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DEFINITIVE TOUCH

A Record of Menswear. 2009–2014.

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Obey – Recon Short
Bottoms

Obey – Recon Short

These shorts keep it simple and durable with two cargo pockets, a reinforced seat, and an adjustable waist. Available from Blackbird Ballard.

May 21, 2009

Head Porter Plus – Short-Sleeved Safari Shirt
News

Head Porter Plus – Short-Sleeved Safari Shirt

This safari-inspired shirt is made of cotton and features a button-down collar, epaulettes, and a neat zebra-print label on the chest. Available…

Baxter – Badger Brush
Grooming

Baxter – Badger Brush

Treat your face to a traditional shave using Baxter’s Badger Brush. Made in Germany, it has 100% natural badger bristles and comes…

Gaspard Yurkievich – ‘Y’ Collection
Collections

Gaspard Yurkievich – ‘Y’ Collection

Gaspard Yurkievich’s ‘Y’ Collection for Spring / Summer 2009 is currently available through www.forwardforward.com and features a classically inspired yet altogether modern…

May 20, 2009

J.Crew – Vintage Cotton Flip-Flops
Footwear

J.Crew – Vintage Cotton Flip-Flops

J.Crew currently has these broken-in cotton flip-flops, made with an Italian leather footbed and rubber sole, available here.

Full Circle – Insert Check T-Shirt
News

Full Circle – Insert Check T-Shirt

This mock layered t-shirt by Full Circle features a checked short sleeve shirt insert to yoke with a plain nay blue v-neck…

Stüssy – Miles Sunglasses
Misc

Stüssy – Miles Sunglasses

Hand-made in Italy, these aviator style glasses from Stüssy, are currently avialable at www.havenshop.ca. They are manufactured using top quality steel frames…

Tim Hamilton – Washed Leather Jacket
News

Tim Hamilton – Washed Leather Jacket

This basic black leather jacket from Tim Hamilton is currently in-stock at www.blackbirdballard.com. The jacket, made from thick buffalo leather, may look…

Candy & Caviar Lookbook 2009
Collections

Candy & Caviar Lookbook 2009

Drawing creative inspiration from the vintage Hollywood aesthetic, Candy & Caviar design clothing with a luxe feeling and sophisticated look. Layered combinations…

OUTLIER – Climber pants
Bottoms

OUTLIER – Climber pants

The OUTLIER Climber Pants are a slim cut pant made to fit a wide range of body types. The innovative vertical yoke…

May 19, 2009

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