The (spring) nuggets of the editorial staff #59 – David

Although confinement is still in order, this is not a reason to stop dressing stylishly.

And that’s no reason to stop being interested in clothing either. On the contrary, take the time and go see the new collections of your favorite brands, browse a little on major e-shops to discover new brands, new styles, new trends.

Here are three gems with just the right amount of character for sunny days.

Light sweatshirt - ABCL Garments

You probably know ABCL if you have been following us for some time.

We really appreciate the work of Mattia, with whom we have collaborated twice: on summer pants and a light jacket .

I was looking for a gray sweatshirt that was fairly light but not boring, and I set my sights on this one:

The adjective that comes to mind when talking about this sweatshirt is “ understated ”. Nicolò explained this term in the article presenting our textured blue suit .

“ The closest word would be 'sober,' but that's not exactly it.

I would rather define it like this: sobriety that “does more” while appearing to do less. »

A quick review of the subtle details of this sweatshirt:

• Loose cut but not too wide either: exactly what I need. It is possible to take this sweatshirt one size smaller.
• Very pretty Japanese cotton with zigzag effect . The clothing is also Japanese.
• Funnel collar , rare detail on a sweatshirt which gives it character and uniqueness.
• Lightweight therefore well suited for the spring/summer season which is setting in.

Out of stock on the brand's e-shop , you will find some models on the English site The Content Store at a good price.

This sweatshirt is available here in navy blue.

Boat shoes with cleats - Sebago

I've been looking for a pair of casual leather shoes for almost a year, wanting to move away from the classic derbies and moccasins. .

It was with this state of mind that I became interested in boat shoes. But I didn't want it with a flat sole , a little too preppy for my taste.

It was the boat shoes with a thick commando sole that caught my attention, whose slightly rougher style suits my tastes more. I discovered this type of shoe with this Paraboot model which I find particularly successful.

Finding this pair a bit expensive for what I was willing to invest in it, I looked for other brands that offer them for less ( Loake , Herring , Bexley or Jules&Jenn for example), but the models were missing each time a little panache, a little something extra.

Then I saw Giovanni, the manager of our boutique on rue Commines , with these shoes on his feet:

I was won over.

Yes, I bought the same shoes as him (sorry Giovanni).

I like the combination of colors and materials here, which is particularly harmonious.

I like the style of this pair, halfway between workwear and casual . The rounded shape suits me perfectly.

The well-felt olive green yoke is made of cotton canvas and comes from the English supplier Millerain .

The leather is of honorable quality, if not excellent.

For the construction, it's Goodyear .

This pair is made in the Dominican Republic. This is the first time I've seen this country for the making of a pair of shoes or even a piece of clothing and I don't really know what to think about it.

I have worn mine about ten times since purchasing them and I am satisfied with them: I particularly like the feeling of the lugged sole when walking, which provides excellent grip.

In addition to the official Sebago e-shop, this pair is also on sale at Tower London , Blackleaf and even Amazon .

Linen shirt - Gratitude

Following on from the presentation I made to you about Laetitia Modeste a few months ago, I present here the project of another young brand whose approach I appreciated: Gratitude.

Their first product is currently up for pre-order on Ulule: a linen shirt, made in France.

Two colors: white or light beige.

Two collars: buttoned or officer.

My preference is the beige button-down shirt, a little rarer than the basic white shirt and just as interesting stylistically.

The particularities of this shirt?

• The brand goes further than French tailoring : the linen is woven in France, the buttons (wooden on the beige model) and the labels are also made in France .

• A price below the psychological bar of €100.

As you may see, the country where the flax is grown is not specified on the product sheet. Here is the response from Jean, the initiator of the project with whom I spoke, on this subject:

“ Our supplier confirmed to us that its fabrics are composed of at least 85% French linen, and the rest linen from Belgium/Netherlands. »

Finally, I would like to draw your attention to two things:

• The size guide , which shows that the shirt is long and rather straight in the chest.
• The presence of a small logo on the chest , barely visible on the beige model.

Delivery is planned for the month of June. The right time for a linen shirt.