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 »
By Nick Grant
Button-up shirts – what are they to you? Something reserved only for formal situations? Or, something for unwinding on a Friday night, with heavy libation? If you answered “both,” then these Jack Robie shirts are for you. Whether you want to go button-down or spread, chambray or gingham, tucked or untucked, these US-made beauties offer the best of all worlds. Read More »
Because who says Prep and Heritage have to be mutually exclusive: pastel chambray. The SS12 Chambray Shirts from New York’s Jack Robie are cut and sewn in the USA out of 100% cotton chambray from Japan. Part blue collar and part blue blood, the shirts feature a button down collar, rounded barrel cuffs, box pleat in the back, natural troca-shell buttons and single needle stitching throughout. Read More »
In more of that please news: the sub-$100 American-made dress shirt. The brand’s called Jack Robie. The shirts are called the Paul and the Patrick. They’re both made here from Japanese cotton fabrics. Their features include rounded barrel cuffs, shoulder pleats, an English spread collar and a handsome slim fit. And they both cost under a Benjamin. Good looks, good quality, and a great price. More of that please, indeed. Read More »
The Exploded Plaid Shirts from New York’s Jack Robie are handcrafted in NYC’s garment district from light-weight, 100% narrow-loomed Japanese cotton. Designed for casual wear, the slim-fit shirts have a shorter than average length, so they can be worn untucked, without looking sloppy (a nice feature for the summer). Details include a pocket-less front, button-down collar, rounded barrel cuffs, and shoulder pleats in the back for a free range of movement. Read More »
