T&P tries out DOTBK Limited Edition Menswear
Recently I was introduced to the menswear company, DOTBK. Self-described as “an online-born, Brooklyn-based men’s clothing company that crafts unique, limited edition shirts at runs of 100 pieces or less”, we decided to try it out. It came in the mail nicely packaged in a cardboard box with really cool graphics. I got my handsome […]
The New Barneys San Francisco Men’s Store Launch Party with Draymond Green
We attended the store opening party for the new Barneys New York Men’s Store over on 2 Stockton Street, formerly The Ferrari Store. There was no lack of well-dressed men as it was a Trig & Polished gold mine. Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors was the guest of honor and he looked sharp […]
Leandro Rosas, Jr. of Rolling Projects
Leandro Rosas, Jr. is a former Trig & Polished gentleman that was spotted at the Alameda Point Antiques Faire (see post here). Well, Leandro has come a long way since then and has a new clothing line called Rolling Projects that came from his work on cars. Having an interest in fashion, I wasn’t too surprised […]
Carlos Juarez of Vintage Artisan
Meet Carlos Juarez, founder and designer of Vintage Artisan. I first noticed Vintage Artisan when I saw pictures of the Huaraches on Twitter. It was actually perfect timing as I was recently discussing the lack of options for men when it came to summer styling. Especially when it came to shoes. In an informal poll […]
Menswear Designer – Daisuke Obana / N. Hoolywood
[slideshow] While looking through the runway magazines at the Kinokuniya bookstore in Japantown, I discovered one of my new favorite designers, Daisuke Obana under the name, N. Hoolywood. His creativity and vision is amazing. One of the coolest things I found on his website is his old-timey mugshot recreations. Like I mentioned in a previous […]
Menswear Designer- Billy Reid
Billy Reid 2011 Menswear Looking through some of the footage from the runway shows for Fall 2011 Menswear, I’ve been looking for fashion that would qualify as trig and polished. Have a look at what I’ve found and maybe learn about new designers to watch or gain some style inspiration. Source: Style.com Bookmark on Delicious […]
Menswear Designer- Junya Watanabe
Junya Watanbe Fall 2011 Menswear Collection An absolutely gorgeous collection from Japanese designer, Junya Watanbe. He reinvents and restructures those traditional menswear elements that I love such as elbow patches, plaid, and blazers. Personally, I think men dress better in the colder months. So much more to choose from in terms of pieces (coats, jackets, […]
