Just One Look: Public School Spring 2013

Okay, well actually two looks... I am definitely coveting the jacket with leather sleeves, below. But the dinner jacket with shawl collar also caught my eye.

Public School was high on my list to see for Spring '13, as I'd really enjoyed the vibe they showed during their re-launch last season.

So about this dinner jacket... the favorite piece currently in my closet is a Patrik Ervell navy tuxedo, and the jacket has a black satin shawl collar. So how could I not obsess on this version from Public School.

And given that Noah Mills closed the Michael Bastian show in his own version of a light colored dinner jacket with black shawl collar, this is looking like a trend for Spring.

But for me the real winner in the collection, and a piece that seemed to connect to the brand's ethos, is this cotton jacket with leather sleeves. It's not your regular dark denim jacket: the washed fabric gives it a well-worn look. And the color of the leather sleeves is light enough to keep the contrast from being too harsh. 

This is definitely a jacket perfect for Spring, and one that can be worn any number of ways.

GQ has all of the looks from Public School and stay tuned for more info via the brand's website.

Trousers from BASCO: Things I Have

Yesterday I needed to make a trip into Barney's... Fall collections have been arriving and I specifically wanted to see Tim Coppens, Thom Grey (Thom Browne's new diffusion line), and BASCO. The last is a re-launch of an in-house label, Barney's Sportwear Company. 

There were some really interesting pieces in the BASCO line and I tried on a few of them... but my standout favorite were these gabardine trousers. I liked the pleated front, the button flap pockets, and the cropped ankle with side buttons.

Picked up the pants and am wearing them today (I couldn't resist). They fit great and are so comfortabe. 100% cotton + made in Italy...  you can check out the rest of the BASCO pieces here!

Oxford Shirts from Uniqlo: Things I Love

I've been a big fan of Uniqlo well before they hit Stateside... when I worked in Asia I started (and still do) get most of my denim there. They're great for basics in fun colors, and the Japanese slim tailoring is perfect for me.

Recently I had an emergency for a white shirt and bought a Uniqlo oxford. And I loved it! It fit me so well, was easy to wear, and totally flexible to dress up or down. Paired the white one with my new AMI sweater, which was a big hit.

I've since gone back and bought it in 3 of the 5 colors they offer (two shown here). My younger brother commented on how much he liked mine, so he got one too.

While they now have three stores in NYC (one dangerously close to where I live), that's it for their U.S. retail presence, and they currently don't offer e-com in the States. So for now, just go to their site and drool (or ask me to pick something up for you!).

Shawl Collar Cardigan from Thom Browne: Things I Want

My fixation on Thom Browne continues, with this marled shawl collar cardigan for Fall. Spotted this piece at Odin a couple of weekends ago and thought it was great.

Of course with the usual TB elements -- the red/white/blue stripe around the collar and wrist, and the white armbands. The flecks in the gray add some nice dimension and texture to the sweater, and I could easily see pairing it with one of my Thom Browne oxfords.

Close up views available at the Odin site!