Sunday, July 6, 2014

Don't Let Your Guard Down




"Action is character", Fitzgerald once said. Indeed, a man's character is the sum of all his actions. How he chooses to defend his character determines who he is. Since its gory origins in the Middle Ages, dueling was an affair of honor between men of character. Once gentlemen found less violent ways of resolving their disputes, they retained the art of the duel through the sport of fencing. 

Fencing became the king of all athletic competitions, combining the intellectual rigor of chess and the focus of Tennis with the discipline of the Martial arts.  Academic fencers wore white to determine who drew first blood, that tradition is carried on today out of respect for the sport's long heritage. A fencing scar was a sign of respect, a token to the world that you were a gentleman, intent on defending his honor, or that of his family.

Sweater: Ralph Lauren 
Polo: J.Press
Belt: Kiel James Patrick
Bracelet: Kiel James Patrick
Pants: Bonobos
Shoes: Vintage Sperry Topsider

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Monday, June 23, 2014

Foghorn Head






It was a dark, foggy, salty and windy night in my little cabin by the sea.  I sat there with an axe, a harpoon, some arrows and a couple tennis racquets in hopes to protect me. 

Bracelet: KJP
Jacket: Vintage Belstaff
Pants: GANT
Boots: LL Bean 6"
Tie: J.Crew
Bag: Land Rover
Shirt: J.Crew



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Tuesday, April 15, 2014

All Derbied Up

Dress up to get down and drink another drink to wipe away that frown.  

JACKET
SHIRT
BOW TIE
BELT
BRACELET: Kiel James Patrick

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Wagoneer Buccaneer



Men don't grow up. They just own the cars that transform into pirate ships during snowstorms.

Sweater:  Kiel James Patrick 2014
Mittens:  Nursing home in New Hampshire was selling knitwear knitted by little old ladies and my mom picked them up last Christmas for me.
Cords:  J. Crew
Boots:  L.L. Bean 8" to handle some serious New England weather


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Friday, January 10, 2014

I'll Bet I Have A Good Shot


Just because I got a good shot doesn't necessarily mean I have a good shot.


Jacket:  Barbour Sapper
Sweater:  Wallace and Barnes
Cords:  L.L. Bean Signature
I'll be making these Green Shirts this Spring.
Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots






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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Good Morning Dinner


Pea Coats, camo, military patterns, accessories and unfortunately "cargos" have always found their way into our closets. Even though the obsession may have started with a fascination for the rugged materials that were used in production: style is first and foremost about utility and so is the military. Along with quality and utility, durability is also essential when it comes to the front lines; and so with the onset of World War I, Hunter was given a call by the British government demanding that the Allied soldiers be supplied with the boots. Hunter answered the call and the Allies won the war.

Therefore, it should come as no surprise that when World War II was upon us, Hunter again responded to the call and shipped more boots to the front lines, and the Allies again won the war. Now I’m not trying to start an international controversy by saying that it was the boots that won the war, but we all know things are a lot easier when we don’t have to worry about our feet being cold and wet. In other words, whether they’re called on to protect the wearer from water, mud, or just plain old nasty weather, Hunter boots will answer the call.

From the fall rains to the winter blizzards, I know I’ll be reaching for these boots in the upcoming months. However, even on a dry day like today with my layers on and trousers tucked in (clean hems and such), my trusty boots are perfect for catching dinner. 

With a mild chill in the air and the sun casting rays and flare, my feet are sure to never slip on morning dew, leaving my arms steady and my aim true.  Always nice to have a couple bucks set aside for dinner. 

Quilted Vest Vest:  Ralph Lauren
Donegal Sweater:  Wallace and Barnes
Pants: Ralph Lauren
Socks:  Chup
Boots:  Hunter

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

I Wish to Remain Anonymoose






I've never been one to drink on the job unless it is for a birthday or celebration.  Luckily for me I celebrate life on the hour every hour making every hour a happy hour.  Oh deer, you don't look amoosed, do I sound like an elkoholic?  Make no moosetake, I'm just trying to make the moose out of life here.

Sweater is by Woolrich.
The shoes are Allen Edmonds.
The pants socks an belt are J. Crew.
The leather wrap bracelet is Kiel James Patrick.


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