J.S Homestead Pattern Socks

Ever since Simon's post on the Fair Isle socks I can't stop thinking about them. Unfortunately I am not aware of any convenient or easy alternative so I just keep teasing myself with Japanese foot covers. The J.S Homestead selection at Journal Standard is always impressive and these native inspired patterns are some of the most perfect pattern socks I've seen. Poking through some cords or chinos into a pair of boots or oxfords could easily be the icing on any fall outfit. I'm considering just biting the bullet and proxying socks unless somebody can show me a pair nearby that will get the job done.

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Woolrich Woolen Mills Plaid Lined Field Pants

The field pant by Woolen Mills is quite possibly the best cargo style pant on the market. With small, perfectly placed thigh pockets the pants take on a much slimmer silhouette than other options in the category. The snap button bullet shell-style pockets look really nice and really set the tone for the pants overall. I've been on the fence with plaid/flannel lined pants for the last couple seasons but with the other elements in this pant, I would definitely be able to jump off. Either olive, khaki or grey would be great choices in the French twill cotton. While I prefer the styling on Doo Bop, where these images are from, you can also find the pants at Context.

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Unis Military Classic

It's nice to see that Unis have added online retail to their website since they really don't push their wholesale very hard. Fortunately the brand is now available to those outside of New York. The outwear by Unis is probably their strong point with absolute cleanliness when it comes to design, fabrication and quality. Unis makes their pieces in New York and holds the quality to a high level. This Classic Military M-65 style might be the best version of the jacket on the market. As one I've often looked for, this season again brings an impressive effort from Eunice Lee and her New York based brand. Available at Unis, $495

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Rouleur | 14

The Rapha movement seems to be increasing cadence lately and for all good reasons. Their products are looking great, their photo essays are really beautiful and Rouleur magazine continues to impress. It still isn't easy to track down the quarterly printed magazine around here, but if you can it's definitely worth picking up. The design is sharp, the photography is top notch and issue 14 features some known great memories in bike riding. From collectors to documentary directors, Rouleur captures the essence of the culture in a really positive light. Besides being actually educational to someone like myself the magazine is inspiring and makes me want to get out of the office and hit the mountains I can see out of my window, right now.

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Glenmac for Band of Outsiders

You may have browsed through a selection of Band of Outsiders clothing at one time and come across a beautiful cardigan or vest and thought "damn, why is this $1,200?" Well, it might just have been a custom made plaid from the elderly Glenmac factory in Harwick. Band of Outsiders have enlisted the known tartan specialists on a few projects and have published some beautiful photos in classic Sternberg Polaroid style. The brand continues to move into the future with an seemingly easy task of making modern American sportswear. It doesn't take too much effort to see there might be something special involved from Scott himself to the folks he enlists to help. The Glenmac tartan factory has done some great work for Band and shots are worth having a look through.

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Workaday Corduroy Pants by Engineered Garments

I had to delay this post slight as I didn't want to fall victim to the "blog effect" as Mr. Davis puts it. Engineered Garments created the basics collection titled "Workaday" with an extremely simple goal of making comfortable work wear for daily use that would last a long time. The items included are heavy weight fleece, one wash denim, heavy oxford BD shirts and these perfect corduroy pants. The khaki color in particular grabbed my attention this fall as my corduroy pant selection is next to none. The color seemed a little more interesting than the brown and a little easier to wear for then the burgundy. It fit perfectly into my closet and the fit appeared to be spot on for a corduroy pant. The Workaday collection is ironically very difficult to come by as it's supposed to only be awarded to long time EG stockists with great relationships. The Bureau now has an exclusive for Europe with the Workaday pieces, so I was fortunate enough to snag my size in the cords as they are sure to sell out quickly I would imagine. The black, burgundy, brown and khaki are all great options for this fall but the khaki was definitely the perfect injection of color for my pants.

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National Anthem College Duffle

Vancouver's very own and unknown National Anthem have a great looking short duffle coat for fall. I haven't seen too many versions in the cropped length or in an olive color, but they both come together to make a coat I want to own. The dark green is the perfect shade to compliment chambrays, red plaids, navy blue and khaki tones which we'll all be sporting this season. The short length is great for layering something a little longer underneath, such as a longer cardigan or even a blazer. National Anthem still remains a bit of a mystery as it is produced right here where I live yet is exclusively sold in Japan. While our brief research has turned up some information, we have a little more to do before we can report back. In the meantime, I think it would be worth while picking up the coat from Japan in the perfect olive color for around $300.

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Beams Fall Catalogue

Michael at ACL just scanned in some images from the fall Beams catalogue and I for one am thankful, and will probably try to get myself a copy. The photography is beautiful as usual and the styling is classic Beams work. White people in Japan dressed in American inspired digs being sold to Japanese, got it? This particular image jumped out at me as something I would love to be wearing this fall. Of course I would make slight changes like a flat end bow tie perhaps. Overall the Japan exclusive Engineered Garments safari jacket in khaki, tattersall shirt, Norwegian knit are complimented with nice styling touches of the rolled sleeves and nice watch/frame combination come off just right. Beams is without doubt one of the leading retailers on planet Earth and their own catalogue being far better than most, or any brands, look books is just another simple reason why.

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