AGE DOESN'T HAVE TO COME WITH TIME

The limited edition project utilizes an innovative design process that lends a vintage, worn-in vibe to the iconic Woolrich Arctic Parka. Each parka is hand-sprayed, hand-stitched and washed until it looks “Aged to Perfection”. Hand-stitching and embroidered American flags on the sleeves highlight the brand’s heritage and long-standing roots in U.S. garment history, while still maintaining a contemporary design aesthetic.

The six piece “Aged to Perfection” capsule collection will be available at retailers worldwide, as well as the Woolrich John Rich & Bros. online store.

COUNTRY HOUSE, ROTTERDAM FALL 2012

I love to show you these pics of Country House, Rotterdam filled with the Fall/Winter 2012.

My first visit was in March this year and I was happy to see that the store still looks like a million dollar.

The collection is hand picked by Harry Polderman, like there are some beautiful pieces from Nigel Cabourn, woolen shirts from Pendleton, 30th anniversary jackets from Stone Island a range of Buttero shoes and much much more. If you tell the team, Chad sended you......., you will get a great cup of coffee.

STORE LOCATOR - WOOLRICH MAASTRICHT

Today, the very first Woolrich store opened their doors in Maastricht, The Netherlands. I had the opportunity to shoot the first pictures, with the carpenter and the visual merchandiser from Milan still working to finalize the store for the weekend. On the ground floor you can find the mens collection, the build in wall units are covered with jute and go all the way up to the ceiling. They played with the height to create a "stock feeling" where rolls of fabric and the jackets are used as props. Vintage ads are used on the walls to tell the history of the brand. On the first floor you find the woman and kids collection.

 In the last picture you see the limited edition, the classic Byrd Cloth Arctic Parka, inspired by the personality and charisma of Admiral Evelyn Byrd and his expeditions, is available in 5 special “LIMTED EDITION” colors. The Byrd Cloth Arctic Parka, created in the classic American fabric patented by Admiral Byrd in the ‘30s, is made in 100% cotton which, thanks to its special fabric weave, is also wind and water resistant, features a coyote-trimmed fur hood, 80/20 feather padding and a metal zip, as seen in the original clothing items in the ‘40s.

Whenever you are in Maastricht or in the area, make sure to pay the Woolrich Store a visit, you can find it @ Maastrichter Smedenstraat 19, Maastricht.

CHAD @ CAPSULE PARIS F/W2012

Capsule Paris entrance

the location

Mismo bags

Mark McNairy New Amsterdam

Woolrich Woolen Mills

Gloverall bags

Gloverall Duffle

Eastland shoes + Woolrich Woolen Mills

Eastland shoes

Field Notes display

Shipley and Halmos

Shades of Grey

Pedaled

Monitaly bags

Mark Mcnairy "Into the Wild"

Customellow

Penfield

Gitman Vintage

Today I spent some hours at the Capsule Paris, this was my first visit and I was surprised by the great atmosphere, nice people, perfectly dressed, not to peacocky but just right. Nice selection of brands some well known, some with a heritage and some unknown and undiscovered. You could easily look through the collections with a sales guy hanging in your neck. I found some new brands (new for me) which I will introduce to you later. for now enjoy the pictures.

VINTAGE SMITH, BUCKTOWN - CHICAGO

Matt Smith signed a short term lease in Bucktown, Chicago to open a "pop-up" vintage store.

Matt created his taste working at Ralph Lauren. Over years spent shopping flea markets around the country, he culled his collection of classic, rugged Americana for guys and gals. You can expect walls with wood signs from local artist Jake Turner, shop racks of Levi's and Wrangler denim jackets for toddlers and up, Woolrich cardigans, flannels etc. So hurry to Vintage Smith, 2041 North Damen Ave, Chicago, IL. before it's too late. (pics via Chicago.popsugar.com)