I Love Denim Shirts And Jackets

I have always loved denim shirts and jackets - so this denim shirt jacket from the people at Folk clothing is right up my street.

Dot Print Tee's

I really love the dot print tee's from the good people at Folk Clothing.

Folk Nix Jacket

I am really loving the amber/orange nix jacket from the good people at Folk.

Folk Miller Cardigan

This takes me back to a few pieces of Paul Smith I had in the 1990s and it should be making it's way into my wardrobe. Folk miller cardigan - multi-stitch.

A Few Picks From The Wardrobe

Nigel Cabourn cameraman, Stone Island pants, YMC smock shirt, Folk cardigan, Tretorn pumps.

Clothes for 2013

It is that time of year when my mind starts planning the purchases for 2013. I have got to bring in another budget cut, partly due to economic reasons and also I am going to put 50% of my budget into clothes for work.

So I have final piece to buy from AW12/13 and that is a new Nigel Cabourn 4-way roll neck.

For spring summer 2013 I am going to be investing in the a few labels;

Comme des Garcons - couple of tops
CP Company - new jacket and overshirt
Raf Simons - a couple of tops and maybe a jacket
Nigel Cabourn - not sure yet but I do want a new shirt and I might get a summer cameraman or parka
Stone Island - shirts, an overshirt and maybe a jacket
Woolrich - shirts

I will probably pick up a few pieces from Folk, Church's blue suede loafers and a new pair of Tretorn pumps.

Now the work-clothing investments is an interesting new direction for me. It has been on my mind for a couple of years now, some of it is age and also another part is the desire to separate my work-life attire from my personal-life.

I think I am going to go for a slim suit in blues, grey and black.  This will be teamed up with white shirts, narrow ties, simple black shoes, blue tote & briefcase and most likely jackets with a more casual influence (CP, Stone Island and Cabourn).

I am going to have to bit more research into the suits so I am starting off with DSquared2 and Costume National to dip my toe into the water - a look I really liked when I was in Milan.

Han Kjobenhavn Stripe Army Shirt

Han Kjobenhavn stripe army shirt from Folk Clothing.

Lovely Knit From Folk

I really love this knit from the good people at Folk and available on Oi Polloi.

Some Picks Of The AW12 Folk Collection

Folk from the guys at Oi Polloi.

Brands Investing In For AW12

Looking at the AW12/13 collections I am looking to invest in the following brands.

Woolrich
Junya Watanabe MAN
Nigel Cabourn
Maison Martin Margiela
Raf Simons
Stone Island
YMC
Folk
Han Kjobenhavn
Engineered Garments
Adidas
Paraboot
Bass

I am going to be investing in a Malory jacket by Nigel Cabourn for sure and possibly a Stone Island Ice Jacket.

Some good thick woolen jumpers and sweatshirts are needed because I think it is going to be a cold winter.

I also really need to build up my shirts and tee shirts because I have neglected them over the last year.

From a colour perspective I am looking at investing in bright blue, grey, orange, and white - carrying over the dark blue and green from last winter. 

Folk Foldy Pocket White Shirt

Folk foldy pocket white hidden people shirt.

SS12 Thoughts

I have been a little bit underwhelmed by the SS12 collections, saying that I have picked up a few great pieces and they will be in my collection for years.

Nigel Cabourn Tenzing Jacket & Bombay Bloomers
Belstaff summer jacket & Edwin jeans

Plus some great tee shirts and tops from the likes of YMC, Folk, Woolrich & Nigel Cabourn.

I wish that I had picked up a Stone Island Ice Jacket.

For the first time in years I lost a piece of clothing - my Cabourn Admiralty Jumper - I am still very upset by this but it did teach me a good lesson.

Never go out drinking with journalist again ... I am just too old for that sort of thing these days.

The gap in my wardrobe and from current designers is the future ... I always like an influence from the past, present and future.  I probably need to go out and find a couple of new inspiring designers to add a bit more life for AW12/13.

Folk T Shirt, Woolrich Shorts & Stone Island Belt

Folk t-shirt with a pair of Woolrich shorts and Stone Island belt.

Folk White Chambray Szabo Shirt

Folk white chambray Szabo shirt.

Folk Shepherd Street Market Shop

The Folk Shepherd Street Market Shop.

Han Kjobenhavn Army Shirt In Green

Han Kjobenhavn army shirt in green from Folk. 

Folk Lock Print Shirt

Folk lock print shirt from OiPolloi.

AW11 Boots from Oliver Spencer, Folk and Red Wing

Oliver Spencer Postman Boot in Navy

Folk slate grey wash + oil nubuck 

Red Wing tan work chukka 

Pick Of The New Season At Folk Clothing

The current picks for AW11 menswear from Folk Clothing.

Rainmac in pale red 

Tee shirt in grey block colour 

Crew neck sweat in black

Stone Island, RAF Simons, Folk, Lee Jeans and Oliver Spencer Belt

Stone Island tee shirt, RAF Simons Scarf, Folk cardigan, Lee jeans and Oliver Spencer belt.