Self Edge x Toyo Jungle Cloth Pant

This weekend Self Edge released a new product that I have been particularly excited to see. The Jungle Cloth pants produced by Toyo and designed by Self Edge are made to outlast and out work any khakis you can find elsewhere. The extremely durable jungle cloth is soft on the inside and tough on the outside so that it's essentially water proof due to the gross grain weave. The pants have been loomed by Toyo's mill to the USN specs in which the pants were originally made during the 1920s through 1950s. While I'm not totally in love with the dark stitching, the pants come in a beautifully dyed khaki, taped cotton twill seams, and indigo lined pockets which all get a thumbs up from me. The pants are one of the first non-denim bottoms ever offered by Self Edge and while I might be surprised to catch Mr. Babzani in them himself, I don't doubt these are one of the best pairs of pants out there. —

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Buzz Rickson's CPO Shirt

I can't get enough Navy lately. While this Buzz Rickson's Chief Petty Officer shirt hails from the standard garb of a naval officer, I was talking the colour though. Deep navy blue is definitely the fall colour of choice around here and this shirt is no exception. Made from reduced worsted wool, the soft wool is nice and comfortable as well as being good and sturdy for warmth. A great combo for the winter. The singular flap pocket has a nice scalloped shape to it and offers solid front details and the tonal stitching and black naval buttons top things off nicely. Being Buzz Rickson's, it's as authentic to the original as possible but the fit has been modified slightly for the better. Chain stitch construction throughout means the quality is second to none (and the run-off stitching adds a little more character) but that's to be expected coming from Toyo Enterprises. available at Blue in Green

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