Bottega, Arc'teryx, Needles, J.Crew and Allen Edmonds

LUXURY
Bury me in Bottega

Matthieu Blazy's latest at Bottega Veneta is a departure from the maximalist chaos he's thrown our for the past three seasons. The fall 2024 collection is stripped back, focusing on everyday, functional pieces. His new clothes are simple, elegant, and alluring. He was inspired by fire, plants, and classy folks from the past. He knows how to make silk jersey look sexy, and I would literally consider buried alive in these clothes.

WORKWEAR
New Collection from Arc'teryx's Veilance

Arc'teryx's Veilance line is back for spring/summer with a fresh take on their classic minimalist staples that will drive you below the poverty line. Despite the fact that every banker on Madison Avenue buys these products to make themselves feel like they don’t sit behind a screen for 10 hours a day, we’re working with weatherproof jackets, parkas, and easy-to-layer tops and bottoms. The collection boasts extremely clean design that lets you look good and stay protected from the elements. Check it out online or in stores — wallets beware.

STREETWEAR
Needles & Asics Deliver

Folks, NEEDLES and ASICS merged styles for an understated but cold sneaker. These black and purple joggers fuse craft from both brands. Canvas upper, tumbled leather accents, the works. Get it online or in stores next month at a yet-to-be-communicated March drop date. It’s certainly shaping up to be an IYKYK type of collaboration that will look just like another pair of black sneakers to your grandpa. And I think that’s why I’m so drawn to them.

FORMAL WEAR
On Tuxedo Shoes…

One thing I’m definitely looking to do here is contribute to you building out a wardrobe that ends the need to think about or shop for a category. Today, that’s formal footwear to wear with a tuxedo. The Carlyle Oxford Dress Shoe from Allen Edmonds is a sleek, stylish choice that just works. It exudes class and sophistication and will make you look forward to dressing for formal occasions. The plain-toe design and quality craftsmanship don’t aim reinvent the wheel, but do aim to be timeless.

OFFICE WEAR
[Sale] Limited-edition Scottish wool Blazer

I’m literally begging someone to get this blazer. This is the blazer you wear to present a slideshow when you already know you’re getting the promotion. This is the blazer you wear to the holiday party because you know the picture is going on the fridge in the office kitchen. And it’s 50% off right now. Please, someone do it and report back.

ONE LAST THING…
Remembering a Crazy Virgil Design…

This weekend I watched the BBC documentary about the late Virgil Abloh and found out that he literally designed a Maybach… who ever has gotten the opportunity to do that but him? It was hard to realize while he was living what humanity had in him, but just wanted to post this ode to V — your impact is only starting to reach its full force, and we are all better because you were here!