November 7th, 2009
A Giveaway: Rules for My Unborn Son
The fine people at St. Martin’s Griffin sent ten copies of Walker Lamond’s Rules for My Unborn Son to be given away to the loyal readers of all plaidout.
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November 4th, 2009
Factory Visit: Russell Moccasin
Like many of the small towns in Wisconsin, Berlin is quaint. Its main street is dotted with antique stores and cozy, perfectly-appointed restaurants. But unlike other towns, just off Berlin’s main street, there sits one of the world’s finest custom hunting boot makers, Russell Moccasin.
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October 27th, 2009
The American List & Darn Tough Socks
The other day, while working on a story, as I clicked my bookmark for The American List, I realized I use it nearly every day. “A list of stylish and cool brands that make their goods in America,” if you’re unfamiliar with The American List, just one of many terrific resources created by Michael Williams of A Continuous Lean, take some time. Check it out. Like a good movie, I return to it time and again finding something new, something worth remembering. Most recently? Darn Tough Socks.
October 22nd, 2009
Rules for My Unborn Son
Walker Lamond’s 1001 Rules for My Unborn Son first came to my attention courtesy of Plaidy of the Week, Joanna Goddard. A treasure trove of life’s lessons, famous quotes, and the occasional tune — required listening, if you will — it was only a matter of time before Mr. Lamond’s brilliant idea was discovered by a saavy publisher and made available in book form. October 27th sees the release of Rules for My Unborn Son.
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October 21st, 2009
Mr. Brandon Capps in GQ
The other night, wasting away in a booth at the Tick Tock Diner, languid fingers struggled to turn the pages of the latest issue of GQ. Suddenly, I found myself sprung very nearly out of the booth and to attention. A single, simple photo — capturing, what was actually, a rather morose moment for the usually cheerful chap — had my jaw on the table. Mr. Brandon Capps — who’s received the occasional play here on all plaidout — he of Drinkin’ and Dronin’ fame, he, another soulful drone in the sweet as honey, southern hive emporium of one Mr. Billy Reid, stars on page 58.
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October 21st, 2009
Brushfire Fairytale
One of my oldest friends called me the other day.
“Hey, what’re you doing, Sunday?… You wanna come out to the family farm? Burn some brush?”
What 28-year-old man who possesses even the smallest glimmer of pyromania would say, “No” to that question?
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October 18th, 2009
An Epic Night
Trevor Gulliver, owner of St. John Restaurant in London, made a funny.
October 17th, 2009
Brimfield, Chicago
After meeting Julie Fernstrom at the Chicago Antique Market earlier this summer, I couldn’t wait to visit her brick and mortar store, Brimfield, on my next trip to Chicago.
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October 15th, 2009
Mad Men for Brooks Brothers
On October 19th, Brooks Brothers will unveil its collaboration with Emmy-award winning costume designer Janie Bryant, whose work for the hit AMC TV show Mad Men has garnered much attention in the show’s first three seasons. To celebrate, Tuesday night, at their Madison Avenue flagship, Brooks hosted Ms. Bryant and several of the show’s cast members for a swingin’ cocktail-infused shindig.
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October 13th, 2009
Hamilton 1883: Tastemakers
In celebration of its 125th anniversary, Hamilton Shirts, custom shirt maker of Houston, Texas, is introducing its first ready-to-wear line. They call it 1883.
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