Just trying my hand at some street style.
My takes from this rather patriotic outfit:
—I love the bold red shirt, and its offset perfectly with a neutral, light, and perfectly-fitting jacket. Notice the shoulders and where the sleeves hit.
—The pocket square. Not sure if that’s a real pocket square or some other household item, like a napkin or bandana. Bonus points if it is a random item, but it works very well with the outfit—some people say not to match your pocket square to your shirt or tie, but it works well here, I think, because of the large pattern. The red doesn’t overpower.
—On the other hand, I think the watchstrap is overkill. It’s a nice strap but I would’ve gone with a navy or other neutral—perhaps olive?—if I had the options with this outfit.
—The navy pants and their Thom Browne-esque length is a positive for me. I’ve talked to guys who hate that new style, where the pants hit that high, and I’m weary of it, but I think it works for certain people and certain outfits. This is one of them.
—I’m not a fan of boat shoes, pretty much because of their popularity in the elite prep and fraternity scenes that I’ve been bombarded with in boarding school and college, so this is just a taste thing, but I would much rather see a penny or driving loafer here, or even casual sneakers in a white or grey.
How the shadows and light hit here.WIWT: 4.13.12
Friday the 13th
Details.
Source: acutestyle
In case you didn’t know it, Ronnie Fieg is my favorite sneaker designer. His collaborations with Asics are consistently spot on, and these—the Salmon Toes—are finally releasing this Friday at Ronnie’s brand new brick & mortar location in New York: Kith. Congrats to him on opening his own store. One day I will make it there and meet the man whose work has graced my feet so many times. For now, just look at those beauties and hope that I’m able to get to my computer right at 11:00 AM on Friday before the site inevitably crashes so I can cop a pair.
Alright I’m on the monk bandwagon… Ferragamo Leather/Suede Dub Monks via Park&Bond.
This is what the little fashionista in my head calls a “must-have.”
Sneakerheads rejoice. Concord 11s. Winter 11. Can I wait in line now?
Q+A with Clae Founder Sung Choi
If you don’t know, now you know. via grungygentleman.com
Sung Choi of Clae creates versatile footwear that places emphasis on modern shapes and comfort, while keeping the design clean. It is nearly impossible not to dig their collection. The brand covers style and practicality, which appeals to a large male audience. Grungy Gentleman is a huge fan of the McQueen style shoe, which is being given away for free in theClae Sweepstakes.
Grungy Gentleman kicks it (no pun intended) with Founder of Clae, Sung Choi below…
Grungy Gentleman: What should everybody know about Clae footwear?
Sung Choi: Clae is the departure point from heritage footwear to something new; bridging sneakers and shoes with modern shapes and comfort, made to go from work to play and everything in between. We keep clean design, comfort, and versatility at the forefront of every collection we design.
JONES in walnut
GG: What type of dude rocks a pair of Clae kicks?
SC: Clae is for someone looking for footwear that has a point of difference and that can carry you through most situations. All types of guys can rock a pair of Clae shoes. We like to hit the sweet spot that covers both style and practicality. And that makes Clae appealing to a whole range of different types of guys.
GG: Where did you get the inspiration for your collection during the creative process?
SC: Inspiration comes from everyday living. To be more specific, it’s really about being engaged in your environment. We take bits of inspiration from everything we see around us – art, culture, film, travel, music; the things we feel passionately about in our own lives. And we also take elements of classic footwear and put our own spin on it, too. For example, boat shoe details or a silhouette that references classic work boots or desert shoes.
STRAYHORN
GG: Where do the names of your shoes come from?
SC: Shoe names usually appear during sketching, when you can clearly see who would wear this particular design. Elegance and charm come through the Ellington and Strayhorn, just like the compositions of the jazz icons they’re named after. I like to pay respect to different figures that I admire who have inspired me. It’s another way those influences from art and culture make their way into the collection.
ELLINGTON
GG: What are your top 3 favorite pairs of shoes that you have produced?
SC: Currently, my favorites are the Strayhorn, Jones, and the Kennedy, which sort of represent the three different influences we have going. Strayhorn is one of our more narrow, low profile dress shoe silhouettes, while Jones has more of a refined, rugged boot feel, and the Kennedy represents the more athletic side of our collection.
JONES
GG: What is your everyday pair of kicks?
SC: It depends on my mood and the weather, but the three I mentioned above – the Strayhorn, Jones and Kennedy – fulfill my everyday footwear needs.
KENNEDY
GG: How do you incorporate comfort without sacrificing the style of your footwear?
SC: There are a lot of women who will suffer all night in a pair of crazy heels that aren’t comfortable as long as they look good, but most men won’t do that with their shoes. So we know that no matter how good one of our styles looks, it’s got to be comfortable. There’s a school of thought that it’s better to show off the technology used in your shoes, in order to aim for a higher perceived value. But we feel that not everyone needs to know about the tech, as long as that tech serves you well. Along with that comes a sense of discovery of the comfort details we use, like the custom quality footbed, leather-lined interiors, and neoprene.
GG: There is no hiding that Grungy Gentleman’s favorite pairs are being given away in our sweepstakes; the Ellington and McQueen. The Ellingtons bright red gumsoles are incredible and the McQueens soft-feeling aesthetic just wants me to toss them on. A lot of your footwear appears simple and sleek, yet they are so dope. How much does the subtle detail of texture play a roll in creating such killer shoes?
SC: We are approaching a decade of bringing refined sneakers with subtle, yet noticeable and appreciated details and comfort. In order to stand out in the sea of shoes out there, we consider all the details on the shoes that our consumer discovers over the usage of our shoes. We offer something a little more refined, a little more sophisticated, that people can wear for a long time, and not feel like it’s a trend that will start to feel dated in a month. We’re striving for timeless footwear.
MCQUEEN
GG: What can we expect next from Clae?
SC: 2011 is our 10th Anniversary year, which is a big milestone for us as an independent footwear brand. We want to take that as an opportunity to look back on how much the brand has evolved and look forward to what we’ve got coming next. We feel like we’ve really hit our stride in recent seasons and you can expect us to build off of that momentum to take Clae places where it hasn’t been before!
[See more from Clae below…]
KENNEDY in denim
ELLINGTON in black
STRAYHORN
MCQUEEN
ELLINGTON
ZISSOU
STRAYHORN in walnut
MCQUEEN in camel
BRUCE in black/royal
www.clae.com
Nike SB Bruin Camo. Definitely Bape inspired. Quickstrike release that blew up the blogs today after showing up at Premier yesterday. I called in, and though they didn’t have a 10.5, I got the last 10. What up peoples?
Athletic Propulsions
Will they actually make you jump higher? Probably not. But, they definitely look sweet.
Bodega’s interesting—classy and stylish?—take on Converse’s silhouette done up in waxed canvas with deerskin lining. Roll up or down for a mid-cut sneaker or a high-top boot. Comes with an etched flask, and shearling-lined shoe case.
