Last October, a dear friend of ours introduced us to Seun Olubodun and said we should take a meeting with him regarding his clothing line, Duke & Winston. That meeting layed the foundation for us co-branding the ‘In Duke We Trust’ t-shirt. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect. A few weeks after printing the shirt we received an email from photographer Jason Blake. Our reaction to his photography was immediate; ...
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“My product is my legacy in this world; it’s what I have chosen to represent me. It’s a singular dedication to a vision of how men should dress and live. It’s all I have. It’s all I think about. I guess you’d call it passion.”
-Craig Arthur von Schroeder
Introduction by Theo Constantinou
My business partner told me that I had to meet a custom clothier based in Philadelphia. He said that his brand and aesthetic were an ...
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Australia,
Classic Jeans,
Clothing,
Denim,
Designer Clothing,
Designer Jeans,
Fashion,
Gilt Groupe,
GQ,
Huw Bennett,
Jeans,
Menswear,
Owen Williams,
Raw Denim,
Sydney,
Timeless Fashion,
Vanishing Elephant,
Vanishing Elephant Interview
“There’s a certain romance that has been lost with clothing and the wearer, Vanishing Elephant is about trying to find some of this and enter it back into every day wear.”
-Huw Bennett
Paradigm Magazine contributor Owen Williams recently had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Huw Bennett, one of the three creative minds behind Vanishing Elephant. The discussion was about their growing presence in world fashion and their goal of making timeless fashion available to ...
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Christophe Loiron,
clothing company,
craftsmanship,
ethical,
ethical manufacturing,
ethical trade,
French Troops,
Japan,
Jean Cocteau,
Jeans,
manufacturing,
Mister Freedom,
Moder clothing company,
quality craftsmanship,
traditional manufacturing
“Modern Freedom is building your own prison cell, and remembering where the keys are.”
-Christophe Loiron
The word classic doesn’t quite capture Christophe Loiron’s aesthetic. I think Webster should add the word Philclassicist to the dictionary because although Christophe has a deep appreciation for classic clothing, his personal & external awareness delves much deeper. Mister Freedom embodies how a modern clothing company should be run and operated: “Traditional and ethical manufacturing, craftsmanship, quality versus quantity, timelessness and ...
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“Our approach to design and branding is organic and considered. We are a fresh face who has quietly positioned itself among other brands with much larger resources.”
-Dominick Volini
Paradigm Magazine contributor Owen Williams recently had the pleasure of talking with Dominick Volini the mind behind Baron Wells and asked him some questions about men’s fashion and the drive behind his entrepreneurial spirit.
In recent years there have been a number of up and coming brands pushing the envelope ...
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It has been a real honor and pleasure learning about life & style from Bill over the past 5 weeks. The lost Q&A has come to and end and we are glad to have shared the Guvnor’s wisdom with you. We truly saved the best for last!
Craziest thing you’ve done for love?
Oh, I’m not sure it was for love. Maybe passion. She was very beautiful, a Grace Kelly. She made the front of Vogue twice, ...
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My business partner jokes with me that I am the 25 year old version of William Wilde. Maybe that’s not such a bad thing. Next week is the final installment of the lost Q&A. Trust us, we have saved the best for last!
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“Footwear is the foundation of our wardrobe; it’s part of what sets us apart from the next guy. It’s also an expression of the attention to detail and quality we put forth.”
-Steven Taffel
Steven, where does the name Leffot come from and why was Leffot started?
My family’s name was originally Toffel. We reversed the spelling and that is how we came up with Leffot. I felt that NY was undeserved in regards to the selection of ...
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We have reached the halfway point in our lost Q&A with The Guv’nor. For those of you just joining us for Part III, don’t forget to read Part I & Part II.
What is your favorite style of men’s dress?
English country clothing, shooting jackets, tweeds, tweed suits, moleskins, cords and strong brown brogues. Also for suits, Henry Pool, Huntsmen and Dedge for a smoking jacket. I like my trilbies and my panama for the summer. Also ...
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The Guv’nor is back for the second week of his lost Q&A. Bill celebrated his birthday this past Saturday, so please join us in wishing him a very Happy belated Birthday.
In your opinion, in what period did men look their best?
The 1930s
First love?
I was 16 and it was unrequited love. The pain! I often think about it.
What’s your signature cocktail made by whom and where?
A dry martini, shaken not stirred, at St James Hotel, St ...
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