George Vlagos, found/design director, of Oak Street Bootmakers talks about what sets his company apart the rest. From design, craftsmanship to why they choose to make their shoes here in the United States. Make sure to check out their Fall/Winter 2012 Collection, they have some beauties in there. Props to Art N Hustle.
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After doing my daily surf I came up on this great feature over at A Continuous Lean of the up and coming brand Batten Sportswear, by Shinya Hasegawa. Shinya has worked for vintage dealer What Comes Around Goes Around and as well as with Daiki Suzuki at Woolrich Woolen Mills.
Shinya Hasegawa was inspired by vintage outdoors wear from the 70’s and 80’s with a touch of East Coast suft culture. The items ranges from floral shorts to beach bags to outdoor jackets. Hasegawa has built Batten Sportswear by himself (with help form his wife) and does everything from design to marketing. All of the items are made here in the US.
Batten Sportswear is truly inspiring, not only is it inspiring, but the items are stylish and most of all wearable. The collection is launching for spring/summer 2012. You can contact Mr. Hasegawa/Batten Sportswear through their email - [info@battenwear.com]
For a more extensive read head over to A Continuous Lean.
Photography by A Continuous Lean.
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These were hand made by one of my friend’s mom. Whose name is Patty M, you contact her in two ways, through her online shop and/or through her Facebook. Make sure you check out all the different styles of earrings, necklaces and bracelets. If you live in the Miami area, it will be easier for you to purchase them and easier for you to get them custom made.
- Jose R.
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Nigo out did himself with these. These “startips” are one of the most beautiful shoes I have ever seen. With the addition of the Bapestar in the front of shoes, it gives a little egde to the brogues. They were made by the oldest, since 1880, and highest quality benchmade shoe producer in Japan, Regal. The only tragic part about the “startip” brogues is the $635 price tag. If you have that amount of money lying around your house then go ahead and head over to Mr. Porter’s shop and yourself a pair.
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Sam Gold started this blog to showcase his love for Ralph Lauren Polo. Ranging from jackets to shoes; basically everything RL. All of the pieces are vintage as stated in the name of the blog. If you’re into vintage clothing make sure to check it out. So head over to Vintage Ralph Lauren and spread the love.
Check out some of the pieces showcased in the blog after the jump.
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The guys over at Street Etiquette with the help of Ronnie Fieg and Sebago have released these gems. They are part of the Sebago Nexus Project that featured fashion/style bloggers designing their own shoes for Sebago.
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