Monthly Archives: November 2012

B-74 Frankfurt – store check!

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With Uwe and Eric we went to the short fashion show at the B-74. It was helt for the int. press, which was guided trough the city of Frankfurt to selected locations before the MTV Awards the following day. The B-74 by Kami Hashemi is a bit hidden in a backyard. But a shop connected with the Red Wing Store Frankfurt which Kami runs since 1998 gets attention. Once you entered, you will see why customers are doing the pilgrimage to this shop. Top brands with history and quality are presented in a unique way. Just have a look at the cabriolet inside the shop, the counter, the flipper or the antique Hamburger Schapp filled with Filson bags.

Here an overview of the brands: Aero Leather, Atelier LaDurance, Converse, Dockers K1, Dehen, Dukes, Edwin, Filson, Johnson Motors Inc., Knowledge Cotton, G.R.P Firenze, Levi´s Vintage Cloth., Merz b. Schwanen, Nigel Cabourn, Red Wing Shoes, Rin Tanaka, Schiesser Revival, Stetson

Needful things – Amtraq showroom visit

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Last saturday was a very eventful day. When ushered by Uwe in his showroom in Frankfurt – Sachsenhausen it felt like being a character of “Needfull things” by Stephen King.  Only difference, much more than one item you wish to have – now. Products he distributes are tasteful accompanied by black and white photographs, collectibles, design classics, a glass of Äpplewoi and great sound from vinyl. Thanks a lot Uwe!

Chestnut leather boots with felt – Santa Claus style

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Chestnut leather boots with felt – Santa Claus style:
Quite a while ago I´m hunting for this kind of boots now. Actually after my last years debut as Santa Claus for a family member. For one thing I´m really interested in how the comfort and control is with this kind of “no laces no buckles” boot is. And the other thing is to figure out how to get in and out.

This boot has probably the nicest brown patina I ever saw on a pair of shoes/boots. A wonderful brown color like a fresh opened chestnut. They got the old school wooden shoe nails on the sole and the horseshoe style reinforcement of the heel. The pull on loops are all broken, this might be the reason it´s impossible to get in right now for me. (the size seems to be ok). Would be too sad to sell them on Ebay, but I will give it a harder try later and hopefully I´m getting out again.

Volls Darmstadt – Essence of Menswear

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We arrived friday night in Frankfurt. Straight after breakfast on saturday we made our way to Darmstadt to finally meet Klaus Voll. Unquestionable Klaus got the finest menswear available around the globe in his shop. Hard to give an overview, but have a look at his well made online shop with much better images I could have taken. 100% Essence of menswear is there.

Thanks for your time, hope to see you soon again!

An overview of his brands he got in stock:
CANADA GOOSE, DEHEN 1920, MERZ B. SCHWANEN, PRPS NOIR, TELLASON, UNIVERSAL WORKS, ARC´TERYX VEILANCE, FRED PERRY, LAUREL WREATH, NIGEL CABOURN, PENFIELD, WOOLRICH,PRPS, GITMAN VINTAGE, BELSTAFF®, RED WINGS, B.D. BAGGIES, THE HILL-SIDE, DUKES, DOCKERS K-1, FILSON, GILDED AGE, POST OVERALLS, HOWLIN´ BY MORRISON, EDWIN, LEVI’S® VINTAGE CLOTHING, JOHNSON MOTORS, S.N.S. HERNING, VIBERG BOOTS, SCHIESSER REVIVAL, YUKETEN, DANOLIS, HARRIS WHARF LONDON,HARTFORD, INIS MEAIN, KURO, TEN C, FALIERO SARTI, PRPS GOODS & CO., RUDE RIDERS, TINTORIA MATTEI BY CALIBAN ,BUTTERO, STONE ISLAND, ROBERTO COLLINA, JEREMY MCALPINE, HOLLYWOOD TRADING COMPANY, HANNES ROETHER, GRP, AG ADRIANO GOLDSCHMIED, BALDESSARINI, CALIBAN

 

Coca Cola belt buckle and ring by Feinschmuck

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A while ago Feinschmuck did these samples for Coca Cola. The confirmation for a licence to produce these belts and rings hasn´t been given yet. So not for sale, but nice to look at anyway and a great design and craftsmanship.

Harris Tweed – a romantic history

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Harris Tweed – a romantic history:
I thought I understood the rules for a Harris Tweed, but I missed the fact that the Tweed has also to be handwoven. Or as seen on this video “footwoven” by cycling the loom.

“Handwoven by the islanders at their homes in the Outer Hebrides, finished in the Outer Hebrides, and made from pure virgin wool dyed and spun in the Outer Hebrides.”