THE BEST: This Sofie D'Hoore Outfit

SILK LINED WOOL TROUSERS AND THE "CAMERA" BOMBER JACKET WITH MARNI GOLD TOE BOOTS.

She's totally listening to this:

WEAR THIS COAT: The Best Coats for Women

IT'S FOGGY AND CHILLY OUT THERE, LADIES. BUNDLE UP IN THESE

SOFIE D'HOORE SHEARLING JACKET

SACAI LUCK PINSTRIPE LETTERMAN COAT

MARNI LONG GREY COAT

ENGINEERED GARMENTS FWK CORDUROY COAT

ENGINEERED GARMENTS HIGHLAND PARKA

MARNI PRIMARY GREEN JACKET

BLUE BLUE JAPAN: Interview with Kenji Tsuji on Mr. Porter

MR. PORTER RECENTLY PUBLISHED AN ARTICLE ABOUT THE INCREDIBLE MENSWEAR COLLECTIONS COMING OUT OF JAPAN. OUR BELOVED BLUE BLUE JAPAN IS DESCRIBED AS "BEAUTIFULLY INDIGO-DYED FARM WEAR." 

EXCERPT FROM THE INTERVIEW (WHAT A WORK ETHIC!):

SOME OF OUR FAVORITE BLUE BLUE JAPAN PIECES IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW:

FOR THE FULL INTERVIEW, AND TO READ ABOUT THE OTHER GREAT MENSWEAR COMING OUT OF JAPAN,  CLICK HERE.

DEAR FALL,

The recent, and welcome sudden turn of the season has me saturated in Fall, it washes over my entire being. All my senses; sight, smell, sound, and taste are enlightened by the raw natural beauty of this season. For a brief time I almost feel "comfortable" being in this world. In the early morning hours, as I am awakened by the madness of machinery, sirens, honking, dreams intertwine with my waking consciousness. I find the time to smell my baby girl's skin, we go to the park and she splashes in puddles, laughing.

I love you Fall.

Best, John

DRESSED FOR FALL IN TS(S) DOWN LINED COAT, HOWLIN' SCARF, AND EG WOOL HAT.

FALL PHOTOS BY MILES FORTUNE

        

NEW ARRIVALS: 8.15, Love and Peace

On August 15th in 1945, WWII officially ended. The end of devastation, the beginning of hope. The end of destruction, the beginning of rebuilding. People saw their neighbors under a new light of shared human experience; this war was awful for everyone, across all fences and borders. 

Then there's August 15th, 1969; the first day of Woodstock Music and Art Fair, a three-day-long celebration of equality and love in the Catskills. 500,000 American kids gathered together, swayed to protest songs, and dreamed of building a better society with love at it's core. Perhaps they were idealistic but they hated the things we hate, greed, violence, close-mindedness.

These two historical dates inspire 8.15's menswear. Harris Tweed, Tattersall printed flannel, old school tailoring, and classic shapes: Forever and now, and what you want for tomorrow. 

CARRY YOUR THINGS: Minä Perhonen Bags + Clutches

Embroidered, color blocked, adorned with kitties, Minä Perhonen's bags and clutches are perfect for softening up your tomboy jam. It's ok to be a lady.

 

MOODY: Unpublished From the Lookbook

Photographer Miles Fortune, and our own stylist Lenna Petersen so well captured the "spirit" and "soul" Of JStraw's fall clothing collections that many people have requested more photos, so here you go! Please by all means play Dylan's "knocking on Heavens Door" LOUD while viewing! This is a working movie!

Best , John