Tucked away in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood is Al’s Attire. At first glance I thought it was a custom shoe maker but after a look inside you can see Al makes shirt, pants, hats and lots of crazy stuff.. I love a retail space thats trapped in time, old hat boxes decorating the walls etc…Thats Al in the denim coveralls. While I dont love everything, I love that he sews everything right there and shapes & blocks hats!
Met up with Aaron who writes a column for the San Francisco Chronicle and Dwell. This is an old Dockers blazer! I was hella surprised to see such a well crafted piece from the Dockrs brand. Beautiful buttons, functional on the sleeves and a really great cut with the pleated pocket, and fancy arm/shoulder. Not sure how the pocket square works in a pocket with a flap, maybe its tucked in.. Somehow it works.
My pal Jay Carroll took me over to Rena Bransten Gallery to see the John Waters opening of his exhibition called Rush.
Love this painting of a young John.
Ike & Tina sculpture. Of course I was drawn to the clothing. His zoot suit and her fur are just amazing. Not to mention his boots!!
Though the colors on this were great.
Probably the coolest guy I've shot on the west coast.
Empty Note Pads
Loved the dudes colors/fabrics
A jewfro if I've ever seen one. Works for him.
Not sure about this one. Need to run it by Jeremy Scott. If he thinks its rad, well, i will too.
A look that only works out here in Hippie Dippie San Fran Skippie
Legendary skate photographer. Cant recall his name. Douglas Friedman maybe?
Aside from the many trips my father would take us to Tom Mitchells I think the only time I’ve swung a proper golf club was in 12th Grade at NEw Haven Hebrew Day School where golf was offered as an elective. That was pretty crazy for a Yeshiva and I was thrilled. Unfortunately we never made it to any greens. But this jacket… I have always loved the security guards and their attire at stores like Lionel Kiddie City , Radio Shack or Toys R Us. The burgandy or grey blazer that is made of polyester you can spot 100 ft away… When i began thinking about making clothes I would dream of making this sportcoat in a fine wool, yet still oversized with cheap shiny buttons. That wore off and all I can think about making now is this green version of the same blazer. This guy was wearing it on a casual weekday walking the streets of Manhattan. I love the idea of wearing the navy blazer look (khakis too short, brooks brothers oxford & Bucs) in a odd color like green. And the fact that its THE masters jacket makes it not just security guy or idiot in a navy blazer but a new take on a classic. I think J Press or Hickey Freeman used to make them but today I have only seen them at Mens Wearhouse or other cheezy stores.
Make it & Make one for me!
I love this braid girls are wearing now.