Two weeks ago, I flew into MSP on Monday night around 10:30pm . Making Tuesday, ready or not, my first day back to work. I spent the next few days focusing on my job and editing photos at night when I had extra time. I was hoping to have at least a few posts up before the weekend. Unfortunately things went a little different.
I spent Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, yup Monday too and a little bit of Tuesday feeling like I just got hit and backed over by a crazy ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend's truck. Ok, maybe thats a slight exaggeration but I did spend almost 5 whole days in bed with a serious case of the flu.
Anyway i'm kicking again...
I spent a few hours earlier that same Monday in New York with Dillon Burke of
Thread & Salt. The weather was sunny and warm which is rare considering it was December 2. Dillon and I had planned to meet for a quick breakfast/lunch and then shoot some photos. We met at
Johny's Luncheonette near my Hotel in Chelsea. After which we set out. Being new to the city, I took the passenger seat and let him lead the way. We made a quick stop to check out a local thrift store and didnt find anything that caught our eye so we hit the streets again. We walked a little more and soon ran across this cool little park and wasted no time getting a few shots.
Dillon was wearing a -knock you down sick for 5 days- pair of Rogue Territory
RK ISC Trousers. The trousers are a collaboration between Karl owner/operator of
Rogue Territory and friend Ryan Plett of
Style Seek. I'm sure by the time you read this the pants will be completly sold out, being their were only 2 pairs left when I checked the site over a week ago. I instantly regretted posting a sneak peek photo on Instagram showing the amazing fades these have going before snagging a pair of my own. I did however pick up a work shirt of the same material a few months back when the second release of the Trouser and Work Shirt dropped. So, I think i'll survive until hopefully a 3rd edition.
Dillon's pair are 1st edition and have a little over a year's worth of truly unique wear and tear with one recent dry clean.
This may seem like a long time to spend getting a pair of pants to looks this great. Why not just pick up a pre-distressed pair? Yeah, i've been there. And so has almost every other guy considering new denim or pants this style. The first pair can be a hurdle believe me. But, I promise you. That's all it will take. Just be sure to spend some time researching brands, fits and measurement. This is an investment. You want to get the perfect pair, for you.
Style Note: Put the time in.
It takes hard work, dedication and some serious time to break-in an item of raw denim or canvas. But knowing that you put in the time can give you a sense of confidence and pride in what you are wearing and it creates a solid foundation to build off. Which then allows you to take risks in other areas of your wardrobe.
Stacks on stacks.
Style Note: Chukka boots.
Another question I often find in my inbox "What are some alternatives to sneakers or the traditional low-cut shoes?". Chukkas are the answer. They are a little taller than a wingtip or brogue and more weather resistance without the bulk or height of a boot. Just hunt down the right pair and you can wear them with just about anything for many moons.
Style Note: Tote it along.
Its great to have a place to put a few extra thing like a jacket or a blazer. You know, just in case it gets cold later. It is December after all. Or in case you get a call back on that job interview. Now, because you thought ahead, you're ready and you don't have to hop a train across town to your apartment first.
