By Nick Grant
Actually knowing the name of the person who made your clothes is a pretty cool thing. Every one of these lightweight, 100% virgin wool Version Cardigans from Denmark’s S.N.S. Herning comes signed by the maker. So, you can thank Olga, or Bjorn, or Greta or whoever else for bringing such sweater-y goodness into your life. Read More
Aw snap! Lucky number 13. That’s right, it’s the 13th edition of N’East Illustrated, and it is a doozy. The indefatigably fetching Christine Mitchell of N’East Style has once again outdone herself with this latest batch of #menswear illustrations. Check them all out after the jump. Read More
By Michael Nolledo
Have you ever seen photos of JFK sailing? It’s ridiculous how much they make me want to whittle down my wardrobe to just the preppy nautical basics: navy or white t-shirts, polos, oxfords and chunky sweaters, like these Submariner’s Sweaters from Orvis. Knit and sewn in Fall River, Massachusetts, just south of JFK’s hometown, these cotton rib sweaters are naval classics that will keep you warm on and off the boat. Read More
By Jake Gallagher
Decades before Chinatown, the Pianist, Oscar awards, and unfortunate scandals, Roman Polanski burst onto the global film scene in 1962 with Knife in the Water. The film, which only features three actors, and takes place almost entirely on a boat, became a smash hit, not only in Polanski’s native Poland, but across the world, garnering the first Academy Award nomination for a Polish film. Fifty-plus years later, and it remains not only one of the sexiest movies ever made, but also one of the best dressed. From the opening frame, the film simply oozes style. Read More
By Nick Grant
“Studious” and “learned” might not normally be how people would describe you, but that could all change with one of these Ivy League Cardigans from Albam. Knitted, milled and hand finished in Scotland from 100% merino wool, the sweaters feature a shawl collar with button and loop closure and a bunch of pockets. Read More
By Michael Nolledo
Textured knit sweaters and cold weather are good friends. And if the sweater is made in Italy out of 100% merino wool, and also happens to be on sale, then they’re straight-up inseparable besties. Svensson’s Crew Cloud Sweater is an ideal piece for when the weather calls for layers. Read More
What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.
You ever had a really good all natural peanut butter, and then you read the ingredients, and the only thing listed is peanuts, and you’re like, “damn, how’d they do that?” Well, replace butter with activewear, and peanuts with humane and sustainable Merino wool from New Zealand, and that’s pretty much exactly what it’s like wearing Ibex. Read More
Archival Clothing Zip Cardigans, a two part haiku:
Worsted wool body
With a two-way brass zipper
And ribbed shawl collar
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
By Jake Gallagher
Isamu Noguchi was the organic answer to a design movement otherwise defined by pronounced lines and technological advancements. One of mid-century modern’s key figures, Noguchi’s nature-inspired pieces offered a stark contrast to the clean, seemingly mechanized creations of his peers. He began his career as a sculptor in the 1920’s, working with wood, metals, stone and plaster to create beautiful shapes that balanced hard edges with curved forms. In 1947, Noguchi took on another role as a furniture designer for the illustrious Herman Miller company, producing a variety of items including what is now his most recognizable work, the Noguchi table. With so much on his plate, the artist spent most of his days in his studio. Read More
By Nick Grant
You know what the best part about winter is? No, it’s not the snow, or the holidays, or cozying up with a loved one by the fire; it’s layering. And layers don’t get much better than the Shawl Pullover Sweater from Orvis. Made in the USA, this pure cotton, marled oatmeal beauty features a leather button closure and rib-knit trim. Read More
There are some great deals to be had this week at Rhode Island’s WHARF. The store has knocked 30% off (most of) its remaining FW12 stock. Standout sale pieces include parkas from Owner Operator, sweats from Todd Snyder, belts from Cause & Effect and Italian-made outerwear from Esemplare. Get ‘em before they’re gone. Read More
Los Angeles’ Mohawk General Store has marked down its entire collection of sweaters from SNS Herning. Designed and crafted in Denmark, the classically styled knits boast good looks, a great fit and impeccable construction. Lots of styles are still available, just remember to size up, as they do run small. Read More
What’s better than a slim-fit, 100% wool, Irish-made shawl collar sweater? A slim-fit, 100% wool, Irish-made shawl collar sweater that’s on sale (duh). It’s called the Bootsy. It’s made by Howlin’ by Morrison. It comes in three colors. And, it’s currently 30% off at e35 Shop (as are over a dozen other HbM styles). Read More
If there’s one thing you can count on Scandinavians for, aside from blonde hair, blue eyes and terrifying music, it’s great cold weather wear. After all, the average Scandinavian winter is something like 14 months long [ed note: statement not fact checked]; ample time to master the art of staying warm yet stylish. Read More
The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.
By Nick Grant
We should all be so lucky to have a friend like the Doublefine Merino Cardigan from Outlier. Made from 18.8 Micron Superfine Merino fabric, the sweater’s designed to keep you at a comfortable temperature at all times, no matter what your surroundings. I mean, seriously, how many people do you know that are that accommodating? Read More
Let’s face it, buying American rarely means buying affordable. Due to our country’s (very necessary) laws and regulations regarding compensation, factory conditions, environmental impact, etc., producing goods here costs more, which means the products do too. Add to that the expense of quality materials and fabrications, and prices can go from high to downright prohibitive. However, there are still bargains out there. Durable items that are made in America by workers paid an equitable wage, but don’t require a bank loan to buy. And now, thanks to the newly launched e-tailer Inland Clothing, those items have never been easier to find.
