Ok, my turn…it was really hard to narrow it down to just five; but, here’s what I came up with…

1. Dope & Drakkar ’1100′ ; $385 now $ 135:  ”Have you ever seen (or owned for that matter) a pair of vintage Levi 501s that were just broken in to perfection? They had whiskering in all the right places, the wash was a perfect shade of blue, and you knew that they were the real deal. This jean is a very close second… and I mean verrrry close…”

2. Stussy Deluxe ‘Shadwell’ shirt; $129: “Of the many camp shirts that we have in the store this piece really just does it for me! The bright yellow plaid brings to mind bbqs at the park and puts a smile on my face.”

3. Nicholas K ‘Forster’ trench; $498, now $298: “Great summer jacket with stellar details; and the surplus green color makes it super versatile with shorts, jeans, and chinos…”

4. property of…’Lucas Trip’ bag; $235 now $139: “I seriously have a crush on this bag!!! It’s simply perfect: the size, the color, the shape…what else can I say?”

Aaand for the ladies…

5. Bailey 44 ‘Marriage Market’ dress; $179 now $125 SOLD OUT: Everyone who’s tried this piece on looks amazing! For a simple tank dress, it gives you a lot of bang for your buck!”

This is me. I write things on the blog. If it’s corny sometimes…c’mon man, it’s a blog…I do the best I can. I like to meet new people (but I also love and appreciate the regular customers!) so drop by the store and let’s chat!

As the weather becomes warmer, the need to remove your pants and transition into shorts becomes greater! This season we’re carrying the most short styles we’ve ever had; and many to satisfy most everyone’s taste…

We have basic workwear-inspired (think more industrial rather than farm) shorts that go with just about everything…

L to R: RVCA ‘Americana’ Short, $59; Stussy ‘Work Gramps’ Short, $69; Stussy ‘Bright Chino’ Short,$69

There’s also great patterned shorts that look great with a simple button down or polos…

L to R: EUBIQny ‘Pin’ Short, $169 now $98; NSF ‘Winston’ short, $125; RVCA ‘Wally Plaid’ short, $65; Orthodox ‘Falstaff’ short, $139 now $79; Cheap Monday ‘Jason’ short, $55 now $39; Engineered Garments ‘Newport’ short, $245 now $169

Try a dress short with a sportcoat or blazer for those summer dinner parties…

L to R: 22 Vintage by Cheap Monday, $65 now $45; NSF ‘Dale’ short, $139; Never Sleep chino short, $65

And we also have some rugged casual shorts; some that can do double duty as dress shorts…

 
Rogues Gallery canvas short, $95; Stussy ‘Ambush’ short, $69; Orthodox ‘Flap’ short, $162 now $98; EUBIQny cargo short, $165 now $98

So don’t be caught with your pants down! Buy some shorts!

Ladies, the sunshine is finally here—but what’s missing? A pretty summer dress in your wardrobe to go with it! We are loving Mixie right now and you will too. Their dresses have the best of both worlds: vintage prints (punchy colors, bold patterns) with a modern fit (easy and super flattering). The buttery soft jersey and cottons are truly wearable this season. 

Going out tonight? We have the perfect tops and dresses by Wish. They’re glam, a bit rocker, and will get well-deserved attention! Wish is made in Australia, and its founder, Annette, strives to create the hottest fashion pieces at affordable prices.

Wish ‘Shayla’ Dress in Turquoise; $130

We catch her drift: the Shayla dress (above), a button-down romper, is the IT look for summer. What’s better: the amazing construction really outshines the price. You must try!

-Jessica

Our new sign arrived today!

Bigger. Simple. Easier to read. Yay!

NSF is a line that we’ve carried off and on for a couple years and every time it keeps getting better and better. Nick Friedberg, designer and LA native, brings California style to a different level without eschewing his original roots. While he pays great attention to detail and construction, Nick also keeps the easy West Coast feel in his clothes with his choice of fabrics and color palette…

The summer collection keeps that fresh and easy, yet tailored vibe with linen shorts and sweaters, colorful basics as tank tops and polos that look great with denim and chinos…

NSF ‘Palmer’ sweater in Blue; $159

NSF ‘Winston’ short in Light Blue/White; $125

NSF ‘Walker’ slub-knit polo in Light Blue (also available in White); $79 LIGHT BLUE CURRENTLY SOLD OUT

NSF ‘Will’ slub-knit henley in Green (also available in Blue); $75 BLUE CURRENTLY SOLD OUT

NSF ‘Cooper’ reversible shirt in Pink/White plaid and Black/White Gingham; $175

NSF ‘Wade’ tank in Canary (stripes!!!) (also available in Olive Green); $45 CANARY CURRENTLY SOLD OUT

NSF ‘Jackson’ linen cardigan in Anthracite and Oatmeal stripe (stripes!!); $255 SOLD OUT

NSF ‘Becker’ polo in Anthracite; $198 SOLD OUT

NSF ‘Blake’ tank in Grey/White stripe (stripes!!!) (also available in Blue/White stripe); $45

Going into summer, it’s usually a time where we break out our basic pieces: shorts, polos, chinos, t-shirts, and button downs; mainly out of neccessity because of their simplicity. However, it doesn’t mean that you can’t get a little creative by adding a touch of color or pattern to your outfits. One easy way is experimenting with stripes. This season you will see alot of variety from the big bold nautical-inspired fare to subtle pinstripe styles.

From top: Nicholas K ‘Cooper’ shirt; $198 now $139; Nicholas K ‘Judas’ shirt: $189 now $132; Orthodox ‘Hawthorne’ shirt; $155 now $98

L to R: Stussy Bold stripe polo; $55; Stussy ‘Pale’ polo; $52; RVCA ‘Samurai’ polo; $55

Try pairing a black and white stripe polo with a shot of color underneath; or, if you feel adventurous, mix patterns such as a stripe tee under a plaid camp shirt. The trick is making sure that with a bigger pattern you compliment it with a smaller, more subdued one…. 

Top: Stussy Deluxe ‘Shadwell’ shirt; $129 and ‘Harrow Stripe’ shirt; $49
Bottom: Stussy Deluxe ‘Paddington’ shirt; $159 and Cheap Monday ‘Axel’ tee; $30 now $19

We received our shipment of Stussy Deluxe denim the other day! We have two fits : Standard and Slim; and they are made in Japan from a stiff selvedge denim left in their original or “dry” state…

Stussy Deluxe ‘Standard Fit’ Jean (also in Slim fit); $245

Like I said before these jeans are dry, so you’re going to put in some work to break them in; but in the long run it wil be well worth it!

-Butch

1. RVCA ‘Leo Romero’ jean in Grey; $85 “ A good basic skinny jean to skate and bike in, it gives just enough to keep you comfortable.”

2. Nicholas K ‘Fredrick’ Hoody in Indigo;  $289 $202 “ By far the best hoody we have in stock. The detailing is amazing, from the raglan sleeves and hood, to the tail in the back, definitely a must have for summer.”

3. Engineered Garments ‘Cambridge’ Pant; $220 $154 SOLD OUT “The print is insane and it fits perfectly. Not to mention we were the only ones in North America to get it =]”

4. Engineered Garments Canoe Bag in Black (Olive Green also available);  $235 $165 SOLD OUT “You can fit just about anything in this bag, it would be perfect for camping or for a nice picnic.”

5. G-Star Raw Hi-top sneaker in White; $110 “It’s very Margiela looking, and comfortable. Very nice replacement for your basic Chucks”

Kyle has been with us for a year and some change; plus he’s a great salesman. He’s a great person to talk to about denim. He also loves Marge (and she wouldn’t want it any other way!)….

We have put more brands at 30% off for our early spring sale!!!

*Engineered Garments
*Nicholas K
*Kill City
*Spiewak
*property of…bags
*and more G-Star! (select styles)

Remember, the sooner you come in the better chance you will find it in your size! We also received a new line for women fron Austrailia called Wish and it’s super cute: dresses and tops that are perfect for any occasion! Pictures to come…..see you soon!

-Butch

 Artist/Musician (and friend of ian) Yann Novak has opened a new exhibit this week at the Lawrimore Project…

Named ‘Relocation’ the piece examines the experience of moving your life from one place to another. For example there’s a room where he recorded the sounds of the  empty loft space where he lived for 4 years on his last night in Seattle; and, there’s another space where he recorded two 4-minute recordings of rest stops between Seattle and Los Angeles mixed with a slideshow of pictures from the journey (above).

We truly have a soft spot for Yann because he was responsible for creating our website! So if you have time this weekend go to the Lawrimore Project space and check out this unique exhibit!

photo courtesy of Lawrimore Project

Yann Novak: Relocation  May 7-June 13  at
Lawrimore Project, 831 Airport Way S. Seattle,WA
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