REVERSIBLE RAGLAN CREW by James Perse $155
REVERSIBLE RAGLAN CREW by James Perse $155
You guys wouldn’t believe the kind of conversations I have with my peers. We breakdown some of the worlds most complicated things all the way down to the trends that are surfacing in fashion. A couple weeks ago a friend of mine named Cameron asked me about my thoughts on baseball shirts and if I felt that they were going to make a come back. Some would argue that the Baseball shirt also referred to as “Baseball Sleeves” (in the 70′s) is a classic and never went anywhere. I believe this statement to be true, but let’s be honest when something becomes a trend most of us have to repurchase the item, it is not like we have it laying around to be reused. My friend Raj used to wear Zoo York & DQM baseball jerseys like 5 years ago, I doubt he is still wearing them but as soon newer and fresher brands bring them back out people will be on it.
I believe spring 11 we will be seeing a resurgence in the Baseball Jersey from some of our favorite brands. Some brands have been showing it for the past of couple season now and I don’t think it is going to stop for now. Check above for the reversible raglan crew by James Perse currently in season.
Some of my favorite followers chimed in via twitter about the Baseball Shirt Trend
-Marcus Troy Glossary
* Raglan Shirt
A raglan sleeve is a type of sleeve whose distinguishing characteristic is to extend in one piece fully to the collar, leaving a diagonal seam from underarm to collarbone. It is popular in sports- and exercise wear, and named after the 1st Baron Raglan, probably because it was designed to fit his coat for the arm lost in the Battle of Waterloo. These sleeves are often shorter, usually half- or three quarter-length. A “Raglan Tee” might also be called a “baseball shirt.”
Verbal from Ambush
Mega From Black Scale
Kanye West
IBN Jasper
What constitutes a trend? The dictionary describes it as “a general direction in which something is developing or changing” On marcustroy.com I like to highlight trends that I see happening around me and the places I visit from around the globe. Usually a trend is started by trendsetters or influencers and then it trickles down to the masses. I also believe that trends can be happening amongst a certain group of people and it never really trickles down. I know a lot of this is up for debate….In the meantime I will like to highlight some of the trends I’ve been noticing around me as of late.
I did not know what to call it so I decided to call it “Rings Fit For Kings” When I was growing up, all the Shottas, Rude Bwoys or people the local Bad Man had on giant rings on their fingers, usually in gold. They appropriated it from the Kings in Africa who use to wear giant rings as status symbol. As of late I’ve been noticing some of the worlds influencers adopt some of these habits in a more modern form. I’ve seen everyone from Mega from Black Scale, IBN Jasper, Kanye West and now Verbal rocking these type of rings in different shapes, colours, materials and sizes.
I don’t think this trend is for everyone! I believe you have to have a certain confidence to wear such rings. I do however see a slew of people getting their king rings on.
Your thoughts?
**Here is a comment from B.E
I agree with him 100 %
* I really like that you posted this, but at the same time I’m a little upset. I was thinking about this yesterday, and I’m a fan. You’re right, this ‘trend’ isn’t for everyone. I think it takes a certain type of personality or person with a certain level of history behind them to support this look and what it symbolizes. And the upsetting part of this being posted is that there, (as always), will be folks who jump on this and it’s not at all suitable for the person they truly are. Maybe I’m just speaking for the “Bad Man” aspect of it and maybe not so much the “Kings of Africa” or riches side, but alike to kids who wear graphic tees with slogans like “Fuck The Police” whom really have no rationale to make such a comment or history with law enforcement to support such a statement, seeing someone all ringed up like those fists have ever done any damage or they’re even remotely revered in the eyes of society bugs me.
But I’m a cynic.
Regardless, I love the look and do plan to get some appropriate pieces in the near future.
Yours truly!
Travis “Trav” Gumbs from SE
Boat shoes are by far a new trend but I feel more and more companies are showcasing them in their collections and more and more people feel comfortable wearing them as an everyday shoe. There are tons of ways to wear boat shoes, tie them and dress them up or down.
Check out how to tie boat shoe laces at Complex.
The best 10 boat shoes according to Complex.
History:
“Boat shoes, also known also as deck shoes or topsiders, are typically leather with rubber soles designed for use on a boat. A siping pattern is cut into the soles to provide grip on a wet deck; the leather construction, along with application of oil, is designed to repel water.
Modern boat shoes were invented in 1935 by Paul Sperry after noticing his dog’s ability to run easily over ice or snow. Using a knife, he cut siping into his shoes’ soles, inspiring a shoe perfect for boating. Sebago and Sperry are notable modern manufacturers of boat shoes.
Boat shoes are used by sailors, as the name suggests; however, since the ’80s and possibly before, they have become fashionable footwear in America.”
Thanks to Sebago and Ronnie for the thoughtfulness.
I was extremely happy to see Lil Wayne wearing Timberland construction boots last night at the BET Awards. It brought back memories of nostalgia from my younger days. Do you guys remember when everyone and their mothers wore “Timbos”? What made his choice of footwear interesting is that no one really wears Construction Timbo’s like they used too. For Wayne to choose such a nostalgic item might speak volumes on his taste level. It is always surprising to see a “rapper” wear something out of “today’s ordinary” I think it makes quite the statement. This morning I also came across Kanye on the red Carpet rocking Timberland’s (which isn’t surprising), I think these 2 guys just boosted the stock prices of Timberland this morning. Could the Timberland Construction boots be making a comeback? We all know the heavy influence of work wear apparel in fashion at the moment. I wouldn’t be surprise to see a resurgence in the construction boot look, but this time I think it would be worn in much cleaner and more fashionable aesthetic.
I think I still got a fresh pair on ice somewhere.
Your thoughts?
pics
* Update Picture of Kanye rocking a black pair.
I’ve been noticing more and more people buttoning their shirt to the top like in the image pictured above.I call it a trend because I see in trickling down from the more forward dressers to the more mainstream guy. A lot of my friends from Japan have been buttoning their shirts to the top for as long as I can remember, not sure if it was motivated by style. When I was growing up only the “nerds” buttoned their shirts all the way to the top, now it seems to be a standard especially since being a “nerd” is now considered cool. I took some pictures from the Sartorialist to further my point.
Your thoughts?
I think the ripped jean trend is going to come back in a big way for the fall. I think some brands might have a little trouble selling ripped jeans because of price and whatnot so people will take a “do it yourself” approached. While I was researching the net to back up my thoughts on this trend I stumbled upon the sartorialist article on considering ripped jeans.
I’ve listed some do it yourself tips.
Prepare to cut them, either while wearing them or with them off. It’s easier if they are on you, because you can judge positioning easily, but be extra careful to avoid cutting yourself. To avoid making mistakes, use a pencil or fabric pencil to trace out the area you are planning on cutting.
Rub the jeans. Start with rough sandpaper and rub hard across the front of your knees and thighs. Then rub the blade of the knife against the lines. If the lines are horizontal, rub the knife vertically (and vice versa).
Make some holes. When you have created a slit, take the pointy end of the knife and rub it against the edges until you see the white strings going in the opposite direction. Keep doing this until you have the desired hole size. Repeat this until you have your desired number of holes in the pants.
To cut a knee hole, it’s best to sand down the knees the most. They will begin to fray and holes will begin to form. Spread apart the holes within the desired location as far as you want the hole to extend with the tip of a knife, then rub the edges with the knife so that they get fuzzy and messy.
Age them a bit. When the jeans are finished, throw them in the water with a little bit of bleach to age them a bit. Then dry them. The washing will also fray the cuts and make them look better. Or you could use a cheese grater, they work amazingly too.
Stand back and admire your work. Voila! You have just created your own unique ripped jeans
Wash your jeans. Washing your jeans will begin to make them fray, increasing the distressed look, and will remove the bleach you soaked them in. Be sure to use hot water. After washing them, place jeans in dryer on high for about 15 minutes with fabric softener sheets.
For the holdiday season, vests are a great commodity you can dress up or dress down. If your looking for a vest this season you should be looking for a wool or tweed one. If you can find a wool herringbone vest then your money!
1. You can wear a vest with a woven shirt.
2. You can wear the traditional way as part of a 3 piece suit.
3. You can be the “ultra cool guy” and wear it down with just a tshirt
The model pictured above is wearing the Bentley Wool Vest by Rugby Ralph Lauren
Ah Yes! The Motorcycle Jacket, worn by many rock stars in the 80′s and now has been appropriated by the trendy. Of course bikers have been wearing these jackets since it’s development for functional reasons but now it seems non-bikers are having their turn with it.
1. The jacket is a standout piece of its own, so most just rock it with a tee.
Jarrett’s Blog
History of the Motorcycle jacket:
In 1928, Irving Schott of Schott Bros designed a leather motorcycle jacket he named the Perfecto. It was a double style design and the first of its kind. Schott Bros later manufactured a very similar jacket for the Beck label called the Beck 333 Northeaster. Both of these styles are rare today and highly valued by collectors.
In the late 1940s, Schott Bros introduced a new jacket based on the original Perfecto design called the 613. It was soon nicknamed the “One Star” because it had a star on each shoulder passant. A few years later, the company introduced the 618 which was identical to the 613 except for the stars. This was the style that Marlon Brando wore in the movie The Wild One. The stars on the passants and the snaps on the collar of his jacket were not original, but added to the jacket. These jackets have a snug, almost tailored fit, which is suited for motorcycle riding. They are also short by today’s standards.
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Clothing
Dressing up and looking smart like a London bloke has become quite trendy these days. Wearing a Bow Tie instead of a traditional tie or an ascot has become the in thing amongst some. I’m sure you have been seeing a lot of your favorite artist pulling off this look, such has Common, Fabolous, Kanye and Q-tip just to name a few.
1. You can wear a bow tie with formal attire such as suits or dinner jackets.
2. The more tone down look is just to wear it with a shirt and a cardigan or a sweater over it. (pictured above)
3. Some even wear bow tie’s with a short sleeve woven shirt.
Your choice!
History of the Bow Tie:
The bow tie originated among Croatian mercenaries during the Prussian wars of the 17th century: the Croats used a scarf around the neck to hold together the opening of their shirts. This was soon adopted (under the name cravat, derived from the French for “Croat“) by the upper classes in France, then a leader in fashion, and flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries. The French novelist Honoré de Balzac even wrote a book on the subject.
It is uncertain whether the cravat then evolved into the bow tie and necktie, or whether the cravat gave rise to the bow tie, which in turn led to the necktie.
Accessories
1. Military Boots for the most part have been a staple in many peoples wardrobe for a long time. I don’t think at the time it was trendy to own military boots. Now I’m starting to see a resurgence in the look amongst the stylish and forward dresser. I remember having a pair of magnum boots back in the mid 90′s that I loved.
2. You can wear military boots a number of ways. I like the way Oliver (to the left) is wearing them in this pic. The boots are tied up and the pants are tucked in, like true military form. You can also wear them untied and just let your jeans drop where they may.
3. You can also dress it up like the picture below.
Footwear
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