london, england, based HARRY STEDMAN was founded in 2011. the menswear brand released their debut look book right now and i think it is really well done. photos were made by DAMIEN VAN DER VLIST good and the always perfect looking model is JED TEXAS. “We opted to produce a pro-narrative book that endeavours to introduce a young Harry Stedman, sharing an insight into the delightfully roguish character that helps to shape our brand today.” pics | HARRY STEDMAN
one of my favorite shirt labels put some new stuff online @ cxxvi.net . here some styles i like most with wonderful graphics and beautiful vintage looks. and the “ANCHOR SAC” – damn nice! there are a lot of more styles and all american made – for sure … pics | CXXVI
before it’s getting boring, here is the last post about a birthday present to me. it’s time to finish! KLAUS c/o volls.de gave me this great present: DEPECHE MODE LIVE 2013 in frankfurt, germany. maybe some of you call me crazy because of my music taste, the different styles i like. but it’s the same with life, the moods, the feelings … sometimes i like to hear STEVE EARLE or TOWNES VAN ZANDT, 2 hours later i prefer D:A:D and in the afternoon SLAYER and SUICIDAL TENDENCIES. and before ending an office day DPECHE MODE. it is like it is … i hate standing still, always living, doing or hearing the same things, like a conditioned scheme. DM i hear more than 30 years. they are one of my absolute favorite bands. i love the voice of DAVE GAHAN. i love the sounds. and i love the new album DELTA MACHINE. i read this headline over a review of the new album and it is perfect: “delta blues meets man machine”. thx KLAUS to join this great party in FFM with you! pics & vids | © DEPECHE MODE
another birthday present again from UWE E. MAIER c/o AMTRAQ DISTRIBUTION: the RISING SUN MFG CO APRON. couldn’t find any information about at risingsunjeans.com, but i can tell you: very nice and practicable with different sized pockets and light weight. i like the short cut. perfect for cooking and barbecue. thx again UWE! pics | LTG
2 weeks ago i picked up my new brown BOWLER hat @ SCHMITTHUT. and sorry to say so, but it is true: STETSON, BRIXTON, BORSALINO and all the others, you do a very good job but there is no hat better than one made by hand especially for your own head. it is the same with a made-to-measure suit. SUSANNE made again such a great job and the hat fits more than perfect. it is the third hat she made for me and i love’em all. the next bowler is in progress: made of straw for summer. pics | Susanne Schmitt, LTG
long time ago OLLI THE BARBER and me had the idea to develop something in collaboration for maybe selling or just give away to good friends. so OLLI did this lanyard for long wallets or knives out of goatskin. i love it. the pieces you see in the photos are just samples. we think about other possibilities for fixation, f.ex. fishhooks. the project is still in progress but i think it looks very good right now and believe me, the lanyard is so strong but flexible at the same time – and very well looking. the knot technic is absolutely perfect. no adhesive is used, the leather holds itself. never saw this before. great idea OLLI! and thank you so much to do a little lanyard for my little LEVI’S REDMOON wallet. see you tomorrow morning for my hair cut refreshed talking about our OTB vs. LTG projects … pics | LTG
f*** exciting! check the nice video below – what a great idea is this?! just 200 pairs of these limited “STONE COLLECTION” frames were made. here is what SHWOOD themselves say to the new frames: “Fusing genuine slate with premium Birch wood, the new Stone Collection is our most innovative product yet. Hand-poured pewter inlays complete the look, striking the perfect balance between rugged and refined, as we continue our perpetual quest to experiment with nature. Each pair comes packaged with a custom felt pouch with embroidered leather patch.” it is a pity that SHWOOD eyewear doesn’t fit optical glasses. pics & video | SHWOOD
The Stone Collection by Shwood from Shwood Eyewear on Vimeo.
after a long break i will continue the LIFE TIME GEAR series “LTG BOOT & SHOE COLLECTION”. today i post one of my favorite oxford styles: the RWS 9042 BECKMAN. so classic, so simple, so comfortable, so durable with a great look.
RED WING SHOES STYLE #9042
part of the BECKMAN collection
year of buying | it was a present 2012
size | 9.5 D
height | low
style | oxford
leather | oil-tanned, antique cigar featherstone
sole | roccia
heel | vibram
hardware | eyelet | small black colored
laces | nylon, dark brown colored
insole | leather with cushioned footbed
welt | leather welt
steel toe | NO
category | 1920 business work shoe style
made in the USA
great idea, perfect look and useful. for your key chain. found at HICKOREE’S – where else? inspired by a bottle opener from the early 1900s. made of solid brass with a hand drawing engraving. pics | HICKOREE’S
not a boot but a shoe of the day today: once more an awesome ALDEN. this wonderful moc toe is done in collaboration with great THE BUREAU BELFAST. i love the combination of the smart upper combined with my favorite VIBRAM sole – perfect look! the moc features: “chamois leather upper with tonal stitching, made to order for THE BUREAU with a natural split welt with white stitching and a custom putty coloured, goodyear welted lightweight VIBRAM sole, width fitting D which is the classic american width fit, hand made in USA., made on the BARRIE LAST, style No 73980.” most sizes are in stock! perfect for upcoming spring. pics | THE BUREAU BELFAST
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