Levi’s Vintage - Collection Spring / Summer 2012
Levi’s Vintage Clothing is part of the Levi’s premium ‘XX’ division, focussing on re-creating vintage pieces of American workwear and sportswear, with an unwavering dedication to detail and quality. Each LVC collection documents and celebrates the history of Levi’s clothing, using authentic fits, detailing and fabrics to capture a classic and often nostalgic aesthetic.
IWC - Ingenieur (Vintage) // History
No other watch from IWC has cemented the company’s reputation for technical expertise as strongly as the first Ingenieur, launched in 1955 with an IWC automatic movement housed in a soft-iron inner case for protection against magnetic fields. The giant leap from hand-wound to automatic movements had been made four years earlier with the then revolutionary IWC 85 calibre with central seconds, whose origins dated back to the 1940s.However, it was only with the Ingenieur that IWC catapulted itself into the vanguard of Swiss manufacturers competing to create the first bidirectional automatic movement. Its winding system – featuring a rocking bar and rollers in the automatic 85-calibre family – goes all the way back to Technical Director Albert Pellaton and set new standards in watchmaking.
Mister Freedom revisits Paris of the 1900s with this nice little video showcasing pieces from their current collection. Comedic fisticuffs and suspicious lurking, the Apaches may cut ya as soon as look at ya but there’ll do it dressed in their finest. As ever, MF have really done their homework when it comes to this collection, repros can be serious business but it’s nice to see a brand willing to keep things a bit light-hearted.
Park & Bond Vintage Buying Guide - Rolex
Online retailer Park & Bond have come up with this impressive new how-to guide that provides some of the most important information on Rolex needed. Beginning with the history of Rolex, P&B goes into detail about buying five classic vintage Rolex models: the Submariner, Daytona, GMT-Master, Explorer and Explorer II. For each watch given is a collector’s guide as well as a brief history of the model, ranging from when it was introduced to the key personalities in history who donned one of these legendary Swiss watches. Read the full article Park & Bond’s editorial section The Intersection.
Stevenson Overall Co.
Washington, D.C., circa 1925. “H. Addison Bowie.” A motorcycle dealer on H Street. With “Harley-Davidson” in the big window under “Distributors,” and a smaller sign upstairs.
Choctaw Ridge NYC - Natural Thermal Henley
The signature letterpress hand-tags and gift box are beautiful.
Levi’s Vintage Spring / Summer 2011 Pre-Collection
“A few familiar favourites from the Levi’s archive make a welcome return this season, including the 1930’s shawl collar cardigan in grey lambswool, the 1950’s sportswear tee (with an updated fit), and the legendary type III trucker jacket in a rigid indigo denim. We’ve also received spring wardrobe essentials including printed tees, Breton pullovers, work shirts and an amazing 1930’s patterned v-neck knit. As ever with Levi’s Vintage, the authentic detail and finishing are second to none, so whichever piece takes your fancy, it’s sure to slot into your wardrobe like an old favourite.”
We Are All Smith (W.A.A.S) announces its newest endeavor, Unions of Smith.
Collaborating with Baz Brothers, Unions of Smith is launching the We Are All Smith + Baz Bros line of bags and accessories.
Established in 1970 and led by visionary brothers Rafi and Art Baz, these Smiths have pioneered the art of salvaging military uniforms, tents and hardware using them to construct bags, totes, belts and other products for today’s fashion minded men inspired by vintage military gear.
Made from vintage denim, quilted HBT herringbone from Belgium, salvaged military tents and soldier uniforms, wool blankets from the 1940’s and 1950’s, West German cammo from the 1980’s, vintage European carabiners and European leather straps dating back to the 1930’s, the first items released include totes, laptop bags, and iPad sling, belts and key chains.
A highlight of the collection is the iPad Gunslinger. A numbered and limited edition of 300, the sling is made of salvaged 1940’s Swedish tent bags, military webbing from the 1970’s, lined inside with 1950’s Korean war frieze, and the focal point is an authentic vintage U.S. Military gun holster.
We Are All Smith - Army Helmet Bag
“Helmet bags were originally used by the Army as a means for pilots to transport their helmets to their next mission. Use it as a tote to carry your supplies or as a great weekend bag.
Made of authentic salvaged military tents. The inside is lined with West German cammo from the 1980’s. Hardware is a 1930’s European carabiner. Each bag is unique as they are made entirely from salvaged materials, so each one might differ slightly from these pictures.”
Vintage Hermes Chronograph by Universal Geneve
Hodinkee discovered this classic Hermes branded Universal Geneve chronograph. The little brother to the Patek Philippe line in the 1940’s, Universal Geneve created an assortment of co-branded timepieces well before the modern trend in co-headline accessories. Worth a deeper looks ove on Hodinkee.
