A city forever changing, dotted with many historic attributes: A resort location starting in the mid-1850s near enough to New York City and Philadelphia, the longest continuous boardwalk in the world, the East Coast’s original gambling capital, further popularized by television culture. Of…
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As our readers may have noticed from our limited publishing schedule this week, CH HQ has been pulled out of commission by massive power outages in the wake of superstorm Sandy. While our core team has emerged unscathed save for some extended power outage inconveniences, several thousands of people along…
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A new collection of classic neckties with a modern silhouette, hand-sewn in America
Since opening their first brick and mortar outpost in South Williamsburg this past summer, Brooklyn Tailors has been busy building their bespoke tailoring clientele and expanding their line of off-the-rack menswear. Now well into the fall season they’ve released a selection of neckties made entirely from 100% English wool, save for a corduroy style. Designed with the same attention to detail and reverence for proper, traditional craftsmanship as their tailored garments and shirts, the necktie collection offers an ever-expanding selection of fabrics styled in a classic yet modern silhouette.
Brooklyn Tailors with a third-generation tie-maker based in New Jersey, allowing them to oversee the operation through each step, from sourcing fabrics to final production. Each tie is hand-sewn with a free-floating interlining and finished with a hand-slip stitching and bar tack. To lend a slightly more contemporary feel to the accessory, the line adheres to a slightly more trim—though not “skinny”—width than your father’s old-reliable work tie.
Another element of their slightly-more-modern aesthetic is length, with each tie cut roughly three inches shorter than the industry standard. Co-founder Daniel Lewis expands on the decision, “I’ve never liked seeing the tie reach past the belt line on a person’s trousers. So we’ve sized our tie a bit shorter for a length that looks cleaner, and more intentional.”
The collection currently comprises eight neckties, with several more styles debuting in the coming weeks. Keep an eye out for more offerings along the lines of wool tweeds, Japanese cotton twill and, later in the year, chambray and oxford. Priced at $85 each, they’re likely an investment piece for the holiday season, but with a level of craftsmanship to match. The necktie collection is now available at their Brooklyn shop and online boutique.
Hand-bound notebooks with beautifully one-of-a-kind cork covers
We recently came across the meticulously constructed Landmade Cork Journal by Michael Roger Press,
and not only does the material give way to a beautiful pattern, but the half-century-old stationer uses the traditional Smyth sewn binding technique. Hand-sewing the pages together (instead of gluing) gives the notebook’s binding extra strength and allows it to open flat—two important features for anyone who uses a notebook regularly.
Made with acid-free paper, each piece is proudly crafted in limited runs at their New Jersey factory. By producing notebooks and paper goods in small batches, they retain the flexibility to innovate and implement new ideas into their line. They also offer the option to personalize nearly all their products with a custom die-cast stamp.
Each journal is completely unique by nature’s design, made with natural, sustainably-harvested cork. Sold in two sizes ($10-17) and lined or unlined, Michael Roger Press products sell online and at specialty stationers.
Handknit scarves, hats and more by a graphics artist-turned-knitter
Lili, designer and owner of Bayleaf Studio Knitwear, is so fond of making things—from graphics to food—that venturing into knitwear was a natural progression of her interests. Perhaps because she works so much with her hands, there’s an emphasis on the materials that go into products, especially their tactile properties and comfort factor. Choosing wool, felt and paper as ideal materials, Lili sources them from Upstate New York. The line uses 100% organic wool and cotton, including fine merinos and luxuriously soft Alpaca. As the designer puts it, “wool is magic”.
Another notable idea sprung from Lili’s innovative mind is the modification of the homepage of Etsy. Check it out above or go to her site where you can also pick up her hats, caplets, scarves and more, ranging from $35-110.
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