Updated: Feb 29, 2020
I've never met a short work week I didn't like. But we can put that business behind us and focus on the weekend. Still itching for dove? Going antiquing/thrifting?
Is college and professional football back on? Wasn't sure. Yeah, that's probably on a few folks weekend itinerary.
No?
What's your plans?
Updated: Feb 29, 2020
It's fair to say Rowing Blazers has carved a place for itself in today's menswear zeitgeist. The alt-prep brand headed by former rower Jack Carlson, physically manifested this moment by opening a store in New York City at the intersection of Grande St. and Centre St.
If you follow their social media, which has gathered a dedicated following similar to that of the Armory or Drake's of London, you'll see that today, at 11:00 a.m., Rowing Blazers will launch their latest collaboration. This time with old school prep staple, Lands End.
It was a slight head turn to see Rowing Blazers collaborate with Lands End. Mostly because of the dramatic difference in price point on their clothing. A rugby shirt from Rowing Blazers will cost anywhere from $165-$195. While Lands End, who is known among the thrifty, to host a 30%-50% sale every few weeks, markets their rugby shirts from $69.95 to $74.95. Remember, with their frequent sales these shirts can get down to $35.00!
So that leaves the question, is this collaboration introducing a more affordable shirt for Rowing Blazers fans? Or is it an attempt to bring Lands End into a higher market? We'll find out at 11:00 a.m., stay tuned.
Updated: Feb 29, 2020
I bought this J.W. Hulme tote bag last month. I've taken it everywhere. From the lake to the dove field, and back to the civilized comforts of the office. If you peaked inside you would find a few days worth of the New York Times, the last two weeks of The Economist or National Review, and my camera. Maybe some workout clothes if the mood strikes. Or a cigar and torch lighter if a different mood strikes. The tote bag has been a relief to my pockets and a defining blow against minimalism.
The outside is covered in dirt and dog hair. I'm not concerned about treating it like a work of art. While the forest green color is ascetically pleasing, the canvas construction meets my needs to simply toss and sling things at will. The interior pocket is perfect for my keys, EarPods, and a small notepad. More stuff the better.
I confess I didn't discover the bag on my own. I caught wind of it from Yolanda Edwards and Matt Hranek's epic train journey across Scotland a few months back. They hosted some stylish folks and the bags were given as gifts to the travelers. I looked it up and liked the price point. Influencer marketing at its finest.