Websites I Like, and Why
For me, the content is king, original content that actually has a bit of thought put into it is what gets me coming back and looking forward to it. Some sites I check out of habit, but there are some I eagerly click to if I see there is a new post or its been recently updated. I am going to leave off sites like Honeyee and Inqmnd however at keep the list down, while blog popularity is growing, the amount of good sites with good content doesn’t seem to be growing at the same rate, and in contrast I’ve noticed the content and writing actually sliding in general. But here’s some that are on point.
Valet: Mens fashion, style, lifestyle. At first I was thrown off by the layout but they’ve updated it and the content is really good. They do a nice job with ‘The Mix’ and the daily layouts are fresh and pack in great info.
Dejour: Kyle recently switched his layout as well to make it easier to publish new stuff as it comes. His posts are insightful, opinionated and you don’t seem them on any other blogs (until after he writes them).
Scoute: Although it’s only updated once a month, Scoute produces some great, compact pieces, very clean layouts, and insight into a men’s market that has never existed like it does today.
Mens.Style: Their resources are endless, their execution is really good. The are consistently updated the Upgrader and the blog with mostly good items, and they give interesting opinions and write ups.
A Continuous Lean: A great mix of posts from Michael keep it interesting. The “Fall Guy” series was awesome, along with the “From the desk of…” Michael has great taste in classic items from watches to Porter book straps.
Friendly Fire
Influence: Jake found the ultimate cardigan, with a shawl neck, with elbow patches, in plaid | Jake Davis
Blog: Dejour is back at it. New format. New Dan Martensen Interview | Dejour
Zine: Scoute’s sixth issue is live. The design is getting better every month, nice work | Scoute
Blog: There’s some good stuff on the site, but I can’t figure out where to go or what I’m looking at | Valet
Style: I would never judge somebody for what they wear, I’ll let you | Sartorialist
h(y)r views: Kyle Morrison of Dejour
This week we linked up with Kyle while I stayed in Toronto. We asked him about throwing parties, his favorite lines for the fall, and what he’s listening/watching.
1) How’s the business of partying?
The business of partying is amazing. I always have the most fun at my parties. I love that I am able to cultivate a scene that allows me and my friends to have a good time and not worry about all the hassle that comes with going out. Although the parties get pretty big it still feels like a community of like-minded creative individuals
2) What did you learn this week?
I’ve learned to believe in myself. I’ve realized that I am lucky to have a circle of friends and that we can do big things. I finally feel confident in doing things(parties/events/magazine stuff) without bringing people in and like to keep it all in the family.
3) What’s your favorite line for this fall?
I haven’t seen everything yet but I am consistently impressed with Our Legacy and this season is no exception. Read more
Thanks to Dejour
While I stayed in Toronto for a couple days last week I obviously needed a place to stay. I wanted to give a quick thanks to Kyle from Dejour Magazine who put me up on his couch. It was fun checking out Toronto and meeting some new people. He has been putting together a string of parties in his place which should be pretty good. Toronto is definitely a different feeling city than out west. It’s pretty big, but not a mass amount of stuff to cover. I meet some very hard working people as well which is always a little inspiring. Now that Capsule kicks off today, Owen and I will have a lot of work to get down between polishing up the latest issue for the August 1st drop, and managing our time between Capsule, interviews, showrooms, and shopping. Be sure to check back for updates from the trade show for the rest of the week.
Albam
Kyle over at Dejour dug up a pretty interesting brand I hadn’t heard of, Albam. The interesting part of their business is that they almost exclusively do mail orders, not just cutting out distributors, but retailers as well. It allows the end consumer to save a little bit of money or get a little more quality. On the fashion side of the business they are putting out some great looking button downs and some classic inspired footwear. Since Rogues Gallery seems to have sold every pair of deck boots on the planet, Albam is offering their take on the unofficial ‘piece of the season.’ You probably won’t stumble across this line in retailers around you so you’re going to have to check out their store or visit them over in the UK.
