Classic (New) Style Icon - Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Time for a new fashion post, and with Keri posting one yesterday, we'll have men and women covered this week!

I've posted on a couple of Classic Icons, Paul Newman and Michael Caine.  And while there is more to come in that department, lets call todays post, a new classic.  Mr. Joseph Gordon Levitt.

What a couple of years this guy has had, big movies, big press and coming out to fashion followers everywhere in a big way.  Just ask my Men's Style Pinterest board.

Lets take a look at these skinny tie rocking, fit suit strutting, classic cool images already.

These are in a rough chronology, and I think you see that in changes throughout.  Suits fit a little better and stye gets a little extra detail.  If they're out of order, well, my bad.

Skinny suit and I love the lapel pin.  Speaking of.....

Again, skinny suit, skinny tie.  Cool and young.   And there is that lapel pin I love.

This is from the first of a couple/few photo shoots for GQ.  Along with the lovely Claudia.  Kind of a vintage vibe.  James Dean-ish.  

This is the GQ spread that really put Joe out there as someone to watch in the Men's Fashion world.  Its been pinned, re-pinned, blogged and reblogged everywhere.  And with good reason.  3 Piece suit, well done, proper fit, proper style, and attitude.  Who knew that the kid from 3rd Rock could rock this? 

Esquire gave him the treatmentg as well.  Suits and afterwork wear, all shot at the beach.  Check it out here, really fun photo-shoot.  

Lastly, from Glamour, my favourite pic.  It takes a fair bit of confidence to wear a coloured suit this well, let alone a burgundy suit.  Its what he wears well.  If there is one thing to take away from this, its the fit of your suit.  Getting a proper fit, a tailored look, is worth every penny.  

Bill

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Bundle - o - lights

This light right here was going to be my dining room light, it still might be.

I love the industrial feel of these lights, with the black cords / metal supports and the exposed bulbs. 

The mix of industrial / contemporary with traditional always appeals to me.

...and then I saw this amazing vintage piece on Sunday!  I'm in love with it, sure it probably needs to be re-wired but how amazing is it?!?  It's from the 60's or 70's and is made of black acrylic with fishing line.  It would look amazing over my small round pink soon to be black table.  Something to consider for sure!

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keri 

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Monday Pics - Antique Storage Edition

 I was hunting all weekend for some antique storage.  With plans to reno/redo our spare bedroom to make it a little more for us, and a little less for everyone that visits, we need to come upon some great storage solutions. 

One idea we have is pairing some fairly modern furniture with a great antique piece for contrast.  We did have some luck.  The display cabinet piece (see top picture) is in great shape, functions well (for this type of cabinet) but will the display ruin the storage function? I don't know, it might show too much.  The other option we stumbled upon is the antique file cabinet.  Drawers are amazingly smooth for the age, and it has six deep drawers for mass storage.  

Now of course, when out looking for a piece, you may come across something completely unexpected.  Thats the case with this great Pabst Blue Ribbon, fully functional neon sign.  For my office?  Yup.

And the ubiquitous mellow weekend snap, down by the beach with a beer and a towel. What a way to relax.

Have a great week everyone

Bill

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Design Destination - Timeless Treasures - San Fran Edition!

While I was out in California a few weeks back, one of our stops was the wonderful, very foggy, San Francisco. Aside from the typical travel stops, good eats, bridges etc, I found a little time to stop in at a few designer friendly stores. 

Hands down, one of the highlights for me, was Timeless Treasures.  This is such a cool little spot and well worth the stop. The staff was amazing, and I'm soooooo embarrassed to say, I forget the name of the "Treasure Clerk" who helped me, but she was great!

  

Joan O'Connor, who I unfortunately didn't get a chance to meet, has built a wonderful french inspired little spot. Small vintage pieces adorn every surface, mirrors and wall hangings adorn every wall. There is glassware, memorabilia and enough stamps, old type face and signage for every crafty project you have in mind.

Very beautiful vintage inspired, jewelery pieces.  I believe (forgive me if I get this wrong, its been a few weeks), these are made in France, from vintage molds.  Silver and gold and pearl and semi-precious...   ...you get the idea. 

The "Can't Miss" in the store is the very obvious well stocked, vintage, colourful, letter collection.  You can request anything.  I've been told they will spell the word for you, grab a couple of snap shots, and send them out.  

Then they ship the letters to you, wherever you may be.

Designers pay attention.  You can basically spell anything, and they'll help you give it a unique flavour for whatever space you need.  Sounds like a win-win to me.

 

  

Hey, I have that book!

  More to come on San Fran, but do yourself a favour and stop by if you are in the neighbour hood. Hell, make time if you're anywhere near them. At the very least check out their blog here.  Timeless Treasures is worth discovering.

Bill

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Monday Morning - Weekend Pics! - Antique Edition

Hello and good Monday morning.  Spent some time in the country this weekend and stopped by a couple of fantastic antique, I don't want to say shoppes because they weren't cheesy or pushy, more like barns, friendly and curious. 

 These are some of my favourite items found digging. I actually walked away with one of these, though I wish it was more. Any guesses? 

  

Where do you guys like to find out of the way or vintage items for your clients???

Bill
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Weekend Pics @ Home

    Busy weekend around the house.  Spring was in the air, to me that means spring cleaning time, and spring rearranging time.  Cleaned and cleared out some things that were lying around.

    I did find some time to get out and meet a friend to go over a design dilemma of theirs We grabbed a coffee at second cup and then headed out for a little sourcing. While we were out sourcing I came across these vintage hangers for our hall closet.  I always like the scale of these older hangers.  A little heavier, a little stronger, blackened metal, and the branding is awesome.  

Nassau, Bahamas - trip anyone?

Just two pics to show you this morn.  This is the first time in a long time that the sun has been this far up on a Monday, although its minus 13 this morning, its going to be above by 13 degrees on Thursday.  Warmer weather, sunnier days are almost here.

My (almost) spring view this morning.

Bill
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