February 9, 2010
Essential Boot | Mark McNairy x ACL & Co. Patton Boots
I’m not sure whether or not I was the first to purchase these when I saw them at the pop-up flea (something only Michael Williams would know), but I was probably the only one to want them so bad that he had a feeling of guilt had he not purchased them. Can you blame me?
These boots are simply stunning. Crafted from Buck suede in Northhampton, England in the Sanders Shoe Factory, these boots show an attention to detail. From the Goodyear welt to the red brick soles, these boots are just awesome. There are limited quantities of these, I believe it two per size, and if you a size 10, there’s only one left cause I have the other pair. Pick them up before their all sold out.
Note to Michael Williams: I only received one set of shoe laces when I purchased them at the Pop-Up Flea.
February 3, 2010
Essential Store | Alltiques
In one of the most unsuspecting places in the city lies one of the most interesting stores to be found. Located on the Bowery in Chinatown, NYC, is Alltiques, quite possibly the most thoughtfully curated 10 feet of space in the city. The store is simply a counter within a jewelry exchange but the selection of rare watches, lighters, art, currency, and baseball cards is truly eclectic and amazing.
If the selection doesn't amaze you, the knowledge that John Criscitiello possesses will. As the curator and owner of Alltiques, John turned his love for collecting rare watches, and oddities into a job back in 1982 and continues to expand his collection of curios, antiquities and rarities. You'll find things like the late 50’s James Bond Rolex Sub 6200 to the Art Deco Cartier clock from the 1939 NY Worlds Fair, and on the slightly less expensive side, he carries trays and trays of watches that are affordable to you and I.
January 9, 2010
An Essentialists Wants | Reissued Lee, Timberland, Panerai
Lee 101B dry jean- The Original Cowboy Jean
- Based on Lee's all-time classic 1944 model
- LH Green Cast Gold Selvedge Denim 13.25 oz
- 100% Cotton
- U-shaped crotch, coin pocket and cinch back
- Vintage cut
- Made in Poland
Panerai Radiomir Egiziano
- Reissued diving watch commissioned by the Egyptian navy modeled after the 1956 model - 60mm in diameter
Timberland Abington Hiking Boot
- Limited edition hiking boot from Timberlands Abington Collection - a tribute to the company's start as the Abington Shoe Company in the 1950s. - Premium full-grain leather uppers, sourced from Chicago's Horween Leather Company- Quilted leather lining at the tongue- Hinged D-ring lacing - Authentic oil-resistant Vibram sole.
The Art of Suiting | Martin Greenfield Tailoring, A Tailors Tailor
In the East Williamsburg (Bushwick) neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY lies one of the few remaining factories. Formerly called Three G’s, Martin Greenfield Tailoring is perhaps one of the few factories still hand making suits here in NY. The inspirational story behind the factory is:
Martin Greenfield, a Holocaust survivor, has been working at the factory since 1947 when he started as a floor boy at Three G's. In the late 1970’s he purchased the company and he now turns out old-school tailoring like very few others do. He is the keeper of the rapidly disappearing art of handmade tailoring, crafting suits for companies like Neiman Marcus, Freeman Sporting Club and Brooks Brothers, and, once upon a time, for customers like Bill Clinton and the late Paul Newman.
Watch the clip about him. It is truly inspiring!
(T Magazine)
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