June 11, 2012

Patrick Johnson seems like a sensible guy. A lot of really reasonable guidance here.

What I like most is Johnson’s emphasis on not taking yourself too seriously - it’s easy to get caught up in rules and regulations, but you will look your best if you’re happy and comfortable and enjoying your clothes.

mostexerent:

Some very VALID POINTERS from Patrick Johnson

  • Start with navy
  • Take your time
  • Don’t copy, be yourself.. Don’t go into a tailor with your “web clippings” & you know what I mean
  • Stay away from tight.. Something I keep on saying
  • Nothing is perfect, the amount of emails I get asking about “definitive” measurements etc. make me want to eat “moth balls”
  • Canvas not fussing
  • Don’t take yourself to serious
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Posted in Patrick Johnson Australia
March 28, 2011

Australian Mugshots from the 1920s from the book City of Shadows: Sydney Police Photographs 1912-1947, via Awesome Robo and Patton Oswalt.

(Thanks, Kurt.)

Posted in Vintage Australia Criminals
March 5, 2010

“MistahWong” is always on the road for business, and lives out of a suitcase as he travels from his home in Australia to Oceania and Southeast Asia.  That makes his difficult achievement - perfectly elegant warm-weather casual clothes - all the more remarkable.

This is a very simple outfit, but the quality and fit are absolutely impeccable.  It’s also perfectly accessorized, with a beautiful pair of suede Alden chukka boots, what look like Randolph Engineering aviator sunglasses, some charming beads and a lovely rucksack.

Posted in Summer Real People Australia Alden Polo Shirts Chinos