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DEFINITIVE TOUCH

A Record of Menswear. 2009–2014.

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Xavier Cotton Chinos by Whyred
Bottoms

Xavier Cotton Chinos by Whyred

Swedish brand Whyred has produced the Xavier cotton chino, a lightweight cotton pant for the beach season. A comfortable modern chino, the…

June 1, 2010

Louis Vuitton FIFA World Cup Trophy Case
Accessories

Louis Vuitton FIFA World Cup Trophy Case

The 2010 FIFA World Cup is in nine days, and when FIFA needed a trophy case, who else would they turn to,…

Rachel Comey Dragoon Slip Ons
Footwear

Rachel Comey Dragoon Slip Ons

From Rachel Comey comes these dressed up slip on shoes, which she calls Dragoons. In the Napoleonic wars, Dragoons were soldiers who…

The Whisky Trail by Liam Bonar
Culture

The Whisky Trail by Liam Bonar

Graphic designer and photographer Liam Bonar had a central role in the publication of The Whisky Trail, a photographic documentary about the…

Scotch & Soda Navy Shorts
Bottoms

Scotch & Soda Navy Shorts

From Dutch brand Scotch & Soda comes this pair of navy shorts. The nautical influences here are obvious, from the navy stripes,…

colette x Band of Outsiders Tie
Accessories

colette x Band of Outsiders Tie

Band of Outsiders and colette have teamed up for this colorful, unique printed tie. A bit of a more playful bit of…

Interfacing – Thesixtyone
Features

Interfacing – Thesixtyone

Thesixtyone is a streaming media website that provides the opportunity for emerging musical artists to upload their stuff, show off some pictures…

Woolrich John Rich & Bros Twill Upstate Blazer
News

Woolrich John Rich & Bros Twill Upstate Blazer

Summer evenings can get alarmingly cold, so take care of yourself out there! This twill Upstate blazer by Woolrich’s John Rich &…

May 31, 2010

Acne Classic Slim Poplin Shirt
News

Acne Classic Slim Poplin Shirt

Less is more this season, so go with a barebones minimal look. Cuffed chinos, boat shoes, and a plain white dress shirt,…

'Take Ivy' by Teruyoshi Hayashida
News

'Take Ivy' by Teruyoshi Hayashida

First published in 1965, ‘Take Ivy’ was the sartorial bible of East Coast prepster cool, and is excitingly being rereleased with an…

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