Want: TBC Chukka

I really like the simplicity and rugged look of this Vintage chukka style boot from The Timberland Boot Company, British artisan cousin to all-American Timberland
Available here.

Want: Trench Coat.

I have found that I have a sudden interest in coats and jackets as of late. I think the reason being is that with a nice well chosen jacket it just finishes off the look of your style, whatever that may be.

As I cruze the internet on a daily basis pulling images of styles and looks that I like, I find that I have gathered quite a collection of well dressed stylish folks that are rocking a trench. This one by Journal Standard in Japan is on point. It looks like it has a great fit and a nice "modern" length, as in it is not too long. It also has a hood witch makes it very funcional if you wear it on a stormy day. And you can't go wrong with black, ever.

Cheers.

Want: Bluco Work Garments.

In this time of amazing workwear styling for the menswear market no one has more options and do it better than the Japanese. Nuff said there.
While taking my daily cruze on the "information super highway" I found several shops and companies over there that have some great goods. One of them is Bluco Work Garments.
One of the better pieces they currently offer is the OL-015 Work Coat. It has very thought out detail and styling. One detail that I find so perfect is the hammer loop. Oh and can't forget the large file inside pocket. Genious! If this is your kind of thing check em out... Now if only we had such great product here in the states.






Cheers.

Want: Shron Frames.

Shron Ltd., is an eyeglass company that has been around since 1865 and they still manufacture the same frames that they have been making since the 50's & 60's. They even will work with you directly so you do not need to go to the middle man and pay way more.

Revelation.

Freeway.

Ronsir.

Nusir.

Want: Red Wing Boots.

I have been seeing a lot of 'heads up' on Red Wing boots. Though the style that most of them are talking about I am not so much a fan of, they do have quite a selection that I find myself longing to place upon my own feet and do some walking, hiking, and just plan man work. Here are just a few that tickle my fancy.1911 Gentleman Traveler

1907 Classic Lifestyle

8113 Iron Ranger

8111 Iron Ranger

595 Mens Chucka

Check out Red Wings current collection here.

*side note*
I do find it quite interesting how traditional workwear has become so popular... Now when I say this keep in mind that I use 'popular' loosely coming from the trenches of menswear fashion found along the coast of the good ol' USA, the mens trade rags, and so called 'hip' blog sites. With my recent relocation to a somewhat rural town in Utah I find that I am now in the midst of people who have been rocking this stuff all of their lives working on their farms, ranches and homesteads. I wonder how they feel about it? Whatever they feel this is what is so exciting about fashion taking things that are comen and making them something special or very interesting. I am actually quite excited to shop feed sores and thrift shops to fill some of my fashion needs. Since I am not able to afford the fancy designer versions of workwear, with no steady income coming in right now, I am quite content spending what I can on the actual OG brands and doing my own little pinning, tucking and tailoring alterations to make it fit just as good or better than the expensive stuff. Now don't get me wrong I really like what brands like Engineered Garments, RRL, and Earnest Cut and Sewn are doing and if I could I would own pieces from them but for now I will look to them for styling and then make it my own with what I got....
Long live the rugged style and mans need for workwear!
Cheers.