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October 10, 2009

London Part IX: My Last Day

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I found it interesting to see so many guys in this tight cuffed pant look, here paired with dress shoes and an overcoat. Another thing Id like to add, the american slob look of having your shirt untucked has also been spreading rapidly… fortunately not as fast as the skinny tie paired with untucked shirt. 

Dont get me wrong- I like this guys kit. Alot. He was traveling and visiting London. (if he wasnt  working, who cares that his shirts untucked! ) That unconstructed briefcase is killer ! Also noticed these brooks brothers RL sorta frames have been making a huge comeback in Europe (hopefully replacing the other plastic frames that have spread too far and wide…

October 10, 2009

London Part VIII: Trickers – The Real Way…

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I first learned of Trickers when I worked at New Republic Clothiers. All clothing was turn of the century, hand made in NYC, while shoes were bench made in London. We carried Alfred Sargent & Trickers. Lately everyone  is using Trickers.. .but I feel they are 'tricking them out' in that 'hip' fashion, so it was refreshing to see the roots and what they are doing to 'move with the times' and its pretty darn cool !