaining). And of all the ones I’ve collided with so far (continuing the metaphor), the new ones from Baron Wells are definitely some of the nicest. Handcrafted in New York’s garment district, the shirts are made from an assortment of cotton-linen fabrics from Japan. Details include a button-down club collar, hidden placket, marbled camel buttons, and the co.’s signature iPhone-shaped pocket. Read More »
Who else but Baron Wells could make something as basic as a nylon jacket look so damn elegant? Handcrafted in NYC from matte-finished “premium” Japanese nylon, the co.’s Windbreaker could class-up even the most haggard of high school gym teachers (what is it with HS gym teachers and windbreakers, anyway?). Details include a three-panel hood with “noosed” drawstrings, patch pockets on the front, adjustable cuffs with tortoise buttons, fully taped seams, and antique brass hardware throughout. Read More »
What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.
The Sea Pants from New York’s Baron Wells are expertly crafted in NYC’s Garment District from kitten-soft sueded polyester. Designed by surfers for surfers, the slim-fit shorts come equipped with a bevy of water-sport friendly features, including purge valves on all the pockets, fully taped interior seams, and a drawstring closure. Austin’s Bows + Arrows has them in two colors (yellow and navy), and both are now 25% off. Get ‘em while they’re hot. Read More »
Thanks to its shirt-of-choice status amongst the flip-flopped, cargo-shorted, backwards-hatted brosefs of the world, the polo has gained a (justifiably) less than favorable rep in recent years. Fortunately, there’s now an option for those of us who like the polo look, but resist wearing them out of fear of being mistaken for a d-bag: the Eaton Collar Polo Shirts from Baron Wells. Read More »
The SS11 collection from New York’s Baron Wells is officially (finally) for sale on the brand’s website, and it’s looking to be one of the label’s strongest yet. Amongst the many solid pieces that make-up the new range (did someone say pleated shorts?), the real stand-outs – for me, at least – are the new contrast pocket shirts. Meticulously crafted in NYC’s garment district from summer-weight Japanese cotton fabrics, the shirts, and their eponymous detail, offer a nicely subtle shift from the norm, without being too flashy about it. Read More »
What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.
Another Friday Find, another solid pair of American-made trousers. The Slim Chinos from Baron Wells are crafted in NYC’s garment district by master tailors. Made out of an ideal-for-summer 5 oz., 100% cotton twill, the pants are prime for the warm weather ahead. Additional details include a button fly (with tortoise buttons), back welt pockets with button closure, fully taped interior seams, and an “extra” slim fit. A slew of sizes are left in all three colorways (I am digging that orange), and right now BW is offering 70% off all orders over $200 with promo code 7046 (that’s two pairs for $99). Read More »
As I see it, the best designers aren’t the ones who try to reinvent the wheel, they’re the ones who keep coming up with new ways to make it interesting. It’s a feat that’s all in the details; subtle singularities that make the well-worn welcome again, without detracting from the broader qualities that made the item well-worn in the first place. It is this balance between unique and familiar, between old and new, that enables goods to transcend trends and eras. And, it is precisely this balance that makes the newly launched Baron Wells such a stand-out. Live as of last month, the label’s inaugural range is undeniably of the now in both form and fit, and yet, its appreciation of – and respect for – its roots and points of inspiration are enough to maintain its appeal long after current tastes have changed.
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The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.
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