David Store Manager C Store
When it comes to mens wear, the best & most timeless garments are often heavily influenced by traditional work & military-wear. For our Christmas wish list this year I've picked 12 of my favourites whose design draws inspiration from these classic themes. A list of items we consider the ultimate Christmas gifts:
Arc'teryx Veilance was established in 2009 & creates technically superior outer wear that is built with a philosophy of fusing form & function, similar to architectural & graphic design ideas. The result of this philosophy is a collection of garments that are superior in quality & performance & that aesthetically are both classic & futuristic at the same time.
One of the most classic brands when it comes to mens apparel is Gloverall. Introducing the original duffle coat in 1951, Gloverall has maintained their military heritage & still managed to reinvent themselves, perfectly balancing modernity with tradition.
When I was a kid I remember my dad always used to wear this really nice & soft woolen sweater that he had got several years before I was born. He still wears it occasionally & even though it's gotten a little scruffy & worn out, the sweater still looks great! I'm of course speaking of the round collar jumper from English brand Alan Paine.
This season Norse Projects offers a selection of items put together using amazing knitted merino lambswool fabrics from Scottish manufacturers Knoll Yarns.
A western-style denim shirt is one of those iconic garments that will never fail you. Through the years Levi's Vintage Clothing has been putting out some of the best options on the market & this season is no exception.
Undoubtedly classic, Pendleton Woolen Mills' roots date back to 1863. The brand has since made a name for itself with their beautifully crafted Native American blankets & hard wearing shirts, favoured by everyone from loggers to surfers. To this day Pendleton continues to amaze with their high quality wool products.
One of the best & most exciting denim labels we know is Momotaro. Concieved in 2006 by Kojima based Japan Blue Group as a realisation of their highest visions, Momotaro deals in the finest quality, Japanese hand made jeans.
The 1947 501 from Levi's Vintage Clothing is the most iconic & quintessential pair of jeans ever made. A classic slim straight model, the 1947 501 is both a vintage & modern pair of jeans at the same time with it's hidden rivets, leather patch & famed Cone Mills 12 oz selvage denim combined with the timeless look & fit.
In recent years we've seen a boom in mens fashion inspired by the outdoors. A couple of days ago I even recieved a new Japanese fashion magazine that's all about outdoor apparel from a fashion standpoint. It's safe to say that the outdoors will remain a prominent influence in mens fashion for at least another season. Italian boot makers Diemme perfectly embodies the love affair between fashion & the outdoors, turning out beautifully crafted trekking boots optimized to suit urban use.
Common Projects has established themselves as The luxury sneaker brand with their extremely high quality footwear & low key designs.
Despite all the scandalously skinny cat walk models you see in Paris & Milan, to me great food & great fashion goes hand in hand. One of the best examples of this statement is the Sandqvist x Ekstedt x C Store mini collection. Exclusive to us here at the C Store, the collection celebrates the opening of Swedish master chef Niklas Ekstedt's self titled new restaurant.
They say a really nice pair of shoes can save any outfit. I say this also goes for headwear. A good evidence of this is the great, classic fit Norse Projects Beanie.
These fine garments & even more fantastic potential christmas gifts are readliy available both in store & online @ caliroots.com/c-store
Happy Holidays!
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