When Emil Corsillo of The Hill-Side asked me to be one of the faces of his Spring look book, I made an executive decision and reached out to Chris Olberding, the mind behind Gitman Vintage, and Patrick Torres-Wright, the creative director of Mosley Tribes and the strongest foot soldier for Oliver Peoples. This was to be a collaborative shoot showing off some of my favorite clothes.
After reading in the New York Times about the demise of one of my favorite frames — and an all-around classic — OP’s O’Malley, I asked Patrick what the chances were of acquiring one of the last pairs around. He was gracious enough to provide me with a pair and with the following little tidbit: Oliver Peoples has released its entire vintage stock from the archives with vintage glass lenses. They’re available exclusively in the New York City store on Madison Ave. and at the original Oliver Peoples location on Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood. Both locations have a great assortment of rare tortoise colors.
A Hill-Side tie made with vintage fabric found in a thrift store in Connecticut.
Jacket c/o Folk. Tie c/o Gitman Blue. Bicycle c/o Secret Forts. O’Malley frames c/o Oliver Peoples. Navy overdye chambray scarf c/o The Hill-Side.
Alongside Shaun Barneveld and James Wilson, Emil and I set out in my old stomping grounds, Fort Greene, Brooklyn, and he went to work with a big old film camera. The shots you see here are tests he snapped with his digital.
The Hill-Side rail stripe chambray scarf. The chambray jacket is c/o Sunny Sports. Emil bought it at Douglas Fir in Los Angeles.
This is one of Emil’s vintage French work jackets. They call it a “bleu de travail” which means “work blues.” I nearly bought one the other day at Eleven. The jeans are two-year-old APCs and the belt is from my beloved Leather Man Ltd.
Thanks to Chris, Emil, and Patrick for providing the beautiful clothing. Thanks too to Shaun and James for a great day. For my take on The Hill-Side, read the profile I put together. For more of our fun day in Fort Greene, see Flickr.
January 29, 2010
max, great looks here man. props on the collab, definitely a good call on getting oliver peoples and gitman involved. are those apc’s new standards?
January 29, 2010
Great frames. Mostly envious of the Folk slicker though.
What do you wear around your wrist?
January 29, 2010
All those looks are great. That vintage French work jacket is amazing. I hope the Hill-Side puts out more products in that selvedge hickory stripe next season.
January 29, 2010
A beautiful post Max. Those Oliver Peoples suit you perfectly. Btw, you’re way Hot.
January 29, 2010
Great outfit selections, Max. Nothing I wouldn’t love to wear myself and now I’m really looking forward to spring.
January 29, 2010
Nice post Max. When are normal people going to be able to get our hands on the Hill-Side scarf?
January 30, 2010
so many great pieces! I’m still not sold on the chambray scarves although I think the Hill Side is doing a great job…
I especially love the vintage fabric tie shown above. (For those of you who haven’t seen it in person, it’s a woven tweed-y fabric, not a print- BIG difference!) That as a print wouldn’t be so hot!
January 30, 2010
Those are some nice frames. I was admiring similar ones that Stanley Tucci was wearing in “Julia & Julie” while watching it with the wife this week.
January 31, 2010
Really great day. The photos turned out equally wonderful. Saw the contact sheets the other day over at HQ Corsillo.
Look forward to hanging when next you’re in NY.
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SFs
February 1, 2010
As most everyone has mentioned, great frames. And they yellow jacket is pretty awesome. I like that it has snaps instead of a zipper.
February 1, 2010
Nice look Max!!
February 3, 2010
Love the belt…
February 3, 2010
Love the jacket selection… the scarfs speak for themselves and the O.P. frames are great.
February 3, 2010
Max, how did you get that kind of buckle on the leather man belt?
February 5, 2010
that first look is so so good.
February 6, 2010
Great looks Max,but they pale in comparison to the neo retro pleated baggy trousers you were spotted aporting in Chicago. Where can I get a pair?
February 6, 2010
hotttttttttttttttttt
February 7, 2010
coe – They’re APC’s Hipsters.
wingtip – I found some old friendship bracelets this summer and a leather strap my dad made. Each has a story. The cheapo Timex does not.
Chris – I guarantee an ever-expanding line from The Hill-Side.
Conor, The Hill-Side scarves are all available at Context.
Karen – Try a scarf. Wash and dry it a bunch. You’ll get it.
David – I have it on good authority Mr. Tucci’s frames are OP as well.
JW – Agreed on all points.
trip – Look again. Snaps and zips, and a hidden photo blue hood. So cool. Folk is great.
Tim – Call Jeffers at Leather Man Ltd. Tell him all plaidout sent you.
Mr. B – Those pleats come C/O the company you oversee. Shouldn’t be too hard to nab a pair.
February 13, 2010
Great look — just checked out leather man ltd – I have to have that belt. Did you add the buckle yourself? Couldn’t find it in current offerings. Thanks!