SUMMER CAMOUFLAGE - FLOWER PRINTS

Most pics you already saw in previous posts and it was too easy to put a Magnum PI picture between these pics of Hawaii Prints. 

But one thing is for sure, this summer more then ever, you have to wear flower pints. Whether it's a shirt, a pant, a tie or a hat it's the must have summer camouflage.

Scott McKenzie already said it in 1967 "If you're going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers"

GANT RUGGER CONQUERS BUCKTOWN

Gant's latest outpost sees the still-on-fire brand heading to the Midwest, opening in Chicago's hip Bucktown neighborhood. This latest expansion brings the Rugger store concept to Second City but blows it out with a 2000 square foot space that stocks the complete Rugger line of clothing and accessories plus the brand's ongoing collaboration with Michael Bastian. The store's interior is as covetable as the clothes; a mashup of mid-century Danish furniture, repurposed barn wood and schoolhouse doors, and kitchen accessories that give a nod to Rugger's foodie fascination. Stylish Chicagoans should stop by today to get their hands on Rugger's crazy good army-inspired Pre-Fall '13 lineup that'll fight off winter wardrobe fatigue when the temperatures start to drop.

Gant is located at 1702 N Damen Avenue in Chicago.

(text & pics via GQ)

GANT RUGGER PRE-SPRING 2014 - TRAVELING THE ORIENT

 

GANT Rugger's all-American boy takes a trip to the restored Orient Express for their pre-spring 2014 collection outing. Transforming American sportswear pieces with an injection of Italian flamboyance

and Scandinavian simplicity, their aesthetic hits a new stride with an extra punch, the tuxedo jacket is enlisted in an Italian silk paisley finish while the army green jacket is transformed with an all over zebra print lining. In between staples such as the lightweight travel coat and hooded sweatshirt. GANT Rugger defines a new arena for their fundamental styles. (text & pictures via The Fashionisto)

THESE CAVEMEN - THE DUTCH BLACK IVY

 

In April I was invited for the GANT X Esquire bloggers event, and one of the contesters is a blog called "These Cavemen" They selected 4 outfits from the Gant Haarlem Store, they could choose from Gant Mainline, Gant Rugger and Gant by Michael Bastian. Above you can see the results. As I saw the pictures it reminded me at a photoshoot called Black Ivy by Streetetiquette in 2010. Guys if you win this competition, I wish you a lot of fun in Stockholm and say hi to Christopher!

GANT RUGGER - JE SUIS AMERICAINE

 

The GANT Rugger Pre Fall 13 adds some military touches to your wardrobe. In this case a friendly version, look at the camo print made of penguins. My personal favo is the flight jacket with blanket lining.

 

The GANT Rugger Pre Fall collection is now instore. (pics via GQ & Vouch Mag)

ESQUIRE & GANT BLOGGER EVENT

Yesterday I joined a "Dinner with Esquire & Gant", with some fellow bloggers like Ajanaku, Our Bubble and Selectionneurs. The Gant Haarlem Store was turned into a Brooklyn style restaurant. The food was served by De Jongens Haarlem, a local restaurant. Along with the food we tasted some great local beers called Jopen beer. But that wasn't all the challenge is to make 4 different sets and the winner will win a trip to Stockholm for an exclusive interview with Christopher Bastin, Gant's Head of Design.

May the best win!!