Once again, it's my turn to share my latest nuggets with you.
I am writing to you from a country house in Scotland, not far from Perth, where we are shooting. Outside my window I see a burning hill on which countless sheep graze. The sky is blue but, if we look even further, big, greasy clouds could come and spoil the party.
Autumn is coming.
On the one hand, it saddens me because they are a harbinger of shivers down your spine, the wind rushing through the gaps in your outfit, the ears you suddenly feel. But on the other hand, it makes me happy because these clouds mean layering, rain shoes, sweaters, thick shirts and everything else.
In short, something to have fun with. So, here's something to have fun with two character pieces to brave the elements.
The Moonstar All Weather sneakers
In Scotland, in fact, we stopped by Dick's Edinburgh where I was able to lay eyes on this admirable pair. I knew the brand but had not had the opportunity to see one of their products in the flesh, if I may say so.
Besides, no, we can't, because it's very resistant canvas and Japanese rubber with which these sneakers are made in Kurume, in a factory which has mastered the vulcanization of rubber since 1873 , as you can see in this brand video.
When the all-rubber Converse were released, I must say that I almost let myself be tempted. I loved that I didn't have to worry about my shoes on rainy days. Deep down, I must have a bit of a techwear side. Ben would be proud.
And there, with these Moonstar sneakers, I'm playing on two sides: my desire to jump in puddles and the other, less innocent, to wear a little something new when possible.
It's not cheap, it's not on sale.
This sweet dream will perhaps only remain one forever.
A water-repellent Grenfell Harrington jacket
I have information that could disturb the mental balance of some of the more informed among you: Grenfell is the true inventor of the Harrington Jacket . Or, at least, archives that have not yet reached me should prove that Grenfell started producing this jacket in the very early 1930s when the first one from Baracuta saw the light of day in 1937.
If I'm eliminated in the next few days, you'll know who did it.
But enough History with a capital "h" and let's move on to the history that you will write, with a smaller "h" certainly, but proud and dashing with this very practical jacket.
You can appreciate the aesthetic of this Harrington jacket in the very first episode of Panache , a new series of videos in which I give you my outfit inspirations, based on a different piece each time. The first was on the sweatshirt and the Harrington jacket goes well with it.
From this screenshot, we will be able to appreciate the oh-so-English “check” motif which makes you want to gather with other louts after a Premier League match.
What I like about this jacket:
- The double-zip that avoids having, in profile, the belly of a pregnant woman every time you sit down
- The Grenfell Cloth fabric (alternative to ventile) developed by the brand, which is water repellent .
- The fact that it is made entirely in the UK.
- The shape of course, with Ivy accents.
- The fact that the ribbed edges of this jacket are made from a wool/cashmere/polyamide blend.
orSlow sweatshirt, BonneGueule canvas pants, Archiduchesse socks, Markowski moccasins
For me, Grenfell is above all the nonchalant beauty of raincoats and coats in general. I find that the brand excels at delivering this impeccable, elegant and charismatic aesthetic. Particularly on the shoulders of Shuhei Nishiguchi who never misses his shot, like here:
And this too:
Grenfell is a reputable house that designs and manufactures its pieces in the UK. I invite you to take a look at the Lambert which is sublime, the rustic Durham and the voluptuous Windsor trench. But this is a non-exhaustive list of course.
