Billy Reid Light Wash Standard Jeans

March 4, 2013


There’s a fine line between good washed denim and bad washed denim. The good, simply look like jeans you’ve had forever. The bad, on the other hand, are clearly fabricated to appear aged; fake creases at the crotch, bleached thighs – basically, the denim equivalent of frosted tips for your hair. That said, these Light Wash Standard Jeans from Billy Reid are very much an example of the good. Read More »

Comments (11)

Billy Reid Wesley Jacket

February 4, 2013


If Wes Anderson and Federico Fellini had a baby, this is the jacket it would wear. [ed. note: wait, what?] Meticulously crafted in Italy, but designed in Alabama, the Wesley Jacket from Billy Reid combines the best of American and Neapolitan tailoring in one damned handsome, unstructured topper. Read More »

Comments (0)

The Friday Find: Unionmade Fall Forty Sale

January 18, 2013

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.


I don’t want to oversell it, but the Fall Forty Sale currently underway at Unionmade might just be the greatest sale of all time. Countless brands (Gitman Vintage, New England Shirt Co., Post O’Alls, Filson, SNS Herning, Howlin’ by Morrison, Unis, The Hill-Side, Quoddy – just to name a few). Hundreds of products. And all of them 40% off. Read More »

Comments (3)

The Friday Find: Billy Reid Woody Shorts

August 24, 2012

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.


I’ll keep this short (get it?). One of the most lauded designers working today + simple, easy to return to year after year styling + made in USA construction – 50% of the original price + numerous remaining colors and sizes = go buy some of these, right now. Read More »

Comments (0)

Billy Reid Lewis Jackets

July 16, 2012


According to Wikipedia, some notable Italian-Americans include Joe DiMaggio, Frank Sinatra and Nancy Pelosi. Well, now you can add the Lewis Jackets from Billy Reid to that list too. Designed in Alabama, but handcrafted in Italia, the completely unstructured jackets are made from 100% linen that’s been put through a “rigorous enzyme and sand wash.” Read More »

Comments (0)

Billy Reid Wharf Coat

February 28, 2012


Nothing like a drastic price reduction to make a kick ass jacket even ass kicking-er. The Wharf Coat from Alabama’s Billy Reid is made in the USA from brawny 100% cotton moleskin. A tough as nails cross between a pea coat and chore jacket, the double-breasted Wharf features natural horn buttons, riveted patch pockets and a nicely trim fit. Read More »

Comments (2)

N’East Illustrated, Vol. 2

February 24, 2012


The always lovely Christine Mitchell of N’East Style is back with a new batch of #menswear illustrations, and they are stupendous. Click through to see the full collection. And for those who missed her first set (tsk tsk), you can check ‘em out here. Thanks Christine! Read More »

Comments (2)

Billy Reid Wilson Shorts

August 18, 2011


I’m a little embarrassed to admit it, but I don’t actually own any Billy Reid. Between receiving a slew of awards, having near celebrity status in the blogosphere, and his whole 110% made in USA thing, I feel like I should have at least one piece by the designer to call my own. Fortunately, thanks to the super-sale currently underway at the BR site, it’s looking like now’s a good time to right that wrong. The Wilson Shorts are handcrafted in the USA from an array of summer-weight, 100% cotton fabrics. Read More »

Comments (6)