Look: Fall's Coming

Featured Products

• Inverallen for Inventory Items Moss Cap
• Margaret Howell Merino/Cashmere Sweater
• Beams Plus Oxford BD Shirt
• Beams Plus HBT Fatigue Pants
• Deadstock Swedish Army Belt
• Red Wing 6" Suede Moc Toe
• Wm J Mills Ice Bag

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It's now the second week of September and although its still pretty warm in Vancouver, I can't help but look forward to some early fall attire. The knitwear from Margaret Howell, oxford shirts, fatigue pants and Red Wings all feel like they are ready for some wear. No matter the season however, olives, blues and suedes seem to be a continuous thread. They always seem to work well together, and especially when a couple more layers are involved.

—All items available at Inventory Stockroom

Look | Just Another Day

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—01. A couple Stockroom goodies.

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Sometimes getting dressed is just as easy as it should be. The staples of spring often work just as well all year round, but they look particularly nice as the weather turns and the lighter tones come together. The socks are left behind and the layers are light and comfortable.

—Gitman for Inventory Items Tattersall BD Shirt
—Woolrich Woolen Mills Trail Parka
—Wings+Horns West Point Chinos
—Yuketen Country Rangers
—Wm J Mills Sag Canvas Duffle Bag
—Muji A6 Notepad

Look | Spring Coming Soon

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—01. Love the natural tones with a pop of red, or two.

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The last couple of days have definitely made spring and summer feel like they are as close as they’ve ever been. While I haven’t broken out short pants yet this season, it could be doable with a couple of upper layers to keep you warm. I love the red, natural and navy tones from the Wilson sweat, the EG madras and the indigo fatigue shorts. The hickory striped Sassafras jacket could easily be thrown in the Mills tote bag if it gets that much warmer.

—Inventory Stockroom

Look | Running Around

It feels like we've been doing a lot of running around these days. Whether it's to the post office, furniture stores, showrooms or wherever else, comfort is key for the long days. It starts with footwear for me because when my feet are happy, I'm usually happy (and not in pain). The shoes also set the tone for the rest of your ensemble a lot of the time. There's nothing ground breaking in this outfit, but I've been sporting variations of the same thing all week long. Any number of chambrays, colours of corduroy or olive coloured jackets seems to work just fine.

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In Stock: Wm. J. Mills Ice Bags

Wm. J. Mills is without doubt one of my favorite bag makers as I've been using my Ice Bag almost every single day since I purchased it. The company has been around since 1880 in Greenport, New York making sails for the eastern seaboard island hoppers. Now they are making some of the toughest, most simple and best looking canvas bags out there. We're very happy to be working with a company with such an honest and rich history. So much so, we've recently dispatched our lead lensmen, Ken Tisuthiwongse to photograph the small factory and Mills family members for our upcoming spring issue of Inventory magazine. The Ice Bags are my favorite from Wm J Mills and we now have a couple of the best colours available. — Available at the Inventory Stockroom, $135

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LOOK | The Other Day

Last week in New York I had one item on my hit list and as a timely email came in from a thoughtful reader I was able to find my Newport at a much better price on sale. I really love the aesthetic of a double breasted jacket and I have been wanting to pair it up with a more casual pair of pants since my last LOOK post. The medium fit a bit more slim than expected but in a good way, so it worked nicely with a pair of fatigue pants, bow tie, oxford BD and our lovely Inventory Items Bucks - which are nearing sold out status. It was a tough decision between the navy serge wool and the grey tweed but I decided the grey would be best in terms of the other pieces I already had. It went straight to work as I finally had my nice mix of formal and very casual elements coming together or clashing, depending on your perspective. Either way, I'm happy about the jacket and I'll be wearing it regularly once my missing bag arrives back from New York.

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LOOK | An Unlikely Pairing

While each of these items have probably already been seen on this blog, there is always a new way to mix things together and think about how to pair them. I wouldn't usually think of wearing a bow tie with field pants and ring boots, but I feel like the casual BD shirt in white is perfect for the style of bow tie, yet 'ties' in very well with the cargo pants. The heavy cardigan tops things off with a heavy layer and a dark enough tone to make the rest of the look feel ready for a fall day. I don't think this is a look for everyone, but I think it can be pulled off and it could at least be worth trying at home. Getting dressed is supposed to be a fun event, or at least I like to think it is. Stepping outside of the norm, or at least your own norm is a good idea once in awhile. There are often little things we might not have thought we'd be happily wearing today, but we are, and it's because we gave them a try and it worked – it lead to something else. So be it a bow tie or a pair of ring boots or an unlikely combination, it's all about the calculated risk and fun of it. — The Items Inverallan for Inventory Cardigan Alexander Olch for Inventory Bow Tie Woolrich Woolen Mills Upland Shirt Woolrich Woolen Mills Field Pants Quoddy Ring Boots Wm J Mills Tote Bag

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