Distress and Destroy

My favorite pair of jeans.

A good pair of jeans is almost like a bottle of nice wine, vintage is almost always preferred over new, whether you are into selvaged Japanese denim or a nicely destroyed pair of jeans from your local thrift store, there is no other form of trousers as desireable. I am attracted to the idea that there is history and a story behind my clothing.

Most companies such as Levi's offer faux vintage jeans, but this trend is starting to wind down. People are starting to realize that the best way to age denim is to wear it out yourself. There is something fundamentally wrong about robots contriving history into new things. In our current climate of ecological turmoil, I think it is important for us to buy goods that don't require extra chemical processes and eating up of additional resources. Distress can destroy your wallet and most importantly the planet. Plus, naturally aged jeans look so much better.

_Nelson

Mod Men

Chambray work shirt and George Nelson clock

Have any one noticed? Post WWII modernity is in vogue again. Whether it is a slick Brooks Brothers gray flannel suit from Madison Avenue or denim Dungaree's worn by Detroit steel workers. Most younger Americans such as myself are discovering the styles of this era for the first time and the mainstream media and consumer industries are taking note. Maybe it is a direct reaction to the Boomers and their "casual culture" or maybe it is the optimism of post WWII America that we long for in these times of economic uncertainty. Try watching an episode of Mad Men and you will certainly see adverts from Jeep touting about our heritage as craftsmen who used to make stuff or adverts from Levi's telling young proletariats to buy their work wear and to "go forth". Have you also noticed the neckties of certain television hosts going on a diet and slimming down to an inch?

What happens when all this neo-modernity becomes a tiresome fad? Will we move further back? I hope the Victorian era will make a come back soon.

_Nelson

Renovation Time

Its been about a month since we began renovation. Despite various hiccups here and there, I think we are just about done. I've posted a time lapse video of our attempt at flooring for everyone to enjoy.

_Nelson