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.

Stone Island Marina Heat Reactive Jacket

This is a truly iconic jacket ... Stone Island Marina Heat Reactive Jacket from End Clothing. 

Folk Nix Jacket

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

Stone Island Reflective Jacket 1995/1996 Autumn Winter

I was contacted by a reader who wanted some help dating his Stone Island jacket, by my calculations it is 1995/96 AW and probably from the last collection Massimo Osti designed before Paul Harvey took over.

NIGHT GLOW MARINA HOODED JACKET IN WHITE

Part of the Marina capsule collection, this jacket is made from double-layered polyester pique with a lining made from a high-performing waterproof and windproof membrane. A unique piece is captures and emits light when it is placed in the dark.

APC Soldier Jacket Cotton Camouflage

Nice APC jacket from the good people at Tres Bien.

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons MAN Firemans Jacket

I have wanted a fireman's jacket ever since the collection Nigel Cabourn did in the early 1990's, I have been after one ever since and like the look of this Comme des Garcons one based on the classic Globe jacket.

Some of The Latest Stock From Oi Polloi

Some of the latest stock from Oi Polloi; Engineered Garments blue chambray shirt, Woolrich officers shirt, Stone Island white crew neck and glass jacket in lemon.

Mackintosh Jacket

I picked this Mackintosh jacket up the other day.

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.

Friday Dog Walking Outfit

Here is today's selection, Edwin selvedge jeans, Woolrich shirt, Cabourn jumper, DM shoes and Stone Island jacket. 

Nigel Cabourn Crazy Mallory Jacket

I decided to invest in a crazy Mallory jacket by Nigel Cabourn this season and I am falling in love with it even more each day.

Stone Island Black Ice Jacket

Stone Island black ice jacket from Woodhouse.

Engineered Garments Navy Jacket

Engineered Garments navy jacket from Inventory Magazine.

Golden Bear Leather Baseball Jacket

Golden Bear leather baseball jacket from Oi Polloi.

Stone Island Camo M65 Jacket from Oi Polloi

Stone Island camo M65 jacket from Oi Polloi.

Stone Island 30 Tela Stella Jacket

Universal Works Navy Bakers Jacket From Oi Polloi

Universal Works navy bakers jacket from Oi Polloi.

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.

SS12 Wardrobe Items - Belstaff Jacket

Belstaff jacket from BasilicaDuo in Reading.