a cup of joe on a misty day
6 Nov 2006
some things you just can’t go wrong with. a decent grey v neck sweater looks good on any man at any time. it’s perfect for any cool weather and any occasion. in short, you should own more than one.
the banana republic heritage v neck is a toasty blend of wools and acrylic. it has knitted bars that give it that old school university feeling and old school fit too. it has style and a bit of individuality, but it’s such a classic that you’ll be able to wear it forever and no one will doubt your taste.
the rvca bueller is a darker grey and a lighter cotton – making it perfect for west coast winters. plus it’s named after one of the funniest movies from the 80s. do you need a better reason?
early mornings on the north slope
6 Nov 2006
something about the hooded sweater says surf and snowboard all at once. not that they’re much different, it’s just the state of the water. either way, the world needs more hooded sweaters, and more people in them. i mean it only makes sense. if you wear sweaters when it’s cold out, then a hood would come in awfully handy, even if it’s just to keep your neck a degree or two warmer.
the burton comrade is wool and cotton woven like a classic sweater, and that old school look is in right now (see previous sweater recommendations with cable knits and shit). it even has patches on the elbows, like a good old utilitarian sweater should. but burton mixes things up with a nice cut and a cool patch on the back of the shoulder for a modern touch that’s not absurd. i think the red is a winner, the tan is so utterly classic that it shouldn’t be ignored.
if you’re looking for something dressier, more upscale but still comfortable and durable, then banana republic has the ticket. a cashmere and merino hoodie that has classic good looks that dress up any pair of pants. i have had one of these for years and swear it use the most useful and best fitting thing i own. you will get complements every time you wear this out this out, i swear.
The Modern Mister Rogers
25 Oct 2006
cardigans aren’t just those old wool v neck sweaters mr. rogers and your granddad used to but up – they’re pretty much any old sweater that you don’t have to pull over your head. so you might say the track jacket is the modern cardigan. thus modern cardigans look and feel more like track jackets just with some design reference to the old styles.
patagonia does you up right with their quilt again jacket. it looks good in navy pinstripe, which is so hot for track jackets and cardigans you’ll start smokin when you put this on. and it feels good because even though it’s a wool sweater, it’s lined with soft, delicious fleece. which doesn’t just make it comfortable, it make the quilty doubly warm. this is sure to be a winter hit. if you’re feeling extra bold, you could ditch the blue and try the green.
burton offers an alternative for those who want a little more old school charm and don’t need two layers of weatherproof protection. the club cardigan has that cable knit look and elbow patches for when you need to pretend like you’re in the eiger sanction. it comes in blue too, but you’re best off with red or brown if you want to rock the old school off piste look.
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