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If It Keeps On Raining Like Today…
The coat in this outfit might be the finest coat ever made. While this may sound like an overstatement, and granted, I haven’t actually seen one in person, the Ten C Fishtail Parka is styled impeccably and even had an entirely new nylon/polyester jersey textile designed for Ten C’s outerwear line that is meant to wear and age with the owner of the jacket, creating a desired patina. Ten C only makes seven jackets in what seems to be exclusively olive drab and black, maybe one other color, at best. They are designed by former Stone Island and CP Company designers, and are some of the most simple, classic, and tasteful outerwear designs going. They are very exclusive, and priced along with Veilance, Nanamica and Stone Island, available at what seems to be only Union in the US, and The Bureau in Belfast.
Colimbo Hunting Goods has recently become a real stand out for me as far as Japanese workwear brands go. All of their pieces look incredibly well manufactured and all have interesting, modern takes on 1920’s and 1930’s workwear. I especially love the intricate knit of this henley, which is able to be knitted on only a few machines still existing in Japan and will likely die out in a generation, according to Hickoree’s Hard Goods, which are the exclusive stockists of Colimbo Hunting goods in North America.
As always an Ebbets Field Flannels hat tops off the outfit; this one being a 1951 Utica Braves cap. The jeans are Joe McCoy 991 Slim Fit, which are on my NYC wish list. The shoes are Red Wing Postman Oxfords and the belt is Filson.
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Ten C Fishtail Parka @ (all sold out from The Bureau Belfast)
Ebbets Field Flannels 1951 Utica Braves cap @ www.ebbets.com/product/UticaBraves1941Ballcap/Ballcaps
Colimbo Hunting Goods Park Lodge Union Henley @ www.hickorees.com/brand/colimbo/product/triborough-trap-tools-park-lodge-union-henley-white-hickorees-exclusive
Red Wing Postman Oxfords @ www.endclothing.co.uk/red-wing-101-postman-oxford.html
Joe McCoy 991 Slim Fit jeans @ www.blueingreensoho.com
Filson Bridle Leather Belt @ www.filson.com
A Light Casual Outfit for When Spring Comes…
This is a nice light casual outfit I would wear, put together from some Inventory Stockroom items and a pair of 1952 Lee 101z Japanese reproductions I recently acquired. Next to the Lee’s, the other fine items are made by The Real McCoy’s, a real favorite of Old Man Hickory’s, Ebbets Field Flannels for Inventory Items, Yuketen, and Epperson Mountaineering. A very clean, but also rugged outfit.
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Epperson Mountaineering Sandstone Climb Tote @ http://stockroom.inventorymagazine.com/product/epperson-mountaineering-br-sandstone-climb-tote
The Real McCoy’s Border Tee @ http://stockroom.inventorymagazine.com/product/the-real-mccoy-s-br-border-tee
Lee 101z 1952 Japanese reproductions @ http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/vintage/item/le05101-89/
Yuketen Wingtip Ghillie Moc @ http://stockroom.inventorymagazine.com/product/yuketen-br-wingtip-ghillie-moc
Ebbets Field Flannels for Inventory Items @ http://stockroom.inventorymagazine.com/product/inventory-item-016-br-ebbets-twill-hat
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1952 Quebec Braves cap by Ebbets Field Flannels
Joe McCoy Heavyweight Crewneck Sweatshirt
Joe McCoy Slim Cut Jean
Velva Sheen Oatmeal Pocket t-shirt
Filson Leather Belt
Coach’s Jacket and Olive Drab…
It’s been a few months since I’ve posted any new looks to Old Man Hickory and I have recently been very inspired by some pieces I’ve seen. Looking at all the previous posts I’m sure you can tell that I have an affinity for baseball wear and am constantly wearing a ball cap. This outfit would look as good off the field as on.
The main pieces that have inspired me to put together an outfit are the Beams Plus Casco Bay Coach’s Jacket in the Inventory Stockroom and The Real McCoy’s C-2 Winter Flying Vest, a hefty $625 at Blue in Green in NYC. With there still being quite a chill in the air here in Vancouver, the warm wool Flying Vest would make the spring jacket nature of the Coach’s Jacket totally wearable. Both pieces are finely crafted in Japan, of course.
The rest of the outfit are pieces every man has room in his closet for. The hat is Ebbets Field Flannels for Inventory Items. The Champion reproduction white tee and bandana are both Real McCoy’s; all quality staples from the always amazing Inventory Stockroom. The jeans are One Wash Momotaro’s and the boots are incredible Russell Moccasin Country Chukkas for the Japanese market. This is one perfect collection of meticulous and simple Japanese and American made items.
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Ebbets Field Flannels for Inventory Items ball cap @ www.stockroom.inventorymagazine.com/product/inventory-item-016-br-ebbets-twill-hat
Beams Plus Casco Bay Coach’s Jackey @ www.stockroom.inventorymagazine.com/product/beams-plus-br-casco-bay-coach-s-jacket
The Real McCoys C-2 Winter Flying Vest @ www.blueingreensoho.com
The Real McCoys Joe McCoy bandana @ www.stockroom.inventorymagazine.com/product/the-real-mccoy-s-br-joe-mccoy-bandanas
Russell Moccasin Country Chukka @ www.mizobuchi.co.jp/mls/russell/russell11_t200272.html
Momotaro One Wash Slim Fit @ www.blueingreensoho.com
The Real McCoys Champion USA t-shirt @ www.stockroom.inventorymagazine.com/product/the-real-mccoys-br-champion-usa-t-shirts
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Levon Helm , photo by Elliott Landy
Kit II
Kit, denim inspiration, ‘Badlands’ (1973) dir. Terrence Malick
Fred ‘Sonic’ Smith, denim inspiration
What I’d Wear On the Deck of an Aircraft Carrier…
A classic navy deck jacket is definitely going to be my next outerwear aquisition. They have a nice short fit and are a great alternative to a mountain parka or denim jacket. This one is made by The Real McCoy’s and I’m sure is better than an original, as is the case with most Real McCoy’s stuff.
Next, as always, is an Ebbets Field Flannels hat. This one is for a Jewish longhaired barnstorming team called the House of David.
The chinos in this outift are impeccable and are made by the always impeccable Mister Freedom. Mister Freedom pieces are so classic yet entirely unique and creative. From the work shirts, vests and pants, to the incredible outerwear Christophe Loiron designs, I love it all.
To top off the look, the boots are Russell Moccasin chukkas exclusive to Japan with triple vamps and are probably $900+. I’m sure Russell Moc would custom make them for more than half that price (and you could get them in a size bigger than 9.)
The rest of the pieces are by Monitaly and Velva Sheen.
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The Real McCoy’s Deck Jacket
Ebbets Field Flannels 1935 House of David @ www.ebbets.com
Monitaly Triple Needle Button Down
Mister Freedom Chinos @ www.misterfreedom.com
Russell Moccasin Triple Vamp Chukkas @ www.russellmoccasin.com
Velva Sheen tee @ www.garbstore.co.uk
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Robert Ryan in Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)
Two of These Things I Own, The Rest I Want… Old Man Hickory’s return
This workwear outfit comes from a few inspirations. The hat I fell in love with ever since I had read on the Inventory Magazine website that they were collaborating with my favorite sports clothing manufacturer, Ebbet’s Field Flannels (which I’ve posted about numerous times on OMH). It is almost the exact same hat as the one Robert Ryan’s character wore in a brilliant film called Bad Day at Black Rock from 1955, a film filled with beautiful workwear and incredible 50’s casual costuming (I’ll post a pic from the film after this post).
I also recently purchased this beautifully constructed s/s work shirt from The Real McCoy’s, one of the most incredible of the many Japanese workwear reproduction companies. It seems like everything I see that The Real McCoy’s produces I want to own, and it seems like it would all age incredibly with wear.
Of the pieces I don’t own, the Viberg lace to toe work shoes that are produced in Victoria, B.C. for the Japanese market, are a serious want, but at their price point are a little prohibitive. Also the Left Field chinos and the vibrant asymmetrical Solmate socks are some real desirable pieces.
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Ebbet’s Field Flannels hat for Inventory Items @ www.inventorymagazine.com
Left Field chinos @ www.hickorees.com
Viberg Lace to Toe Work Shoes @ www.bhsny896.securesites.net/shop/
Solmate Poppy Socks @ www.hickorees.com
The Real McCoy’s S/S Serviceman shirt @ www.inventorymagazine.com
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That ginger haired fellow looks impeccable in this Gustave Courbet painting, titled ‘The Meeting’.
