#10 - Suite Life on Deck (jacket)
A nice mix of crisp and cozy for a transitional time of year.
Vintage Finds
A weekly segment where I highlight some slept on little nook of the 2nd hand market for you to peruse.
RCN N-1 Deck Jacket
Finally we’ll wrap up our vintage section with another functional yet stylish piece of utilitarian outerwear. Designed and worn by the Royal Canadian Navy, the N-1 deck jacket features an insulation-padded, petrol-coloured body with a button-up front and corduroy hood. When compared to the US Navy N-1, you’ll see the Canadian version has a boxier cut and generally a bit more swag (go figure). Meant to be worn on the deck of a ship, the jacket’s renowned for its durability and warmth, perfect for braving the winter cold for an oat milk latte.
Mido Melik
Next I want to put you onto an exceptional piece of playful art-deco watch design. The Mido Melik is a time only watch featuring two rotating discs with a sphere mounted on each, telling the time in a novel yet familiar fashion. This 1920’s design was so far ahead of its time, and still seems fresh a whole century later. They were executed in a number of different case, colour, and numeral combinations; it’s fun to imagine the sort of character who would’ve bought a Mido Melik over a more conventional 20’s timepiece.
Suede Welding Jackets
Mount up folks, prepare yourself for the annexation of another blue-collar garment! In all seriousness these vintage welding jackets are already priced higher than a newer, more fire resistant modern jacket, so go buck wild. Welding jackets are traditionally made of suede (anything from buck to boar hide), with a shirt-jacket-esque body and hefty hardware. They’re fairly easy to style and make for a great durable outer layer for fall. P.S. one of the jackets in this pic is Margiela, and I won’t say which one.
Latest Releases
These are some recent drops/reveals I’m into, whether it be watches, fashion, interior design, or whatever else. As always, let me know what I missed in the comments below!
Nonnative x Guidi Collaboration
FAIR WARNING these shits are expensive as hell. I won’t be buying them, I cannot justify spending this much money on boots. I also can’t justify spending $250,000 on an Aston Martin, but I still don’t mind looking at one. These gorgeous white buffalo suede boots contain Guidi’s signature back-zip upper with a chunky, khaki Vibram outsole. The light tonal variations within the welts give tons of character without adding too much contrast. Finding good-looking, light-coloured boots can be a task, but these are perfect. They’re releasing tomorrow, September 21st on the nonnative shop and Coverchord Online.
Studio Nicholson FW24
Now onto the latest delivery of Studio Nicholson’s clean n’ cozy Fall Winter collection. Having tried on and handled a fair bit of this collection while in London last week, I can confidently say this collection contains some of my favourite cuts, particularly in bottoms and knitwear. Nick Wakeman’s ability to craft these big-block, bold silhouettes while maintaining a put-together air is truly remarkable. Their tight palette of dark navy, black, brown, and stoney neutrals feels super wearable and quite cross-compatible. The Tannaro Denim Pant now takes the cake for best fitting pants in my wardrobe, and the Vico Knit is currently in the running for the coziest sweater of AW24.
R.Carryall Flyer Bag
Finally we’ve got a creation from Instagram’s own @rossi.jrdn; a gorgeous helmet bag executed in a smokey blackwatch plaid. Made in the USA from English waxed canvas, and lined in 18oz dry canvas, the bag also features snap-front pockets and a detachable shoulder strap. Big enough to fit a laptop and a day’s worth of gear, this is a great bag for every day carry, or the perfect companion to a carry-on suitcase for a week away. The mil-surp silhouette combined with a shadowy plaid really classes up the joint, and personally I can’t wait for mine to arrive!
Brand Highlight
A weekly brand feature where I introduce you to a new brand, providing some insight into its history and stylings.
colbo
Since we’re at lucky newsletter number 10, I figure I’ll give you folks a little two-fer-one special. Not only are we looking at a clothing brand, but we’re also looking at a multi-brand boutique this week. Those who spend enough time on the Lower East Side of Manhattan have likely run-across this tasty little shop on Orchard street (a stone’s throw from Scarr’s). Besides being one of my favourite spots to loiter, Colbo also hosts a number of crunchy, calm, home-spun brands along with a healthy selection of vintage in-back. And among their rich brand list is their own eponymous in-house brand which fits right in with the rest of the bunch. Characterized by a muddy-palette, sweeping silhouettes and thoughtful details, Colbo is sure to compliment the brands it hosts without outshining them (as a good in-house boutique brand should!). I’m a huge fan, and I recommend you pay them a visit when you can.
What I’m Feeling This Week
Where I share any joy-sparking entities, arts, activities that’ve made my week.
Boardwalk Empire
So I started this show maybe a month back, and wanted to get a few seasons deep before throwing the recommendation out. Having crested Season 4 I can confidently say that Boardwalk Empire is worth a watch. Set in Atlantic City just after the passing of the Volstead act (prohibition), it follows the bootlegging scene of the Eastern Seaboard with Steve Buscemi playing main character Enoch Thompson. Beginning three years before Peaky Blinders, it feels as though these two shows could’ve happened in the same universe. Boardwalk Empire is a rich period piece with all of the sumptuous visuals from the time (including some spectacular suiting). With heavy narrative influence from The Sopranos and The Wire, it’s more than just a pretty face. And because it’s HBO, there’s tons of violence and nudity, need I say more?
Burlwood Furniture
Seeing as I may need to move out of my apartment (again) come next spring, I’m already starting to mentally re-arrange and consider what furniture I might swap out. In compulsive episodes of combing Facebook marketplace, I’ve found myself drawn to modernist and postmodern uses of burlwood more than ever. For those who are unfamiliar, burlwood is wood made from the burls of trees, containing unpredictable swirling patterns that look almost geological. Often seen in classic antiques from the renaissance, I love seeing this opulent, decadent material used in super clean forms. If anyone in Montreal is looking to get rid of their burlwood furniture, just holler.
Weekly Rotation
And here are some tunes I’ve been on lately.
Thank you all for reading the tenth bi-weekly newsletter! Really happy with how we’re growing here, and can’t wait to show you more.
Thanks for the recs! Followed a lot of these workwear brands on insta