Put This On

This beautiful turtleneck is the Mariner Sweater by Freeman’s Sporting Club. It’s 88% shetland, 12% cashmere, which sounds nice for the neck. The description helpfully offers “THIS IS NOT A FASHION SWEATER!” and “THIS IS A WINTER TOOL!” Actually, while I might disagree with the former statement, I agree with its sentiment - this looks like a very, very high quality piece, and while it may be fashionable, it’s a genuinely classic style. The Freeman’s pieces I have do not scrimp on quality, and this looks to be no exception. I should hope not, for $387.

If you like the idea of a sweater like this, but can’t afford the chunk of change it costs, try this reproduction WWII Submariner Sweater from What Price Glory? It’s all wool, and they have a good rep, but it isn’t knit in New York City. That said, it does cost more than $300 less.

Either way, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. After all, this is A WINTER TOOL.

via Selectism

One of the garments I wear most is my “shacket” by Freeman’s Sporting Club.  If you’ve never had the pleasure of stopping in to this New York Men’s emporium, I’m sorry to hear it.  Certainly they’ve received a lot of attention for being very “on-trend” in their orientation - they sell classically styled clothing, both in suiting and outdoor wear, and they have some taxidermied animal heads on the walls.  That’s no reason to dismiss them, though.  Their clothes are flawlessly executed - just beautiful, beautiful stuff.  Expensive, too, but really lovely, and of consistently high quality. 

Freeman’s had previously offered a very limited selection online, through Refinery 29, but today they opened a new online store.  Take a look, and maybe you’ll find a simple, perfect piece to build your wardrobe around.  Between now and 6PM on Memorial Day, they’re offering 15% off - email info@freemanssportingclub.com to claim your discount.

The right accessories are key to any outfit.

Here, a shirt jacket by Freeman’s Sporting Club compliments a brown dog by A Mommy Dog.