this was dope...

Outside...by your doorstep

In a worn-out suit and tie...I'll wait... for you to come down... where you'll find me...where we'll shine.

Amazing song...

MS&Co | Timex Camper XL Giveaway!

My friends over at MS&Co got their hands on a couple of the Timex Camper XL (40mm) watches that stirred up a lot of buzz on the blogs a few months back, but seem nearly impossible to find in the US.

As they gear up to launch their new collection of american made selvedge denim accessories , MS&Co is offering the chance win one of two watches when you follow them on Facebook and Twitter by Sunday.

For details go to http://www.msandco.com/.

Baldwin Trousers

  

Just picked up the new Baldwin Collection Trousers and I'm already a huge fan... When I saw Matt wearing the trousers at Market Week, I fell in love with the fit, materials, and all the little details.  My favorite is the unfinished hems (at the bottom of a slim leg, thank god), which for me will never get finished because its perfect for a sloppy or neat fold or roll, and then the actual material, is a perfect weight and softness.  Give Matt or Dan a call at their store or if you are lucky enough to be in KC, stop in and snag a pair.

Leather Soul Request

Tom,
I would be forever indebted if you and the boys at Alden could make these boots in Black Shell Cordovan, with a natural welt, and blind/hidden eyelets...

Friends of this blog, please comment below and let Tom know your thoughts...

When these are made they will be paired with my suits and they will look AHH-Mazing...

Thanks in advance,
Ryan

*Maybe a little something like this (photoshopped, not real):

Inspiration

J.Crew Firemen Hoodie

dig this, picking up the black one... J.Crew's fleece and sweaters are the only thing from their own line that fits me...

Life like a film...

Which One...?

What's your thoughts?

The Fall Layers

Gitman Oxford, J.Crew Sweater, Polo Leather Jacket, Vintage Wool Scarf

APC Poplin, Rugby Sweatshirt, Bridge & Burn Waxed Jacket, Hill-Side Square

Gitman Chambray, J.Crew Cardigan, Hill-Side Tie & Scarf, Rag & Bone Blazer

Rugby Oxford, Gitman Bros. Tie, J.Crew jacket, Sierra Designs Parka

GAP Chambray, The Hill-Side Tie, Gitman Bros. bandanna, J.Crew Ludlow Tweed Jacket

WHARF Gingham flannel, Gitman Bros. Tie, WWM Upland Jacket

Rugby Oxford, Pierrepont Hicks Tie, Filson x Levis Jacket, The Hill-Side scarf

3sixteen Shawl Collar Sweater, Vintage Levis trucker, L.L. Bean Waxed Vest

You are not your product!

I want you to think about this; think about how many times in your life you went to Blockbuster, rented a movie, DVD, games, etc...

Now think about what Blockbuster thought about when they first heard of Netflix.

Now realize Blockbuster is filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy tomorrow...

I want you and your business to realize you are not your products... you are the service and the business behind what gets those products to people. It doesn't matter how.

Payphones - Cell Phones

Newspapers - Internet

Program TV - Hulu, appleTV

What's next...?