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August 28, 2010
It’s On Sale Filson Pullman Suitcase This is the case I carry when I travel.  Fits a week’s worth of clothes easily, including shoes, and is sized for carry-on.  Note that it has no wheels, however, if that’s your thing. $259 from $370 at Cable Car Clothiers (price will change in-cart)

It’s On Sale

Filson Pullman Suitcase

This is the case I carry when I travel.  Fits a week’s worth of clothes easily, including shoes, and is sized for carry-on.  Note that it has no wheels, however, if that’s your thing.

$259 from $370 at Cable Car Clothiers (price will change in-cart)

Posted in It's On Sale Filson Luggage Cable Car Clothiers San Francisco
August 13, 2010
When working with a lathe, always wear a neck scarf.  Always. (From a beautiful film on the design process at Walter Landor & Associates in the 1960s.) (Thanks, Conor)

When working with a lathe, always wear a neck scarf.  Always.

(From a beautiful film on the design process at Walter Landor & Associates in the 1960s.)

(Thanks, Conor)

Posted in Vintage Film Design San Francisco Neck Scarves Scarves
August 13, 2010
This beautiful varsity jacket is made by San Francisco’s Golden Bear Sportswear for the retail outlet Unionmade.  It’s a very reasonable $198, though blue is only currently available in XL (there’s a full size run in the equally lovely red color).  I’m basically in love with it.

This beautiful varsity jacket is made by San Francisco’s Golden Bear Sportswear for the retail outlet Unionmade.  It’s a very reasonable $198, though blue is only currently available in XL (there’s a full size run in the equally lovely red color).  I’m basically in love with it.

Posted in Unionmade Varsity Jackets Golden Bear Sportswear San Francisco
July 14, 2010
A few of the gentlemen at a recent StyleForum meetup in San Francisco… anchored by our pal Will from A Suitable Wardrobe.  Class acts, folks.

A few of the gentlemen at a recent StyleForum meetup in San Francisco… anchored by our pal Will from A Suitable Wardrobe.  Class acts, folks.

Posted in A Suitable Wardrobe San Francisco Will Boehlke Real People
May 18, 2010
The primary workwear memory of my childhood isn’t Dickies or Carhartt (though I owned both - I used to sag double-knee carpenter jeans).  It’s Ben Davis.  I had no idea until a few months ago that Ben Davis is a regional brand operating from the Bay Area.  It was the brand of choice for cholos in my neighborhood.  This advertising mural was literally around the corner from my dad’s house when I was growing up.  When the Ben Davis store went out of business, it became Arik’s Levi’s, and they kept the sign.  The mustache was a later additon. Ben Davis started his clothing company in San Francisco at the age of 21.  He never left.  He passed away at 95 just over a year ago. By the way, if you’re in San Francisco and spot the sign, head two doors down and have some papusas at Los Panchos.  It’s one of the only other things left in the neighborhood that reminds me of home, and not of polar fleece and Ford Escape hybrids.

The primary workwear memory of my childhood isn’t Dickies or Carhartt (though I owned both - I used to sag double-knee carpenter jeans).  It’s Ben Davis.  I had no idea until a few months ago that Ben Davis is a regional brand operating from the Bay Area.  It was the brand of choice for cholos in my neighborhood.  This advertising mural was literally around the corner from my dad’s house when I was growing up.  When the Ben Davis store went out of business, it became Arik’s Levi’s, and they kept the sign.  The mustache was a later additon.

Ben Davis started his clothing company in San Francisco at the age of 21.  He never left.  He passed away at 95 just over a year ago.

By the way, if you’re in San Francisco and spot the sign, head two doors down and have some papusas at Los Panchos.  It’s one of the only other things left in the neighborhood that reminds me of home, and not of polar fleece and Ford Escape hybrids.

Posted in Work Wear Ben Davis San Francisco
November 12, 2009
Legendary San Francisco retailer Wilkes Bashford bankrupted, sold.
Posted in Wilkes Bashford San Francisco Retail
October 26, 2009
Style Gods The Honorable Willie L. Brown, Jr. Brown rose from field hand in Minneola, Texas to Speaker of the California Assembly and Mayor of San Francisco.  Is there any other American politician who’s ever looked this good? Emphasize the fit. You can have the best looking clothing in the world but if they do not fit you it’s a waste of money. Willie breaks it down.

Style Gods

The Honorable Willie L. Brown, Jr.

Brown rose from field hand in Minneola, Texas to Speaker of the California Assembly and Mayor of San Francisco.  Is there any other American politician who’s ever looked this good?

Emphasize the fit. You can have the best looking clothing in the world but if they do not fit you it’s a waste of money.

Willie breaks it down.

Posted in Style Gods Willie Brown San Francisco