Band of Outsiders Spring Lookbook

GQ Spring Style Preview

GQ.com takes a look at what's in this season with their Spring Style Preview.

_Daniel

Norse Projects S/S '11 Lookbook

You may have noticed we've been hyping Norse Projects a lot on our blog. I think the Scandinavians are coming up on the Japanese in terms of fashion. Their looks are simple, clean, and fresh, much like their furniture. Norse Projects entire Spring look book after the break.

via Hypebeast

Norse Projects Interview by Crooked Tongues

via Crooked Tongues

Over the last couple of years, many practitioners of screen-printed sweats and tees have made a switch into the loftier realm of denim, shirting and pieces that bridge a gap between all-out casual looks and quasi-formality. Most have failed, because it takes more than mere entrepreneurial spirit and gift-of-the-gab to make that leap. Plus their product is mostly corny. 

Denmark seems to hold the majority of the talent for simplicity, quality and design, and Norse Projects are key players in the wave of great Danes who use collective backgrounds misspent in graffiti and skating for the forces of good, giving us exactly what we want in our wardrobes. Scandinavia’s interpretation of streetwear is serious. Over the last couple of years, we’ve seen the Norse Projects patch as the signoff on a substantial amount of hats, shirts, knitwear, jackets and the t-shirts we’ve owned in a long, long time. 

There’s collaborations too—our favourites are the Elka coats and gloves, but their appreciation for the sneaker side of things is deep. We’re assuming that Norse get approaches to join half-baked collaborative “programs” on the regular, but their footwear output at time-of-writing has been fairly frugal—an excellent New Balance 670 and a very good Kopenhagen for adidas. We suspect that there’s more on the way in the not-too-distant future. Our man in Denmark, Mads Therkildsen spoke to Norse’s Mikkel Grønnebæk to get some extra insight on the brand. 

Norse Projects S/S 2011

Devendra Banhart for Oliver Peoples

OK aside from his girlfriend, the other thing I'm checking out in this video are Devendra Banhart's clip-on shades. It makes me wish I had to wear glasses. I've been asking around and the overall consensus seems to be an astounding "NO" to wearing glasses if you don't need them. Sorry guys (and gals too). But thanks to Nelson for sharing the vid. You can find Devendra's shades over at the Oliver Peoples website. And if you like his music, you can find more here.


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Nonnative Spring/Summer 2011

We will be receiving our first order of Outlier very soon. Stay tuned...


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Kitsuné Fall/Winter '11

A look at Kitsuné's Fall/Winter collection, titled, "Brokeback Mountain," a take on the current workwear trend.

(capsule) NYC 2011

Last week we were at the (capsule) men's show in New York. Here's a look at some of what we saw through the eyes of Ryan E. Plett of [you_have_broken_the_internet].

_Daniel

Ford Modeling x Stonesthrow

Ford Modeling Agency sits down with several artists from indie hip hop label, Stonesthrow Records, to discuss music and style. It appears that Ford has a love affair with Stonesthrow. Who can blame them? Can you name any artist out there better dressed than Mayer Hawthorne?

Post Overalls Spring '11

Workwear inspired styles by Post Overalls designer, Takeshi Ohfuchi.

Carhartt

And to go along with the America in Color photos, a video from classic American workwear brand, Carhartt.

_Daniel

Captured: America in Color from 1939-1943

Bill Cunningham New York

Finally, a documentary about the most influential street fashion photographer of our time.
Here is a sneak peak of the trailer.

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Band of Outsiders Spring '11

Here's a sneak peak at the Band of Outsiders Spring 2011 collection plus an interview with founder Scott Sternberg.

_Daniel

A.P.C. Commercial

I'm just in awe of their store.

_Daniel

A Conversation with Jeff Staple

Jeff Ng, more widely known as Jeff Staple, is the founder of Staple Design and Reed Space in New York City. As a brand, Staple is one of the most highly regarded in the urban streetwear industry. Below is a recent four part interview with Jeff Staple in which he discusses his influences, the origins of Staple, and hip hop.

OUTLIER Tailored Performance

"At the core, Outlier clothing is about a certain freedom. A freedom to ride, regardless of the destination. You should always look like you belong inside the city, not just out on the road pedaling. A freedom to ride, at any speed you want to. Sometimes you ride slow sometimes you ride quick, but no matter how you ride, you should always look and feel fresh and clean. A freedom to ride, no matter the weather. A cyclist is exposed to the elements in a way that few other city dwellers are, and your clothing should be ready to handle whatever the sky and streets kick at it. Our garments are designed to make getting to that freedom just a little bit easier." - Excerpt from Our Philosphy, Outlier Tailored Performance

New York State of Mind

Manhattan opening monologue by Woody Allen


I always listen to Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin to set the mood before heading to New York.


_Nelson