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DEFINITIVE TOUCH

A Record of Menswear. 2009–2014.

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Luke Hall

Michael Bastian Spring/Summer 2012
Accessories

Michael Bastian Spring/Summer 2012

After fully digesting Michael Bastian’s mainline “comeback” presentation (I know he loathes that term), I can safely say that Basty is continuing…

September 15, 2011

Happy Socks x Opening Ceremony
Accessories

Happy Socks x Opening Ceremony

Swedish brand Happy Socks have teamed up with US retailer, Opening Ceremony to introduce a collection of zany socks for New York’s…

September 14, 2011

Nanamica Windstopper Duffle Coat
Outerwear

Nanamica Windstopper Duffle Coat

Japanese brand Nanamica’s mission statement is to “bring together experts in casual and sports wear and import items, seeking to bring products…

J. Crew Spring/Summer 2012
Bottoms

J. Crew Spring/Summer 2012

J. Crew’s head designer, Frank Muytjens is no stranger to mixing casual pieces with tailored goods, as is evident again by this…

Billy Reid Saddle Crew
Tops

Billy Reid Saddle Crew

Everyone has that go-to blanket or throw that they inevitably grab when the temperature gets a little chilly in the house. Billy…

September 13, 2011

GANT by Michael Bastian Black Watch Pullover Button Down
Tops

GANT by Michael Bastian Black Watch Pullover Button Down

Michael Bastian has absolutely killed it with this Black Watch popover shirt designed for GANT. The shirt features a super soft washed…

GANT Rugger Fall/Winter 2011 Sweaters
Collections

GANT Rugger Fall/Winter 2011 Sweaters

Every guy needs a few quality casual sweaters for when the weather dips. These three by GANT Rugger particularly caught my eye…

RRL Fall/Winter 2011 Lookbook
Bottoms

RRL Fall/Winter 2011 Lookbook

If you follow the menswear scene closely, you’ve likely seen bloggers lose their shit over RLL goods. Fortunately the once hard to…

September 12, 2011

Michael Bastian x Dockers Front Pocket Cargos
Bottoms

Michael Bastian x Dockers Front Pocket Cargos

Similar to Michael Bastian’s mainline Paratrooper pants, the designer’s version in collaboration with frumpy-turned-hip brand Dockers is quite similar to the original…

Billy Reid Spring/Summer 2012
Bottoms

Billy Reid Spring/Summer 2012

Southern gentleman, Billy Reid is gung-ho on keeping you cool and comfortable next year with his s/s ’12 collection. Linens, seersucker and…

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